This section provides service providers – career practitioners, guidance counsellors, HR professionals and others – with fast and easy access to key tools and resources.

Here you’ll find specialized tools, curricula and activities to broaden your repertoire.

Professional Development Resources

The Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC) promotes professional development opportunities and research on career counselling across Canada. Browse their resources and buy and download career and employment-related guides. Some are also available as e-books.

Do you hold group sessions and workshops? Are you looking for new exercises or ice breakers? Visit Cool Tools on Contact Point for fresh materials and ideas.

Client Employment Resources

Check the Literacy and Essential Skills Tools and Resources for easy-to-use tools for assessment, learning and training designed for job seekers, employers and employment counsellors.

Assessment and Development of Competencies is another resource for helping employees determine current and required skills and abilities. Encourage employees to explore where their abilities could be put to good use.

Also see the BC Labour Market Outlook series of reports for key information on the jobs that are most likely to be in demand in upcoming years. You’ll also discover the jobs that are expected to grow the fastest.