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. See our Workshop Schedule.
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 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.
Career Focus for Professional Immigrant Women
This program provides specialized support for professional women and can help you return to your field of work in BC. We provide assistance in developing an action plan, understanding Canadian workplace culture and communication, creating effective job search tools, and understanding the different work options that are available for you. We also offer one-on-one support and group workshops on career exploration, job search strategies, and more.
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 the flyer for more information and eligibility requirements.
Women’s Business English Class
September 14 - October 12
Enhance your career prospects and learn about Canadian workplace culture! This is a fee-for-service English class.
Read MoreJob Interview Skills
Tuesday, September 10
Join this workshop to learn important tips and tools for success in job interviews. This workshop will be presented in Farsi.
Read MoreIntroduction to the Canadian Workplace
September 3 - October 3
Learn how to communicate confidently in and around the workplace. Presented in English.
Read MoreEmployment Information Session
Thursday, August 22
Learn about employment programs and services available at NSMS. This workshop is presented in Farsi.
Read MoreCreating an Effective Resume and Cover Letter
Tuesday, September 3
Join this workshop to learn how to write effective resumes and cover letters. Workshop presented in Farsi.
Read MoreSelf Employment for Newcomers
September 23 - November 30
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 MoreEmployment Standards and Updates to the Caregiver Program
Saturday, August 31
Join this workshop to learn about employment standards in BC and updates to the caregiver program. Workshop presented in English and Tagalog.
Read MoreEnglish Class: Career Focus
Wednesdays, October 9 - 30
Are you ready to enter the Canadian job market? Join this program for resume writing and interview preparation. This is a fee-for-service program.
Read MoreEnglish For Professionals
July 30 - August 27
Learn the skills necessary for success in the Canadian workplace. This is a fee-for-service ESL class.
Read MoreWorkplace Culture and Language Training
July 22 - August 8
In this program, you will learn how to communicate confidently in and around the workplace. Program presented in English.
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