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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.

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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
Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals (NOC 31303) University degree $44.20 160 Social, Investigative
Judges (NOC 41100) University degree $369,360* 150 Enterprising
Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services (NOC 40040) Management $68.08 120 Enterprising
Engineer officers, water transport (NOC 72603) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $45.00 80 Realistic
Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (NOC 92020) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $37.92 40 Enterprising
Wage Rate: For occupations with a "*", the annual wage rate is provided, as the hourly wage rate is not available.