Top Demand Trades
According to B.C.’s Labour Market Outlook, a variety of industries are expected to have thousands of job openings in the skilled trades over the coming years. Many of these occupations may require on-the-job training and in-class training as a prerequisite, and offer excellent earning potential.
You’ll find the Labour Market Outlook 2018 edition’s ten trades occupations with the largest number of job openings below. Learn more about each of these trades, including education, training and qualification requirements; annual earnings; the annual employment growth rate; and so much more.
Discover how you can participate in B.C.’s growing economy and begin your journey toward a rewarding career in the skilled trades.
Labour Market Outlook 2018 - Top Trades Occupations
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Job Openings 2018-2028
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| Cooks |
11,490 |
| Automotive Service Technicians, Truck & Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers |
6,380 |
| Carpenters |
5,260 |
| Hairstylists and Barbers |
4,970 |
| Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers |
4,300 |
| Heavy Equipment Operators (except crane) |
3,330 |
| Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics |
3,010 |
| Welders and Related Machine Operators |
2,450 |
| Electricians (except industrial and power system) |
2,380 |
| Bakers |
2,270 |
Learn about Industry Training Authority (ITA) B.C.’s
Top in-Demand Trades. ITA bases their top in-demand trades on several criteria, including: Labour Market Outlook Information, apprenticeship registration and trends, industry feedback and historical and forecasted training seat requirements
.
Discover trades training in the K- 12 school system with
ITA’s Youth Programs.
ITA’s
Champions of Apprenticeship are recognized for their outstanding achievements in B.C.’s apprenticeship system.
Find a trade program or search for a seat by program or institution with
Trades Training BC.
Learn about the
Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, which sets common standards to assess the skill of tradespeople across Canada. A Red Seal endorsement indicates that a tradesperson has demonstrated the knowledge required for their skilled trade.