The Northern BC region is the biggest tourism region in BC. It is where you will find northern lights, thick forests, and incredible water sources spanning for miles in BC’s untouched wilderness. A paddler’s paradise, the north is known for its magnificent freshwater and saltwater fishing, and has a long winter great for snowmobiling, ice hockey, cross-country skiing or dog sledding.
Visitors are drawn to the natural environment and outdoor recreation opportunities in this region, which makes up 6.2% of BC’s tourism revenue, numbering about 1200 businesses employing 6,500 full-time in the industry. Many of the communities are full of heritage and ancestry, and rich in First Nation lineage.

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SEE ALL HR NEWS SEE ALL Events IN THIS REGIONThe Northern BC region comprises a large number of seasonal businesses, which prevents you from offering year-round, full-time opportunities to stellar employees. It’s also challenging for you to entice seasonal workers to return year after year.
Where are you going to find workers to fill your openings? Do you have the resources, structure or tools to implement an effective human resource program that can engage employees in the long run? Explore a myriad of tips and articles that will help you attract qualified candidates and keep current employees happy and satisfied.
Employee training and development has a direct impact on improving customer service, productivity, consistency, staff morale, and sales. Investing in staff training is also a way to keep the superstar employees, making sure they are equipped with the right skill sets, certification and training for their positions.
Given the breadth of the industry, education requirements vary greatly, but many entry-level positions in the tourism industry do not require formal education or a degree.
Even though specific education might not be required, the more training you have, the more skills you can bring to help grow a tourism employer’s business, thus increasing your chances of landing that job you want. BC has many excellent education programs, including apprenticeship training, and tourism and hospitality programs that will help you earn certificates, diplomas and degrees. Click here for a map of secondary and post-secondary schools in your region.
Looking to connect with local tourism and hospitality students and instructors in BC and across Canada? Check out our database: https://www.go2hr.ca/articles/post-your-jobs-colleges-across-canada
In some cases, specific industry certifications are needed and are considered some of the basic job requirements. For example:
- SuperHost: customer service training for front-line staff.
- FOODSAFE: Required for foodservice workers to learn about the dangers and prevention of food poisoning. This course is available online, by distance education or in a classroom setting. We offer the distance education version of FOODSAFE Level 1.
- Foundations of Workplace Safety Course: an interactive online course designed specifically for young and new workers, covering employer and worker rights and responsibilities, common workplace hazards, and WHMIS basics.
- Serving It Right: BC’s mandatory self-study program for the responsible service of alcohol.
- Special Event Server: BC’s responsible beverage service program for serving alcohol at special events.
Whether you are a large or small business, a strong commitment to safety sets you apart as an employer of choice and inspires confidence from your current and future employees.
Participation in the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program – an occupational health and safety audit and certification program – offers many benefits, including financial incentives from WorkSafeBC, improvement on employee morale and productivity, thus building a positive corporate image. Small employers with fewer than 20 employees can participate in the Small Employers COR (SECOR) program, which has a slightly different process and audit tool that takes into account the size of the operation in order to increase small employers’ success.
To get started, check out the Resource Library to download customizable tools and checklists for your health & safety program. If you have any questions, reach out to your regional Industry Health and Safety Specialist, Stephanie Mallalieu, who can provide you with one-on-one assistance in your program. Contact Stephanie at smallalieu@go2hr.ca or call 604-633-9787 ext. 220.
Looking to connect with local tourism and hospitality students and instructors in BC and across Canada? Check out our database: https://www.go2hr.ca/articles/post-your-jobs-colleges-across-canada

Work in BC’s untouched wilderness where you can:
- Lead a fishing excursion at a remote fish camp in the pristine wilderness.
- Paddle through angry rapids, or float along crystal clear rivers while developing friendships with visitors.
- Prepare traditional aboriginal dishes while learning about aboriginal culture.
- Offer snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, or dog-sledding adventures.
Tourism Only Job Board
Nearly # employers in the Northern BC region have posted jobs on our free tourism job board, looking to hire a wide variety of positions in all tourism sectors, from front-line to supervisory to executive level. Here are the latest jobs in the region:
LATEST JOBS IN THE Northern BC REGION
Job Title: | Company: | Location: | Date Posted: |
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Server/Bartender @ University Women's Club (mPloy) | mPloy Solutions Inc. | N/A | May 25, 2022 |
Bartender @ Cactus Club Cafe (Pemberton) (mPloy) | mPloy Solutions Inc. | N/A | May 25, 2022 |
Service Management @ Cactus Club Cafe (Pemberton) (mPloy) | mPloy Solutions Inc. | N/A | May 25, 2022 |
Expeditor @ Cactus Club Cafe (Park Royal) (mPloy) | mPloy Solutions Inc. | N/A | May 25, 2022 |
Line Cook @ Cactus Club Cafe (Park Royal) (mPloy) | mPloy Solutions Inc. | N/A | May 25, 2022 |
Tourism Companies in Northern BC
Are you trying to connect with a local tourism company in Northern BC? Here is a snapshot of tourism companies currently registered on our website. In our Tourism Company Directory, you may also find local chambers of commerce, regional destination marketing organizations and tourism sector associations in your area.
Northern BC EMPLOYERS
Company Name: | Address: |
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Terrace Tourism Society | 212-3100 Kalum Street, Terrace, British Columbia V8G 4L1 |
Waterlily Bay Resort Ltd | 213812 Waterlily Bay Road, Terr, British Columbia V8G 0G1 |
Tim Hortons (0979038 BC Ltd) | 215000 Cordova Way, Fort Nelson, British Columbia V0C 1R0 |
Best Western Valemount Inn & Suites | 211950 Hwy 5 South, Valemount, British Columbia V0E 2Z0 |
Crescent Spur Heli Skiing | 21General Delivery, Crescent Spur, British Columbia V0J 3E0 |