As a Career Centre client, you may be eligible for personal counselling sessions in support of your employment goal. Please speak with your Employment Consultant to learn more.
Learn about potential positions and what you might expect to earn on the Career Profile.
Check out our calendar of upcoming workshops such as Hot Leads, Job Search Strategies, Beyond the Postings – Finding Work in Oceanside, and Acing the Interview.
You can attend in-person or via Zoom.
Call to Register: 250.248.3205
(Times and dates vary from week to week to accommodate other programs so please ensure you register and confirm.)
The labour shortage facing the new car dealerships could be an opportunity for you. Sales, technicians, admin, finance and service advisors positions are all expected to be in demand over the next 10 years.
The $480-million action plan is highlighted by a future skills grant of up to $3,500. This grant will cover the cost of training for in-demand jobs. Beginning in September 2023, the grant will be available to British Columbians, making it easier for people to select from more than 400 eligible training opportunities at post-secondary institutions throughout B.C.
BC’s future is bright with one million job openings in the next decade! Click on the link to learn more about what jobs and industries are going to need workers.
Saa’men Economic Development is proud to oversee Kwalikum Crossing, a fuel station, a retail store and fast food outlet. Saa’men has started their recruiting efforts and are looking for strong, excited individuals to work at the gas station and retail outlet. (The restaurant side will be separately managed and operated.) The complex, located on Highway 19 is set to open August 2023. Submit your cover letter indicating wage expectations and what makes you a great candidate, along with your resume, to: info@saamenedc.com
A criminal record suspension program in B.C. has its eyes set on helping the many people formerly incarcerated who struggle to find jobs, homes and reintegrate back into society.
People recovering from mental-health and addiction challenges will benefit from a new $4.9 million pilot program that integrates employment services within treatment and recovery centres. Five centres have been selected to participate, including Connective in Nanaimo (15 beds).
More people are now able to acquire new or upgraded post-secondary skills or knowledge in English, math and science to meet their career goals through Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning Pathways at public post-secondary institutions.
Learn more about their business, and what they're looking for in an employee.
Free one-on-one tutoring is available at the Career Centre for adults needing assistance with reading, writing, English as a second language, math, or basic computer skills.
