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WorkBC Employment & Training Services

Looking for work? WorkBC can help! WorkBC connects job seekers and employers – helping people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills, and helping employers find the right talent and grow their businesses. Whether you’re a parent, youth, teacher, career and employment counsellor, human resources professional, researcher or decision-maker, WorkBC’s tools, resources and services can benefit you.

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      For Job Seekers

       

      Programs & Services

      WorkBC’s free employment services can help you find – and keep – a job. Each center caters specifically to the employment needs of local residents. WorkBC team members will help you access the services and resources you need including:

      • Job search services and resources
      • Skills enhancement
      • Work experience placements (wage subsidy)
      • Personal employment planning
      • Self employment

      Job search resources

      Every WorkBC Centre has a fully staffed resource room and offers free tools to help you with your job search, including:

      • Computers & internet access
      • Telephones & faxing
      • Photocopy & scanning
      • Multilingual services
      • Job boards and postings
      • Job search workshops
      • Referrals to other community supports
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          Who Services Are For

          To be eligible for WorkBC employment services, you must be legally allowed to work in British Columbia.

          Whether you are unemployed, have a disability, or are currently employed in a job with irregular hours (e.g., casual work, on-call work) or unreliable pay (e.g., piecework, commission) that does not provide enough income to support you or your family, WorkBC services are designed to help you achieve long-term employment success.

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          Accessing Services

          WorkBC team members can meet with you in person at one of WorkBC Centers, virtually through phone or video conference, or in-person out in the community through outreach.

          Are you interested in getting started? Please complete an Online Employment Services application and a representative will reach out to you. Need help to complete your application? WorkBC team members can support you in completing your application and your job search-related activities!

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          Client Handbook

          In this handbook, you can explore important policies regarding privacy, confidentiality, and data security. You will also find comprehensive information on WorkBC employment services and how this program can help you find and keep a meaningful job.

          View the WorkBC Client Handbook in English

          View the WorkBC Client Handbook in French

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          Issue Resolution

          We are committed to a fair, transparent, and timely process to support issue resolution for our clients and community partners. If you have an issue or would like to dispute a decision in relation to the services you received, we want to hear from you. Please rest assured that your feedback will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and care. View our Issue Resolution Policy & Procedures.

          Issue Resolution Form - English

          Issue Resolution Policy - English

          Issue Resolution Form - French

          Issue Resolution Policy - French

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      • Resources for Employers

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        Tap into recruitment events across service areas such as inclusive hiring fairs, conferences, speed interviews, labor market information sessions, and employer presentations. Check our upcoming events page to learn more!

        You can post open positions on the WorkBC job board. WorkBC centres also provide space for employers to meet and conduct interviews with potential candidates.

        WorkBC’s skilled and experienced staff will help you conduct job assessments, job short-listing, pre-screening and matching services to fill the positions. Eligible candidates and employers for the WorkBC program will also benefit from job-start financial support to sustain the position.

        WorkBC staff work closely with employers to identify and streamline an employment pipeline to provide short-term skills training to eligible candidates. Training includes short-term certifications, soft skills, essential skills and on-the-job skills training and work experience.

        The WorkBC Unpaid Work Experience helps employers find workers faster by eliminating hiring & training costs and benefits job seekers to gain the skills that they need, while building their work experience.

        The program provides financial support to inclusive hiring employers who hire and retain unrepresented candidates by covering up to 50% of new employee wages for up to 24 weeks. Post-placement supports are also provided, such as check-ins to review progress and job coaches to assist with orientation and support.

         

        Learn more about the Wage Subsidy Program

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        More Information

        WorkBC Centres offer multiple benefits to your business. The program provides access to qualified candidates and promotes workplace diversity, leading to increased innovation and creativity. The services are 100% FREE to eligible employers and job seekers to help reduce the costs associated with hiring and onboarding new employees by providing training and support for a smoother onboarding process.

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        Whether you need to fill a specific position or build a dynamic team, WorkBC is here to help support your business success!

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      We Want to Hear from You

      We are dedicated to providing every customer with a high standard of quality and care throughout their journey with us. Your experience matters, and we genuinely want to hear from you. We invite you to share your feedback, whether it's positive or negative. We appreciate your trust in our services and commit to utilizing your feedback to enhance the quality of our services!

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      Program Funder

      Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement