In-Demand Jobs In Vancouver That Pay $30-$40 Per Hour

This article compiles a comprehensive list of the most sought-after occupations in Vancouver, with hourly wages ranging from $30 to $40.

Furthermore, the government of British Columbia anticipates that these positions will be more in demand and pay a higher wage than others in the coming decade.

The data for these in-demand jobs covers the Vancouver islands and coast.

Selection Criteria for these high demand jobs in Vancouver

The four selection criteria outlined below are the basis for these in-demand jobs in Vancouver:

The employment growth rate and the quantity of available job vacancies.
Anticipated labour market contraction.
The most recent data on unemployment and unemployment insurance.
Prevalent wage rates exist at the present time.

Full List of In-Demand Jobs In Vancouver That Pay $30–40 Hourly

Occupation	Median Hourly Earnings	Expected Job Openings in Vancouver 2023–2033	Expected Job Openings in B.C. 2023–2033
Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 60020)	$34.97	5,570	30,040
Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100)	$37.33	1,230	10,270
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies (NOC 41301)	$33.50	1,000	3,770
Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101)	$31.00	930	4,280
Accommodation service managers (NOC 60031)	$30.77	890	3,410
Human resources professionals (NOC 11200)	$38.46	820	3,970
Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301)	$30.00	790	4,060
Web developers and programmers (NOC 21234)	$36.72	760	5,230
Social workers (NOC 41300)	$39.28	680	3,370
User support technicians (NOC 22221)	$30.77	650	4,060
Computer network and web technicians (NOC 22220)	$31.25	630	4,130
Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41400)	$39.56	500	1,780
Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces (NOC 43204)	$34.33	500	870
Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations (NOC 51120)	$33.35	450	2,900
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (NOC 62100)	$32.00	390	3,110
Paramedical occupations (NOC 32102)	$35.40	380	1,480
Biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110)	$36.50	340	1,790
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223)	$38.00	300	1,360
Medical radiation technologists (NOC 32121)	$39.00	240	1,370
Construction inspectors (NOC 22233)	$36.00	220	1,180
Web designers (NOC 21233)	$30.29	220	1,750
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 22214)	$36.00	210	780
Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120)	$37.00	200	1,430
Insurance adjusters and claims examiners (NOC 12201)	$35.38	200	1,560
Correctional service officers (NOC 43201)	$35.00	190	1,230
Public and environmental health and safety professionals (NOC 21120)	$38.50	170	1,000
Managers in aquaculture (NOC 80022)	$32.46	150	160
By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers (NOC 43202)	$35.00	130	600
Technical writers (NOC 51112)	$38.68	120	550
Land surveyors (NOC 21203)	$37.00	110	490
Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators (NOC 72024)	$30.00	80	540
Postal and courier services managers (NOC 70021)	$31.08	60	410
Sheriffs and bailiffs (NOC 43200)	$33.68	60	200
Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals (NOC 31303)	$39.24	30	120

High demand jobs in Vancouver that pay $30–40

How high is the unemployment rate in British Columbia?

5.6% was the unemployment rate in British Columbia during the month of May 2024, up from 5% in the previous month.

This is still comparatively lower than the national average of 6.2%.

How high is the unemployment rate in Vancouver?

6.1% was the unemployment rate in Vancouver in the month of May 2024, up from 5.3% in April 2024.

This unemployment rate is still significantly lower when compared to 7.8% in the city of Toronto.

What is the minimum wage in B.C.?

The general minimum wage in B.C. is $17.40 per hour, which is the highest official minimum entitled to pay when compared to other Canadian provinces.

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Satinder Bains

Satinder brings expertise, knowledge, and experience related to internal work flows at IRCC. She worked at Canadian Consulate in Chandigarh before moving to Canada. Her articles on “Chinook – An internal IRCC tool used to bulk process temporary applications” was one of the notable work on our news website