5 of the best construction jobs in Vancouver

Today, to help you identify the best construction jobs in Vancouver, we’ve compiled a list of five of the best construction jobs in Vancouver. The best jobs are generally working for the best projects. All these projects are actively hiring for a variety of positions, so if you’re interested in working on one of these exciting construction projects in the Vancouver area, get in touch with us today by creating your employment profile with Outpost Recruitment.

Outpost Recruitment is a leading talent agency that works with both local and international players in the buildings sector. We can help find you a construction job in Vancouver. Our clients include general contractors, subcontractors and consulting firms (program management and engineering).

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Construction jobs offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure of Vancouver and help the city recover from the ongoing pandemic. However, finding openings and job opportunities on your own can be challenging. That’s where we come in. We work diligently to pair clients with the right skilled workers to ensure every project is a success.

Here are some of the most exciting projects currently hiring in the Vancouver area.

1. New Surrey Hospital, Greater Vancouver, BC – $2.9bn

Replacement hospital which is set to triple the capacity of the existing hospital.The new hospital and integrated cancer centre is funded by the provincial government. It will have 168 beds, five operating rooms, four procedure rooms, an emergency department with 55 treatment spaces and room for a large medical imaging department, pharmacy and laboratory. The cancer centre will have 50 exam rooms, 54 chemotherapy treatment spaces and room for six linear accelerators for radiation therapy

Status: Construction started in Q3 2023 and will continue up to April 2027

2. Surrey-Langley Skytrain Extension. Greater Vancouver – $5.9bn

This will be a 16-km-long Surrey Langley rail rapid transit project. The SkyTrain will travel on an elevated guideway along Fraser Highway. It will provide a seamless, eastward extension of the existing Expo Line. King George Station will connect to Langley Centre through Fleetwood and Cloverdale/Clayton. The proposed project includes 8 stations, 3 bus exchanges, park and ride spaces, 55 SkyTrain vehicles, and an operations and maintenance centre. The project is expected to bring many railway jobs to the Vancouver area. It will be procured in three packages:

• Elevated Guideways & Early Works ($1.9bn) – Awarded. Construction started in Q2 2024
• Skytrain Stations ($800m) –  Awarded. Construction started in Q3 2024
• Trackwork and controls – Awarded in Apr 2024

Construction will continue up to late 2028.

3. Broadway Subway – $2.88bn

The Broadway Subway project is a 5.7km extension of the existing Millennium Line. Of that 5.7km, the majority will be tunnelled below the Broadway Corridor using two tunnel boring machines, while the remaining 700 metres will be elevated to extend from VCC-Clark Station to a tunnel portal near Great Northern Way. It will add six more underground subway stations, which will serve thousands of new commuters every day.

Right now, the $2.83 billion project is on time and remains on track to open to the public in 2027. In addition to completing the project on time and to the correct specifications, the project organizers have pledged to employ a variety of individuals who are currently underrepresented in the trades, including women and Indigenous people.

4. Pattullo Bridge Replacement – $1.4bn

The Pattullo Bridge has long been a key connection between the areas of Surrey and New Westminster. In order to maintain the connection, a new bridge is currently under construction which will replace the existing structure. The new four-lane toll-free bridge will safely accommodate cars, cyclists, and pedestrians and is set to open in 2026.

The Pattullo Bridge project is being overseen by Transportation Investment Corporation, although the final project will be owned and maintained by the province once complete. Currently, in-river bridge foundation work is underway, with site preparation happening in New Westminster. In Surrey, there has been bridge foundation construction ongoing since May 2021.

5. St. Paul’s Hospital – $2.2bn

In March 2021, construction began on the new St. Paul’s Hospital. This project will not only increase current bed capacity to 548 from 433, but will also offer a home to a variety of specialized clinics capable of serving those with chronic diseases, HIV/AIDS, and individuals suffering from mental health and addiction issues.

The new facility under construction at 1002 Station Street is expected to cost $2.174 billion and will open to the public in 2027. It’s being built by PCL Construction. After the new facility is complete, the existing facility will still offer services administered by Vancouver Coastal Health.

There are many infrastructure projects heating up in the months and years ahead in Vancouver and the rest of British Columbia. If you’re interested in working on any of these projects — we can help! Get in touch with us by creating your profile with Outpost Recruitment.