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Employment Outlook

Architectural Technologists and Technicians

The demand for architectural technologists and technicians is expected to continue to grow over the next few years. The non-residential construction, new housing construction and renovation projects, and investments in major resource and infrastructure projects in northern BC are the biggest contributors to job creation.

Job Opening Outlook: Architectural Technologists and Technicians

an infographic showing the job openings outlook in british columbia for architectural technologists and technicians

Source: Work BC

Construction/Cost Estimators

Industry reports there is a shortage of qualified estimators. In particular, smaller companies need highly trained estimators who can also serve as project managers or schedulers.

Job Opening Outlook: Construction / Cost Estimator

an infographic showing the job openings outlook in british columbia for construction cost estimators

Source: Work BC

Construction Inspectors

Growth in construction activities supports demand for construction inspection services by both local governments and private buyers. Building inspection services for prospective home buyers is also growing source of employment.

Job Opening Outlook: Construction Inspectors

an infographic showing the job openings outlook in british columbia for construction inspectors

Source: Work BC

Construction Managers

The demand for workers in B.C.’s construction industry will fluctuate over the next decade depending on the region and sector, but the overall trend is toward near-record levels of employment. Construction managers work in all construction sectors: New Home Building and Renovation, Industrial, Institutional and Commercial, and Civil Engineering.

Job Opening Outlook: Construction Managers

an infographic showing the job openings outlook in british columbia for construction managers

Source: Work BC