WorkBC Centre - Surrey Whalley

Interested in exploring your career options?

Wondering what steps to take in your job search?

Need assistance to explore training or self-employment?

COVID-19 RESOURCES:

Applying for COVID-19 related EI

Safety from on-line scams

COVID-19 Update:

WorkBC Centres are gradually moving towards offering in-person services to:

• Clients with no access to computers or phones 
• Clients needing support through in-person appointments

Our services are cost-free and tailored to residents who are unemployed or working less that 20 hours a week and legally entitled to work in Canada and are not currently attending full time school.

TEMPORARY CHANGE IN SERVICE HOURS:

Mon to Fri - 9am to 5pm

Closed - Sat, Sun and Statutory holidays

On receiving your application, staff will call you for an appointment.

For Everyone

SELF-SERVE RESOURCE CENTRE:
Free access to computers, phones, fax machines and photocopiers, job board, community resource brochures and staff to help you with your job search.

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS:
Access a variety of career assessments and workshops to help you be successful in your job search.

SHORT-TERM CERTIFICATION TRAINING:
Need a certificate for a specific job? Find out how to access 35 hours of certificate training.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
You may be eligible for bus tickets and work gear for interviews and employment.

REFERRALS:
We can connect you with valuable community resources and programs.

JOB SUSTAINMENT:
Assistance to support you start and/or maintain your new job.

Job Search Tips

Job Talk E1: job search advice for youth and answer questions
Job Talk E2: why you need certifications (Arabic)
12 Things that ruin first impression
How to pass a job interview - 10 Tips
Question: 'Tell me about yourself?'

WorkBC On-line application

Registration – How to, and why?
Applying - How to complete an Employment Service application?
Which Stream is Right for Me? – A brief overview of the 4 service streams
How to use WorkBC Online Messaging Service to communicate with staff and upload documents?
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For People Receiving Income Assistance

SHORT DURATION SKILLS TRAINING:

Find out about how you can receive funded skills training for up to 120 days while on Income Assistance.

GROOMING SUPPORTS:

We have grooming kits and haircut vouchers to help you freshen up for work.

SINGLE PARENT EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE:

Single parents on income assistance are now eligible for:

• Funded training up to 1 year
• Paid work experience placements
• Childcare support during training and work placement

Specialized services available for Aboriginals, Francophone, New Immigrants, Survivors of Violence, Youth and Mature workers.

For Individuals with Mental & Physical Disabilities

• Specialized Assessments
• Disability Management
• Job Coaching and Maintenance
• Customized Employment
• Volunteer Experience Placement
• Skills Training
• Assistive Technology for Employment

For People who have received Employment Insurance (El)

SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM:

Business mentorship is available to help you start your own business. Find out more by CLICKING here.

WAGE SUBSIDY:

We can offer an employer on average 50% of your wages for up to 6 months to train you on the job.

SKILLS TRAINING:

Up to $7500 tuition supports are available for in-demand jobs.