BCJobs.ca Research: Top Job Trends 2020

As out-of-sorts as 2020 has been so far, we know many are eagerly looking forward to when the job market and employment go back to normal. Though we’re not sure the world will ever be the same post-CoVID, in anticipation of some normality, we’ve put together top job trends for this year. The job trends for this year vary over different sectors, from skilled workers to white-collar positions. These trends may have looked very different if CoVID-19 hadn’t exploded across the globe. Job trends that are usually consistently on the rise such as hospitality, construction and retail were the first to feel the blow of CoVID. Most job loss was in positions that could not adjust to remote work. Taking into account the changing workforce, we’ve gathered job trends that are likely to be consistent through the years, or experience a boom in hiring as soon as CoVID precautions allow.

Health Care Workers

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.

Sales Associate

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!

Long-Haul Driver

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.

Manufacturing/Machinists

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.

Business Development Manager

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.

About the Author

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.