After you’ve considered all possible sources of workers, you can start the search for candidates. Your approach depends on the details of your job posting as well as their qualifications.

Some prefer to cast a wide net and attract a large and diverse range of candidates. Others prefer to narrow their search and limit time spent screening applicants.

Job Banks

The Job Bank for Employers is a free federal service job matching tool that allows employers to post jobs and search for candidates in B.C. and the rest of Canada. This service also provides information on HR management.

You can also connect with job seekers through the employer sections of Workapedia's recommended job sites.

A number of B.C. industry associations also have industry-specific job boards. These job boards help you connect with candidates through specific industry associations.

Employment Services

Check the B.C. government’s Employment & Labour Market Services, where eligible employers can find assistance and financial support. These programs help employers address their HR needs and make labour force adjustments.

Also see the B.C. Labour Market Programs Inventory for a range of programs and services to match employers with workers. These programs include wage subsidies, hiring incentives and/or training allowances.

If you’re interested in hiring an apprentice, or want more information on skilled trades and apprenticeships, see the Industry Training Authority’s Sponsoring or Hiring Apprentices.

Visit WorkBC’s Expand Your Sources of Labour, Hire Immigrants Already in B.C. and Recruit Foreign Workers to learn about services in B.C. that work with Aboriginal people, mature workers, persons with disabilities, youth, immigrants and foreign workers.

Wage Subsidy Programs

For financial assistance for the wages of eligible employees, see the B.C. government’s Targeted Wage Subsidies program.

As well, B.C.’s Training Tax Credit Program gives tax credits to employers and apprentices who are in eligible apprenticeship programs.