Affordable housing and a lower cost of living means that your hard-earned money goes further in the Cariboo. Plus, there’s time and space to enjoy both a slower pace of life and our many family-friendly, year-round outdoor activities. Not to mention the welcome you'll get from the people of the Cariboo, who take pride in welcoming newcomers to a community that cares for, and supports, each other.
When looking to work here there are great job opportunities in manufacturing, construction, forestry, agriculture, and mining, as well as the tourism, education, service, and health industries. The Cariboo is also an exciting option for entrepreneurs as we are close to major urban markets and shipping centres in BC and Alberta, providing nearby customer bases and access to global markets. Anyone exploring options for working remotely will appreciate the affordability of home office space for work-from-home positions.
Skilled Workers
The Cariboo offers incredible work opportunities in many fields including healthcare, education, mineral exploration, forestry, tourism, agriculture, and the service industry. Leave work behind when the day is done and be on a trail or lake in minutes. Make your hard earned money go further, with an affordable home and a lower cost of living. Rewarding jobs, businesses and educational opportunities are plentiful in the Cariboo!
Remote Workers
Choose long trails over long commutes. You won't have to sacrifice your career aspirations. The Cariboo's digital connections to the world make it possible to live here and work anywhere.
Make the Cariboo your home base and you can still do business no matter where in the world you have to be. Regular air service to and from regional airports means you can meet in-person when you need a real world handshake to close the deal. Unlike many ‘escape to nature’ destinations, the Cariboo is anything but remote, with bustling centres and easy, regular connections to Vancouver, Alberta, and the rest of Canada.
Make the Cariboo your home base and you can still do business no matter where in the world you have to be. Regular air service to and from regional airports means you can meet in-person when you need a real world handshake to close the deal. Unlike many ‘escape to nature’ destinations, the Cariboo is anything but remote, with bustling centres and easy, regular connections to Vancouver, Alberta, and the rest of Canada.
Entrepreneurs
Bring your big idea and make it happen in the Cariboo! Build your business into something you can be proud of, in a region where a good idea and the willingness to work hard can be the foundation for success and prosperity. You'll find the Cariboo community eager and willing to support local business. Grants and incentive programs can help make the transition to a Cariboo home-base smooth and successful.
