Working in Vancouver

The Canadian economy is traditionally stable, and its 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 and regularly receives and distributes good from East Asia.

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 within 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 and to access Alaska on scheduled cruises.
 
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..