Working in the Area
With Harrison a resort destination and Agassiz a farming community employment centers on: Tourism and Agriculture as the table below demonstrates:
|
Labour |
Harrison Hot Springs |
% |
Kent District |
% |
|
Total Labour Force |
655 |
100.0 |
2,160 |
100.0 |
|
Accommodation & Food services |
275 |
42.7 |
495 |
23.1 |
|
Farms |
- |
0.0 |
260 |
12.1 |
|
Retail trade |
60 |
9.3 |
255 |
11.9 |
|
Public Admin |
110 |
17.1 |
215 |
10.0 |
|
Construction |
30 |
4.7 |
180 |
8.4 |
|
Manufacturing |
40 |
6.2 |
175 |
8.2 |
|
Health care |
35 |
5.4 |
155 |
7.2 |
|
Education |
70 |
10.9 |
125 |
5.8 |
|
Transportation & warehousing |
10 |
1.5 |
115 |
5.4 |
|
Other |
25 |
2.2 |
185 |
7.9 |
Source: Stats Canada.
In addition with two correction facilities situated in the area Public Administration is the third largest employer on a total community basis. Some of the larger employers in the area include:
|
Sector |
Employer |
Product/Service |
#Employees
|
|
Government |
Corrections |
Canada Corrections Facilities |
535 |
|
Accommodation & Food |
Harrison Resort & Spa Hotel |
Spa, Golf, & Restaurants |
300 |
|
Education |
Fraser-Cascade School District |
Primary, Elementary, Secondary |
110 |
|
Construction |
Britco |
Construction |
100 |
|
Government |
Pacific Agri-food Research Centre |
Agri-food Research Centre |
80 |
|
Transportation & Warehousing |
Agassiz Food Service |
Restaurant & Automotive |
70
|
|
Government |
District of Kent |
Municipal |
65 |
|
Manufacturing |
Rimex |
customized off-road wheels and rims |
36 |
Source: Invest BC
For more information about working in the Harrison Hot Springs, Kent District area go to Invest BC.
