Getting Help

This section will point you towards employment support programs and services that are available to assist job seekers in BC.

Useful Websites

WorkBC - Employment Programs

Services are available to all unemployed or precariously employed BC citizens who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

YWCA - Programs for Job Seekers and Employers

Provides a wide variety of employment programs geared towards various groups including women, newcomers, survivors of abuse, youth, older adults, and other demographics.

YMCA - Employment Services

Offers various employment and self-employment programs for youth and adults who meet eligibility requirements.

DIVERSEcity - Employment Programs for Diverse Adults and Youth

Provides programming to help immigrant and marginalized jobseekers learn about the Canadian labour market, find educational and training opportunities, and prepare to enter or re-enter the Canadian workforce.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. - Programs

Filter program list by “Employment” service to learn more about supports offered. Targeted programs available primiarly for newcomer jobseekers.