Employment Assistance

The following links provide information to assist unemployed British Columbians prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.

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.

Financial Assistance Programs

BC Employment Assistance Program, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Assists British Columbians in achieving their potential by moving people from income assistance to sustainable employment, and by providing income assistance to those in need.
http://www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/bcea.htm

Bridging Employment Programs, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Provides services to assist survivors of violence and abuse to overcome employment barriers that prevent them for making successful transitions to sustainable employment.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/factsheets/2004/Bridging.htm

Community Assistance Program, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Provides multi-barriered clients with a range of lifeskill services and supports to enhance their quality of life and to help them participate more fully in their communities.
http://www.gov.bc.ca/meia/online_resource/employment_programs...

Electronic Services, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Provides instruction about the requirements to look for work and job search tips.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/eservices/index.htm

Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Provides a range of specialized services to help individuals with disabilities participate in their communities, pursue their employment goals as they are able, increase their self-reliance, and build skills and experience that may lead to further employment or volunteer opportunities.
http://www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/factsheets/2007/EPPD.htm