Locations
Vancouver
- Ranked 3rd highest quality of life in the world
- Beautiful city and surrounds
Canada’s ‘gateway to the Pacific Rim’ and third largest city, Vancouver is blessed with one of the most beautiful settings in the world. Ocean and mountains surround the city and expanses of tree covered parkland fall within its boundaries. Vancouver is also the jumping off point for exploring the spectacular scenery of British Columbia, from the islands and fjords of the Pacific Coast to the mountains of the interior.
Vancouver enjoys a maritime climate, with mild winters and warm summers ensuring that the city is green throughout the year. Although winters can be notoriously rainy, there are often long periods of continuous sunshine in the summertime, when visitors come to explore the region’s natural beauty.
Economy
Vancouver has a diversified economy, growing business ties with Asia, and increasingly favourable tax policies ideal for financial services firms to thrive. Financial services companies employ more than 55,000 people in Greater Vancouver. This workforce is highly educated and loyal, with relatively low turnover due to Vancouver’s quality of life.
The industry generates one new job in other sectors for every new job in the financial services sector. Financial services started as a critical business support for mining and forestry. Now, local financial services companies operate in global markets, leveraging and facilitating Vancouver’s position as a global commercial gateway. Shared language and customs with the United States are critical assets, as are strong cultural connections to emerging Asian economies.
Immigration
Gaining a work permit in Canada requires several conditions to be met. Firstly, you must receive a job offer from a Canadian employer. This offer is then reviewed by the department of Human Resources and Social Development. You are more likely to receive approval if you are filling a skills shortage. Current financial occupations in demand include senior management, audit and analysis.