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Searching for a Job

Government Job Sites
Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) National Job Bank
This job search engine - covering jobs throughout the entire Canada - can search for all different types and levels of jobs by geographical location and key words entered by the user.

Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE)
This is a job matching service operated by the HRDC. Answer some questions about your skills - and the search system will match your skills with the appropriate job.

Public Service Commission
This is a comprehensive list of public service job openings in the Federal Government.  Job listings are available in different fields and in different locations all over Canada.

BC Job Postings
Job postings for those wishing to seek employment with the Government of BC. Information about applying for public service positions, an online application form and current job postings arranged by region, service and field catagories.

Non-Government Job Sites
Some of these job sites list positions not only in Canada but also in the US.

• CareerMosaic
• CareerExchange
• Monster Board
• NetJobs
• Workopolis

Employment Assistance for New Immigrants

Many immigrant services provide employment counselling for new immigrants to Canada.  However, there are also organizations which devote themselves to the mission of providing assistance to new immigrants in finding suitable employment - these are listed below.

EPIC (Employment Preparation for Immigrant Canadians)
Wesport Career Consulting Inc.
112-2331 Marpole Avenue Port Coquitlam BC
Phone: 941-5240
A job placement program designed for immigrants who have difficulty finding employment. Classes work at improving English skills and preparation for the workplace. This is a private agency under contract to the Ministry of Education, Skills and Training.

Strathcona Employment Assistance Services
205-10 East Pender Street Vancouver BC
Phone: 689-7594

Labour and Career Planning Issues

Human Resources and Development Canada (HRDC) Electronic Labour Exchange
The latest information on the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the workplace - topics such as Canadian labour law, industrial relations, worker's equity and worker's compensation are covered in this site.

BC Work Information Network
This is a comprehensive website directory concerning the job market and career. Visitors can explore different careers, labour market trends in BC as well as government programs relating to career planning.

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