newlocal
    Join free

    Jobs in Vancouver for newcomers

    Tech hub meets ocean living — your career starts on the West Coast.

    Browse Vancouver jobsGet Vancouver job alerts
    open roles
    …
    mention sponsorship or an LMIA
    …
    added this week
    …
    typical 1-bedroom rent a month
    $2,700

    Latest roles

    See all →

    Working in Vancouver

    The job marketThe city's tech sector has exploded in recent years, with major offices from Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and hundreds of startups. The film industry ("Hollywood North") employs thousands, and the port of Vancouver is Canada's largest.
    Cost of livingLiving costs here are very expensive. Budget about $2,700 a month for a one-bedroom, $420 for groceries and $110 for a transit pass.
    ISSofBCImmigrant Services Society of BC — settlement, language, employment, and community services.
    MOSAICMultilingual services for immigrants and refugees including employment and language training.

    Employers hiring newcomers

    Amazon (Vancouver)TechnologyTELUSTelecommunicationsBC HydroEnergyElectronic Arts (EA)Gaming

    Neighbourhoods newcomers choose

    SurreyLarge South Asian community. More affordable than Vancouver proper with its own growing economy and good transit via SkyTrain.About $2,100 a month
    BurnabyCentral location between Vancouver and the suburbs. Major tech employers (EA, Ballard Power) and diverse communities.About $2,300 a month
    RichmondStrong Chinese community with excellent Asian food scene. Close to the airport with good transit connections.About $2,200 a month

    Questions newcomers ask

    Absolutely. Vancouver has one of Canada's largest tech ecosystems with the BC PNP Tech stream offering fast-track immigration for 29 tech occupations. Amazon, Microsoft, and hundreds of startups are actively hiring.