On these pages we've got information on how to find a job, how to keep a job, how to figure out what kind of job you'd like to have(a nifty imagination exercise), and what your rights are as an employee. We know how difficult it is to find a job today, especially one you like, so we've included as much information as we could find to make things easier for you.

Hope this information helps!

How to find a job

What to you want to do?

Your rights as an employee

Squamish resources

Vancouver resources

 

Squamish Resources

Human Resources Development

Capilano College

1150 Carson Place

Squamish, BC

phone #892-3263

 

This is the Squamish employment or unemployment centre. Go there for information on summer jobs, government employment programs, information about unemployment insurance and for new job postings. They have a messge board full of jobs for Squamish, Pemberton and Whistler as well as two computer terminals hooked up to provincial and national job postings.

 

 

Canada Pension Plan Enquiries

Old Age Security Enquiries

1-800-667-1277

 

 

Career Wise

Sea to Sky Community Services

38142 Second Ave.

Squamish, BC

phone #892-5796

 

This is a three week course offered by Sea to Sky Community Services, designed to assist those on Social Assistance in locating and maintaining employment. They teach job search and interview techniques, self-marketing, networking, resume writing and more. For more information contact Sea to Sky Community Services.

 

 

Employment Plus

Ministry of Social Srevices

 

You must be at least 15 years old and currently receiving financial assitance (Welfare). You can either talk to your financial worker or call the nearest Social Serviecs office. It is probably best to talk to your worker.

 

This is an On-the-Job Training and Work Experience program. The program requires an employer to provide you with full-time employment for at least 8 weeks and to pay at least minimum wages, as well as providing you with some skills and on-the-job training.

 

 

Job Orders

1-800-725-4242

 

 

Supported Employment Program

Jeff Dawson

Program Manager

phone #892-3313

 

Supported Employment is an employment strategy designed for mentally challenged individuals who are traditionally considered unable to work at various jobs in the community by providing the specialized training and support services the need to be successfully employed.

 

 

Unemployment Insurance Enquiries

1-800-200-4842

 

 

Vancouver Services

 

 

Aboriginal Women's Lifeskills Program

Vancouver Native Health Society

455 East Hastings St.

Vancouver, BC

phone #604-254-1811

 

Provides Lifeskills and pre-employment training to aboriginal women.

 

 

Career Start

430 - 333 Terminal Ave.

Vancouver, BC

phone #604-683-7755

hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

 

Phone first. You will speak to a career counsellor. The programs only start every 4 months, so after you speak to someone to see if the program suits you, you may have to wait another month or two.

 

It is a 16-18 week pre-employment program which offers training, job search techniques and some work experience. You would receive minimum wage throughout the training program.

 

 

Cornerstone Academy

701 - 333 Terminal Ave.

Vancouver, BC

phone #604-662-8508

hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

 

Phone in. You must call ahead and be able to leave a telephone number where you can be reached. They will call you and let you know when a new program is starting.

 

It is a 6-8 month job re-training, upgrading, and computer training program for persons age 17 and up who are currently on UI or MSS and who have not yet completed Grade 12. If you do qualify, you will be paid an allowance to attend. There is often a waiting list.

 

 

Gordon House Youth Works

1237 Richards St.

Vancouver, BC

phone #604-687-8868

hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday

 

An employment program for Street Youth ages 16 to 24 that hires and trains you as a general labourer or as a clerical worker for up to 16 weeks. They also provide counselling, job search assistance and referrals.

 

 

Native Youth Job Corps

1607 East Hastings

Vancouver, BC

phone #604-253-0107

hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

 

This is a pre-employment training program for native youth. You are paid to attend the 17 week training course which provides lifeskills training, time management and educational counselling. This program only runs 3 times a year so you should call to get into the next available session.

 

 

New Opportunities for Work

333 Terminal Ave.

Vancouver, BC

phone #604-687-7732

hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

 

Call to see when the next program begins. It is a training program for people ages 17 - 55 who have been out of work for six months or more. Training includes upgrading, lifeskills and ocunselling. This program runs 16 - 18 weeks.

 

 

Women's Resource Centre

1144 Robson St.

Vancouver, BC

phone #604-482-8585

 

Drop-in or phone ahead. They offer career counselling, vocational testing, job-hunting groups, resume writing and career life skills program.

 

 

YMCA Job Generation Program

702 - 1045 Howe St.

Vancouver, BC

phone #604-681-5591

hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

 

The YMCA offers a 6 - 12 week comprehensive career planning program. This program also offers some basic computer skills. To apply, you must not have been in school or training programs for at least one year and you must have been unemployed for at least 6 months. It is best to stop in and see what they offer.