Discover Employment Services
WorkBC centres provide a wide range of free employment services to support you with your job search.
What are WorkBC Centre Services?
WorkBC Centres offer a wide range of employment services --all for free-- to help people in B.C. find and keep jobs.
Self-serve resources: At your local WorkBC Centre, you can access a variety of resources to help with your job search and career planning:
- Computers with internet access
- Photocopying/scanning equipment
- Job boards with current job postings
- Labour market information including skills in demand, job availability and employment trends
- Resume and interview information
- Career exploration tools
Specialized equipment for persons with disabilities
Personalized employment support: Work one-on-one with an employment expert to:
- Assess your skills and experience
- Create a personalized job search plan
Stay motivated and focused
Workshops (Group or individual): Build your skills and confidence with free workshops offered:
- Job Search Skills
- Resume writing: Learn how to create an effective resume.
- Cover letter writing: Tips for writing compelling cover letters.
- Interview skills: Practice and improve your interview techniques.
- LinkedIn basics: How to use LinkedIn for job searching and networking.
- Career Exploration
- Personality dimensions: Understand your personality type and how it affects your career choices.
- Interest assessment: Discover careers that match your interests.
- Life Skills
- Self-care and knowing yourself: Techniques for maintaining your well-being during your job search.
Essential skills: Develop skills that are valuable in various job markets.
Job search: This is one of our most popular services! Our team will help you:
- Create a strong resume and cover letter that highlight your unique strengths and match the specific positions you are interested in
- Prepare for interviews with coaching and practice.
- Find job opportunities through WorkBC job board, industry-specific job boards, or local employer connections.
- Customize jobs for persons with disabilities.
For clients with disabilities, our job search service includes working with employers to carve/customize jobs to meet your needs.
Financial supports: WorkBC offers various financial supports to help you cover expenses related to your job search and accessing employment services. Key financial supports include:
- Transportation supports to travel to attend job interviews, training or work
- Dependent care supports to cover childcare while you are job searching
- Essential work clothing, supplies, tools and equipment required for your job
- Personal grooming and hygiene support for job interviews
- Licensing supports for fees for obtaining necessary licenses or certifications to land that job
- Employment-related disability supports
This support is typically available to clients who are case managed through WorkBC, meaning you have an employment plan in place and are working with an employment specialist.
Skills enhancement services: To support improving your skills and qualifications to increase chances of finding and keeping a job. This may include assistance in getting a high school diploma and other academic upgrading, sector-specific training (e.g., in retail, office administration, clerical work, transportation, security, warehouse logistics, and more), or certification programs.
If you need additional training to secure employment, WorkBC may provide funding support for tuition, books, living expenses, childcare and other related costs.
Self-employment services: Help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to start and run your own business. This includes assistance with creating a business plan, business skills training, and mentorship and coaching from business advisors. Potential funding or financial support to help with startup costs and other expenses while you launch your business may be available.
Wage subsidy: This service connects WorkBC clients with employers, to gain on-the-job training and work experience. To enhance your employment prospects and encourage employers to hire individuals who need work experience, WorkBC will cover a portion of your wage. Learn more: Wage Subsidy Program | WorkBC
Customized employment: Designed to help individuals with disabilities or significant barriers to employment (such as health conditions that impede the ability to work, unstable housing situations, less than a grade 12 education) find jobs that match their unique skills and needs. We will work with you to identify your strengths and determine suitable job roles based on your abilities. We will also work with your potential employers to adjust job positions and tailor them to your skills, ensuring you can perform tasks you excel at. Learn more: Finding Your Fit through Customized Employment | WorkBC
Work experience placement services: The goal of this service is to provide you with real-life work experience. You will be placed to work on various projects with local employers. The projects will vary based on your needs, location and employer availability, lasting from a few weeks to up to 12 months.
Job sustainment services: To help you start your new role, we can provide essential work clothes and footwear, transportation support (like gas cards for commuting to and from your new workplace), and other related expenses.
Find a WorkBC Centre near you
WorkBC Centres are located across the Province, use the interactive map or the list to find the WorkBC Centre closest to you.
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8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday to Thursday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 12:30 and 1 pm to 4 pm (closed 12:30 to 1:00 pm - lunch)
Closed Fridays
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
11:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
Fridays - Closed
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Wednesday
10:30 am to 6:30 pm Thursday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 6:30pm Monday to Thursday
9:00am to 4:00 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30am to 5:30pm Monday
8:30am to 4:30pm Tuesday - Thursday
8:30am to 3:30pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Wednesday
10:00 am to 6:00 pm Thursday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday to Thursday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday, Boxing Day - Closed
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday, Boxing Day - Closed
Monday - Virtual services available – please call for service
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday
Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday, Boxing Day - Closed
Monday - Closed
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday, Boxing Day - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday, Boxing Day - Closed
9:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday to Thursday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday
9:30 am to 1:30 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday
8:30 am to 6:30 pm Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday
Saturdays & Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday
8:30 am to 6:30 pm Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday
Saturday & Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday
9:00 am to 4:30 pm Friday
Saturday Closed
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday
10:30 am - 6:30 pm Thursday
Wednesday, Friday, Weekends - Closed
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Wednesday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Wednesday
11:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday
9:00 am to 6:30 pm Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday
8:30 am to 6:30 pm Wednesday, Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday
Saturday, Sunday - Closed
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday
8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday, Tuesday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday, Friday
8:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed, Virtual and In Person Services available
8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday, Tuesday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday, Friday
8:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed, Virtual and In Person Services available
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday, Tuesday
11:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday, Tuesday
11:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, Friday
Weekends & Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Wednesday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Wednesday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Thursday
10:00am to 2:30pm Saturday *except long weekends (Closed)
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Thursday
10:00 am to 2:30 pm Saturday *except long weekends (Closed)
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Thursday
10:00am to 2:30pm Saturday *except long weekends (Closed)
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
11:30 am - 4:30 pm - Wednesday
Closed - Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday, Tuesday
11:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Wednesday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday
10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Thursday
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday, Tuesday
11:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Monday and Friday - Closed
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30am to 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30am to 5:30pm Wednesdays
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am to 8:00 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, Friday
Saturday & Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Wednesday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Thursday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
11:00am to 5:30pm Monday (closed 1:30-2:00)
9:30am to 4:00pm Tuesday to Friday (closed 12:30-1:00)
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday to Thursday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10:30 am to 5:30 pm every Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
Closed Monday
9:00 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday
11:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday
9:00 am to 5:30 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays and daily for Lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm - Closed
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday, Tuesday
11:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
Monday 9:30am to 5:30pm
Tuesday to Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm
Statutory Holidays - Closed
11:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday (Closed 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday to Friday (Closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm)
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday, Tuesday
11:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday, Tuesday
11:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
Due to the current wildfire situation hours of operation may be impacted. Please call or email us before visiting.
8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Thursday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10:30 am to 5:30 pm every Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am to 5:30 pm every Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Tuesday
10:30 am to 6:30 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:00 am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday
8:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Wednesday
8:30 am to 6:30 pm Thursday
8:30 am to 2:30 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30pm Monday to Tuesday (Closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm)
10:30 am to 5:30 pm Wednesday (Closed 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)
8:30 am to 12:30 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
9:00 am to 5:30 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
Monday
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday to Thursday
9:00am – 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Statutory Holidays – Closed
8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Thursday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
8:00 am to 8:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 12:30 pm Friday
Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday, Boxing Day - Closed
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Closed Weekends and Stat Holidays
Monday, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 10:00am-6:00pm
Closed: Tuesday & Thursday
Closed: Weekends and Statutory Holidays
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30am-7:30pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Thursday
Saturday, Sunday, Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, Friday
Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Friday
Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday and Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday
8:30 am to 7:30 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 1:30 pm Thursday
Fridays, Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday, Boxing Day - Closed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday
10:30 am to 6:30 pm Wednesday
Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
11:00 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
Fridays - Closed
Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday, Friday
Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays - Closed
9:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday, Thursday
Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Thursday
Saturday, Sunday, Statutory Holidays - Closed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday
8:30 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Thursday
Saturday, Sunday, Statutory Holidays - Closed
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