Career Planning

The following links provide information to assist British Columbians with lifelong job planning processes, which include choosing an occupation, getting a job, growing in the job, and possibly changing careers.

Please note that the Province of British Columbia is not responsible for the material and/or content presented on any non-provincial government site listed below.

Resources

BC WorkInfoNet
Displays trends in the labour market, plus occupational profiles and other information. Use the searchable database to get help with career planning, learning and employment.
http://workinfonet.bc.ca

Career Exploration
The Government of Canada has developed this guide to career opportunities, training, and workplace rights.
http://www.jobsetc.ca/home.jsp

CommunityFutures.com
Lists over 200 community programs that are searchable by category, sector, and organization. These pages provide information on sources of funding and support primarily for social, economic, and environmental community development initiatives in rural areas, however the programs are not necessarily exclusive to rural.
http://www.communityfutures.com/cms/Funding_Sources.2.0.html

Employment Standards, Ministry of Labour and Citizens’ Services
Has information on standards for employment, including payment of wages, overtime, statutory holidays and vacations.
http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb

Health Match
Is a comprehensive, no-fee, health-care recruitment service for British Columbia. It is actively looking for physicians, registered nurses, and hospital pharmacists to move here to work.
http://www.healthmatchbc.org

Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre
Is a free service that helps immigrants learn about education and experience they need for their career.
http://www.skilledimmigrants.vpl.ca

WorkBC
From details about specific jobs or background information on B.C.’s job market, this website has the information you need.
http://www.workbc.ca

WorkFutures BC
Describes nearly 200 occupations and their demand in BC’s job market.
http://www.workfutures.bc.ca

Working in Canada
Provides information and services when planning a temporary stay or making Canada your new home.
http://workingincanada.gc.ca/content_pieces.do...