Bold claim: December is your best opportunity this year to switch careers or land a fresh, high-impact role in Vancouver. If 2025 was the year to pivot, this guide highlights ten organizations that are actively hiring right now across the city and region, with hundreds of positions available. Update your resume, polish your cover letter, and consider applying to any of these workplaces that stand out for December opportunities.
Ski resorts
Mount Seymour
Craving a job with a splash of outdoor adventure? Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour, and Grouse Mountain are recruiting for the 2025–2026 winter season. Perks are compelling, and these venues routinely offer roles that suit different interests.
All three resorts list diverse openings spanning food and beverage, mountain maintenance, electricians, and mechanics. Whether you’re drawn to outdoor work or seeking a fresh career direction, Vancouver’s ski resorts could be an excellent fit.
Roles vary from full-time to part-time, with some positions offering $40+ per hour or a competitive annual salary, depending on the role.
The Brick
The Brick, a well-known Canadian home furnishings retailer, is currently hiring for a range of in-store and customer-support roles in Metro Vancouver. The company provides flexible health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, a compassionate sick leave policy, and wellness programs. Employees also enjoy discounts at The Brick and partner retailers, plus access to online courses, training programs, and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing learning.
SPCA
Animal lovers will find meaningful opportunities with the B.C. SPCA, which is actively hiring in Vancouver and across Metro Vancouver. Roles span from frontline positions like receptionists and animal care attendants to field roles such as animal protection officers. A complete list of current openings is available on the SPCA’s careers portal.
Value Village
Value Village is recruiting for 18 Vancouver-area roles this month, including retail store associates, supervisors, and warehouse positions. Perks typically include extended health benefits, group RRSP, paid time off, and mental health resources.
YMCA
The YMCA offers extensive wellness programming for people of all ages. If you’re energetic, enjoy an active lifestyle, and relate well to youth, consider joining the team. Vancouver-wide openings range from early childhood educators to before/after school care staff to health and fitness personal trainers.
AgeCare
AgeCare operates multiple retirement and nursing communities across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. In Vancouver this December, the company is seeking to fill 19 roles, including health care aides, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and related positions. Benefits include group coverage, and the organization reports high job-satisfaction scores from its staff.
lululemon
The globally recognized athletic apparel brand lululemon is actively recruiting in Vancouver, with more than 120 positions available. Open roles span from visual merchandisers to copy directors and data analysts. The company emphasizes work–life balance and offers extended health plans, paid time off, employee discounts, and access to fitness benefits.
Government of Canada
Canada’s public service remains a major employer, with over 200,000 people, and is currently hiring more than 70 Vancouver-based roles this December. Openings include administrative assistants, underwriters, technical specialists, and other professional tracks.
Canadian Tire
Canadian Tire is another major Canadian retailer with over 20 Vancouver-area roles, covering retail store positions and automotive service roles. The company highlights competitive compensation, benefits, potential profit sharing, training opportunities, and potential career growth opportunities across its network.
United Way British Columbia
United Way B.C. has been highlighted as a strong employer in recent lists, including prominent volunteer benefits. In Burnaby, openings include leadership-focused roles such as a finance manager and a director of philanthropy. The organization supports a robust volunteering culture with paid volunteer days and community engagement.
Note: This roundup includes positions across retail, hospitality, non-profit, healthcare, government, and service sectors, reflecting a broad spectrum of Vancouver’s December hiring landscape. If interested, visit the respective company or organization careers pages for the latest details and application instructions.
