Get started on your career in B.C.

Are you thinking of moving back to B.C. or making B.C. your new home? We have jobs, skills training and other tools that will help you make your decision and find your fit in B.C's diverse and strong economy. It's a great time to explore a career in the Province of B.C.
 

Get Started

Discover job opportunities on the WorkBC Job Board

Use B.C.’s most comprehensive job board to explore postings and find a job. 

• Search for jobs by location, salary range, industry, occupation and job type.
• Browse employer profiles and postings.
• Apply directly to employers for jobs.

Once you create a WorkBC account:

• Receive job alerts when new jobs are posted.
• Save and manage your favourite jobs and searches.

Get in-person or self-serve help

In B.C., there are 85 WorkBC Employment Services Centres and over 100 satellite offices to help you find and keep a job. Access employment services including job-search resources, personal employment planning, skills assessment, training (including apprenticeship) and work experience placement. Find a centre near you with this interactive map or use the online self-serve tool.  Get help now.
 

Connect with apprenticeship jobs

Our Apprentice Job Match tool matches job seekers and employers, based on trades programs and levels of certification. Sign up to get automatic updates.  Access Apprentice Job Match now.
 

Get ready for your trade training program

Need to upgrade or complete high school level courses before you can start your trade program? Use the UpgradeBC map to find a post-secondary institution or school near you that offers tuition-free upgrading courses.
 

Explore careers

Can't decide which career is right for you? Browse our career profiles to learn the job specifics for 500 different occupations.  Explore career profiles today!

New to British Columbia?

Moving to a new province or country can be challenging. WelcomeBC’s Newcomers' Guide has the information you and your family need to settle in B.C. quickly and easily. Visit WelcomeBC.ca.

Contact Us

Do you have a question? You can contact us. 

Phone: 250-952-6914 Toll Free: 1-877-952-6914
Email: wbcinfo@gov.bc.ca or Online Chat
 

Skills and Training

Industry Training Authority

The Industry Training Authority (ITA) works with employers, employees, industry, labour, training providers, and government to issue credentials, manage apprenticeships, set program standards, and increase careers in trades in B.C. The ITA also offers specialized trades programs for Indigenous people, women and youth.  Visit the ITA online today.

Trade Seat Finder

The online Trades Seat Finder on TradesTrainingBC has up-to-date information on where to find open trade seats in B.C.
 

Find construction careers

Want a job in construction? Skilled Trades Employment Program or STEP focuses on finding motivated, trained, and ready-to-work candidates for construction employers with jobs to fill.