Occupations in the Health Care Sector
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Occupations in High Demand in BC:
- Physician – General/Family Practice & Specialists
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
- Occupation Therapist
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Medical Radiation Technologist
- Physiotherapist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Ultra sonographer
- Pharmacist
- Health Care Assistant/Care Aide
- Perfusionist
- Paramedics
Sources: British Columbia 2018 Labour Market Outlook, Work BC Health Care and Social Assistance
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Source: WorkBC: Good Jobs for Today and Tomorrow
Additional high opportunity health care occupations in BC:
| Occupation | Job Openings to 2025 |
| Dentists | 1,640 |
| Home Support Workers | 6,610 |
| Social & Community Service Workers | 11,020 |
| Physiotherapists | 1,850 |
| Occupational Therapists | 950 |
| Medical Laboratory Technologists | 1,520 |
| Medical Laboratory Technicians | 1,650 |
| Medical Radiation Technologists | 1,110 |
| Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists | 1,310 |
| Respiratory Therapists & Perfusionists | 570 |
| Practitioners of Natural Healing | 1,140 |
| Amubulance Attendants & other Paramedical occupations | 1,320 |
Source: Good Jobs for Today & Tomorrow
For detailed information on any of the occupations in the health care sector, including job description, educational requirements for working in BC, salary, and more, see: