Information on job market in Canada - specifically Vancouver & Toronto

Hi There

I am a UK national and just came back from a 2 week visit to Vancouver and a one week visit to Toronto. Previously I wanted to live in Toronto, but now i prefer Vancouver. I am a Purchasing manager and wondered what the job market is like in Vancouver at the moment?
I am thinking of coming over for 6 months to find work as it is too difficult to find a job from the UK and I work for a local government here, so I cannot try and get an international transfer from my employer....worse luck!!

Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks,
Ira