Top Industries Hiring in Kamloops
1. Healthcare & Social Services
With an aging population and expanding medical facilities, Kamloops needs:
- In-demand roles: Nurses ($40+/hr), care aides, mental health workers, paramedics.
- Employers: Royal Inland Hospital, senior care homes, Interior Health.
- Why it’s hot: Aging population and expanded facilities drive hiring
2. Trades & Construction
- Top jobs: Electricians ($35–50/hr), plumbers, welders, heavy equipment operators.
- Growth trigger: Over 1,200 new housing units approved in 2024.
- Apprenticeships available—earn while training.
3. Education & Childcare
Schools and daycares are hiring:
- Early childhood educators (ECEs)
- Teachers & education assistants
- After-school program staff
4. Tourism & Hospitality
As a four-season destination, Kamloops needs:
- Year-round gigs: Ski instructors (Sun Peaks), fishing/hiking guides, hotel managers.
- Seasonal peaks: Winter (ski resorts), summer (ranches/lakes).
5. Natural Resources & Forestry
- Key employers: Tolko (forestry), KGHM Ajax Mine (pending approvals).
- Roles: Logging truckers ($28–35/hr), environmental techs, safety inspectors
How to Find Work in Kamloops BC?
Use WorkBC Services
Register at WorkBC Centres (North: 795 Tranquille Rd; South: 450 Lansdowne St.) for free support: resume help, job boards, skills training funding, and work experience programs.
Tip: Get a BCeID first to access their online portal.
Check Key Job Boards
- WorkBC.ca: Official provincial listings.
- LinkedIn: Filter for “Kamloops” roles (e.g., Starbucks, IT jobs) 3.
- City of Kamloops Careers Page: Public sector roles with pensions/benefits 4.
Approach Employers Directly
- Healthcare: Royal Inland Hospital (nurses, aides).
- Trades/Mills: Tolko Industries (forestry/construction) 16.
- Tourism: Sun Peaks Resort (seasonal/year-round) 16.
- Construction firms often hire on the spot if you bring your resume.
Training/Upskilling
- Thompson Rivers University (TRU): Offers trades certifications and campus jobs.
- Workshops: WorkBC offers free interview and resume coaching.
Why it works: Kamloops faces shortages in healthcare, trades, and tourism—prioritizing these fields is essential. WorkBC connects you to hidden job opportunities and covers training costs if you are eligible.
