Vancouver Jobs
by Eric
Jobs On the Rise In British Columbia
If your in the job market in Vancouver you are in the right place. Vancouver is gaining significant growth in many of the job market arenas in and around the city. Everything from blue collar to white and everything in between, the market looks promising for the ideal candidate.
No matter your current position in the job market, from recent high school grad or possibly you already a career but are looking for a fresh change. To give you an idea of the types of Vancouver jobs that will be on the top of the list for the future, here they are.
Construction & Trades
British Columbia continues to boom in the building and construction sector and there seems to be no signs of slow down. The one issue that Vancouver and surrounding areas tend to experience is the lack of skilled workers. Even if you do not have experience many companies are willing to apprentice interested candidates.
Areas of opportunity:
- electrician
- draftsman
- drywall installer
- glazier
- painter
- plumber
A "New Economy" means new opportunities
As Vancouver continues to see significant growth in many job fields the experts all agree that Vancouver will grow in many industries including the film industry, high-tech and tourism. These job market industries have become known as the “New Economy” in British Columbia.
Tourism Industry
The facts stand for themselves Vancouver has become known as a world-class tourist destination. Visitors come to Vancouver and funnel millions of dollars into the local economy thereby keeping thousands of Vancouverites gainfully employed. Maybe not a known well fact but yet a clear fact is that one in every 14 jobs in the province is a result of tourism. The 2010 Olympic games are expected to fuel the growth in the following fields.
- waitstaff
- hotel Front Desk
- guides
- taxi & bus drivers
- housekeeping
Hollywood North Movie Industries
Filming in Vancouver and the surrounding areas is growing and the since the movie production industry benefits from government tax breaks you can expect continued growth. Skilled workers will be in great demand to fill spots as the industry continues it’s growth.
Jobs in the film industry include:
- sound engineers
- lighting technicians
- production assistants
- set builders
- construction
High Tech Jobs
In British Columbia growth in the tech industries is booming but nothing like the hi-tech industry. Employing a vast number of jobs for programmers, 3d modeling, and even video game production. In the spotlight are many jobs for creative green cars also named alternative fuel technology. The area most notable for this is the Lower Mainland which is fueled by tech growth.
- programmers
- pharmaceutical
- inorganic chemistry
- telecommunication
- project managers
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