What Is The Job Outlook In BC?

a pair of glasses is being held in front of the camera as if the viewer is seeing through them. an eye examination chart is visible in the distance, with the chart appearing in-focus when viewed through the glasses lenses.

Opticians:

Job openings will come from retirements and new job creation.

The demand for optical services is rising due to provincial population growth and aging. British Columbia’s growing population will require more optical products, such as glasses and contact lenses. In addition, as B.C.'s population ages, a larger portion of the population will need enhanced vision aids such as corrective lenses and bifocal contact lenses. Also, with the large number of people using computers in their jobs, special "task-specific" lenses help reduce eye fatigue, further maintaining the need for opticians.

Employment Outlook for Opticians:

an infographic showing employment outlook in BC regions for opticians

WorkBC provides regional employment outlooks for these regions:

Vancouver/Lower Mainland: projecting 1.4% average annual employment growth for 2021-2031 with 330 job openings
Thompson Okanagan: projecting 1.5% average annual employment growth for 2021-2031 with 90 job openings
Vancouver Island/Coast: projecting 1.3% average annual employment growth for 2021-2031 with 70 job openings

JobBank Canada reports that for the 2021-2023 period, the employment outlook is expected to be good for Opticians in British Columbia. Employment growth is expected to be strong and a large number of people are expected to retire.

Sources: WorkBC, JobBank Canada: Job Market Report