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Mainland South West Regional Labour Market Study
The Mainland South West region has a workforce that is younger than other areas of the province, and with a declining youth population, there will not be enough supply to meet the demand. By 2027, it is anticipated that the region will have 74,100 job openings. The food & beverage, recreation & entertainment, and transportation sectors will be the hardest hit.
A View into Mainland South West's Labour Market:
Discover the unique challenges facing the Mainland South West region with insights from local operators, like Canadian Wilderness Adventures and Delta Vancouver Suites, as well as Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism Association and go2HR.
“One of the strategies is ensuring that we have a competitive compensation package as well as benefits to attract staff – and continuing to make sure that the training program and the employee culture are as robust as they can be.”
- Tety Partaatmadja, People Resources Director, Delta Vancouver Suites
At a Glance:
Which occupations will be the most in demand? Check out the top occupations below.
Top Occupations in Demand
| Occupations | New Job Openings 2017-2027 |
|---|---|
| Food Counter Attendants and Kitchen Helpers | 7,600 |
| Cooks | 6,800 |
| Food and Beverage Servers | 6,300 |
| Restaurant and Food Service Managers | 5,000 |
| Bus Drivers and Other Transit Operators | 2,600 |
| Chefs | 2,500 |
| Light Duty Cleaners | 2,300 |
| Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness | 2,200 |
| Cashiers | 2,000 |
| Taxi and limousine drivers | 1,500 |
| Other Occupations in Tourism Industry | 35,300 |
Ideas & Resources:
- Vancouver, Coast & Mountains – Press Release
- Baby Boomers: Tap into the best kept secret labour pool in the tourism industry
- Six Tips to Help Retain Skilled Seasonal Workers
- The Return on Investment of Training: A step-by-step approach
- Certificate of Recognition: Going beyond the legal requirements in Health & Safety
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