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Work, Learn and Grow in B.C.'s Tourism Sector

Last updated on July 23, 2026

The tourism sector offers diverse and rewarding career opportunities, with pathways for entry-level workers, skilled professionals, and future leaders. Use the resources below to explore tourism careers, training opportunities, and find available jobs.

 

Tourism in B.C. 

Tourism is a major contributor to British Columbia's economy and a key driver of economic diversification and growth across the province. In 2024, the tourism sector: 

  • Supported more than 113,000 direct jobs 
  • Contributed nearly $8 billion in GDP (2017 dollars) to B.C.'s economy 
  • Paid approximately $5 billion in wages and salaries

Whether you're exploring career options, looking for training opportunities, or searching for your next job, B.C.'s tourism sector offers a wide range of opportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career. 

Find tourism jobs 

Search current tourism and hospitality job opportunities across British Columbia and access resources to support your job search. 

  • Search jobs with WorkBC: find tourism and hospitality positions across B.C., set up job alerts, and access job search resources. 
  • Browse the go2HR Job Board: explore job postings from employers in B.C.'s tourism and hospitality sector. 
  • Search Canada's Job Bank: access thousands of tourism-related job opportunities across the province and country. 
  • Find summer jobs: explore seasonal and summer employment opportunities for youth and students. 
  • Access additional employment resources: explore job boards, apprentice job matching services, labour market information, job search tips, and other resources for job seekers and employees. 

Explore tourism careers 

Discover rewarding career opportunities in British Columbia's tourism sector. Whether you're interested in accommodation, food and beverage, adventure tourism, events and festivals, transportation, visitor services, or other tourism-related fields, there are pathways to match a wide range of interests, skills, and careers. 

  • Explore tourism careers with go2HR: Learn about tourism occupations, career pathways, training opportunities, and industry certifications to help you plan your career. 
  • Explore career planning resources from Tourism HR Canada: Whether you're mapping out your own future or supporting others in finding their best career path, Tourism HR Canada's Career Navigation Resources offer tools and information to help you explore occupations, understand workforce trends, and make informed career decisions. 
  • Research careers with WorkBC: access information on wages, employment outlooks, education and training requirements, and regional labour market trends to help guide your career choices. 
  • Learn about working in British Columbia: find information on topics such as Social Insurance Numbers, immigration pathways, credential recognition, and employment resources for newcomers and skilled workers. 

Get training & certifications 

Build the skills, knowledge, and credentials needed to enter, advance, or specialize in British Columbia's tourism industry. Explore industry-recognized training, certifications, post-secondary programs, and work-integrated learning opportunities. 

  • SuperHost® Customer Service Training: develop the customer service skills needed to create exceptional visitor experiences and succeed in customer-facing roles across the tourism industry. 
  • FOODSAFE: learn essential food safety practices and earn certification that is recognized by employers throughout British Columbia's food service and hospitality sectors. 
  • Serving It Right: obtain the mandatory certification required for individuals who serve or sell alcohol in British Columbia. 
  • Indigenous Tourism Training Opportunities: whether you are building foundational skills or expanding your expertise, Indigenous Tourism BC offers practical, industry-focused training and professional development opportunities. 
  • Post-Secondary Education Programs: explore tourism, hospitality, culinary, recreation, and business programs offered by colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions throughout B.C. 
  • Propel Student Work Placement Program: gain paid, hands-on work experience through tourism and hospitality placements designed for post-secondary students. 
  • emerit Tourism Training and Certification: develop industry-recognized skills and earn professional certifications designed for tourism and hospitality professionals across Canada. 

Tourism Industry Development & Training  

Destination British Columbia has a number of resourcesof resources and opportunities available to assist you in growing and developing tourism in your region.  

In addition, go2HR offers SuperHost® Customer Service Training workshops for those employed in the service and hospitality industries.  

The Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy - preparing for climate change strengthens the sector’s ability to respond to extreme events like wildfires, flooding and heatwaves, as well as more gradual changes like water shortages and sea level rise.