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
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
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
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
Source: Work BC