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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
General practitioners and family physicians (NOC 31102) University degree $178,810* 4,740 Investigative, Social
Insurance agents and brokers (NOC 63100) College diploma or apprenticeship, less than 2 years $29.77 4,740 Enterprising
Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) Management $53.85 4,630 Enterprising, Conventional
Managers in health care (NOC 30010) Management $51.28 4,590 Enterprising
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $33.75 4,570 Enterprising
Computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $30.91 4,520 Conventional, Investigative, Realistic
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies (NOC 41301) University degree $33.00 4,510 Social
Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 42100) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $50.96 4,460 Enterprising, Realistic, Conventional
Human resources professionals (NOC 11200) University degree $41.00 4,320 Enterprising, Conventional
Financial managers (NOC 10010) Management $55.56 4,000 Enterprising
Civil engineers (NOC 21300) University degree $51.28 3,920 Investigative, Realistic
Social workers (NOC 41300) University degree $39.00 3,860 Social
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (NOC 10020) Management $51.28 3,710 Enterprising
Massage therapists (NOC 32201) College diploma or apprenticeship, 2 or more years $43,600* 3,700 Social, Realistic
Human resources managers (NOC 10011) Management $56.50 3,540 Enterprising
Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine (NOC 31100) University degree $289,998* 3,490 Investigative
Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 40030) Management $45.67 3,360 Enterprising, Social
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) College diploma or apprenticeship, less than 2 years $30.00 3,130 Realistic, Conventional
Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations (NOC 51120) University degree $38.50 3,010 Enterprising, Artistic
Accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) Management $32.97 3,000 Enterprising
Wage Rate: For occupations with a "*", the annual wage rate is provided, as the hourly wage rate is not available.