Innovation grows in British Columbia, especially in the emerging agritech sector, with innovative approaches building a sustainable future of farming.
Industry and Sector Opportunities in B.C.
What makes British Columbia’s (B.C.) economy thrive?
B.C. combines cutting-edge innovation with strong sectors, creating a globally competitive economy.
- Diverse Emerging Sectors Driving Innovation: B.C. is home to rapidly advancing fields such as agritech, artificial intelligence and machine learning, augmented/virtual reality, hydrogen fuel cells and mass timber—each supported by strong investment and talent networks.
- Strong Core Industries with Global Reach: Traditional sectors—including aerospace, agriculture/seafood/food processing, clean technology, critical minerals, digital media & entertainment, forestry, ICT, life sciences, clean energy, marine and natural gas—thrive, underpinned by the province’s natural resources, regulatory environment and skilled workforce.
- Strategic Advantages: B.C. leverages its West Coast location, abundant natural assets, international market access and concentration of talented professionals to attract global business and investment across industries.
Global Opportunities in B.C.’s Key Industry Sectors
As Canada’s West Coast capital of opportunities, British Columbia (B.C.) is a natural fit for top talent, proven economic strengths and international businesses to expand and grow.
A Multicultural Magnet for Top Talent in Canada
From some of the world’s top scientists to thousands of computer science and engineering graduates each year, British Columbia provides a highly skilled workforce and strong talent pipeline.
- Vancouver ranks in the top ten best markets for tech talent in North America, ahead of Ottawa and Montreal.
- 25 colleges and universities, including the University of British Columbia, which ranks consistently among the top five percent of universities in the world.
- A hotspot for students worldwide, with the second-largest concentration of international students in Canada.
- B.C.’s labour force is amongst the best educated in the world, with about 75% of those aged 25 and over having post-secondary education.
Fastest Growing Industries in B.C.
Employment by Industry in B.C.
Emerging Sectors
Key Sectors
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