List of critical infrastructure operators in Vancouver (2026 list)

These Vancouver-based critical infrastructure operators are mostly large organizations in healthcare, utilities, and telecommunications. The list includes TELUS, a telecommunications company; Vancouver Coastal Health, focused on patient care; BC Hydro, which generates and delivers electricity; and Teekay, a provider of crude oil marine transportation services. Many of these entities are significant employers, reflecting their essential roles.

A notable pattern among these companies is the strong presence of public and quasi-public healthcare organizations. Several key healthcare providers like Vancouver Coastal Health, Provincial Health Services Authority, Providence Health Care, and BC Cancer were founded around the turn of the millennium, indicating a period of significant growth or restructuring in the province's health sector.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	TELUS telus.com A purpose-driven team innovating technology solutions to empower customers, communities, and each other to thrive in a digital world	Telecommunications	🇨🇦 Vancouver	38,236	n/a
2	Vancouver Coastal Health vch.ca A healthcare organization focused on quality patient care, career growth through training, inclusive culture, and supportive team environment Visit social media for more information	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	12,357	2001
3	Provincial Health Services Authority phsa.ca Coordination and delivery of specialized provincial health services including hospitals, emergency, cancer, transplant, and disease control programs across BC.	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	11,766	2001
4	BC Hydro bchydro.com Generate and deliver electricity to 95% of British Columbia's population, serving over four million people with reliable power.	Utilities	🇨🇦 Vancouver	6,996	n/a
5	Providence Health Care providencehealthcare.org Faith-based health care organization in Canada providing compassionate care across 17 sites for heart, lung, HIV/AIDS, mental health, renal, seniors, and urban populations	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	3,828	1997
6	Teekay teekay.com A leading provider of global crude oil marine transportation services with a focus on powering the global economy and improving lives	Maritime Transportation	🇨🇦 Vancouver	3,085	1973
7	TELUS Business telus.com Supporting Canadian businesses with pride	IT Services and IT Consulting	🇨🇦 Vancouver	2,676	n/a
8	Vancity vancity.com A credit union dedicated to promoting environmental and social justice, serving over 550,000 member-owners across multiple regions in British Columbia	Financial Services	🇨🇦 Vancouver	2,661	1946
9	Providence Health Care providencehealthcare.org Faith-based health care organization in Canada providing compassionate care across 17 sites for heart, lung, HIV/AIDS, mental health, renal, seniors, and urban populations	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	2,570	n/a
10	BC Cancer bccancer.bc.ca A provincial cancer control program offering prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, and supportive care with a vision of a world free from cancer	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	2,549	1938
11	Seaspan Corporation seaspancorp.com A global leader in independent containership leasing, providing safe and reliable operations with a fleet of over 140 vessels worldwide	Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage	🇨🇦 Vancouver	2,408	2000
12	BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver bcchildrens.ca Specialized pediatric care for seriously ill or injured children in British Columbia, providing training, research, and vital health services across the province	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	1,723	n/a
13	TELUS Communications telus.com A leading telecommunications company in Canada offering a wide range of communication products and services while also giving back to local communities	Telecommunications	🇨🇦 Vancouver	1,390	n/a
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14	Vancouver General Hospital vch.ca Acute hospital providing specialized and tertiary services, research, and teaching in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a focus on innovative medical care	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	1,150	2001
15	BC Emergency Health Services bcehs.ca This company provides pre-hospital emergency services, inter-facility patient transfers, and oversees ambulance and patient transfer services in British Columbia	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	821	1970
16	Central 1 central1.com Central 1 collaborates with credit unions and financial institutions in Canada to provide critical services and support the financial well-being of communities	Banking	🇨🇦 Vancouver	761	n/a
17	Vancouver Fraser Port Authority portvancouver.com The company is responsible for managing federal port lands in Vancouver, facilitating trade operations, protecting the environment, and engaging with local communities	Government Administration	🇨🇦 Vancouver	482	n/a
18	Corix corix.com Leading provider of sustainable energy solutions in North America, offering expertise in design, construction, financing, and operation of low-carbon energy systems	Utilities	🇨🇦 Vancouver	444	2006
19	BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre bcwomens.ca Specialized women's health facility in British Columbia providing maternity services, research, education, and professional development for healthcare professionals	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	436	1927
20	WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL)well.company Healthcare technology company provides digital tools and services for North American providers, offering virtual care, EMR, revenue cycle management, and clinic services	Medical Practices	🇨🇦 Vancouver	422	2010
21	E-Comm 9-1-1 \| Emergency Communications for British Columbia Incorporated ecomm911.ca Provider of emergency communication services across British Columbia, including 9-1-1 call centres, radio network for emergency personnel, and integrated dispatch service for multiple agencies	Public Safety	🇨🇦 Vancouver	404	1997
22	BC Centre for Disease Control bccdc.ca Provincial and national leader in public health, providing surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation services for diseases of public health importance	Hospitals and Health Care	🇨🇦 Vancouver	378	n/a
23	GCT Global Container Terminals globalterminals.com A technology-driven terminal operator in North America focused on safe, strategic, and sustainable operations offering efficient services on the West Coast	Maritime Transportation	🇨🇦 Vancouver	362	2007
24	Transportation Investment Corporation ticorp.ca A subsidiary of the BC Transportation Finance Authority focused on delivering major infrastructure projects for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in British Columbia	Construction	🇨🇦 Vancouver	327	n/a
25	Powerex powerex.com A leading marketer of wholesale electricity, natural gas, and environmental products, serving a diverse range of clients across North America	Renewable Energy Power Generation	🇨🇦 Vancouver	277	1988
26	Woodfibre LNG woodfibrelng.ca A Canadian entity based in Vancouver involved in LNG export, utilizing a former pulp mill site with government approvals and backing from a global corporation	Oil and Gas	🇨🇦 Vancouver	182	2013

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