Planning For a Move
These helpful assets are a good first step in your research and planning for a move to Fernie.
Living &
Working in Fernie
For many, a few days in Fernie simply isn’t enough. What begins as a visit often turns into a desire to stay, work, and build a life in this vibrant mountain community.
When a Few Days in Fernie Isn't Enough
It’s a familiar story in Fernie — people come for the ski season, fall in love with the mountains, and stay for everything else. What starts as a winter getaway quickly becomes a year-round way of life, thanks to the town’s welcoming community, endless outdoor adventures, and creative spirit. With more amenities than your average small town, a thriving arts and culture scene, and a laid-back mountain lifestyle, Fernie has a way of turning visitors into locals — and locals into family.
Employment Opportunities
Looking for a job in beautiful Fernie, BC?
Local businesses are continually looking for employees for full-time, part-time, seasonal and casual positions.
Local Job Portal
WorkInFernie.com has current local job postings and details on moving to Fernie. New jobs are posted almost every day for the current season and the upcoming seasons. The website also hosts a page to list and find long-term rentals to live in.
Additional job posting websites:
- Kootenay Jobs Listing
- Indeed Job Site - Fernie
- BC Job Board - Includes Fernie job postings
- Fernie Alpine Resort
- City of Fernie
- Elk Valley Resources (A Glencore Company)
- Job Bank - Government of Canada
- Health Sector Jobs:
- Interior Health - Elk Valley Jobs
- Health Match BC - Physician Employment Opportunities in Fernie
The highest number of jobs available are during the Winter and Summer months for the hospitality and tourism sector. If you are from another country you will need a working visa to live and work in Fernie. Be sure to find a place to live early if you're coming for the winter season.
Places To Rent in Fernie
Looking for a place to live in Fernie for the season, a year or longer?
Fernie typically has limited rental properties available but for those that make the extra effort and connect with locals places to rent can be found. A variety of rental options including furnished and unfurnished, houses or apartments, rooms for rent or townhomes and more can be available. Finding rental properties can be a more tedious task during the fall season when many are looking for places for the winter ski season. You can search on your own or work with a real estate company to help you find a place.
Rental Accommodations
Check out resources and websites below to help you find your place to rent while in Fernie. Searching Facebook Marketplace can also be an effective way to find availability.