Working in Vancouver

The Canadian economy is traditionally stable, and it proximity to the United States gives it immediate access to the world’s largest market. Its port is also one of the busiest in the world moving goods from all over Asia to the markets on the eastern seaboard.

The traditional industries in Vancouver are forestry, mining, agriculture and fishing. More recently it has developed a wide-spread service industry, and the film industry has become a big earner for the city. The biotechnology and software industries are highly advanced and Vancouver is poised to be a global player in these fields. 

Tourism is a big industry in Vancouver. Over a million people a year pass through Vancouver to take advantage of its natural wonders, as well as on cruises to Alaska.
 

Like most western countries Canada runs on a 9am to 5pm, five day working week. One must apply for a working visa before finding a job, but there are many agencies which can help with the process. It can be quite difficult to get a job in Vancouver unless one has local references or globally acknowledged skills. There are some programmes which place prospective workers, but these are usually student or entry level jobs. Otherwise it a good idea to browse the internet and find an online placement before you arrive.