Finding Jobs
You’ll find job advertisements in local newspapers and electronic sources, as well as through professional associations.
Local Newspapers
The Vancouver Public Library has a wide variety of local newspapers. For example, you can look at the Vancouver Sun & The Province at any VPL branch for free. Check the job postings daily and the careers section in the Vancouver Sun on Wednesdays and Saturdays and in The Province on Sundays.
Recruitment Agencies
Using a recruitment agency can be a useful tool in your job search. Recruitment agencies act as your representative.
For more information see:
Online Job Postings
Professional Associations’ Career Resources
Look for websites for associations related to your industry and profession, they may have a career section or job postings. Some of these professional associations offer job matching and career assistance services.
Some examples in British Columbia:
Identifying the Right Position
When you browse job advertisements, you’ll find a range of different job titles that are relevant.
Creating a List of Potential Employers
You can use directories to produce lists of potential employers. Contact them directly to find out if they are hiring.
Instructions for using Reference Canada (see link to external resource below):
- Click on “Start Search” beside Canadian Businesses, then select the “Advanced Search” button.
- Select both “Keyword/SIC/NAICS” under Business Type and “City” under Geography.
- Type your keywords and select the appropriate headings.
- Lower down, select the Province, choose the cities, and click the “View Results” button.
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NOTE: You can access this database from a Library computer. If you are using a computer from outside the Library, you will need a Vancouver Public Library card to login to this database. After clicking on the database name, you will be asked to enter your library card number and PIN (usually last four digits of your telephone number).
