December's job listings are out for Metro Vancouver and some pay $100K

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If your goal was to switch careers or take up a new temporary gig by the end of the year, here are some companies hiring now.

December is a great month to take the leap, with hundreds of jobs available in Vancouver.

As of November, employers across the province are expected to include wages or expected salary ranges in job postings – making the search much more transparent for job seekers.

Here are the offers on the table this December:

McDonald’s

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There are dozens of jobs open at McDonald’s locations across Vancouver, including part-time and full-time positions. The popular fast-food restaurant is searching for crew members, shift managers, line cooks, guest experience leaders, and maintenance staff.

McDonald’s offers staff access to education and skills-development opportunities and flexible hours. Here, you can be rewarded with discounts, incentives, and recognition perks.

The starting hourly wage for a cashier and line cook is $17.10, a maintenance worker is $18.25, and a shift manager ranges from $18.50 to $20.50.

Find a list of job opportunities on its website.

Starbucks

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If you can’t get enough of the seasonal holiday drinks at Starbucks, some vacant positions are available.

The coffee company is hiring in and around Vancouver now, including barista and shift supervisor positions.

Whether you are a full-time or part-time employee, Starbucks offers free coffee and competitive pay.

The starting hourly wage for a barista is $17.40 and for a shift supervisor it is $21.60.

Find a list of job opportunities on its website here.

City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver is responsible for ensuring our city’s day-to-day operations run smoothly and effectively. So, there are many jobs available throughout the city that require many different kinds of expertise.

The City is hiring for dozens of vacant positions across departments, including:

An animal control officer, which pays between $30.29 to $35.66 per hour
An office support clerk, which pays between $26.87 to $31.56 per hour
A communications manager, which pays between $106,345 to $132,936 per year.

These are just a few of the dozens of jobs available at the City.

For more information and to apply, check out the City website here.

Earls

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Earls is a popular Canadian restaurant with head offices in Vancouver.

The company is hiring hosts, cooks, server assistants, and dishwashers.

The hourly pay for these positions ranges anywhere between $16.75 to $25 an hour.

Whether you are looking to commit to a full-time job or just looking for flexible part-time work, there are many vacant jobs.

At Earls, you can take advantage of the mentorship programs, in-house hospitality and culinary training programs, and even an employee discount.

Explore the job opportunities available across the Metro Vancouver region here.

Vancouver International Airport

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The Vancouver International Airport has many job opportunities, including airport flow manager, guest experience representatives, security operations manager, and bilingual communications specialist.

There are 62 positions open.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Provincial Health Services Authority

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If you’re passionate about the health and support of your fellow British Columbians, you might find purpose in working for PHSA.

With good benefits, you’ll hopefully find fulfillment in helping others and being supported by a good company.

PHSA is offering career opportunities across the Lower Mainland – from casual and part-time to full-time work.

There are vacant positions for registered nurses, social workers, administrative and technology services lead, and pharmacy technicians.

Wages range widely depending on the job.

For the complete list of over 1,079 job openings, click here.

Air Canada

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The Canadian-based airline is well-known all over the world, and some of the jobs could even help you see the world!

According to Air Canada’s careers website, the company is seeking flight attendants to fill these permanent roles. The starting salary for this position is $28.85 an hour.

The airline is looking for poised, naturally empathetic people who can confidently speak in public. You might be the perfect fit if you don’t mind working irregular hours (mornings, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays).

You’ll also have to be willing to relocate to Air Canada’s base in Toronto or Vancouver and ideally be bilingual.

If selected, you’ll participate in a paid, full-time, eight-week training program in Montreal or Vancouver. Once you become a qualified flight attendant, you’ll earn $28.85/hour.

Think Air Canada’s hiring managers might like someone like you? Learn more about the position and submit your application here.

Vancouver Aquarium

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The Vancouver Aquarium is a popular destination for tourists and Vancouverites alike. It’s also heavily involved in conservation work if you’re passionate about animals.

Jobs available include guest experience supervisor, photo experience sales associate, line cook, retail store assistant manager, receptionist and office administrator, and security guard.

For some of these roles, the salary starts from $17 up to $25.

For more information and to see what other jobs are available, click here.

Microsoft

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If you’ve always dreamed about working at Microsoft, the tech giant is hiring for several jobs in Vancouver.

Opportunities include product designer, engine programmer, customer success account manager, and software engineer. These listed positions could have you earning up to six-figure salaries.

Depending on the position, hybrid and full work-from-home opportunities are available.

Check out the list of jobs here.

BrainStation

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BrainStation is a leading technology education company with a campus in Vancouver. It is focused on empowering people and organizations with the digital skills they need to succeed. BrainStation offers exciting courses and training programs in high-demand areas like data science, web development, design, marketing, product management, and artificial intelligence.

Now is your chance to work for the global tech training company as it is looking to hire an entry-level software developer.

The estimated compensation for this position is $80,000 to $95,000.

At BrainStation, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits, including ongoing learning and development opportunities, a collaborative work environment, benefits, flexible working hours, and social events.

To learn more about BrainStation’s open roles, visit its careers page.

Apple

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Apple isn’t just one of the world’s most valuable companies, it is the single most valuable company, and the tech giant is hiring for several Vancouver jobs.

Apple is hiring for many high- and lower-level jobs in Vancouver, from retail employees to software engineers.

The Apple Pacific Centre location is searching for people to work at its Genius Bar. Both full-time and part-time jobs are available, and it’s a great entry-level position. The base pay range for this role is between $28.89 and $43.31 and hour.

For the complete list of Vancouver positions being offered, click here. You will need an Apple ID to apply.

BC Hydro

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BC Hydro is hiring for well-paying jobs that could help you charge up your career if your energy reserves are diminished at your current place.

There are 40 jobs available in the Lower Mainland right now, like donation and sponsorship planner, transportation and freight clerk, marketing advisor, or senior engineer.

Depending on the job, pay ranges from $50,000 to more than $100,000.

To learn more about the available jobs and apply, click here.

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Canucks Sports and Entertainment Corporation

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If sports are your thing, look no further than these job openings this month with Canucks Sports & Entertainment. If you’ve been looking to move from spectator to career professional in this dynamic industry, this could be the opportunity for you.

Canucks Sports & Entertainment is looking for part-time employees to fill roles like game night marketing assistant, junior sous chef, and event housekeeper.

For a full list of positions and to apply, click here.

Cactus Club

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If Cactus Club’s values for “attentive, warm and unpretentious” service speak to you, this could be a great company where you can grow.

Whether it’s food service, culinary, or management that is calling your name, there are opportunities across the city.

Who knows, maybe you’ll be able to run over a pre-show treat to Canadian rapper Drake the next time he’s in town (or at least treat yourself to his favourite peach bellinis).

To learn more and apply, click here.

UBC

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Only three universities in Canada cracked the top 50 on a new global ranking, and one institution is right here in BC – and it’s hiring.

According to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for 2024, UBC came in at number 34, rising the ranks from #47 in 2023.

Whether you are looking to fill an opening as university staff, faculty, a temporary position, or as a student, plenty of jobs are vacant.

For example, an academic advisor can earn about $7,000 to $10,000 monthly, a workday security administrator can earn around $8,000 to $12,000 a month, and a research associate can earn an annual salary of $94,000.

For more information on the available positions and to apply, click here.

Loblaws

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The Real Canadian Superstore is dedicated to “real Canadians who shop at Real Canadian Superstore as well as real team members who work there.”

Superstore is hiring for multiple positions across the city, including personal shopper clerks, pharmacy assistants, sales representatives, and frontline sales, among many others across Metro Vancouver.

A full-time relief pharmacist can earn around $41.10 to $68.11 an hour, a grocery day clerk, bakery clerk, or produce clerk can earn around $16.75 to $18.00, and a pharmacy assistant can earn about $16.75 to $22.05.

Learn more about the 190 career opportunities with Loblaws in BC here.

Sephora

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Sephora has many retail locations around Metro Vancouver for which the personal care and beauty product destination is looking to hire new staff.

Positions are being offered in various departments.

If you like discounts, Sephora offers major ones for employees. Each of the career listings also suggests that Sephora supports its employees’ personal growth “to build your personalized career plan, so you can achieve your professional goals.”

Sephora is searching for applicants to fill temporary beauty advisor roles around the Lower Mainland, which pay about $18.75 to $20.40.

The company is also looking for a store director for its Robson Street location. The compensation for this position ranges between $79,800 to $89,700.

Check out what jobs are vacant near you here.

ICBC

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ICBC has a major task for a company as it works to keep the car insurance system running for BC. If you want to kickstart your professional prospects, ICBC is hiring for several well-paying jobs around Metro Vancouver and BC.

Most job opportunities are located in North Vancouver as the insurance company looks to fill roles at its head office.

However, there is an entry-level position available. If you’re looking for a part-time job that pays well, ICBC is looking for a client services representative. The company is offering to pay between $30.17 to $32.55 an hour

Learn more about other available positions, which include full-time and hybrid openings, here.

TransLink

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When it comes to public transit in Metro Vancouver, TransLink is the main game in town.

Right now, TransLink is hiring for tons of jobs, some of which are quite lucrative.

Vacant positions include network design analyst, system engineer, and manager of service desk services.

TransLink was named one of BC’s top employers this year and was recently awarded a prestigious Canadian Workplace Wellbeing Award for enhancing the well-being of its employees.

TransLink is looking to fill dozens of positions, including a temporary, full-time records administration clerk. This position pays around $4,287 to $5,160 per month and offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within BC.

The company is looking for a board assistant, which pays between $59,079 and $73,849 per year.

These are just a few of the positions available. If you’re interested in working with TransLink, you can find job postings here.

BC SPCA

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Animal rescue organization BC SPCA is searching for folks who can expand its team at several locations across the Lower Mainland.

If you love animals, now is the time to join the organization in fighting to end animal cruelty.

Whether you want to be paws-on or behind a desk, the BC SPCA offers jobs catering to all types of folks.

There are several animal care specialist opportunities around the province. The pay for this position starts at $21.50 an hour.

For a complete list of jobs on offer from the BC SPCA, click here and apply meow.

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