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]]>Finding jobs in Vancouver or BC can daunt, let alone finding a career that you find meaningful and fulfilling. Lucky for you we’ve put together 5 simple steps for you to find a fulfilling career. We will cover:
Read on to break down these steps for finding a fulfilling career.
Though you may think a fulfilling career resides in a high salary, a study found that employees want an interesting career more than a well paid one, and have higher job satisfaction with a mentally engaging career.. When searching for a fulfilling career, make sure you find a job that will challenge you and keep you engaged.
If you need some help brainstorming a career that will engage you, there are some great resources for career matching. The Canadian job bank has career planning assessments that can help get you started matching your skills and interests with a potential career! These aren’t tools that tell you exactly what you should do, they are simply a helpful way to begin looking at what you have to offer the world. BC jobs are ripe for the picking, so use all the resources you can to narrow your fields of interest.
Trying something new can be frightening. But CBC cited a survey by Indeed Canada, showing that 87% of those who made a career change were happier for it. If you are hoping for a career that is more fulfilling than your current trajectory, muster up some courage and start taking your happiness seriously.
The General Social Surveys of America reported that the highest career satisfaction was among careers that involved altruism or the arts. Occupations such as clergy, firefighting, physical therapy, and artists were among the highest to report job satisfaction, with an average of 78% reporting job satisfaction. If you’re looking for fulfillment in your job, consider how your skills relate to helping others or the arts. That may be the career spark you’re looking for.
Jumping back into the job market is important when looking for a fulfilling career. We don’t recommend jumping in with no direction. Keeping up networking may feel exhausting, but it is essential to forming long lasting professional relationships, or meeting mentors in your dream career. According to Review 42, 85% of jobs are filled through networking. The end to your job search may just be a handshake away.
Whether you’re looking for BC jobs, or are searching elsewhere in the world, as you begin your job search we hope these simple steps help you on the way!
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]]>Taken together, these conditions can show that job market demand is high or low, that competition within a job market is high or low, and/or that the number of job opportunities in a region is increasing, stagnant, or decreasing [1].
In Canada and elsewhere, the job market context that yields the most job opportunities includes a combination of low (and decreasing) unemployment rates, positive employer outlook, high (and increasing) job vacancy rates, and rising salaries. In this kind of “job seekers’ market,” applicants have the greatest chance of job search success. Early projections for the 2020 job market in Canada largely fit this mold.
Current job market conditions are not as projected.
The social and political responses to the novel coronavirus pandemic — including changes in consumer behavior as well as new and changing industry regulations — have created highly variable job market conditions across the different Canadian provinces. Moreover, though the current job market context in some provinces appears to signal a trajectory toward a return to pre-COVID-19 job seekers’ market conditions, job market analysts are predicting mixed prospects for job opportunities in Canada through Q3 in 2020.
Potential job seekers in Canada should be aware, then, that:
At the time of this writing, the most promising job opportunities in Canada are in Quebec. This is because most of the job market demand indicators are favorable:
Based on these job market conditions, many job seekers in Quebec will likely benefit from fairly high demand for new hires with moderate levels of competition. Though not ideal, the job market outlook in the province is largely positive (except, especially, for Construction sector jobs).
Before the novel coronavirus outbreak began, job market experts pointed to the increased availability of remote work opportunities as a new driving force for job opportunities in Canada. Despite the uncertainty and variability caused by the pandemic, this observation — and the associated predictions for increased job opportunities in tech, telehealth, e-learning, and other online-mediated service jobs — has remained accurate.
As a result, job seekers looking for the best job opportunities in Canada in 2020 should broaden their job search parameters to include remote work positions; in remote-first workplaces, especially, hiring trends have continued largely undiminished and employers prioritize talent over provincial address.
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Simon Chou is the Vice President of Operations and Growth at BCjobs.ca. Over the course of his career, he carved a niche in brand development, marketing strategy, and online presence for startups. Prior to joining BCJobs.ca, Simon was an advisor for several global blockchain projects including Litecoin, NEM, and Ripple. In the past, he also worked with Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare space through SM Digital—a global marketing agency.
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]]>Coming as no surprise, healthcare workers are in some of the most valued positions today. Healthcare work can be very flexible, offering casual, part-time and full-time. You can work as a care aide, a nurse, doctor, dentist, or health support worker. The field is vast and can fit many different needs. Another benefit to working in healthcare is ease of relocation. Many countries are eager to have extra healthcare hands, particularly after the last four months. Having valued skills will make visa applications smooth sailing. Look at the list of top healthcare positions in Canada to see if you’re interested in a career change.
Shockingly, sales associates are some of the hottest jobs on the market. As the face or voice of a product or service, sales associate positions can also be in the remote sector as sales personnel. This
might appeal to some of you looking for remote work during isolation or because you’re looking for a new job. The flexibility for remote positions keeps sales associates as a job trend on the rise.
Check out Indeed for some remote sales positions, or start prepping your resume for heading back into the physical workforce!
Drivers rarely get enough credit, but a lot of our lives would fall apart if drivers didn’t exist. Canada is experiencing a shortage of truck drivers, as drivers retire. According to Canadian Visa, immigration to Canada may be easier if you’re coming as a driver.
As manufacturing has seen a significant decline since CoVID-19, there will be a rising need in manufacturing and machinists to assist with starting up regular operations. As the demand for retail in all sectors increases, manufacturing will follow suit.
This white collar position is currently in demand according to Randstand. If you’ve got experience in sales and a passion for creating and maintaining relationships, growth plans and team management, then this may be a new position worth considering. The significant thing about business development managers is flexibility and the combination of creativity and implementation – few jobs offer both possibilities.
Even CoVID-19 won’t be able to hinder the need for business development managers, and may create a higher need. As businesses reorganize and consider new approaches to working in a post-CoVID world, the need for fresh ideas and the ability to follow through will be an incredible asset.
We hope some of these job trends help you in your plans for the future, preparing for a strange new world, full of opportunities.
Simon Chou is the Vice President of Operations and Growth at BCjobs.ca. Over the course of his career, he carved a niche in brand development, marketing strategy, and online presence for startups. Prior to joining BCJobs.ca, Simon was an advisor for several global blockchain projects including Litecoin, NEM, and Ripple. In the past, he also worked with Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare space through SM Digital—a global marketing agency.
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]]>Below is a list of 10 positions professionals may want to consider during this period.
At the top of our available positions, we have healthcare providers. Due to CoVID-19, there is currently a large need for support within our health institutions. This is not exclusive to hospitals, as positions for caregivers, home support workers and long-term care facilities open up. Provincial websites such as Health Careers in Saskatchewan can help find placements.
For those without necessary medical credentials but interested in supporting the front-lines, there is a call for non-clinical workers. Supply warehouses require supervisors, distributors, inventory and merchandising. Provincial resources such as PHSA can aid in finding non-clinical positions within your province. Though some positions require experience or education there are entry-level positions available for those looking for supplemental work in this season.
Companies such as Loblaws and Sobey’s need support in areas other than their grocery section. Pharmaceutical departments within cross-country chains such as Superstore and Safeway are looking for pharmacists to help with the increasing demand.
This is a great time for people looking to break into the IT sector. As many businesses increase their online presence or move online entirely, there is a corresponding need for support within the technology world.
With an increase in product demand, comes an increase in staff, comes an increase in management need. If your talent lies more in operations or management we encourage you to look at management positions within businesses that are experiencing increased demand for their services such as Amazon.
As many layoffs have occurred within the hospitality industry, consider taking those service-oriented soft-skills into the customer service world. There are many companies hiring customer support representatives, including stay-at-home positions. Many businesses are hoping to increase their customer support as platforms and services are flooded with requests.
Though many of the layoffs and hourly cuts have come from within retail, business is booming for some lucky companies. Grocery chains, essential service suppliers and others are actively searching for employees to meet the needs of Canadians, with many companies raising their hourly wage. The Retail Council of Canada is actively tracking retail positions available across the country.
Experience driving commercial vehicles has never been as needed as it is now. Grocery delivery, restaurant delivery, online retail orders, and warehouse transportation services are all available for drivers. With the threat of CoVID-19 looming, there have been reports of truck drivers retiring early or taking leave due to their increased risk of health complications, creating an opening for those interested in this line of work.
Along with an increased need for commercial drivers will come an increased need for vehicle technicians. According to BC, this is considered a high opportunity industry – now may be your chance to shine. If you’ve got auto technician experience or education, check out the Canadian job bank with automotive technician listings.
The Canadian government has made a list of needed services in response to CoVID-19. The services include jobs already listed such as healthcare providers but also ask for services such as security, accommodation maintenance and laundry.
Though this pandemic has rocked economy, business, and employment all over the world there has also been an inspiring rise in support and community. Businesses and organizations are coming up with ways to specifically address the CoVID-19 crisis and support the workforce. We hope that this season becomes an opportunity for you, so stay calm, think positively, and brush up on those interviewing skills.
Simon Chou is the Vice President of Operations and Growth at BCjobs.ca. Over the course of his career, he carved a niche in brand development, marketing strategy, and online presence for startups. Prior to BC Jobs, he served as a marketing advisor for high-profile blockchain projects including Litecoin, NEM and Ripple. He’s also worked with fortune 500 companies in the healthcare space.
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