{"id":4209653,"date":"2020-11-21T00:55:11","date_gmt":"2020-11-21T00:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wecollaboimmigration.com\/?p=4209653"},"modified":"2020-11-23T23:11:24","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T23:11:24","slug":"high-demand-occupations-in-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wecollaboimmigration.com\/index.php\/2020\/11\/21\/high-demand-occupations-in-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"High demand occupations in BC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A good job, one with strong employment and earning opportunities, can make all the difference. It
means being able to build a better life for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


If you\u2019re looking for employment right now, visit WorkBC.ca<\/strong> to review the regional High Opportunity or
to use the search tool to find High Opportunity Occupations that are the right fit for your interests,
education and personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Tech Sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The tech occupations with the largest number of opportunities are:<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Occupation<\/strong><\/td>Job Openings 2019-2029<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Information Systems Analysts & Consultants<\/td>7,600<\/td><\/tr>
Computer & Digital Media Programmers & Developers<\/td>6,300<\/td><\/tr>
Computer & Info Systems Managers<\/td>4,700<\/td><\/tr>
Graphic Designers & Illustrators<\/td>4,700<\/td><\/tr>
Software Engineers & Designers<\/td>4,500<\/td><\/tr>
Civil Engineers<\/td>4,200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Natural Resources Sectors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Job openings in traditional resource industries<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Industry<\/strong><\/td>Job Openings 2019-2029<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Agriculture & Fishing<\/td>7,600<\/td><\/tr>
Forestry
This includes wood and paper manufacturing<\/em><\/td>		8,900<\/td><\/tr>
Mining and Oil & Gas Extraction<\/td>11,100<\/td><\/tr>
Electricity & Other Utilities<\/td>3,900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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Trades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are substantial opportunities in the next ten years to start a new career and learn on the job, developing your abilities in a role with excellent earning potential. Many of these positions begin with an apprenticeship, allowing you to earn and learn at the same time. In B.C., there are over 100 trades programs, and 48 of them offer Red Seal certification \u2013 the interprovincial standard in the skilled trades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top construction trades occupations in terms of projected job openings over the next ten years are:<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

  • Carpenters<\/li>
  • Construction trades helpers & labourers<\/li>
  • Heavy equipment operators (except crane)<\/li>
  • Painters & decorators (except interior decorators)<\/li>
  • Construction electricians<\/li>
  • Construction millwrights<\/li>
  • Welders & related machine operators<\/li>
  • Plumbers<\/li>
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics<\/li>
  • Professional cooks<\/li>
  • Auto service technicians<\/li>
  • Bakers<\/li>
  • Motor vehicle body repairers<\/li>
  • Industrial electricians<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    Health Sector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Health occupations with the most job openings <\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Occupation<\/strong><\/td>Job Openings 2019-2029<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses<\/td>19,600<\/td><\/tr>
    Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates<\/td>17,900<\/td><\/tr>
    Licensed Practical Nurses<\/td>4,300<\/td><\/tr>
    General Practitioners and Family Physicians<\/td>3,400<\/td><\/tr>
    Specialist Physicians<\/td>3,000<\/td><\/tr>
    Massage Therapists<\/td>2,300<\/td><\/tr>
    Dental Assistants<\/td>2,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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