The Employment Picture, Honestly
Vancouver Island's economy is a strange mix of boom and struggle. Victoria's government and tech sectors hum along. Tourism towns cycle between frantic summers and quiet winters. Resource communities ride commodity prices. And remote workers have turned sleepy beach towns into satellite offices for companies in Toronto, San Francisco, and Singapore.
The island's unemployment rate hovers around 5.0–6.5% depending on the season and region — roughly in line with BC's provincial average. But that number hides enormous variation. Victoria's rate sits closer to 4.5%. North island communities and resource towns can swing between 6% and 10% depending on whether the mill is running and whether it's tourist season.
If you're moving to Vancouver Island with a remote job, this page will help you understand the infrastructure and lifestyle. If you're looking for local work, it'll give you an honest picture of what's available, what it pays, and where the competition is fiercest.
⚠️ The Core Tradeoff
Vancouver Island wages are 10–25% lower than Vancouver/Lower Mainland for comparable positions. The median household income in Victoria is roughly $75,000; Nanaimo about $68,000; Campbell River and Port Alberni closer to $60,000–$65,000. Vancouver's median sits around $80,000–$85,000. Lower cost of living helps — but doesn't always fully compensate, especially in Victoria where housing isn't much cheaper than the mainland.
Major Employers by Region
Victoria & Greater Victoria — Government Town
Victoria's economy is dominated by the provincial government of British Columbia, which employs roughly 30,000+ people in the Capital Regional District. This is the single largest employer on the island by a wide margin, and it shapes everything — from the types of jobs available to the rhythm of the city.
- BC Public Service: ~30,000 positions across ministries. Salaries range from $50,000–$55,000 for entry-level administrative roles to $90,000–$130,000+ for senior policy analysts, managers, and IT professionals. Unionized, strong benefits, defined benefit pension. Extremely competitive to get into.
- Federal government: DND (CFB Esquimalt), CRA, and various federal agencies employ another ~15,000 in Greater Victoria. Military base alone accounts for ~6,500 military and ~5,000 civilian positions.
- Island Health: The health authority employs ~22,000 staff island-wide, with major concentrations in Victoria (Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria General Hospital). RNs start around $41/hour (~$80,000/year), LPNs around $32/hour.
- University of Victoria: ~5,000 employees. Strong research institution with good academic and administrative positions.
- Royal Roads University, Camosun College: Additional post-secondary employers.
- Tech sector: Victoria has a genuine tech ecosystem — not Vancouver-scale, but real. Companies like Vivid Solutions, LlamaZOO, Redbrick, Tutela (now Opensignal), Pixel Union, and AbeBooks (Amazon) have offices here. The Victoria tech sector employs roughly 15,000–18,000 people with average salaries around $75,000–$95,000. VIATEC (Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council) is the hub for networking.
Read the full Victoria & Saanich guide →
Nanaimo — Hub City Economy
Nanaimo is the island's second-largest city and functions as the commercial and transportation hub for the mid-island. Its economy is more diversified than you'd expect:
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital / Island Health: Major employer, ~2,500 staff. Healthcare is consistently the largest sector.
- Vancouver Island University (VIU): ~1,200 employees, plus student-driven service economy.
- BC Ferries: Headquarters in Nanaimo, employing ~500+ in admin and operations locally.
- Retail and services: North Town Centre, Woodgrove Centre, and surrounding retail corridors employ thousands. Retail wages: $17–$22/hour.
- Construction and trades: Nanaimo's growth has fueled strong demand. Journeyman electricians earn $38–$45/hour; plumbers similar. Apprentices start around $20–$25/hour.
- Port of Nanaimo: Shipping, cruise ships (growing), and marine industries.
Typical Nanaimo salaries: administrative roles $42,000–$55,000, retail management $45,000–$58,000, skilled trades $65,000–$95,000, healthcare professionals $70,000–$110,000.
Comox Valley — Military, Retirement, Recreation
The Comox Valley has a surprisingly resilient economy anchored by a few key pillars:
- 19 Wing CFB Comox: Major military base, ~800 military and ~400 civilian employees. Steady, recession-proof employment that supports a large service economy.
- North Island Hospital (Comox Valley): ~1,500 staff. Opened 2017, modern facility.
- Mt. Washington Alpine Resort: ~600 seasonal winter employees, ~100 year-round. Ski instructors earn $18–$25/hour; management roles $50,000–$70,000.
- Agriculture and food: The valley has a thriving farm economy — wineries, cideries, farm markets. Most operations are small and pay modestly ($17–$22/hour) but the food culture attracts culinary entrepreneurs.
- Retirement services: With a large retiree population, healthcare, home care, and senior services are steady employers.
Read the full Comox Valley guide →
Up-Island — Resources, Tourism, Seasonal Work
North of the Comox Valley, the economy shifts dramatically toward resource extraction and tourism:
- Campbell River: The "Salmon Capital of the World" runs on forestry, fishing, aquaculture, and increasingly tourism. Western Forest Products, Interfor, and other logging companies are major employers. Aquaculture (salmon farming) employs ~1,500 across the north island. Forestry wages range from $25–$35/hour for workers to $80,000–$120,000 for engineers and supervisors.
- Port Alberni: Former mill town in transition. The Catalyst Paper mill (now Paper Excellence) is still the anchor employer but has downsized repeatedly. The city is pivoting to tourism (Bamfield, Broken Group Islands access point), light manufacturing, and the growing cannabis industry. Wages tend to be the lowest on the island for non-trades work.
- Tofino & Ucluelet: Almost entirely tourism-driven. Hotels, restaurants, surf shops, adventure tours. Highly seasonal — peak employment May–October. Hospitality wages: $17–$22/hour plus tips. Management roles $45,000–$65,000. The brutal reality: most workers can't afford to live where they work. Staff housing is a constant challenge.
- Gold River / Tahsis / Zeballos: Very small, very resource-dependent. Limited employment outside logging, mining exploration, and small-scale tourism. Not realistic destinations for most job seekers.
| Industry | Typical Salary Range | Where on the Island |
|---|---|---|
| Provincial Government | $50,000–$130,000 | Victoria (primarily) |
| Federal Government / Military | $55,000–$120,000 | Victoria, Comox |
| Healthcare (RN) | $80,000–$105,000 | Island-wide |
| Tech (Software Dev) | $75,000–$130,000 | Victoria, some Nanaimo |
| Education (Teacher) | $58,000–$100,000 | Island-wide |
| Skilled Trades | $65,000–$100,000 | Island-wide |
| Forestry / Logging | $55,000–$120,000 | Campbell River, Port Alberni |
| Hospitality / Tourism | $32,000–$55,000 | Island-wide (seasonal) |
| Retail / Service | $32,000–$45,000 | Island-wide |
| Aquaculture | $45,000–$80,000 | Campbell River, north island |
Remote Work on Vancouver Island
This is the section that matters most for a growing number of people. The pandemic proved that remote work works, and Vancouver Island has become one of the most popular destinations in Canada for remote workers — for good reason.
Why Vancouver Island Works for Remote Work
The Pacific Time advantage is underrated. You're perfectly aligned with the US West Coast (Silicon Valley, Seattle, LA). You have solid morning overlap with East Coast offices. And you can start early to catch the end of the Asian business day or European afternoon. For companies with distributed teams, Pacific Time is arguably the most versatile zone in North America.
The lifestyle payoff is the real draw. Finish a 9-to-5 and you're 10 minutes from a beach, a forest trail, or a kayak launch. The quality of life during non-work hours is what makes remote work on the island feel fundamentally different from remote work in a suburban condo. For more on what that lifestyle looks like, see our guide to moving to Vancouver Island.
Internet Speeds by Area
Remote work lives or dies on internet quality. Here's the real picture:
| Area | Best Available | Typical Speed | Remote Work Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria / Saanich | Telus Fibre (1 Gbps) | 300–1,000 Mbps | ★★★★★ Excellent |
| Nanaimo | Telus Fibre / Rogers Cable | 150–750 Mbps | ★★★★★ Excellent |
| Courtenay / Comox | Telus Fibre (expanding) / Rogers | 75–500 Mbps | ★★★★ Very Good |
| Parksville / Qualicum | Rogers Cable / Telus DSL/Fibre | 75–300 Mbps | ★★★★ Very Good |
| Duncan / Cowichan | Rogers Cable / Telus | 75–300 Mbps | ★★★★ Good (in town) |
| Campbell River | Telus Fibre (partial) / Rogers | 50–300 Mbps | ★★★★ Good (in town) |
| Port Alberni | Rogers Cable / Telus DSL | 50–150 Mbps | ★★★ Adequate |
| Tofino / Ucluelet | Telus DSL / Starlink | 25–100 Mbps | ★★★ Adequate (variable) |
| Rural / Off-Highway | Starlink / Fixed Wireless | 25–200 Mbps | ★★–★★★ Depends on location |
| Gulf Islands | Telus DSL / Starlink | 15–100 Mbps | ★★–★★★ Variable |
Key takeaway: If you live in or near Victoria, Nanaimo, Courtenay, or Parksville — any of the main corridor towns — internet is a non-issue. You'll have options from Telus (including fibre in many areas), Rogers (formerly Shaw), and various resellers. Video calls, large file transfers, multiple simultaneous users — all fine.
The further you go from Highway 19, the more research you need to do before committing. Starlink has been transformative for rural island properties — reliably delivering 50–200 Mbps where previously only slow DSL or satellite was available. But it costs $140–$170/month plus $500+ for hardware, and performance can vary with congestion and weather.
Before you buy or rent: Verify available internet at the specific address. Use Telus and Rogers address checkers online. Ask the current occupant what they actually get. For rural properties, check Starlink availability and talk to neighbours about their experience.
Coworking Spaces
The coworking scene is small but growing:
- Victoria: The most options by far. Fort Tectoria (the tech hub, from ~$250/month for a hot desk), Kwench Work Collective, Regus/Spaces locations downtown, and several smaller independents. Drop-in rates typically $25–$40/day.
- Nanaimo: The Vault Coworking and a few smaller spaces. Growing but still limited. ~$200–$300/month for a dedicated desk.
- Comox Valley: The HUB Comox Valley and a few informal shared spaces. Hot desk ~$150–$250/month.
- Everywhere else: Very limited formal options. Coffee shops with good WiFi become the de facto coworking spaces. Libraries offer free WiFi and quiet work areas — the Vancouver Island Regional Library system is excellent.
Many remote workers on the island work from home and supplement with occasional coffee shop sessions or library visits. If you specifically need a professional coworking setup, Victoria is the clear winner. Elsewhere, plan to set up a proper home office.
"I moved from Toronto to Courtenay with my fully remote dev job. My mortgage dropped by $1,500/month and I surf before standup. The internet is solid, the coworking scene is minimal, but my home office has a mountain view. No regrets."
Job Market Realities
Seasonal Work — The Island Rhythm
Vancouver Island's economy has a heartbeat, and it follows the tourist season. From May through October, tourism-dependent communities (Tofino, Ucluelet, Qualicum Beach, parts of the Gulf Islands) run at full capacity. Hotels, restaurants, tour operators, and retail shops hire aggressively. Come November, many of those jobs disappear.
This creates a class of workers who piece together seasonal work — tourism in summer, perhaps construction or hospitality in the shoulder season, and EI (Employment Insurance) in winter. It's a viable lifestyle for some, but it requires financial discipline and tolerance for income volatility.
Industries with seasonal swings:
- Tourism/hospitality: 40–60% more positions in summer than winter
- Construction: Slows November–February, peaks March–October
- Agriculture: Peak April–October, minimal winter work
- Fishing (commercial): Season-dependent by species — salmon (Jul–Oct), crab (year-round), halibut (Mar–Nov)
- Forestry: Can operate year-round but slows in winter weather and fire season shutdowns
Year-round stable sectors: Government, healthcare, education, military, utilities, and remote work. If stability matters to you, target these.
Lower Wages — The Numbers
Let's be direct about what specific roles pay on Vancouver Island versus Vancouver:
| Role | Vancouver Island | Vancouver/Lower Mainland | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,000–$100,000 | $82,000–$105,000 | ~3–5% |
| Software Developer | $75,000–$120,000 | $90,000–$150,000 | ~15–25% |
| Accountant (CPA) | $55,000–$85,000 | $65,000–$100,000 | ~15–20% |
| Electrician (Journeyman) | $70,000–$90,000 | $80,000–$105,000 | ~10–15% |
| Teacher (10+ years) | $78,000–$95,000 | $80,000–$98,000 | ~3–5% |
| Restaurant Server | $35,000–$50,000* | $40,000–$65,000* | ~15–25% |
| Administrative Assistant | $38,000–$50,000 | $42,000–$58,000 | ~10–15% |
| Marketing Manager | $60,000–$85,000 | $75,000–$110,000 | ~15–25% |
*Including tips
The pattern is clear: unionized public sector roles (healthcare, education, government) have the smallest wage gaps because pay scales are provincial. Private sector professional roles show the biggest gaps. Trades fall somewhere in between — demand keeps island wages competitive but not quite at mainland levels.
Competition for Professional Roles
Here's something that surprises many newcomers: professional jobs on Vancouver Island are more competitive than equivalent roles in Vancouver, not less. The reason is simple — lots of people want to live here, and there are fewer positions. A marketing manager role at a Victoria firm might attract 200+ applicants. The same role at a Vancouver company might get 150.
Government jobs are particularly competitive. Entry-level BC Public Service postings in Victoria regularly receive 300–500+ applications. Federal government positions are similar. Getting in often requires persistence — applying repeatedly, doing auxiliary (temporary) work first, and building a network.
💼 The "Move First, Then Find Work" Risk
We hear this plan constantly: "We'll move to the island, settle in, and then job hunt." It can work — but it's risky unless you have at least 6–12 months of expenses saved. Local job markets are small, professional roles are competitive, and hiring timelines can be slow. Government positions can take 3–6 months from application to start date.
- Safer approach: Secure remote work or a local job offer before moving.
- Second best: Move with portable skills in high demand (healthcare, trades, tech) and a solid financial cushion.
- Higher risk: Moving with general professional skills and hoping to find equivalent work locally. You may need to accept a step down in role, pay, or both.
Healthcare — A Sector Desperate for Workers
If there's one sector where Vancouver Island is actively courting workers, it's healthcare. The shortage is real and acute:
- Registered Nurses: Chronic understaffing across Island Health. Signing bonuses of $10,000–$15,000 for rural and remote postings (Campbell River, Port Alberni, North Island). Starting at ~$41/hour.
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs): Strong demand, especially in long-term care. ~$32/hour.
- Healthcare Aides (HCAs): Massive demand in both facilities and home care. ~$25–$28/hour. Training programs run at local colleges (Camosun, VIU, NIC).
- Physicians: Family doctors are desperately needed island-wide. Many communities offer practice incentives, loan forgiveness, and guaranteed patient panels.
- Allied health: Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists — all in demand, especially outside Victoria.
If you're a healthcare professional, Vancouver Island isn't just viable — it's actively recruiting you. The pay is standardized across BC, the cost of living is lower than Vancouver, and you'll have your pick of communities. It's one of the few sectors where the island offers a genuinely better deal than the mainland.
Job Search Resources
Government & General
- WorkBC (workbc.ca): Province-run job board and employment services. Free resume help, job search workshops, and sometimes training funding. Offices in every major community.
- BC Public Service Careers (hiring.gov.bc.ca): All provincial government postings. Create a profile and set up job alerts — essential if you're targeting government work.
- GC Jobs (jobs-emplois.gc.ca): Federal government postings including DND, CRA, and Parks Canada positions.
- Island Health Careers (islandhealth.ca/careers): All health authority positions — nursing, admin, allied health, support services.
Job Boards
- Indeed.ca: The largest general job board. Filter by Vancouver Island communities.
- LinkedIn: Essential for professional roles. Victoria has an active LinkedIn community; smaller towns less so.
- UsedVictoria.com / UsedNanaimo.com / UsedComoxValley.com: Local classifieds that still carry job postings, especially for trades, hospitality, and small business roles. Don't overlook these.
- VIATEC job board (viatec.ca): Victoria tech sector positions specifically.
Networking
On a smaller island, networking matters more than anywhere. Many positions — especially at smaller businesses — are filled through word of mouth before they're ever posted publicly.
- Chambers of Commerce: Every community has one. Monthly mixers and events are genuine networking opportunities, not just glad-handing.
- VIATEC events: For tech workers in Victoria. Regular meetups, demo nights, and conferences.
- Facebook community groups: "Comox Valley Job Board," "Nanaimo Jobs," etc. — these informal groups post roles that never hit Indeed.
- Volunteer: Counterintuitive job search strategy, but deeply effective in small communities. Volunteering puts you in rooms with business owners and hiring managers. Many islanders landed their current job through connections made while volunteering.
Remote Work — Making It Work Long-Term
The Financial Equation
Remote work is the "cheat code" for Vancouver Island living. If you earn Vancouver, Toronto, or US-level wages while paying island-level costs, the math is powerful:
Example: Software Developer, Remote
Salary: $120,000 (Vancouver-equivalent remote role)
Monthly take-home (approx.): $7,200
Monthly expenses in Courtenay (couple, homeowners): ~$4,300
Monthly surplus: ~$2,900
Same salary in Vancouver: Monthly expenses ~$5,500 → surplus ~$1,700
Island advantage: ~$1,200/month or $14,400/year more savings
Example: Marketing Manager, Remote (US Company)
Salary: $95,000 USD (~$130,000 CAD)
Monthly take-home (approx.): $7,800 CAD
Monthly expenses in Campbell River (couple, homeowners): ~$4,100
Monthly surplus: ~$3,700
US-dollar remote work from a low-cost island community is the ultimate arbitrage. The currency advantage alone can add $15,000–$25,000/year to your effective income. See our real estate guide for what that buys in housing.
Challenges of Remote Island Work
It's not all Zoom calls with ocean views:
- Isolation: Remote work is already isolating. Remote work in a small town where you don't know anyone can be intensely lonely. Build social connections deliberately — join clubs, sports leagues, volunteer. The work won't do it for you.
- Power outages: Vancouver Island experiences more power outages than urban mainland areas, especially in winter storms. Invest in a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) for your router and computer. A generator or battery backup is worth considering for rural properties.
- Career growth: Being remote from your company's headquarters can limit advancement, regardless of what HR says about "location-agnostic" promotion. This is a real tradeoff. Some people are fine trading career velocity for lifestyle; others aren't.
- Time zone friction: Working for an East Coast or European company from Pacific Time means either very early mornings or misaligned schedules. Fine for async work cultures; painful for meeting-heavy ones.
- Internet redundancy: If your internet goes down, you have no office to fall back on (unless you're near a coworking space). Consider having a backup — mobile hotspot via Telus/Rogers, or Starlink as secondary if you have cable primary.
Tips from Island Remote Workers
- Set up a proper home office. You'll be in it 8+ hours a day. A dedicated room with a door, good lighting, and an ergonomic setup is non-negotiable for long-term remote work.
- Get outside during daylight. Island winters are grey (see our weather guide). The best antidote is a midday walk, run, or bike ride. Structure it into your day.
- Build a local routine. Regular coffee shop, gym schedule, evening activities. Remote work removes the social scaffolding of an office. You need to build your own.
- Have a ferry plan. If you need to be in Vancouver occasionally, figure out ferry logistics in advance. Saver fares, the Hullo passenger ferry from Nanaimo, or float planes from Victoria can all work depending on your needs.
- Consider your tax situation. Working remotely for a US or out-of-province company while living in BC has tax implications. Get professional advice — especially if you're a contractor rather than an employee.
Trades & Skilled Labour — In Demand
If you have a Red Seal trade, Vancouver Island wants you. The construction boom, aging infrastructure, and retirement of existing tradespeople have created genuine demand:
Many tradespeople on the island run their own businesses, which can push earnings to $100,000–$150,000+ for established operators. The challenge is building a client base — which, again, comes down to networking in small communities. Bring a good reputation or be prepared to work for someone else while you build one.
Training options exist locally: Camosun College (Victoria), Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo), and North Island College (Comox Valley, Campbell River, Port Alberni) all offer trades programs and apprenticeship support.
Tourism & Hospitality — The Seasonal Reality
Tourism is Vancouver Island's second-largest industry after government/public sector, and it shapes employment in every community. But it comes with a built-in limitation: seasonality.
- Peak season (Jun–Sep): Hotels, restaurants, and tour operators hire aggressively. Tofino alone goes from ~2,000 residents to 20,000+ visitors daily. Work is plentiful.
- Shoulder season (Apr–May, Oct–Nov): Some businesses reduce hours or staff. Steady work for core employees.
- Off-season (Dec–Mar): Many tourism businesses in smaller communities close entirely or run skeleton crews. Victoria and Nanaimo have year-round tourism, but at much lower volumes.
Typical hospitality wages: BC minimum wage is $17.85/hour (as of June 2025). Servers, baristas, and retail workers typically earn minimum to $20/hour plus tips. Tips in Tofino can be substantial during peak season — some servers report $30–$40/hour total. Hotel front desk: $18–$23/hour. Restaurant management: $45,000–$65,000/year.
The housing problem in tourism communities is real. Tofino and Ucluelet employers increasingly offer staff housing because workers literally cannot find accommodation. If you're considering seasonal hospitality work in a resort town, ask about housing before you accept the job.
Starting a Business on the Island
Vancouver Island has a strong entrepreneurial culture, especially in food, tourism, outdoor recreation, and professional services. A few realities to consider:
- Small market: Greater Victoria has ~400,000 people. The entire island has ~870,000. That limits the scale of any locally-focused business. Many successful island businesses serve tourists, sell online, or serve niche professional markets.
- Lower overhead (sometimes): Commercial rents outside Victoria are reasonable. A retail space in Campbell River or Port Alberni costs a fraction of what you'd pay in Vancouver. But customer volume is proportionally lower too.
- Community support: Small communities genuinely rally behind local businesses. Word of mouth is powerful. "Buy local" isn't just a slogan here — it's cultural.
- Resources: Small Business BC, Community Futures (multiple offices across the island), and local Chambers of Commerce offer free advisory services, workshops, and sometimes startup funding. Futurpreneur supports entrepreneurs under 40 with mentorship and loans.
The Career Tradeoff — An Honest Assessment
Moving to Vancouver Island for work is fundamentally a lifestyle decision with career implications. Here's the honest scorecard:
What You Gain
• Lower housing costs (see our real estate guide) — often dramatically lower mid-island
• Extraordinary outdoor lifestyle — ocean, mountains, forests, all within minutes
• Shorter commutes (15–25 min is typical; 5 min is common)
• Tighter community connections — you'll know your neighbours
• Less stress and better work-life balance (if you can maintain income)
• Pacific Time zone advantage for remote work with US companies
What You Give Up
• 10–25% lower wages for local positions
• Smaller job market with fewer opportunities to change employers
• Slower career advancement for many professional fields
• Limited professional networking and industry events (Victoria excepted)
• Ferry dependency for mainland meetings and events ($2,000+/year)
• Higher grocery and transportation costs eroding some of the housing savings
• Risk of professional isolation in smaller communities
🎯 Who Should (and Shouldn't) Make the Move
- Best candidates: Remote workers with stable jobs, healthcare professionals, tradespeople, government employees who can transfer, retirees, entrepreneurs with location-independent businesses.
- Proceed with caution: Mid-career professionals in niche industries, people in fields with few island employers (finance, corporate law, advertising), anyone who needs frequent mainland access.
- Think twice: People in the early stages of career-building who need a large market for advancement, anyone who can't work remotely and doesn't have a specific island job lined up, people who'd resent the wage cut.
The Bottom Line
Vancouver Island's job market is real but limited. The government sector in Victoria is stable and well-paid. Healthcare is actively recruiting. Trades are in demand. Tourism provides seasonal income. And remote work has opened the island to anyone with a laptop and reliable internet.
The winning formula for most people is one of three paths: bring your job with you (remote work), enter a high-demand field (healthcare, trades, government), or build something of your own (entrepreneurship). Showing up and hoping to find equivalent professional work at equivalent pay is the path most likely to disappoint.
But for those who make it work, the payoff isn't just financial. It's the Wednesday afternoon surf session after signing off. The Saturday morning trail run through old-growth forest. The backyard garden that actually produces food. The neighbours who wave. The pace of life that lets you breathe.
That's worth something. Whether it's worth the career tradeoff is a question only you can answer.
For the full picture on island life, explore our cost of living breakdown, real estate guide, moving guide, and individual community pages for Victoria, Nanaimo, Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Tofino & Ucluelet.
Employment data reflects 2025–2026 ranges drawn from Statistics Canada, WorkBC, BC Stats, VIATEC, and community-level reporting. Salary ranges represent typical ranges and will vary by experience, employer, and specific role.