Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Factsheets

FACTSHEET: Apprenticeship completion rates in B.C.

Over the next decade, there will be more than one million job openings in British Columbia. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 10:00 AM

FACTSHEET: Late night workers safety in B.C.

On February 1, 2008, Grant's Law came into effect. It was the first mandatory gas pre-payment regulation in Canada. read more

Saturday, April 13, 2013 3:15 PM

FACTSHEET: Tourism progress

Tourism is one of British Columbia's most important industries. The traveller economy generates over $3 billion in export revenue annually. read more

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 3:17 PM

FACTSHEET: International trade network and missions

The opening and expansion of markets for B.C. goods and services, particularly in Asia, and attracting investment to grow British Columbia's priority sectors are pillars of Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:38 PM

FACTSHEET: The BC Jobs Plan - Progress in the Thompson-Okanagan

110,320 job openings are expected in the Thompson-Okanagan region to 2020; nearly 28% of these (30,740) are expected to be newly created jobs. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:31 PM

FACTSHEET: The BC Jobs Plan - Progress in the Kootenay

31,170 job openings are expected in the Kootenay region to 2020; 27% of these (8,500) are expected to be newly created jobs. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:29 PM

FACTSHEET: The BC Jobs Plan - Progress in the Northeast

By 2020, British Columbia will see more than one million job openings, with 18,000 of those forecasted for the Northeast. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:29 PM

FACTSHEET: The BC Jobs Plan - Progress in the North Coast and Nechako

19,890 job openings are expected in the North Coast and Nechako region to 2020; 30% of these (5,960) are expected to be newly created jobs. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:24 PM

FACTSHEET: The BC Jobs Plan: Progress in the Cariboo

A total of 29,170 job openings are expected in the region till 2020. Among them, 4,490 are expected to be new jobs due to economic expansion. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:17 PM

FACTSHEET: The BC Jobs Plan - Progress in the Mainland/Southwest

The region accounts for almost two-thirds of the total projected job openings in the province. Of the 666,250 job openings in the region, 61% are due to the need to replace retiring workers. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:10 PM

FACTSHEET: The BC Jobs Plan - Progress in the Vancouver Island/Coast region

152,620 job openings are expected in the Vancouver Island/Coast region to 2020; about 23% of these (34,550) are expected to be newly created jobs. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:08 PM

FACTSHEET: B.C. Small Business facts and figures

Small business makes up 98 per cent of all business in the province and employs over one million people. read more

Thursday, April 4, 2013 11:25 AM

FACTSHEET: BC Jobs Plan: Getting Results Together

Since release of the BC Jobs Plan, B.C. has added 47,100 jobs as a result of a gain of 77,500 full-time positions combined with a loss of 30,300 part-time positions (as of February 2013). read more

Thursday, March 21, 2013 3:00 PM

FACTSHEET: The facts on farm workers in B.C.

B.C.'s labour laws and workplace safety standards apply to all workers regardless of their nationality or immigration status. read more

Thursday, March 7, 2013 9:26 AM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Feb. 18-22 is Chamber of Commerce Week

Feb. 18-22, 2013, is Chamber of Commerce Week in B.C. and I am delighted to recognize our province's 120 chambers of commerce for the incredible work they do all year-round. read more

Monday, February 18, 2013 4:55 PM

FACTSHEET: Skills and Training Plan sets the stage for 2013

This past fall, the government announced a plan to expand and align skills training programs with economic opportunities to ensure British Columbia has a workforce with the right skills, in the right places, at the right times. This plan will continue to drive decision-making in 2013. read more

Friday, December 28, 2012 9:50 AM

FACTSHEET: Skills training supports B.C.'s transportation sector

The BC Jobs Plan has set a target to invest $25 billion in transportation infrastructure by 2020, creating up to 17,000 new jobs. read more

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 10:42 AM

FACTSHEET: Sawmill safety a top priority for government

Earlier this year, two tragic sawmill explosions in northern British Columbia placed a spotlight on the importance of sawmill safety. read more

Thursday, November 29, 2012 12:03 PM

FACTSHEET: Skills training supports liquefied natural gas sector in B.C.

Under the BC Jobs Plan, the Province is working toward three liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants becoming operational by 2020, with one up and running as early as 2015. read more

Thursday, November 29, 2012 10:38 AM

FACTSHEET: Skills training helps strengthen mining sector

Employment opportunities in the mining sector are expected to grow over the next decade, with more than 10,000 job openings expected by 2020. The industry will need skilled workers in several key occupations, including machinery and transportation equipment mechanics, primary production workers and vehicle drivers. read more

Thursday, November 22, 2012 12:07 PM