Workbc-ApprenticeServices

The demand for skilled tradespeople in BC is significant and it's only growing.

According to BC's Labour Market Outlook 2025 Edition, 15 skilled trades are expected to account for 72,070 job openings over the next 10 years. These are roles that require on-the-job and in-class training and offer excellent earning potential.

If you've been thinking about a career in the trades, the outlook is clear: the opportunities are there, and apprenticeship is one of the most direct paths to accessing them.

Explore BC's top demand trades and learn more about what each career path looks like at workbc.ca/labour-market/top-demand-trades

The Province is expanding skilled trades certification to tower and mobile crane operators to ensure consistent training and certification standards, improve crane safety and strengthen B.C.’s skilled trades workforce.

Beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, people working as tower or mobile crane operators will have one year to register as an apprentice with SkilledTradesBC or take the skilled trades certification exam and become a journeyperson before the new requirements take effect on July 5, 2027.

During the transition period, experienced workers can continue working while pursuing skilled trades certification. Provincial and federal supports will be available to help cover certain training costs, including tuition, travel and child care. Workers will have access to SkilledTradesBC apprenticeship advisers to support them in the transition to skilled trades certification, including navigating the registration process, accessing supports or preparing to take the exam.

Read the full article: https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2024-2028/2026PSFS0032-000784.htm