• Finding a job in BC; general information for foreign workers.
• Major employers in the South Kootenay region.

Teck Cominco is one of the major employers in the South Kootenay region with approximately 1,500 employees. Note that Teck Cominco offers an Engineer Development Program, Leadership Development program and frequently offers other opportunities for its' employees. Find out more about current programs and job opportunities below.

• Job Postings at Teck Cominco Trail
• Engineer Development Program at Teck Cominco
• Process Operators at Teck Cominco
• Process Operators program at Selkirk College

The Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) operates under the Interior Health Authority (IHA) network of health care facilities and serves a population of over 80,000. As Trail is the home of the regional hospital, health care is the second largest employer in the region. Approximately 670 employees work at the hospital, plus 75 doctors. In total the the health sector employs roughly 1,000 people in the various facilities located in the South Kootenay.

• Job Postings at the Interior Health Authority. Note: Select Kootenay Boundary for the Health Service Area and Trail as the Web Location
• Job Postings for health care professionals across British Columbia including the South Kootenay.
• Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital website for regional hospital information.

Amec is a global company that provides consulting, engineering and project management services to energy, power and process industry sectors. The Trail division employs 120 professionals and can be reached directly at AMEC Mining & Metals 1385 Cedar Avenue Trail, British Columbia V1R 4C3 or by phone at (250)368-2400.

• Job postings at Amec. Note: Do a keyword search for "Trail".

Many employers in the South Kootenay region provide electronic job postings. Smaller employers rely on federal or provincial job boards and word of mouth. When seeking jobs on international websites or job boards broken down by region, choose "Kootenays" to browse jobs in the local market.

• Job postings at Selkirk College (Trail, Castlegar and Nelson Campuses)
• Job postings at FortisBC (Electrical utility company careers)
• Job postings at Kootenay Savings Credit Union.
• Job Bank at Human Resources and Skill Development Canada

The  Greater Trail Community Skill Centre provides job search resources, assistance to develop skills to meet your employment needs, continuing education courses, and various other programs and information. Visit their  job board to view local job postings.