When people think of jobs in Vancouver they often think of its busy tourism industry, hotels and restaurants which provide employment for experienced food service managers, chefs and cooks, especially during the busy summer months.
But behind the tourism vibe of Vancouver is a very diverse and thriving economy. Vancouver is the headquarters for many of the world’s major mining operations and forest products companies. Vancouver’s mining companies offer careers for mining engineers, geological engineers and for logistics experts. Vancouver IT jobs can be found in its thriving software development community, major video game development and animation companies that often hire programmers, developers, project managers and supervisors.
Waterfront Cities of the World: Vancouver
The entire area offers spectacular ocean and mountain views. Often referred to as Hollywood North, Vancouver is home to motion picture production houses, including Lionsgate Films, who employ people in all kinds industry-related jobs.
Many jobs in Vancouver are found in educational facilities, including The University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU), the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), numerous colleges and more than 100 ESL (English as a Second Language) schools.
Vancouver is a port city located on Canada’s west coast in the province of British Columbia. Often voted one of the most livable cities in the world, Vancouver is also North America’s second most densely populated city, and has one of its highest housing costs.
The Greater Metro Vancouver area consists of 21 cities, with a combined population of more than 2.3 million people.
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City of Vancouver Jobs
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.
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