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Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Richmond / YVRAirport authority + many tenant employers (retail, food, security, airlines).
Open careers page βTourism employers need people who can handle crowds, weather, and repetitive questions with patience. English clarity matters more than a perfect resume.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Airport authority + many tenant employers (retail, food, security, airlines).
Official careers βPan Pacific Vancouver
Cruise-season peaks; F&B and front-of-house hiring spikes MayβSep.
Official careers βCapilano Suspension Bridge Park
Guest services, retail, food β strong summer/shoulder season hiring.
Official careers βWhistler Blackcomb (Vail Resorts)
Major seasonal employer; housing is the hard part β plan early.
Official careers βFalse Creek Ferries / Aquabus
Check site Careers / Contact for seasonal deckhand & guest roles.
Official careers βHR MacMillan Space Centre / Museums near Vanier Park
Museum/visitor roles β check About/Careers when posted.
Official careers βSee also seasonal timing and attractions guide.
Updated 2026-09-28. FanVancouver is not an employer or recruiter. Listings and wage notes are editorial β always confirm on the employer site, WorkBC, and official BC / Government of Canada pages.
FAQ
Questions travellers ask most
What tourism jobs are available in Vancouver?
Guest services, ticketing, retail, food carts, tour support, and attraction operations β especially in summer at Capilano, Grouse, Aquarium, Science World and similar sites.
Season, pay and the certificates that matter in tourism work
Tourism hiring in Metro Vancouver runs on the cruise and summer calendar, not on the calendar year. The large attractions and the cruise-terminal operators post in February and March for a season that starts in April; by June the good roles are gone and what is left is shift-filling. If you are reading this in autumn, the useful move is to apply for winter operations at the ski hills and be first in line in spring.
- Attraction guest services and admissions: high teens to low $20s an hour.
- Guides and interpreters: low-to-mid $20s, plus tips on walking and food tours, which can double the effective rate in peak season.
- Cruise terminal seasonal roles: low $20s, April to October, long days on turnaround mornings.
- Sightseeing and shuttle driving: higher, but needs the right class of BC licence and a clean abstract.
What actually gets you hired
Languages. Vancouver's visitor mix is Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German and Spanish speaking in large numbers, and a second language moves a resume to the top of the pile faster than experience does. After that: first aid certification, a WorldHost-style customer service certificate, and evidence you can work the whole season rather than leaving in August.
Prices on this page are estimates for planning and can change β check the operator, venue or booking site before you pay.