Working as a Financial Planner or Mortgage Broker
Industry Overview
Almost 5,400 job openings are expected in this sector in British Columbia over the next 10 years. The majority of jobs in this sector are clustered in the Lower Mainland/Southwest and Vancouver Island and Coast regions of the province.
Job Outlook in BC - Other Financial Officers
Chart from WorkBC
WorkBC provides job openings in BC regions:
Other Financial Officers – including Financial Planners/Mortgage Brokers
| Region | Employment in 2019 | Average Annual Employment Growth | Expected Number of Job Openings 2019-2029 |
| Vancouver Island | 2,290 | 0.9% | 780 |
| Lower Mainland / Southwest | 12,170 | 0.6% | 3,780 |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 1,440 | 1.4% | 580 |
| Kootenay | 280 | 0.6% | 8 |
| Cariboo | 210 | 1.4% | 80 |
| North Coast & Nechako | 110 | 0.5% | 30 |
| Northeast | 90 | 3.2% | 60 |
You can learn more about working as a Financial and Investment Analyst in BC from:
Types of Employers
You are employed by banks, credit unions, mortgage broker companies or investment firms. You may also be self-employed.
Salary & Working Hours
In BC the median annual salary for financial planners and mortgage brokers is $77,167. Your earnings can depend on experience, employer, and location.
In addition to a salary, you may receive benefits such as health and dental insurance, paid vacations, paid sick days, and contributions to pension plans.
Sources: WorkBC & Career Cruising
In BC regions, you can expect to make:
Source: Job Bank Wage Report
Working Hours
Financial planners and mortgage brokers work anywhere from 8 to 12 hours each day. You may be required to work weekends or evenings in order to accommodate your clients’ schedules.