High Demand for Growing Technology Sector

High-Tech ... High Demand

The high-tech sector in Maple Ridge is diverse with many high-tech firms located in the area providing a number of job opportunities in the industry. Maple Ridge is home to data centres, software providers, technology support services and telecommunications service providers. As an example, Maple Ridge-based RST Instruments makes sensors that measure the stability of large structures like the Golden Ears and Pitt River bridges and the Ruskin Dam.

Did You Know?

Technology is the 3rd largest industry in BC and employs more people than the mining, forestry and oil and gas sectors combined.
The BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) expanded its successful Centre4Growth acceleration program which has proven to be a successful delivery model in the growth and acceleration of BC technology companies. Companies receiving capacity building support through Centre4Growth grow faster, strengthen the local economy and support other industries throughout the region with locally developed innovative business solutions.

Steady population growth in Maple Ridge has resulted in a rapid increase in innovative companies in the area and the demand is growing.