The VIU Employer Directory is designed to be your compass to begin navigating the professional landscape, bridging the gap between your academic achievements and your career aspirations, but please be aware that there might be local opportunities and organizations that are not included on this resource, and continue to conduct your own research and build your network.

As you are interacting with employers, please also remember that you represent Vancouver Island University. Visit this Business Etiquette resource that our team has developed, or visit the VIU Career Studio if you need additional help.

*Please note that the inclusion of an organization on this resource does not indicate a partnership between Vancouver Island University and that organization, or an endorsement of that organization. No organizations have paid to be included on this resource, and the Centre for Experiential Learning reserves the right to not display an organization on this resource at our discretion. If your organization would like to be included on this resource, please email CareerStudio@viu.ca.

These categories were designed to align as closely as possible with the Canadian National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes. This category contains the following sub-categories:

Accommodation and Food Services

• NOC Codes: 0631 (Restaurant and Food Service Managers), 6711 (Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers, and Related Support Occupations)
• Roles Include: Hotel Managers, Chefs, Waitstaff, Food and Beverage Servers, Housekeeping Staff.
• Sub-Sector: Focuses on providing lodging and food services in various hospitality settings.

Customer and Personal Services

• NOC Codes: 6552 (Other Customer and Information Services Representatives), 6562 (Estheticians, Electrologists, and Related Occupations)
• Roles Include: Customer Service Representatives, Concierge Services, Beauty Therapists, Personal Aides.
• Sub-Sector: Involves direct customer interactions, providing information, support, and personal care services.

Retail and Wholesale Trade

• NOC Codes: 0621 (Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers), 6421 (Retail Salespersons)
• Roles Include: Store Managers, Sales Associates, Merchandisers, Buyers, Retail Supervisors.
• Sub-Sector: Dedicated to the sale of goods to consumers and businesses, including store operations and merchandising.

Sales and Marketing

• NOC Codes: 6411 (Sales and Account Representatives - Wholesale Trade), 6221 (Technical Sales Specialists - Wholesale Trade)
• Roles Include: Sales Representatives, Account Managers, Marketing Professionals, Brand Ambassadors.
• Sub-Sector: Focuses on the promotion and selling of products and services, including business-to-business sales.

Security and Protective Services

• NOC Codes: 6541 (Security Guards and Related Security Service Occupations), 4311 (Police Officers (Except Commissioned))
• Roles Include: Security Guards, Surveillance Officers, Police Officers, Protective Service Workers.
• Sub-Sector: Encompasses roles dedicated to maintaining safety and security in various environments.

Travel and Tourism

• NOC Codes: 6521 (Travel Counsellors), 6531 (Tour and Travel Guides)
• Roles Include: Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Tour Guides, Tourism Information Officers.
• Sub-Sector: Involves providing travel-related services and guidance to tourists and travelers.