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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

health occupations with the most job openings | 2019 - 2029

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:

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