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It’s almost summer and the only obstacle preventing you from hitting up your favorite travel destinations is money. However, if you were able to secure one of the following jobs then you could be set for life let alone the next four months.
Using data collected by BCBusiness, this article will list 11 of the highest paying jobs in British Columbia.
For students looking to secure a part-time summer job as soon as possible, check out one of our previous articles here.
Average pay range: $19.23 to $46 an hour, with a median hourly wage of $32
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Social workers collaborate with community groups and organizations to provide help and support for individuals or families in need. Jobs could vary from helping people develop skills and resolve personal issues to addressing broader problems such as poverty, unemployment and domestic violence. Social workers could be employed in schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, social service agencies, child welfare organizations, communities and Aboriginal band councils to name a few.
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Average Pay range: $21 and $45 an hour, with a median hourly wage of $35.
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An Industrial electrician installs, services and repairs wiring, conduits, fixtures and other electrical devices and systems in an industrial or commercial setting. These electricians can be employed to work in factories, plants, mines, shipyards and other industrial businesses.
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Average Pay range: $19.23 to $56.59 an hour, with a median hourly wage of $36.62.
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Post-secondary administrators are tasked with managing the daily activities at a post-secondary institution, which could include academics, registration, record-keeping and operations.
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Average pay range: $25 to $63.26 an hour, with a median hourly wage of $36.05.
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A civil engineer is typically tasked with designing, developing and managing a variety of construction projects, from highways and buildings to power stations and airports.
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Average pay range: $20 to $52 an hour, with a median hourly wage of $35.
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Computer programmers and interactive media developers are tasked with creating and integrating software for a variety of industries, from manufacturing and finance to video games and e-commerce.
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Average pay range: $20 to $57.69 an hour, with a median hourly wage of $39.42.
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Software engineers and designers develop, evaluate, test and maintain software and operating systems that make computers - or anything containing software - work. These workers could find employment either in the public or private sector.
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Average pay range: $22.85 to $60 an hour, with a median hourly wage of $40.87.
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A human resources manager is in charge of an organization's human resources department. Jobs could include developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, resolving internal conflicts, hiring and firing employees, and managing relations between management and employees.
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Average pay range: $20.70 to $61.54 an hour, with a median hourly wage of $43.27.
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These managerial roles involve organizing and managing day-to-day activities to make sure operations run smoothly and overseeing a team of professionals.
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Average pay range: $18.67 to $62.50 an hour, with a median hourly wage of $36.06.
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Corporate sales managers are tasked with directing and evaluating sales activities, training and managing staff, and working closely with clients.
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Average pay range: $20 to $53.85 an hour, with a median hourly wage of $34.05.
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College instructors have a variety of duties, from helping structure course content relevant to student interests to teaching and evaluating students in a range of disciplines.
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Pay range: The provincial median salary is $106,638 a year.
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When we think of a lawyer we may typically think of people debating one another in a courtroom. However, lawyers usually spend the majority of their time researching and interviewing clients and witnesses outside of the courtroom. As well, lawyers are employed to offer legal advice and prepare legal documents.
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