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Career and Labour Market Information in BC

Individual career exploration and work search, and the development of career and employment related resources and services all depend on up to date and accurate career and labour market information.

Guide to BC Economy

A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market is an excellent source of information about historical and current trends, as well as the long-term outlook for the provincial economy and the labour market.

BC Employment & Labour Market Services

Welcome to the BC new Employment and Labour Market Services website - your one-stop information resource for employment information, programs and services available in British Columbia.

What's Key in Labour Market Information in BC

For a scan of selected labour market information products and resources produced with support from the ministry over the last few years.

WorkBC

WorkBC is a website created by the BC Government for job seekers and employers. Whether you're job hunting in BC, planning a career, or looking for background information on BC's job market, you've come to the right place.

BC Labour Market Outlook 2010-2020

This report highlights results from B.C.’s brand new Labour Market Scenario Model which is designed to improve our understanding of current and future labour market conditions in the province. It provides data for anticipating trends in B.C.’s labour market over the next ten years.

Canadian Occupational Projection (COPS) B.C. Unique Scenario PDF

The COPS report is a ten year (2007-2017) employment outlook for BC. It provides an analysis of employment demand in BC by major industry and occupational group. The COPS report is released every two years and is created by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development in partnership with Service Canada.

Skills for Growth: BC's Labour Market Strategy to 2020

This report was released by the Ministry of Regional Economic and Skills Development. It looks at BC's Labour Market outlook and key challenges to 2020. The key factors identified are: an aging workforce, more and higher skills for a knowledge based economy, global competition for talent, regional diversity and improving productivity.

Challenges and Opportunities - BC's Labour Market Future

Produced and released by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development in November 2009 this report outlines the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for BC. The sections include: Understanding BC's Labour Market, Our Future, Our People and Our Challenge: The Right Knowledge and Skills in the Right Place at the Right Time.

Campbell River Labour Market Study - LMP

The Workforce Development Within a Rural Transitioning Economy report was done in partnership between the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce and NIEFS. This report provides a detailed overview of the labour market needs of the community now and in the future.

BC Statistics

BC Stats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia.

Business Council of BC

The Business Council of British Columbia is an association representing approximately 200 large and medium-sized enterprises from all major sectors of the provincial economy, including forest products, mining, manufacturing, transportation, agri-food, telecommunications, information technology, financial services, energy, tourism, retail, construction, healthcare, education and the professions.

JobsTVnews

More than 500 career videos that include on the job interviews with working professionals, helpful planning advice about career sector futures and wonderful insights into the great rewards of making the right career choice.

Canadian Labour Market Information

Canadian Careers & Sectors

Resources to help you learn more about various industries and occupations.

Making Career Sense of LMI

Making Career Sense of Labour Market Information introduces career practitioners to key socio-economic and labour market concepts, trends and issues.

The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC)

The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC) is a coordinating body formed of some 29 sector councils. Sector councils bring together representatives from business, labour, education, and other professional groups in a neutral forum in order to comprehensively and cooperatively analyze and address sector-wide human resource issues. A good source for researching trends and opportunities in different industries.

Statistics Canada

The official source for Canadian social and economic statistics and products.

Industry Canada

Locate economic information by sector with economic statistics, company directories, events, and industry news.

Government of Canada

Links to all federal government services and publications for all Canadians and new residents.