Employment Across BC

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“If B.C.’s job market were real estate, you could call it a buyers’ market,” states CTV News reporter Yvonne Raymond. The continuous job creation among Vancouver citizens has increased consequentially. Employers are finding an abundance of empty shift slots and a shortage of new recruits.

Over the past few years, there has been a huge shift over to using online resources to find work. Job search websites like CareerBuilder, Indeed, Glassdoor and ZipRecruiter are just a few platforms filled with employers from professional associations and big corporations looking for volunteer, part time and full time employees. Mobile applications like CV Engineer, Canva, and Resumarker have opportunities to improve your current resume. Now is the optimal time to be looking and applying for positions. With the appearance of numerous job postings, the probability of being hired has increased significantly.

The pandemic has induced change not only with the economic aspect of a job, but the mental wellbeing of the employee. Many high stress occupations like those in healthcare and the service industry, are losing personnel as more people are prioritizing flexibility and valuing their time. Employment rates across British Columbia have fallen to 5.9 per cent since September, which has led to 14,400 new jobs across B.C. According to Statistics Canada, Vancouver’s current unemployment rate is at 6.7 per cent, compared to another location in British Columbia, Victoria that sits at 4.2 per cent. More Vancouver citizens are deciding to start personal business and leaving the traditional workplace behind. As stated by Statistic Canada, “B.C. unemployment rate is down by historical lows.”.

Based on the statistics, if you are a part of the population looking for a career, now is the ideal time to apply. Whether it’s through multiple online resources or in-person interviews and applications, employers are in need of employees.