BC Job Makers are starting the New Year by working to drive the economy and build the investments, opportunities and jobs that benefit British Columbians across all sectors throughout the province.

From a construction company partnership with First Nations that will bring skills training and employment opportunities to Prince George to a Surrey company growing B.C.’s cleantech manufacturing base, BC Job Makers are demonstrating how real people are creating real jobs and making a difference in communities and the province.

By profiling BC Job Makers, government is showing the diversity and strength of the economy while giving entrepreneurs a venue to share their success stories. What ties Job Makers together is inspiration and a belief that together individual efforts can grow the economy and strengthen families and communities.

BC’s New Year’s Job Makers include:

Britco/Lheidli T’enneh (http://engage.gov.bc.ca/bcjobsplan/lheidli-tenneh-nation-britco-partnership/) - partnership with First Nations to establish a modular building business for the Canada Winter Games in Prince George and beyond.

Applied Compression Systems (http://engage.gov.bc.ca/bcjobsplan/mike-sanderman-applied-compression-systems-cranbrook/) - family-run Cranbrook company designs and sells custom compression systems to clients around the world.

Marshall Aerospace (http://engage.gov.bc.ca/bcjobsplan/marshall-aerospace-canada-abbotsford/) - major aerospace manufacturer in Abbotsford sees steady growth ahead and new opportunities.

Endurance Wind (http://engage.gov.bc.ca/bcjobsplan/glenn-johnson-endurance-wind-power-surrey/) - new Surrey manufacturing facility creating jobs while meeting installation demands for wind turbines

Why It Matters:

BC Job Makers provide an economic sense of certainty by investing in our province and building the economy to support British Columbia’s families.

Government is showing the power of yes by profiling BC Job Makers that are driving the economy forward. What ties all these stories together is inspiration - for an idea, for an investment.

If you run a company, or know of a company or person you think should be featured as a BC Job Maker, contact: bcjobmakers@gov.bc.ca

Quote:

Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour -

“As we start the New Year and face the potential of one million job openings by 2022 we plan to continue to highlight ‘Job Makers’ in our province. Success stories about entrepreneurs can inspire British Columbians to take a business idea and turn it into a profitable venture in the year ahead. Creating family supporting jobs is a priority for our government and we are proud to showcase and celebrate the success of British Columbia ‘Job Makers’.”

Quick Facts:

• In 2013, B.C. exported $33.4 billion of goods, an increase of 32% from 2009.
• Small businesses account for 86% of all exporters in B.C.
• About 382,200 small businesses were operating in the province in 2012, 81% of which had fewer than five employees.
• B.C. small businesses shipped approximately $14.4 billion worth of merchandise to international destinations in 2012, comprising almost half the total value of goods exported from the province.

Learn More:

To see the BC Job Makers, please visit: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/bcjobsplan/bc-stories/

Media Contacts:

Media Relations
Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour
250 387-2799