Post on 02-Jul-2015
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Healthcare Career Futures
Sources: Service Canada’s www.jobfutures.ca and www.workfutures.bc.ca
Healthcare Industry Outlook – BCKey Points
• Large workforce in B.C.
• Demand for health care has been increasing due to population growth and aging.
• Most jobs are located in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Coast and Thompson-Okanagan regions.
• Future job prospects are expected to be above average.
Healthcare Industry Outlook – BCWorkforce Characteristics
This IndustryCompared to
Other Industries
% of employees who are women 82% Above Average
% of employees aged 45 years and older 46% Above Average
% of workers who are self employed 15% Average
% of employees with union coverage 62% Above Average
% of firms with less than 20 employees 34% Average
Average hourly wages $ 22.00 Average
Healthcare Industry Outlook - BC
Projected Healthcare Job Opportunities in BC
Projected New Jobs (2006 to 2011) 39,000
Projected Available Openings due to Retirement (2006 to 2011) 39,000
Total Expected Job Opportunities(2006 to 2011) 78,100
Future Job Prospects Above Average
Job Futures: LPNs
National Outlook• Fair
Overview:• Employment is growing at an average rate• Unemployment rate is 1%, that is 6% lower than the
2004 average• Employment growth rate will likely be close to the
average.
Remaining Competitive: Desired Skills• Nursing aging patients in acute care and home
settings• Continue to educate yourself as new technology
emerges• Nursing critically ill patients will increase chances of
being hired in hospital setting
Job Futures: LPNs
Provincial Outlook• Above average
Overview:
Employment in 2006 7,720
Projected New Jobs (2006 to 2011)
990
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2006 to 2011)
1,240
Job Futures: LPNs Current Snapshot
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40
60
80
100
120
British Columbia
Rest of Canada
# of Jobs
# of Jobs
Job Futures: RCAs
National Outlook• Good
Overview• Employment is growing at an average rate• The unemployment rate is 2%, that is 5% lower than the 2004
average • Employment growth rate will likely be significantly above
average because of ongoing trends--aging population, new technologies that improve the ability to diagnose/treat disease, increased government funding for health care, and Canadians with health care insurance that covers more services
Remaining Competitive• Advanced training to gain additional knowledge/skills• Working in nursing homes or long term facility
Job Futures: RCAs
Provincial Outlook• Above Average
Overview:
Employment in 2006 21,480
Projected New Jobs (2006 to 2011)
3,910
Projected Openings Due to Retirement (2006 to 2011)
3,210
Job Futures: RCAsCurrent Snapshot
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
British Columbia
Rest of Canada
# of Jobs
# of Jobs
Job Futures: MOAs
National Outlook• Limited
Overview:• Competition among new graduates will likely be above
average• The rate of employment 2 years after graduation was 95%
with 91% in full-time positions
Remaining Competitive: Desired Skills• More opportunities as administrative support clerks• You will also find opportunities in administrative and
regulatory occupations. • Stay current with technological developments. • Workers with specialized skills in computer software and
information management technology will likely have greater employment opportunities.
Job Futures: MOAs
Provincial Outlook• Above Average
Overview:
Employment in 2006 4,560
Projected New Jobs (2006 to 2011)
620
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2006 to 2011)
1,270
Job Futures: MOAsCurrent Snapshot
00.5
11.5
22.5
33.5
44.5
British Columbia
Rest of Canada
# of Jobs
# of Jobs
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