Over the next decade, BC's tourism industry will need 84,000 new workers. Read on to find out what jobs will be most in demand . . .
Where will the job opportunities in tourism be? Jobs will span the spectrum of tourism, which encompasses five industry groups and more than 400 occupations. Accommodation, food and beverage services and recreation and entertainment are gearing up for the largest growth.
Projected employment growth is highest in "hospitality," which encompasses both accommodation (44,000 new workers by 2015) and food and beverage services industry groups (19,000 new employees). Within the recreation and entertainment industry group, adventure tourism will call for 13,000 new workers, and attractions 8,000 new employees.
What are the top 10 jobs available?
- Chefs and Cooks — 11,500 openings
- Restaurant & food service managers — 10,600 openings
- Food service counter attendants — 8,500 openings
- Food & beverage servers — 7,700 openings
- Kitchen & food service helpers — 6,800 openings
- Accommodation service managers — 4,800 openings
- Program leaders in recreation — 3,700 openings
- Food service supervisors — 2,000 openings
- Attendants in amusement & recreation — 1,700 openings
- Bartenders — 1,300 openings
The remaining two industry groups – transportation and travel services, also offer numerous opportunities. With an industry so diverse, there is a career fit for enthusiastic individuals wanting to put their education and skills to work in an exciting and varied environment.
