BC Tourism and Hospitality Offers More Than 400 Occupations

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• You are eager to Help People Go Places.

You are eager to Help People Go Places.

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TRAVEL TRADE & TRANSPORTATION

WHERE CAN YOU WORK:

Adventure Tour Operators, Airports & Airlines, Luxury Travel Specialists, Tour Operators, Tour Wholesalers

SAMPLE POSITIONS IN THIS SECTOR:

Air Traffic Controller, Ecotour Planner, Flight Attendant, Incentive Travel Specialist, Luxury Travel Designer, Pilot, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Tour Promotions Manager, Travel Counsellor

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• It is in your nature to Create Welcoming Experiences.

It is in your nature to Create Welcoming Experiences.

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Accommodation

WHERE CAN YOU WORK:

Adventure Lodges, Bed & Breakfasts, Campgrounds, Cruise Ships, Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Timeshare Condominiums

SAMPLE POSITIONS IN THIS SECTOR:

Bed & Breakfast Operator, Campground Operator, Concierge, Controller, Director of Human Resources, Executive Housekeeper, Guest Services Agent, IT Technician, Marketing Coordinator, Massage Therapist, Mechanical Engineer, Purser, Revenue Manager

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• You are avid about Pursuing A Life in the Great Outdoors.

You are avid about Pursuing A Life in the Great Outdoors.

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Adventure Tourism & Outdoor Recreation

WHERE CAN YOU WORK:

Ecotourism, Fishing/ Hunting/ Marine Facilities, Golf/ Tennis Facilities, Marinas, Parks

SAMPLE POSITIONS IN THIS SECTOR:

Ecotourism Guide, First Aid & Safety Officer, Fishing Guide, Golf Operations Manager, Golf/ Tennis Pro, Greenskeeper, Hiking & Trekking Guide, Maintenance Technician, Marine Tour Operator, Public Relations Manager, Scuba Instructor, Ski Patrol, Ski School Supervisor, Yoga Instructor

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• You yearn to Share your Knowledge and Culture.

You yearn to Share your Knowledge and Culture.

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Attractions & Cultural Tourism

WHERE CAN YOU WORK:

Galleries, Heritage & Historical Sites, Interpretive Centres, Museums, Parks & Public Gardens, Theatres

SAMPLE POSITIONS IN THIS SECTOR:

Accounting Manager, Archivist, Art Conservator/ Restorer, Attractions Supervisor, Botanist, Curator, Exhibitions Coordinator, Heritage Interpreter, Historian, Human Resources Coordinator, Landscape Architect, Museum Guide, Parks Interpreter, Visitor Services Manager

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• You are a Meticulous Organizer of People and Activities.

You are a Meticulous Organizer of People and Activities.

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Events & Conferences

WHERE CAN YOU WORK:

Charitable Organizations, Convention Centres, Fairs & Exhibitions, Festivals, Meetings & Conferences, Special Events, Trade Shows

SAMPLE POSITIONS IN THIS SECTOR:

Banquet Supervisor, Destination Wedding Specialist, Exhibit Design Assistant, Fundraising Consultant, Group Sales Manager, Incentive & VIP Travel Coordinator, Meeting & Event Planner, Special Events Coordinator, Trade Show Organizer

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• You are Passionate about Research, Marketing, and Promotions

You are Passionate about Research, Marketing, and Promotions

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Tourism Services

WHERE CAN YOU WORK:

Colleges & Universities, Consultant Companies, Government Departments & Agencies, Information Centres, Research Services, Tourism Offices & Associations

SAMPLE POSITIONS IN THIS SECTOR:

Destination Marketing Specialist, Director of Finance, Educator, Foreign Worker Program Consultant, Human Resources Specialist, Legal Counsel, Policy Advisor, Research Analyst, Sales Representative, Visitor Information Counsellor, Social Media Manager

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• You have a Love for Food, Wine, and Spirits.

You have a Love for Food, Wine, and Spirits.

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Food & Beverage

WHERE CAN YOU WORK:

Catering, Health Spas, Lounges & Pubs, Restaurants & Dining Rooms, Sport Facility, Clubhouses

SAMPLE POSITIONS IN THIS SECTOR:

Accounts Payable or Receivable, Banquet Chef, Caterer, Cook, Director of Outlets, Franchise Operator, General Manager, Health & Safety Officer, Lounge Supervisor, Mixologist, Nutritionist, Pastry Chef, Sales Manager, Sommelier, Standards Trainer

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