Top in-demand health care occupations

Planning to apply for training through the Screener Retraining Fund?

Use this list to help choose a program that leads to stable, in-demand work in the B.C. health care system. These roles are experiencing the highest staff shortages and overtime, which means they need more people fast.

  • Care Aides / Nursing Assistants  
  • Clerks (Admitting, Scheduling, Records, etc.)  
  • Licensed Practical Nurses  
  • Registered Nurses  
  • Recreation / Activity Aids  
  • Rehabilitation Assistants  
  • Sterile Supply Technicians / Medical Device Reprocessing  
  • Medical Lab Assistants (MLAs)  

This list can help guide your decision when choosing a training program. Training for one of these occupations may lead to faster employment and long-term stability.

And remember — if your program requires a language test (like IELTS), we will reimburse the cost.