This is a 10-year forecast of the expected flow of supply and demand for labour in the province.
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook provides the best available information about the kinds of jobs and skills that will be most in-demand regionally and province-wide over the coming decade.
The Labour Market Outlook helps young people locate information about the future demand for occupations they are interested in. They can use the resource to answer questions as they plan their career journey. Students, families, school counsellors and people looking for work can use the projections in this report to make informed decisions about their future — from education to training to charting their career paths. It’s revised regularly with the most available up-to-date information. It estimates future supply and demand by industry, occupation, education and geographic region. It also provides an assessment of potential demand for the skills and competencies needed to succeed during the next 10 years. Teachers can use the B.C. Labour Market Outlook resource for lessons related to career awareness, exploration or engagement.
After students have identified several occupations they are interested in exploring further, suggest they learn more about the future prospects of the occupations using the B.C. Labour Market Outlook information. Watch this video to learn how to use the information in the Labour Market Outlook.
