What jobs will Squamish need in 10 years? The District is writing the plan
The District of Squamish is creating a Labour Force Development Plan to help the community prepare for future jobs and workforce needs. Qatalyst Research Group and Synergy Foundation are supporting the work. It runs from April 2026 to March 2027, and the plan will guide actions over the next decade.
What changesWork on the plan is under way now and is set to finish in March 2027.
What the plan is
The District of Squamish is putting together a Labour Force Development Plan. Its goal is to help the community get ready for the jobs and workforce needs that are coming. Once finished, the plan will guide actions over the next 10 years.
The Squamish Chamber of Commerce shared the news on November 3, 2026.
What it will look at
The plan will cover:
- What jobs Squamish needs now
- What jobs it will need in the future
- What skills and training people need
- Challenges facing workers and employers
- How local organizations can work together to support employment
Who is doing the work
The District is leading the project. Two groups are helping:
- Qatalyst Research Group
- Synergy Foundation
The timeline
- Work started: April 2026
- Work wraps up: March 2027
The source does not say how residents, workers or businesses can share their views, or when the finished plan will go to council.
Learn more
You can follow local news on work and business on our jobs and economy issue page. See how council makes decisions in our plain guide to council.
Read the original notice from the Squamish Chamber of Commerce.
Source: Squamish Chamber of Commerce