As Vancouver prepares to host seven World Cup 2026 matches at B.C. Place Stadium between June 11 and July 19, job seekers still have opportunities to join the action from the inside. Although FIFA organizers have largely filled their direct openings and volunteer registration has ended, numerous contractors and related businesses are actively recruiting for the summer tournament.
Economic Boost and Hospitality Demand
The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association recently released an economic report highlighting significant growth in the hospitality sector. Hotel occupancy currently exceeds 80 percent, with projections soaring to approximately 96 percent during the World Cup. This surge is expected to continue post-event, supported by the development of 6,500 new hotel rooms across the city, including 1,200 in the downtown district alone.
Available Job Positions and Details
Here is a sampling of specific roles still open for applicants:
- Venue Logistics Crew: People Store Staffing Solutions is hiring teams to transport equipment and materials to competition and non-competition sites, such as hotels, training facilities, and airports. Pay is $20 per hour, with applications available on ziprecruiter.com.
- Ride-Hailing Driver: With large crowds anticipated downtown, Lyft and Uber drivers can benefit from surge pricing. Applications are open on their respective platforms.
- Retail Sales Associate: Fanatics, the official licensed merchandise supplier for FIFA World Cup 2026, seeks retail salespeople in Vancouver. Pay ranges from $25 to $30 per hour, and applications are on ziprecruiter.ca.
- Youth Chaperon/Coordinator: Tiga Talenthouse requires supervisors and chaperons for youth participants, ensuring safety and coordinating activities and transportation. Pay starts at $25 per hour, with applications on linkedin.com.
- Venue Management Roles: On Location, a FIFA contractor, has openings for venue operations, logistics, and catering managers in Vancouver. Candidates with event operations, hospitality, or venue management experience can apply on linkedin.com.
- Forklift Operator: A contract position at B.C. Place Stadium from May 14 to July 15 involves setting up and dismantling event infrastructure. Pay is $26.07 per hour, requiring forklift certification. Apply at jobs.dayforcehcm.com by April 10.
- Truck Driver: Aerostream Logistics needs a temporary driver with a Class 5 licence for deliveries in the Lower Mainland before and during the World Cup. Pay is $30 per hour, with applications on indeed.com.
- Restaurant Staff: Shark Club, a sports bar in downtown Vancouver, is hiring bussers and service assistants for the tournament. These temporary, full-time roles start around June 1, paying $18.50 per hour. Apply at www.86network.ca.
These opportunities offer a chance to be part of one of the world's largest sporting events while contributing to Vancouver's vibrant summer economy. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as positions may fill quickly ahead of the June kickoff.
