Working in the Kootenays
World-Class Employers
The Kootenays are home to world-class employers and innovative industries, from international tech firms in Nelson to metallurgical pioneers in the Lower Columbia and rapidly growing commercial hubs like Castlegar.
With thriving sectors spanning resources, technology, and tourism, plus unmatched access to transportation corridors and affordable living, opportunity is everywhere. Discover the communities shaping the future of the Kootenays and find where your business or career can thrive.
where nature meets innovation
The Kootenay region is quite the place to live and work. Full of exciting recreational activities and diverse career opportunities at all levels. You could find your niche in sectors including resource extraction, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, tourism, education or the arts to name but a few.
If you want a great mix of work and lifestyle, take a virtual tour of the region and the diverse employers you can find in the Kootenays.
EXPLORE A LOCAL JOB BOARD
Explore current job opportunities across the Kootenays through the Kootenay Employment Services Job Board.
Whether you’re starting your career, looking for a change, or relocating to the region, you can browse local openings and connect with employers who are hiring now.
Co-work across the kootenays
The Kootenays has become a destination for remote workers and distributed teams who want professional workspace without urban trade-offs. From Nelson’s Jam Factory to Castlegar’s award-winning Confluence Building, from Cranbrook’s Ground Floor to co-working spaces across every region, you’ll find flexible workspaces, professional amenities, and a thriving community of remote professionals who’ve proven you can do meaningful work while living somewhere exceptional.
Working in the Kootenays: Resources
Employment Centres/Job Boards
→ Boundary & Area
→ Columbia Valley
→ Cranbrook
→ Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake
→ Golden
→ Nakusp
→ Nelson
→ Revelstoke
Continuing Education & Skills Training
College of the Rockies is located in the Rocky Mountains of southeastern BC, and serves communities across the East Kootenays including:
→ Cranbrook Campus
→ Creston Campus
→ Golden Campus
→ Invermere Campus
→ Fernie Campus
Selkirk College serves over 11,000 students across 8 campuses in the West Kootenays including:
→ Trail
→ Castlegar
→ Nelson | Victoria Street
→ Nelson | Silver King
→ Nelson | Tenth Street
→ Grand Forks Learning Centre
→ Kaslo Learning Centre
→ Naksup Learning Centre
→ Selkirk Technology Access Centre
Okanagan College
→ Revelstoke Campus
kiss those LONG commutes goodbye
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