See us for services. Our services are cost-free and tailored to residents who are unemployed or working less than 20 hours a week and legally entitled to work in Canada and are not currently attending full-time school.
Your safety is our priority.
Each WorkBC location has a stringent safety plan that provides operational protocols and procedures to stop the transmission of COVID-19 and keep clients, staff, and volunteers safe.
We continue to offer all services virtually to minimize person-to-person contact during the pandemic. However, in-person services are available for Clients with no access to computers or phones and Clients needing support through in-person appointments.
To apply for WorkBC Services, click ‘WorkBC Application' on the menu tab above. On receiving your application, our staff will call you for an appointment.
For inquiries, please contact us at the following centres:
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.
WAGE SUBSIDY:
NEW - It provides financial reimbursement to employers who hire and train eligible job seekers. New workers gain skills, experience and employment while employer gains a trained employee along with financial support to meet training needs.
We have grooming kits and haircut vouchers to help you freshen up for work.
Single parents on income assistance are now eligible for:
Specialized services available for Aboriginals, Francophone, New Immigrants, Survivors of Violence, Youth and Mature workers.
Other COMMUNITY & EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIP opportunities for training and placement also available.