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Important Notice

The Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre (SIIC) will be closing on March 31, 2025 due to funding cuts. This website will no longer be available after this date. Please save any guides you would like ahead of the closure. If you have any questions, please email siic@vpl.ca.

Protect Yourself

The only types of companies that can advertise unpaid positions are not-for-profit or charitable organisations looking for volunteers. Volunteer positions are not covered by the BC Employment Standards Act. 

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In British Columbia, it is illegal to advertise unpaid internships.