A Growing Workforce

The Prince George construction industry is a key contributor to the development of new projects that are either planned or underway in central and northern British Columbia (BC). A major part of these projects involves delivering and building modern and innovative infrastructure, creating a large amount of work for the sector. Prince George is strategically located to provide construction related services to projects of all sizes in central and northern BC.

Prince George is the centre for education of all levels in central and northern BC. The city is home to an award winning university, an excellent college, and public and private schools. In addition, Prince George is home to the only teaching hospital in the region, the University Hospital of Northern BC, which supports the Northern Medical Program offered through the University of Northern British Columbia.

Prince George is located in the centre of a vibrant, sustainable, globally competitive forest industry that provides enormous benefits to the local and regional economy. The forestry sector in Prince George consists of a complete supply chain network made up of a number of separate, but inter-connected activities including planning, harvesting and forest management, wood engineered products, bio refining, pulp and paper manufacturing, and more.

Prince George is a key centre for the delivery of local and regional health related services. The growing economy will prosper as the city supports a diverse population and provides public healthcare services. An abundance of innovative organizations and high quality facilities in Prince George are providing valuable social support for the community and region.

Manufacturing is one of the largest economic sectors in Prince George and is part of a fully developed supply chain for natural resource projects. The main manufacturing activities in the city are traditionally related to the forest industry through wood products and paper manufacturing. The sector also supports the production of metal products, chemicals, pulp and paper, pellets and biomass material, plastics goods, machinery and equipment and more.

Prince George plays a crucial role as a supply and service hub for local and regional mines. Approximately 20% of northern BC’s employment in the mining sector is located in Prince George, with a similar percentage for the number of businesses focused primarily on mining or support activities for mining operations.

Prince George has diversified considerably over recent decades, developing into an economy that supplies services to a broad range of activities and supports tech startups and virtual work. Supporting the city’s primary and secondary sector growth, employment in professional, scientific and technical services has expanded considerably over the past five years to meet the local and regional needs.

Prince George offers four-season recreation opportunities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities. The city offers numerous entertainment and dining experiences and is surrounded by lakes, rivers, trails, and mountains that offer unlimited adventures for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.

Prince George, British Columbia (BC) is strategically located to provide exchange to global destinations due to its superior transportation connectivity via road, air, rail and marine infrastructure. The thriving local economy places the city in the unique position of supporting new growth in resource based projects and exploration, while providing goods and services to a broad range of sectors. This geographic advantage has positioned Prince George to service existing and future industries.