1. Computerized Accounting
2. Office Administration
3. Hospitality & Tourism
4. Global Trade & Marketing
5. IT Certification
6. Software Development

Salaries are projections only, based on Workopolis statistics.

1. Computerized Accounting

A typical Accounting Clerk working in Vancouver earns between $33,657 and $42,071.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2010: 18,180
Projected New Jobs (2010 to 2015): 880
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2010 to 2015)    2,490

A typical Bookkeeper working in Vancouver earns between $46,039 and $59,190.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2010: 26,750
Projected New Jobs (2010 to 2015): 250
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2010 to 2015): 3,950

A typical Payroll clerk working in Vancouver earns between $40,908 and $51,735.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2010: 4,340
Projected New Jobs (2010 to 2015): 20
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2010 to 2015): 580

2. Office Administration

A typical Administrative Assistant working in Vancouver earns between $39,582 and $51,134.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2006: 27,070
Projected New Jobs (2006 to 2011): 2,340
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2006 to 2011): 4,630

A typical Receptionist working in Vancouver earns between $30,532 and $37,797.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2010: 28,360
Projected New Jobs (2010 to 2015):  -2,270
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2010 to 2015): 4,350

3. Hospitality & Tourism

A typical Front Desk Clerk in Vancouver earns between $11.84 and $16.14 per hour.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2006: 4,230
Projected New Jobs (2006 to 2011): 630
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2006 to 2011): 580

A typical Housekeeping Aide/Assistant in Vancouver earns between $11.59 and $15.71 per hour.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2010: 390
Projected New Jobs (2010 to 2015): 30
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2010 to 2015): 40

A typical Event Coordinator in Vancouver earns between $32,729 and $43,961.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2006: 1,890
Projected New Jobs (2006 to 2011): 280
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2006 to 2011): 430

A typical Travel Agent in Vancouver earns between $26,162 and $36,358.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2010: 2,300
Projected New Jobs (2010 to 2015): 70
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2010 to 2015): 260

4. Global Trade & Marketing

A typical Import/Export Agent in Vancouver earns between $26,916 and $43,920.

Future Job Growth: Import
Estimated Employment in 2010: 15,060
Projected New Jobs (2010 to 2015): 470
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2010 to 2015): 1,640

A typical Import/Export Clerk in Vancouver earns between $26,954 and $43,020.

Future Job Growth: Export
Estimated Employment in 2010: 310
Projected New Jobs (2010 to 2015): 30
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2010 to 2015): 50

5. IT Certification

A typical Computer/Network Support Technician in Vancouver earns between $35,978 and $51,630.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2006: 7,390
Projected New Jobs (2006 to 2011): 1,490
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2006 to 2011): 510

A typical Network Engineer in Vancouver earns between $52,256 and $79,751.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2006: 7,390
Projected New Jobs (2006 to 2011): 1,490
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2006 to 2011): 510

A typical Database Administrator in Vancouver earns between $45,950 and $69,456.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2010: 1,640
Projected New Jobs (2010 to 2015): 290
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2010 to 2015): 100

6. Software Development

A typical Computer Programmer in Vancouver earns between $51,440 and $68,358.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2006: 14,820
Projected New Jobs (2006 to 2011): 2,350
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2006 to 2011): 980

A typical Web Programmer in Vancouver earns between $39,203 and $54,409.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2006: 5,450
Projected New Jobs (2006 to 2011): 960
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2006 to 2011): 360

A typical Software Tester in Vancouver earns between $52,250 and $67,203.

Future Job Growth
Estimated Employment in 2010: 1,270
Projected New Jobs (2010 to 2015): 200
Projected Openings due to Retirements (2010 to 2015): 90