Career Exploration

Elementary Teacher

Teachers Salary Canada

• Average Median wage is $31.25 /hour
• Approx. $65,175 per year

Job prospects/outlook

In the Vancouver Island/Coast region 5,140 people were employed in 2017. The average annual employment growth in this area is 0.7%. And the expected number of job openings is 1,920.

Perks and Benefits

• Lots of vacation time
• Good income
• Working six hours a day five days a week
• Job security

Important skills

• Leadership skills
• Proof reading abilities
• Social skills
• Able to manipulate and sort objects
• Detail-oriented

Draw Backs

• Elementary schools are closing/harder to find a job
• Newcomers to teaching must work part-time for a few years before being considered for a full-time position

Type of People This Job Would Appeal to

• Sociable people
• People who love kids
• People who like being apart of a community
• People who are good with kids

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• B.C teaching certificate

Am I a match/compatible with this occupation?

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapists Salary

• Average/Median wage in B.C $38.42/hour
• Approx. $80,129

Job Prospects/Outlook

The foretasted average employment growth rate in B.c for this occupation is 8.7%. Along with this the 10 year estimated job openings is 820. Occupational Therapists are in high demand throughout B.C.

Perks and Benefits

• You get to work with people
• Good Salary
• In high demand

Important Skills

• Social
• Motor Coordination
• Manual Dexerity
• Directive
• Innovative
• General Learning Ability

Draw Backs

• Extensive education required
• Physically demanding

Types of People this Job would appeal to

• Social people
• People who love to help others
• People who are physically fit

Education Required

• A university degree in occupational therapy
• Completion of national certification exam
• Licensure with a regulatory body
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

Am I a match/compatible with this occupation?