Legislators
High opportunity occupation
Career Overview
Legislators:
- Participate in the activities of a federal, provincial, territorial or local government legislative bodies or executive councils
- Work for band councils or school boards as elected or appointed members
Job Titles
Duties
Legislators perform some or all of the following duties:
- Pass, revise or cancel laws and regulations
- Participate in developing or revising government policies, programs or procedures
- Represent their government at local, national and international meetings and conferences
- Respond to the concerns of voters or the general public
- Serve as the minister responsible for a government department or agency
- Direct senior government managers and officials who put in place government policy and manage their department or agency
Earnings
Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.
Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,250% Employed Full Time
56%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Legislators typically work in a conventional office environment
Career Pathways
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
To qualify for this type of job, election to a legislative body, or appointment to positions such as senator, lieutenant-governor or governor general, is required.
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
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Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,250Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 70 | 5.6% |
| Kootenay | 95 | 7.6% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 420 | 33.7% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 95 | 7.6% |
| Northeast | 40 | 3.2% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 205 | 16.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 330 | 26.5% |
Labour Market Outlook
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
680Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | -0.1% |
| Kootenay | 30 | 0.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 260 | 1.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | -0.5% |
| Northeast | 10 | -0.4% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 100 | 0.9% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 250 | 1.9% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 520 |
| Educational Services | 70 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 60 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 10 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 10 |
Resources
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