Looking to settle and build a career in B.C.? You probably have a lot of questions. The resources in this section will give you some answers. See if you’ll need to retrain or develop new skills to practice in your trade or profession.

Explore Welcome BC

Welcome BC is a great place to start. Use its information and resources to help you transition into work and life in B.C. This website provides access to everything you’ll need to know to start your new life in B.C.

The Skills Connect for Immigrants Program can help you secure jobs that fully use your skills, knowledge and experience.

Develop Your Skills

The Vancouver Public Library sponsors a Skilled Immigrants InfoCentre. Their website features Guides to Occupations that offer useful information on 71 different jobs in B.C.

For more on literacy and skills development, see our Develop Your Skills page.

Information on Skilled Trades

Interested in the skilled trades? Have a look at the Industry Training Authority’s Immigrants in Trades Training. Whether you're unemployed or underemployed, new to B.C. or have been living here for years, this program can help you overcome financial and other challenges.

To find additional employment-related resources, visit our Job Seekers section.