Major Employers
The table below lists the number of employees on some of the major employers payroll of August 2008. The numbers are meant as a guide only as some employers adjust the number of staff required on a seasonal basis and may employ part-time workers while others do not. The Teck metallurgical complex accounts for the majority of jobs in the region. Many other "spin off" employment opportunities exist through business and industry that support Teck operations. The second largest employer is health care (Interior Health Authority) which directly employs approximately 1000 health professionals and support staff. There are additional health sector opportunities through business and services that support the Regional Hospital or compliment the health care sector.
Employer |
Main Activity |
No. of Employees |
Teck Cominco Ltd. |
Smelter/Refinery |
1,500 |
Interior Health Authority |
Health Care |
1,000 |
School District No. 20 |
Education |
200 + 120 on call |
Fortis BC |
Power Utility |
198 |
Kootenay Savings Credit Union |
Financial Services |
153 |
Wal-Mart Canada |
Retail |
150 |
Amec |
Engineering & Project Management |
116 |
City of Trail |
Municipal Services |
110 |
Extra Foods |
Groceries |
89 |
Zellers |
Retail |
73 |
Best Western Terra Nova Hotel |
Full Service Hotel |
70 |
Ferraro Foods |
Groceries |
65-70 |
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary |
Regional Services |
65 |
Canada Safeway |
Groceries |
55 |
Canadian Tire |
Retail |
46 |
Major Employers Websites
The following websites link to various major employers in the region. Most will have links to careers, but the links are provided for general information.
Teck Metals Ltd. Trail Operations
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital
AMEC global operations website