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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.

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

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
Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) University degree $48.08 2,930 Investigative, Realistic
Financial sales representatives (NOC 63102) College diploma or apprenticeship, less than 2 years $34.46 2,890 Conventional
Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 33109) College diploma or apprenticeship, less than 2 years $25.00 2,850 Social, Realistic, Conventional
Physiotherapists (NOC 31202) University degree $50.00 2,720 Social
Managers in transportation (NOC 70020) Management $57.69 2,670 Enterprising
Engineering managers (NOC 20010) Management $67.31 2,580 Enterprising
Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) University degree $44.00 2,550 Investigative
Pharmacists (NOC 31120) University degree $52.00 2,530 Investigative
Business system specialists (NOC 21221) University degree $42.40 2,340 Investigative, Conventional
School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 40021) Management $57.21 2,290 Enterprising
Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (NOC 33101) College diploma or apprenticeship, less than 2 years $28.00 2,210 Realistic, Conventional, Investigative
Managers in customer and personal services (NOC 60040) Management $37.26 2,200 Enterprising
Other financial officers (NOC 11109) University degree $41.00 2,090 Enterprising, Conventional
Dental hygienists and dental therapists (NOC 32111) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $55.00 2,080 Social, Realistic
Dentists (NOC 31110) University degree $84,000* 2,070 Investigative, Realistic
Financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) University degree $43.96 2,000 Conventional, Investigative, Enterprising
Employment insurance and revenue officers (NOC 12104) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $36.50 1,990 Enterprising, Conventional
Web designers (NOC 21233) University degree $32.69 1,960 Investigative, Conventional
Firefighters (NOC 42101) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $50.00 1,940 Realistic
Paramedical occupations (NOC 32102) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $34.00 1,910 Realistic
Wage Rate: For occupations with a "*", the annual wage rate is provided, as the hourly wage rate is not available.