The Bend-Redmond corridor of central Oregon continues to be one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, with a population that has grown by over 20 percent in the past decade.
Historically, employment opportunities have not kept pace with this population growth. However, times have changed and there are more opportunities in the area than ever before. Bend’s unemployment rate is already at an all-time low and an increasing number of employers are moving into the region.
In fact, many local employers are struggling to find new talent. Some organizations are looking to hire for dozens–even hundreds–of currently vacant roles.
Below are some of Central Oregon’s largest employers and their current hiring needs. (Employee estimates and hiring needs as of October 9, 2019.)
1. St. Charles Health System
Industry: healthcare
Location: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras, LaPine, Sisters
Number of employees: 4,500
Open jobs: 330
Visit the St. Charles career page
2. Les Schwab
Industry: automotive, retail
Location: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras, LaPine, Sisters
Number of employees: 1,000
Open jobs: 292
Visit the Les Schwab career page
3. Sun River Resort
Industry: hospitality, food service
Location: Sunriver
Number of employees: 1,000
Open jobs: 13
Visit the Sun River Resort career page
4. Mt. Bachelor
Industry: sports, entertainment
Location: Bend
Number of employees: 950
Open jobs: 35
Visit the Mt. Bachelor career page
5. Summit Medical Group Oregon
Industry: healthcare
Locations: Redmond, Bend, Sisters
Number of employees: 600
Open jobs: 45
Visit the Summit Medical Group Oregon career page
6. PCC Schlosser
Industry: manufacturing
Location: Redmond
Number of employees: 450
Open jobs: 22
Visit the PCC Schlosser career page
7. Lonza
Industry: science, research
Location: Bend
Number of employees: 350
Open jobs: 12
8. Black Butte Ranch
Industry: hospitality, real estate
Location: Sisters
Number of employees: 350
Open jobs: 9
Visit the Black Butte Ranch career page
9. Mosaic Medical
Industry: healthcare
Locations: Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond
Number of employees: 325
Open jobs: 26
Visit the Mosaic Medical career page
10. Opportunity Foundation
Industry: nonprofit, social services
Locations: Bend, Madras, Redmond
Number of employees: 300
Open jobs: 7
Visit the Opportunity Foundation career page
Do you know an employer that is currently hiring for multiple roles? Let us know in the comments section and we’ll include them in a future article!
