Let’s face it: getting ahead in Metro Vancouver is not the most straightforward task, but many would benefit from jobs that pay a living wage or better.
Thankfully, as long as you have the right qualifications, jobs around the region offer good pay.
In some cases, you need only a high school diploma to snag a job paying $27.05 per hour, the living wage in Metro Vancouver.
According to Living Wage Canada, the living wage is the hourly wage a worker needs to earn to cover their basic expenses and participate in their community.
While $27.05 per hour may seem like a lot to some, over a year, that only amounts to around $56,000 before taxes.
Jobs platform Indeed currently has a plethora of jobs available. Some pay around the living wage, and others pay well above it in a wide variety of fields. This article is less about these specific positions and more an example of the variety of work Metro Vancouver residents can find if they’re looking for a well-paying job.
One role requiring only Grade 12 and some customer service experience is a job with the City of Vancouver. Civic jobs tend to be pretty lucrative, and this position for an on-call library public service associate pays up to $30 an hour. The hired applicant would get to work at different Vancouver Public Library locations around the city.
If you have experience in a retail environment, One More Luxury Boutique is looking for a store manager. The position pays up to $35 per hour, and you need experience in customer service and retail management.
Fancy a position with local law enforcement? The Vancouver Police Department has several civilian jobs that pay above a living wage, like the police audio transcription clerk. It pays up to $34.30 an hour. VPD is looking for someone who can accurately type over 60 words per minute and has good listening skills.
If you sort by salary, Indeed has a full list of positions that pay above a living wage. Before you decide to apply to any of these Metro Vancouver jobs, read this article to ensure you’re aware of all the risks related to fraudulent job postings.