Over the coming weeks we’re taking a look at a number of different occupations in British Columbia. In a series of blog posts sponsored by , we’re sharing some of the many careers that have positions open in our province right now, and helping connect you to the tools that could help you get a fulfilling (and well paying!) occupation. With a projected one million new job openings in BC by the year 2020, 43% of which require skills training, it really is just a matter of finding your fit.
Today we’re looking at the career of carpenter foreman, which is a career you’ve probably heard about before. One of my close fishing pals is actually a journeyman in this profession and the way he talks about it leads me to believe he loves the work. That's something I've found to be a common theme with people in trades: they're always passionate about their work. It's much more than a "job" to them, which is really awesome.
In first piece about the pipefitting profession I noted that the construction industry has continued to experience rapid growth in BC. You don't have to look far in our city to see projects that employ the carpentry trade (and many others), illustrating the demand for skilled workers in our region. This video below takes a look inside the work of a carpenter foreman, what skills it requires and some tips on getting into trades.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbn4Mv6_3jE
is a link directly to WorkBC's Career Trek, which has information on more than 60 different occupations in our province. Visit for even more online labour market information tools and employment resources.
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