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ENGINEERS’ OCCUPATIONS

Occupations with most shortages

  • Civil and mechanical engineers
  • Physical science professionals
  • Manufacturing and processing engineers
  • Natural resources engineers

Major fields of study (CIP)

  • Civil engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • General engineering
  • Geological and earth sciences/geosciences
  • Chemistry

TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS

Occupations with most shortages

  • Technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  • Medical technologists and technicians
  • Technical occupations in dental health care
  • Technical occupations in civil, mechanical, and industrial engineering
  • Technical inspectors and regulatory officers

Major fields of study (CIP)

  • Practical nursing, vocational nursing, and nursing assistants
  • Allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions
  • Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research, and clinical nursing
  • Dental support services and allied professions
  • Allied health and medical assisting services

HIGHER-SKILL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS

Occupations with most shortages

  • Nursing and allied health professionals
  • Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community, and education services
  • Therapy and assessment professionals
  • Social and community service professionals
  • Secondary, elementary, and kindergarten school teachers

Major fields of study (CIP)

  • Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research, and clinical nursing
  • Human development, family studies, and related services
  • Social work
  • Education, general
  • Rehabilitation and therapeutic professions

HIGHER-SKILL GOODS OCCUPATIONS

Occupations with most shortages

  • Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics
  • Technical electrical trades and electrical power line and telecommunications workers
  • Automotive service technicians
  • Plumbers, pipefitters, and gas fitters
  • Small engine and equipment mechanics and related repairers

Major fields of study (CIP)

  • Electrical and power transmission installers
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair technologies/technicians
  • Plumbing and related water supply services
  • Heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies/technicians
  • Electrical/electronic engineering technologies/technicians 

Interested in Becoming a Paramedic? JIBC

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Interested in Becoming a Firefighter?

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To become a firefighter in BC, you'll need to complete high school, pursue additional education and training, and meet specific physical and mental requirementsJIBC

2025-Firefighter-Application-Hiring-Guide.pdf

Careers with the Canadian Coast Guard

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Officer Training Program

This 4 year degree program is one of the best marine training programs in the world producing both Marine Engineering Officers and Marine Navigation Officers.

a fully paid education

a monthly allowance

textbooks and uniforms

accommodations and meals

medical and dental coverage

4 weeks paid vacation leave per year

Interested in Becoming a Doctor?

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​​So, you want to become a doctor. Why? What is it about medicine that attracts you enough to undergo a demanding experience like medical school? Whe​n did this ambition take hold? Who, if anyone, influenced your decision?

New partnership provides pathway to medical school for University of Niagara Falls Canada students Pre-Med Pathway

Check out Atlantic Bridge to Medicine​

BC applicants ​admission requirements

Do you want to complete your BSc in 2 years? Consider the UK!

Delivered over just two years, our BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences accelerated programme provides a unique opportunity for you to gain a scientific degree which is embedded within a clinically-focused curriculum.
​For more details go to: Medical Sciences

Do you want to complete your MD in 6 years and apply directly from high school?

The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine program at Flinders University, Australia is only available to Grade 12 Students. For more information click here

Current Grade 12 students
High school diploma
A minimum of 90%+ overall average in all Grade 12 subjects is required.
AB – approx. 96%
BC – approx. 95%
ON – approx. 90%
Interested in joining the Canadian Forces and becoming a Doctor?
Careers in the Canadian Armed Forces

Paid Education

If you enroll through one of the Forces paid education plans, you will receive at least $30,200, while you complete your paid education. Depending on your enrolment plan, this could be significantly more. Your pay also increases once you graduate. Take a look at some of our paid education plans to find out more about pay and benefits for students.

Interested in Becoming a Nurse?

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BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Nursing Programs.pdf

Nuclear Medicine Diploma at BCIT

Interested in Becoming a Midwife? 

Check out the link for more details Canadian Midwives​

*CASPER requirement:

CASPer is a online test which assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics that are important for successful students and graduates of the Nursing program at several universities check this link for more info

Career Profiles

Check out over 500 Career Profiles to explore, choose an occupational category and area of interest to find the right career for you https://www.workbc.ca/plan-career/explore-careers/career-profiles

Teaching Career, Technology and or Foods in High School: Bachelor of Education

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Technology Teacher Education (TTED) program enables you to teach technology education in BC's middle and high school system. Offered as a joint program with the University of British Columbia (UBC), it explores technical components at BCIT and the teaching component at UBC.

Human Sciences (HRH) (Note: Previously known as Human Ecology: Community Health, Fashion Studies and Foods)

Careers in Food​​

The Top 10 In-Demand Skills For 2030

What will the world be in 2030?

Many of the jobs have not been invented yet!

15 Jobs You Will Be Recruiting For in 2030

Learn about education options that can lead to rewarding careers - whether your are working, in school or returning to school. My Career Journey

If you're a student living with a learning difference or a social, physical or mental health challenge there are programs to help you transition from high school to post-secondary education or meaningful employment.

Education & Employment Access Certificate @ Capilano 

Vocational Education and Skills Training @ Douglas College

Employment and Community Studies Program at Kwantlen

Employment Access and Skills Development @ VCC

Career Outlook for Adults with Disabilities @UFV