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What Is The Job Outlook In BC?

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The employment outlook for home child care providers is fair. BC Labour Market Outlook forecasts there will be 4,240 job openings between 2019 and 2029. Most jobs are located in the Mainland/Southwest, Vancouver Island and Thomson-Okanagan regions of BC.

There is high demand for foster caregivers, especially those with special skills or experience, such as psychiatric or medical training.

Home care providers – Employment Outlook

forecasted average employment growth rate; job openings; composition of job openings for 2019-2029