Religion workers
Career Overview
This occupational group:
- Includes brothers, nuns, monks, religious education workers and others who provide support to ministers of religion or to a religious community
- Those who perform certain functions associated with the practice of a religion
- May perform duties in churches, synagogues, temples or other places of worship
- May also work in institutions such as schools, hospitals and prisons
Job Titles
Duties
Religious workers in this group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Help with services of public worship and religious rites
- Give religious education, spiritual guidance and moral support to members of a religious community
- Run programs providing food, clothing and shelter
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
1,100% Employed Full Time
45%Work takes place in a conventional indoor setting.
Career Pathways
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Requirements range from completion of secondary school education to a university undergraduate degree, depending on the particular occupation and religion
- There may be other employment requirements depending on the particular occupation and religion
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Religious Studies Related
Skills
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Talking to others to share information effectively.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Teaching others how to do something.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,100Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 35 | 3.2% |
| Kootenay | 45 | 4.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 775 | 70.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 25 | 2.3% |
| Northeast | 10 | 0.9% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 75 | 6.8% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 145 | 13.2% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
460Forecasted 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 | 10 | 0.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 370 | 2.1% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 30 | 1.8% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 40 | 1.0% |
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 350 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 70 |
| Educational Services | 30 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 10 |
Resources
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