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:

Building and Construction Trades

• NOC Codes: 720 (Contractors and Supervisors, Industrial, Electrical, and Construction Trades), 727 (Carpenters and Cabinetmakers), 731 (Heavy Equipment Operators)
• Roles Include: Construction Supervisors, Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, Heavy Equipment Operators.
• Sub-Sector: Focuses on construction and building trades, involving both residential and commercial projects.

Industrial and Mechanical Trades

• NOC Codes: 721 (Machinists and Related Occupations), 723 (Metalworking and Forging Trades), 731 (Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanics)
• Roles Include: Machinists, Welders, Industrial Mechanics, Millwrights, Automotive Technicians.
• Sub-Sector: Involves skilled trades in industrial settings, machinery maintenance, and mechanical repair.

Land Transportation and Transit Operators

• NOC Codes: 751 (Motor Vehicle and Transit Drivers), 752 (Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors, and Testers)
• Roles Include: Truck Drivers, Bus Drivers, Taxi Drivers, Train Operators, Vehicle Inspectors.
• Sub-Sector: Dedicated to the operation of land-based transportation for passengers and freight.

Maritime and Water Transportation

• NOC Codes: 731 (Water Transport Deck and Engine Room Crew), 753 (Air Transport Ramp Attendants)
• Roles Include: Ship Captains, Marine Engineers, Deckhands, Port Workers.
• Sub-Sector: Focuses on occupations related to water transport and maritime activities.

Technical and Skilled Trades Support

• NOC Codes: 724 (Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations), 225 (Technical Occupations Related to Natural and Applied Sciences)
• Roles Include: Electrical Technicians, Telecommunications Specialists, Quality Control Technicians.
• Sub-Sector: Encompasses supporting roles in skilled trades, including technical assistance and quality control.

Utilities and Energy Services

• NOC Codes: 924 (Power Engineers and Power Systems Operators), 922 (Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas, and Chemical Processing and Utilities)
• Roles Include: Power System Operators, Gas Plant Operators, Utility Technicians.
• Sub-Sector: Involves the operation, maintenance, and supervision of utilities systems, including power generation and distribution.