13 places hiring for hundreds of jobs in Vancouver this May

Before the warmer months arrive, it’s a good idea to start looking for those summer jobs or apply for new career opportunities.

Hundreds of jobs will be available this May around the Metro Vancouver region.

So, whether you have a background in food service or healthcare or are looking for your first job, you’re bound to find something that matches your specific skill set.

Here are 13 places with some awesome gigs up for grabs right now:

Home Depot

Home Depot is looking to fill several retail positions around the Lower Mainland, such as in Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, and Richmond.

Home Depot was recently included on this year’s Canada’s Best Diversity Employers list. The home improvement store touts its development programs to support women, Black people, Indigenous people, and people of colour.

Check out the vacant positions here.

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)

Young Canadians looking for work experience will have many job options this summer. A government initiative aims to connect job seekers and companies to fill several job openings.

Boston Pizza International Inc.

Boston Pizza is a restaurant chain that has gotten rave reviews on Great Place To Work’s survey, with 95% of its employees saying it’s a great workplace.

The company offers excellent employee benefits, including professional development training, summer hours when you end work at 1 pm on Fridays, and up to three personal days per year.

The company is hiring for tons of positions here.

“Airbnb detective”

In May, BC will roll out its short-term rental regulations, impacting platforms like Airbnb, and it is hiring someone to take the lead on investigations.

BC’s Ministry of Housing posted the senior investigator role to help facilitate the short-term rental regulations and investigate regulatory breaches.

The successful applicant would be paid $76,071.18 up to $86,658.48 annually, but the role has many requirements.

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, investigation and enforcement, administrative law, criminology, or a related field. They must also have at least three years of experience conducting complex investigations.

Vancouver International Airport

If you’ve always wanted to work in the aviation industry, now’s your chance. Vancouver International Airport has job openings, and some roles don’t require much experience.

There are 40 vacant jobs posted online as of Sunday.

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Intact

If you’re looking for a job or want to switch careers, it might be worth looking into the companies that were just named the strongest brands in Canada, as the top ten are hiring. Lucky for you, Intact is one of the strongest Canadian brands, and it is hiring in BC.

The Canadian multinational property and casualty insurance company seeks someone to fill a property field claims representative role in Vancouver.

In this role, you will investigate complex inside or property field claims by communicating with customers, contractors, consultants, and other related parties. You’ll deliver top-tier customer service to external and internal clients, as well as meticulous document claims files.

You might be the right fit if you have over three years of property claims experience or CIP designation.

Parq Casino

If you fancy the casino lifestyle and want to be surrounded by the lights, the money, and the ringing bells, Parq is hiring for several jobs.

However, salaries are somewhat mixed, with some being a jackpot and others a gamble.

Roles range from security roles to dealers to casino managers to casual guest services representatives.

Check out the vacant jobs here.

Vancouver Coastal Health

Your background might not be in healthcare, but that doesn’t mean the industry isn’t for you.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), a regional health authority in British Columbia that provides healthcare to more than 25% of the province’s population, is hiring for various roles in communities.

You can find nursing jobs and clinical and administrative support jobs all here.

Canadian Pacific Railway

There are some exciting new jobs up for grabs at Canadian Pacific Railway, and some opportunities don’t require extensive prior experience. 

Vancouver Aquarium

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

Jobs available include a photo experience sales associate, retail sales associate, chef de partie, warehouse associate, line cook, banquet server and registered veterinary technician. 

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