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Job-protected medical leave lets workers return to work after serious illness
Workers with a serious illness or injury will have improved job protection under a proposed amendment to the Employment Standards Act in BC. Following the changes, working people will be able to take as many as 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period to undergo medical treatment and recovery.
Discover Your Future with WorkBC Career Quizzes
If you’re unsure about your next career move, WorkBC’s career discovery quizzes are the perfect place to start. These interactive quizzes help you uncover your strengths, interests, and work preferences, then match you with careers that truly fit who you are. In just a few minutes, you can gain valuable insight into which jobs might bring you the most satisfaction and success. Whether you’re a student exploring options, someone considering a new direction, or returning to the workforce, these quizzes make career planning easier and more inspiring. Take the first step toward your future—discover what path might be right for you today!
B.C.'s Labour Market Outlook
Find out about projected job openings for the next 10 years to help you make informed decisions about your career. The 2024 edition of the B.C. Labour Market Outlook (“Outlook”) is a 10-year forecast covering the period from 2024 to 2034. It provides an estimate of future labour supply for B.C. by occupation, as well as labour demand by industry, occupation, education and training, and development region. It also identifies which occupations will offer the most opportunity, as well as the level of education and training that each occupation typically requires.
Skilled Trades BC
Building, creating, fixing, mastering—and getting paid to do it. Sound good to you? A career in the skilled trades is engaging and fulfilling. The opportunities are vast, the future demand is strong and the rewards are great. There has never been a better time to get into the trades. The BC Labour Market Outlook forecasts a need for over 80,000 trades’ workers over the next 10 years. And that covers just 15 of the almost 90 regulated trades here in BC! Check out the SkilledTradesBC website for more information on trades, apprenticeships, and more. Or use the link to see the Top Demand Trades for 2024 to 2034.
WorkBC Career Trek Video
Are you wondering what a day in the life of an Insurance Agent is like? Check out this short video to learn more.
The BladeRunners Program is returning February, 2026!
BladeRunners provides free life and job readiness skills, work experience, on-the-job training, job coaching, and ongoing supports to unemployed or precariously employed young adults. The BladeRunners programs are delivered throughout B.C. and provide a variety of skills training options.
If you are 15-30 yrs old and looking for work, this program may be just the right fit for you.
Participants receive Employment-related training and support, such as:
· Job readiness skills
· Certification courses (e.g. WHMIS, First Aid Level 1)
· Job coaching and support
· Workplace communication skills
· Job placement opportunities
· Life skills training
Check out our website for more details and Info Session dates!
Questions? Call us at 250.248.3205.
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