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Hiring Forecast by Region

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The majority of jobs in the digital entertainment & interactive media economy are found in Metro Vancouver/Lower Mainland, Victoria/Vancouver Island and Thompson-Okanagan / Southern Interior (primarily in the region surrounding Kelowna).

Employment by Region - Software Developers & Programmers/Interactive Media Developers
percent employment of this occupation and percent employment of all occupations for BC regions


Source: WorkBC

Employment by Region - Graphic Designers & Illustrators

 

percent employment of this occupation by BC region

Source: WorkBC

A recent report from the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission reveals that the digital media sector is growing in the Okanagan. The region has over 200 animation, film, and digital media firms, employing 2,450 people.

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