10 companies hiring for hundreds of jobs in Vancouver this May
Warm weather has arrived in Vancouver, so now is the perfect time to start looking for those summer jobs or apply for new career opportunities in the region.
Hundreds of different kinds of jobs are available this May. 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 10 companies with some awesome gigs up for grabs right now:
Canada Post
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Canada Post is currently hiring for nearly 50 jobs in B.C., including several within Metro Vancouver.
Positions include retail postal clerk in Vancouver, which 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 a mail service courier in Richmond. The successful candidate must be a Class 3, 5 or Class D Driver, and be prepared to load and unload postal vehicles and collect, sort, and deliver mail.
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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 completed online.
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
The Port of Vancouver is not only Canada’s largest port in terms of cargo volumes, but also in 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.
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 over 150 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 experience designer, a full-stack software engineer, a producer, and a technical artist.
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.
The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program aims to help young people ages 15 to 30, particularly “those facing barriers to employment,” gain experience and develop skills that will help them in the future. Over 100,000 summer jobs are available in the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors.
TransLink
TransLink is hiring for dozens of well-paying jobs around Metro Vancouver, and if you’re ready to shift your career into high gear, they come with a variety of benefits and competitive wages.
TransLink is hiring for roles at Coast Mountain Bus Company, SkyTrain, West Coast Express, and Transit Police. Positions are not limited to being behind the wheel. Other roles available include those in IT, engineering, project management, and technical and trades.
City of Burnaby
City of Burnaby
The City of Burnaby is hiring to fill over 50 positions in a variety of different fields.
From arena service workers to food service to parks and recreation, there is a job fit for nearly anyone. And many of the vacant jobs come with pretty decent pay.
Some open roles include recreation programs coordinator, lifeguard/instructor, and HVAC mechanic. The full list of positions can be found online
Fraser Health
Your background might not be in health care, 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 food service workers, 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 19 roles in Vancouver.
Whether you’re a security specialist, underwriter, or engineer, Intact may have the right position for you to take your career to the next level. The company also offers flexible and competitive benefits plans to its employees.
VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory
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 Adult Education Assistant Manager to oversee the operations of adult and teacher education programs at both VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory. The permanent, full-time position will manage the delivery of the current programs as well as work on expanding the program’s reach.
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