Invest Comox Valley

Supporting your relocation
      is high priority.

Relocation Opportunities


At the direction of the Strategic Occupations categories outlined by the BC Provincial Government, Comox Valley Economic Development can facilitate matches between eligible individuals considering relocation and Comox Valley businesses. Nominee applicants under the Strategic Occupations component must either have a job offer of indeterminate length from a Comox Valley employer or have completed a masters or doctorate degree at a BC post-secondary institution in either the natural, applied or health sciences. Your first step should be to review the Provincial Nominee Strategic Categories criteria and research the opportunities found in the Comox Valley (below), then let us know what business opportunity is of interest to you.

Join the Comox Valley Relocation and Investment Opportunities Facebook Page to stay apprised of announcements, developments and opportunities in the Comox Valley area.

For more information contact:

Lara Greasley - Comox Valley Economic Development

lara@investcomoxvalley.com

00+1 250 334 2427 ext 233

Community Information  
Comox Valley Relocation Opportunities Overview Provides a snap shot of current land and business investment opportunities in the region
Comox Valley AgriInvestment Overview Information about Comox Valley Agriinvestment
Comox Valley Statistical Profile Various information and statistics about the Comox Valley
Comox Valley Site Selector Profile Information about the Comox Valley for investors
Stats and Research Various documents and links about the Comox Valley
Virtual Visitors Guide Information about the Comox Valley and various events, sites, attractions and accommodation.
Discover Comox Valley

The official website for tourism information in the Comox Valley

Accessibility How to travel to the Comox Valley. Accessible by car, ferry and airplane.
Immigration Information/Programs  

Immigrating to Canada

Canadian High Commission (Canadian Embassy in the United Kingdom)

Immigrating to Canada (Canadian Embassy in the United Kingdom)

Canadian Embassy in France

High Commission of Canada to South Africa

This link outlines the different ways and programs to immigrate to Canada.
Provincial Nominee Program An accelerated immigration program for Skilled Workers and investors
Work BC Information for planning careers, finding workers, and labour market information
Invest in Canada Information to help foreign businesses begin to expand their companies in Canada.
Information for Newcomers Answers to questions such as health care, schooling, community programs and where to find help.
ISTEP Program - Immigrant Skills Trade Employment Program (Construction) A program to help immigrants with construction experience locate work
   
Resources related to sectors  
Registered Employment Opportunities, Comox Valley, Vancouver Island Service Canada Job Bank

School District 71 - International Education

Comox Valley School District
North Island College International Education North Island College
Health Match BC Healthcare recruitment service helping immigrants find career placements in the medical field
Vancouver Island Health Authority Resource for persons in the healthcare industry. As the third largest industry in the Comox Valley, health care recruitment is ongoing.
BC Construction Industry Association

Resource for persons in the Construction industry. The Comox Valley is undergoing a construction boom and the future outlook does not forecast a slow down.

Chartered Accountants of British Columbia Resource for persons in the accounting industry. With the large influx of people moving to the valley, those with accounting accreditations will be highly sought after.
Consulting Engineers of British Columbia Resource for persons who are engineers. The Comox Valley strongly supports environmentally responsible land use and development, engineers who bring new ideas to the table to support smart growth are essential to our community.
Real Estate /Investment  
MLS Listings Real estate information including residential and industrial/commercial. The Comox Valley was not affected by the market slow down to the same degree as the rest of North America. The real estate industry is enjoying a healthy and robust market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Economic Development Society