Here is an interesting resource I found at: https://www.bcteacherregulation.ca/faq.aspx#Become
What is the job market like for graduates of teacher education programs?
Graduates will find the job market quite volatile. At the moment, there is declining enrollment in BC but there also is a large number of retirements expected in the next few years. How this will translate into jobs is not easy to predict. At the moment, some rural districts are experiencing shortages of teachers while other urban areas have large pools of applicants for each job. Teachers with specialties in secondary technical education, math, chemistry, physics, languages, French immersion and other specialties are generally in higher demand than teachers of English, Social Studies, Physical Education or Biology. Elementary teachers are not in short supply except in specialty areas such as French immersion or band/music. Check with each school district for current information.
AM(A)A Tip: Always check district websites or makeafuture.ca to see what specific qualifications they are in need for. For example, most school districts are seeking qualified special education teachers. This may require more coursework to upgrade your qualifications. Interested in more information on this? Please e-mail me: erin.mcginley@ubc.ca
