WorkBC Employment Services Centre
The WorkBC Employment Services Centre offers a variety of free, drop-in, self-serve tools to help you in your job search. Services include one-to-one case management, job search workshops, job development services, career assessment tools, job boards, and a computer and an internet lab. Our job search workshops are designed to provide you with the tools you need to find your first job in Canada.
Employment Exploration
If you are unsure how to navigate your employment options in Canada, book an appointment with one of our Settlement-Employment Workers. We will work with you to explore your options, help you understand the labour market, provide information about skills and education upgrading and accessing other employment services, and refer you to the services that best suit your needs.
Employment Program Details
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
If you are an immigrant professional with education, qualifications, skills and experience from your home country, this program can help you build on those assets and prepare you to return to your field of work in Canada. The program includes a series of unique workshops geared towards career development for professionals, networking and mentoring opportunities, site tours of local companies, financial support for skills enhancement, and a workplace practicum for eligible and qualified clients. Please see the flyer or email careerpaths@nsms.ca for more information and eligibility requirements.
Employment Mentoring
If you are a skilled professional, our Employment Mentoring can connect you with professionals from a variety of fields including engineering, IT, finance, education, and trades to learn about working in these fields in Canada. We regularly hold information sessions, with guest speakers who are locally employed professionals. These mentors will share information about local professional sectors and can answer questions about working in Canada.
Self Employment for Newcomers
This program, delivered in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Vancouver, will help you through the process of starting your own business in Canada. With 10 weeks of group workshops, private advising with a business coach, and much more, this program will guide you step-by-step and help you become an entrepreneur or small business owner. Please see our workshops page or email selfemployment@nsms.ca for more information and eligibility requirements.
Prepare for Online Interviews
Thursday, February 25
In this advanced digital literacy class, you will learn how to prepare for online interviews. Presented in English.
Read MoreJob Interview Skills
Twice Per Month
Get tips and tools to be successful in job interviews. Workshop offered twice per month in English.
Read MoreCanadian Workplace Culture
Twice Per Month
Learn about workplace culture in Canada. Workshop offered twice per month in English.
Read MoreHidden Job Market & Networking
Twice Per Month
Learn how to network and make connections to find employment. Workshop offered twice per month in English.
Read MoreWorkplace Culture and Language Training (Intermediate Level)
February 8 - 25
Learn how to communicate confidently in the Canadian workplace. Presented in English.
Read MoreCareer Paths for Skilled Immigrants
Ongoing
This program is designed to provide career planning and financial support to skilled newcomers, help them find a job that best suits their pre-arrival qualifications, and gain Canadian work experience.
Read MoreSelf Employment for Newcomers
January - March 2021
Are you a newcomer to Canada with a business idea? Have you wondered how you could start a business in Canada? Program presented in English.
Read MoreCareers in Banking
Tuesday, March 9
Learn how you can have a career in banking in Canada. Workshop presented in English.
Read MoreResume & Cover Letter
Twice Per Month
Learn how to write an effective resume and cover letter. Workshop offered twice per month in English.
Read MoreResume and Cover Letter Writing
Tuesday, March 16
Learn how to efficiently write a resume and cover letter, and to present your professional skills to Canadian employers. Presented in English.
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