Service Providers
Employment & Career Research Tools
Employment Postings – All Types
Canadian Careers
Career and Employment Information for Canadians.
BC WorkInfoNet
Job opportunities and work search tips. Descriptions of occupations and much more.
Working.com
Job search and resources for work search.
Monster.ca
Career information and advice.
Workopolis.com
Canada’s largest job site for work search.
Employment Postings – Industry Specific
Accounting and Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC
Agriculture
Arts & Culture
Not-For-Profit
Education & Social Services
BC Public School Employers’ Association
Open positions in all BC public elementary and secondary schools and school boards.
BC Post-Secondary Employers' Association
Employment opportunities in all public post-secondary institutions at BC. The PSEA also provides news, information about committees, searchable collective agreements, and research.
Education Canada
Search teaching and administrative jobs throughout Canada by category, city and location.
Government – Federal
Public Service Commission of Canada
Government - Provincial & Crown Corporations
BC Public Service Agency
All employment opportunities with the government of the Province of British Columbia.
WorkSafe BC
Workers' Compensation Board of BC.
Government - Municipalities in the Greater Vancouver Regional District
Health Care
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Recruiting Health Care Industry Professionals
Peer Central
Health care industry positions for nurses, doctors, technicians and staff.
Hospitality, Tourism & Retail
Hospitality, restaurant and retail jobs
Hospitality Talent Network
A network of job boards dedicated to the food service, hospitality, travel and tourism industries. A job or resume posted on one job board is automatically posted on all job boards in the network.
Information & Communication Technology
BC jobs in information and communications technology
CanadaIT
IT news and career opportunities in Canada, displayed by province.
Position Watch
IT jobs in Canada.
Volunteer Jobs
Volunteering can be a good way to make friends, get Canadian experience, and practice your English skills.
Information to Support Immigrants in Their Work Search
WorkBC
A comprehensive guide to career planning and finding work in BC.
Canadian Careers
A portal to information about effective work search techniques.
Jobs Etc.
Comprehensive information about training and careers from Service Canada. Sections for older workers, workers expecting to be laid off, returning to the work force, looking for a change, etc.
National Occupational Code (NOC)
Describes duties, skills, interests, aptitudes, educational requirements and work settings for occupations in the Canadian labour market.
Helping Immigrants to Interview Successfully
Helpful tips for service providers, from the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants.
BC Skills Connect for Immigrants program
Assesses and bridges skilled immigrants into the workplace in the areas of construction, transportation, energy, tourism/hospitality and the health sector.
Labour Market Information
Occupational descriptions, labour market demand and projections for BC and Canada.
WorkFutures BC
A comprehensive description of nearly 200 occupations and their demand in BC's job market.
BC WorkInfoNet
Trends in the labour market, plus occupational profiles and other information. Use the searchable database to get help with career planning, learning and employment.
Labour Market Information from Service Canada
Job descriptions, skill requirements, estimates of labour market demand, and information about wages and salaries.
Work Prospects
Browse National Occupational Code, NOC-coded work prospects today and projections to 2007, developed by Service Canada.
Career Education Associations
Career practitioner’s information from BCWorkInfoNet.
RoadMap to Recognition
BC government fact sheets for immigrant professionals and service providers, on finding work and adapting to life in British Columbia. Labour market information plus links to reports, resources, initiatives and organizations.
Industry Sector Profiles
Detailed statistical information about each national sector council industry, including definition, characteristics, updated industry indicators, changing technology, and human resources profiles. Link is at the bottom of the introductory page.
Industry Information and Professional Associations
Links to many of Canada's industrial sector councils and professional associations. From Career.com (in partnership with Industry Canada).
The Alliance of Sector Councils
A national organization of industrial and professional sector councils. Links to member council sites and information.
A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market
An overview of how BC's economy is structured, which industries employ the most people, how the economy has been changing, and how it's expected to change in the future.
Surfing for Work in BC
A tutorial on using labour market information (LMI) to find work. Province of BC.
Making Career Sense of LMI
Service Canada's in-depth guide to using labour market information. Discusses major changes in corporate production and employment strategies and the impact on the labour market.
Guide to Using Labour market Information
Employment counsellors use Labour Market Information (LMI) to explore job opportunities for their clients.
Clients considering further training need to know whether it will, in fact, help them to get a good job near where they live. LMI tells us about industries, and therefore occupations, for any particular region of the province. It also tells us whether demand is growing or declining for certain occupational groups.
A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market
An overview of how BC's economy is structured, which industries employ the most people, how the economy has been changing, and how it's expected to change in the future.
Surfing for Work in BC
A tutorial on using labour market information (LMI) to find work. Province of BC.
Making Career Sense of LMI
Service Canada's in-depth guide to using labour market information. Discusses major changes in corporate production and employment strategies and the impact on the labour market as well.
BC Labour Market Report
Is a subscription-based magazine that helps both employment counsellors and job-seekers. Each month it publishes many articles about BC businesses that are expanding, signing large contracts, raising funds for growth, and announcing major hiring. It also lists all business licenses issued in over 20 communities.
National Occupational Code
Details about Canada's index of occupational descriptions. Comprehensive information about the classification structure and numerical coding system.
National Occupational Code - NOC
Describes duties, skills, interests, aptitudes, educational requirements and work settings for occupations in the Canadian labour market.
The NOC Matrix
Provides an overview of the NOC classification structure and shows the relationships between skill types and skill levels within the NOC system. A detailed description and tutorial for service providers using the NOC is available.
Professional Trade & Business Associations
Links to hundreds of organizations that can advise job seekers about their specialties.
Professional, Trades and Business Groups
BC WorkInfoNet
Lists many of BC's trades and professional associations.
Hi Tech in BC
A gateway to high technology resources, web sites, companies and organizations in British Columbia.
Industry Information and Professional Associations
Links to many of Canada's industrial sector councils and professional associations, from Canadian Careers.com.
Directory of Canadian Professional Associations
Listed by Charity Village.
The Alliance of Sector Councils
A national organization of industrial and professional sector councils. Links to member council sites and information.
BC Manufacturers' Directory
Search by company name, product description, sector, industry and company description.
Canadian Company Capabilities
Search Canada's national database of business information, company directories, economic analysis, etc.
Internationally Trained and Educated Professionals
BC Internationally Trained Professionals Network (BCITP Net)
Resources, news and information to help professionals and skilled workers find support and employment in their communities throughout BC.
North American Association of Asian American Professionals
Vancouver chapter
Association of Chinese Canadian Professionals
Demonstrating good will and community leadership through educational workshops and broadcasts, and community advocacy work.
Association of International Medical Doctors of BC (AIMD-BC)
Foreign-trained physicians and surgeons working for recognition and fair access to employment in British Columbia.
Society of Internationally Trained Engineers of BC (SITEBC)
Developing networks and promoting the skills of engineers trained abroad. Also lists Canadian organizations related to engineering.
Kiyukai
Japanese Business Association in Vancouver (Japanese language site).
Regulations and Support for Employers and Workers
Information for business owners and employees. Advice and procedures for hiring immigrant workers; labour standards; how to get a Social Insurance card; the wage subsidy program, and more.
Canada Revenue Agency
home page, with links to information for businesses and individuals.
Income Tax
All about your tax return.
Employment Standards
BC Ministry of Labour. Regulations - interpretations - rights and responsibilities - making a complaint - etc.
Employment Standards - frequent questions from employers
Employment Standards - specifically for domestic workers and their employers
Harassment - Fact Sheet
Using the BC Human Rights Code to respond to harassment. PDF download.
Law LINK
An online legal information service for low-income British Columbians. Includes links to workplace information. An initiative of the BC Legal Services Society.
Race Discrimination and Racism - Fact Sheet
Responding to discrimination, and helping to prevent it. PDF download.
Social Insurance Number
What it is and how to get one.
Workers' Compensation
WorkSafe BC is the agency responsible for workplace health and safety inspection, prevention, information, training, compensation and rehabilitation activities throughout the province.
Office Ergonomics
Tips to ease muscle strain at your desk and around the workplace. From WorkSafe BC.
Grants and Contributions
Available for employers. Employment assistance, job creation partnerships, sector council programs, etc.