Becoming a Bartender in Vancouver?

Hello Vancouver,

I'm considering becoming a bartender here in Vancouver as a part time/summer job. I'm a student and I'm looking for a good job to earn some money on the side of my studies and for something to do in the summer.

Is there a decent demand for bartenders in this city? I'm a pretty outgoing guy and I don't think I'd have any problem interacting with drunk people and making drinks all night.

I have been thinking about taking a bartending school (this one to be exact http://www.fineartbartending.ca/) but with the course being $500 I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight if this will actually help me get a job or not...

Thanks!