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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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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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

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Rest of Canada

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