Transportation
BC’s transportation and travel services industries employed 46,200 people in 2018. With a projected rate of annual employment growth of 1.2 per cent, there will be approximately 19,400 new job openings in the next 10 years (2018 – 2028) .
Transportation and travel services accounts for 15% of tourism jobs, and 18% of forecast new job openings.
Transportation is not just about getting people from here to there. It’s about the journey. The Transportation sector plays a crucial role in the Canadian tourism industry, with air, rail, ground and water being the major transportation modes serving travelers countrywide. It is the only tourism sector in Canada employing more men than women and fewer younger workers.
From direct, efficient air travel to luxury cruise ships, transportation experiences often set the tone for travel and leave impressions that can last a lifetime.
To learn more, visit Transportation Careers.