11 companies 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 in Metro Vancouver
This May, hundreds of different kinds of jobs are available around the region. So whether you have a background in food service or health care or are looking for your first job, you’re bound to find something for your specific skill set.
Here are 11 companies with some awesome gigs up for grabs right now:
Canada Post
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If you’re looking for jobs within Metro Vancouver, Canada Post is currently hiring for two retail postal clerks in Vancouver. This position pays $23.81 per hour and is an on-call job. Eligible applicants should be open to working a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, overnights and weekends.
Canada Post is also hiring 10 parcel support postal clerks at its Richmond plant. Responsibilities for this job include the operation of material handling equipment, sorting, scanning, and sequencing batch mail items, and transferring and dispatching parcels and packets.
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Tacofino
The much-loved BC eatery Tacofino is hiring in Metro Vancouver. Current job openings include a full-time front-of-house manager in Kits and a full-time restaurant operating manager in White Rock.
While you will need some experience in the restaurant industry, working at Tacofino means you’ll be able to take advantage of its competitive salary, bonuses and extended health and dental benefits.
“If you are outgoing, creative, hardworking and want to be a part of a great workplace culture, then we would love to have you join our team,” the site’s job board reads.
RCMP
The BC RCMP is seeking to hire confident and considerate individuals to join its team of 911 police dispatchers.
If you have a great attitude, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, that is all you need to jump-start a career with the RCMP. Applications to be a police dispatcher can be done online.
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts at 1077 Great Northern Way, Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
If you’re looking for a career in the video game world and have the expertise, EA is hiring for several jobs in Vancouver.
EA, known for major franchises like NHL, UFC, The Sims, Battlefield, Madden and Need for Speed, has several video game-related tech jobs open. They include a cinematic designer, online software engineer, animation director, and creative lead.
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.
Good Co. Bars
Good Co. Bars has five locations in Metro Vancouver to serve its customers, and it is currently hiring for a variety of roles.
The local watering hole chain is looking for bartenders, line chefs, and chefs to round out its staff. Good Co. Bars encourages everyone to apply, especially people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ communities, and those who identify as BIPOC.
City of Burnaby
City of Burnaby
The City of Burnaby is hiring to fill dozens of positions in a variety of different fields.
Fraser Health
Your background might not be in healthcare, but that doesn’t mean the industry isn’t for you.
Fraser Health, a regional health authority in British Columbia that provides healthcare to over two million people, is hiring for various roles in several communities.
From registered nurses to a simulation operations specialist, there are opportunities across the region to serve the community and grow your career.
Intact
The Canadian multinational property and casualty insurance company Intact seeks someone to fill a property large loss claims consultant role in Vancouver.
In this role, you will manage, investigate and resolve complex commercial property claims by communicating with customers, contractors, consultants, and other related parties. The successful applicant is also expected to deliver top-tier customer service to external and internal stakeholders.
VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory
VanDusen Botanical Garden (Daniel Chai/Daily Hive)
The VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory are popular destinations for tourists and Vancouverites alike. If you’re passionate about nature, it’s also a great place to work.
Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association is hiring for an Inclusion Leader to support nature-based Summer Camps at both VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory. The camps are designed for children aged five to 10 and aim to inspire environmental stewardship and a love of nature through science, gardening, and interactive activities.
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
The Port of Vancouver is not only Canada’s largest port in terms of cargo volumes, but also geographical area, with its footprint covering the north and south shores of Burrard Inlet in East Vancouver, North Burnaby, and North Vancouver, along the Fraser River in Surrey and New Westminster, and Deltaport in Tsawwassen. This includes 160 sq km of water area, 15 sq km of land area, and 350 km of shoreline length.
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is currently hiring for a variety of positions, including IT project manager, real estate specialist, senior business analyst, and seasonal traffic attendant.
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With files from Nikitha Martins and Daily Hive staff