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High Opportunity Occupations

Discover occupations in B.C. that are expected to offer the best opportunities over the next 10 years. High Opportunity Occupations are those that are expected to experience higher demand and offer higher pay compared to other occupations.

The Labour Market Outlook identifies high opportunity occupations (HOOs) for B.C. and for the seven provincial regions. High opportunity occupations are identified by answering the four key questions:

  1. How many job opportunities will be available?
    (The number of job openings and the strength in employment growth)
  2. How easy will it be to get a job in the future?
    (Forecasted labour market tightness)
  3. How easy is it to get a job now?
    (Most recent unemployment rates)
  4. How much is the wage?
    (Employment income)
Filter High Opportunity Occupations by region, education, occupational interest and wage below.
Careers based on six interest types.
Occupation Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities Median Hourly Earnings Job Openings to 2035 Occupational Interest
Medical radiation technologists (NOC 32121) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $39.72 1,870 Realistic
Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $39.13 1,840 Investigative, Realistic
Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41404) University degree $40.00 1,840 Conventional, Enterprising
Religious leaders (NOC 41302) University degree $25.71 1,820 Social
Other business services managers (NOC 10029) Management $52.31 1,770 Enterprising
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $41.60 1,760 Enterprising
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 21311) University degree $50.00 1,700 Realistic, Investigative
Occupational therapists (NOC 31203) University degree $45.00 1,610 Social
Architects (NOC 21200) University degree $43.27 1,590 Artistic
Insurance adjusters and claims examiners (NOC 12201) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $39.90 1,560 Conventional
Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training (NOC 40020) Management $57.69 1,510 Enterprising
Nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) University degree $47.58 1,480 Social
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223) University degree $43.96 1,440 Investigative, Conventional
Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (NOC 12010) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $33.52 1,340 Enterprising, Conventional
Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $42.00 1,340 Enterprising
Pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $25.00 1,230 Social, Realistic
Urban and land use planners (NOC 21202) University degree $44.14 1,210 Investigative
Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (NOC 11103) University degree $36.92 1,170 Enterprising
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $21.00 1,160 Realistic
Correctional service officers (NOC 43201) College diploma or apprenticeship, less than 2 years $36.00 1,120 Enterprising, Realistic
Wage Rate: For occupations with a "*", the annual wage rate is provided, as the hourly wage rate is not available.