Current Opportunities

British Columbia

EMBERS Staffing Solutions is a multiple award-winning, socially responsible staffing agency providing high-quality, temporary labour to the construction, hospitality, warehousing and security sectors.

Since 2001, EMBERS Staffing has helped thousands of people facing barriers to work lead productive, fulfilling lives by offering economic and employment opportunities through their key programs. It provides a supportive environment and a ladder of opportunities to help create a more productive future, while gaining valuable skills and experience.

They provide:

• Training – personalized training programs;

• Equipment – free equipment use, including boots, hard hats, PPE and more;

• Support – the support employees need, beyond securing employment.

You can learn more about EMBERS Staffing Solutions here.

AyeWork is a just-in-time / on-demand recruitment solution for both employers and those seeking employment. The app uses an AI matching algorithm to pair job seekers and employers. Attached is a brief presentation on the app, its features and benefits.

AyeWork was designed as a solution for newcomers and international students in particular, who often struggle to find work due to a lack of Canadian experience, training and/or credentials.

You can learn more about the app and download it here.

British Columbia

The Dress for Success (DFS) Vancouver brand is about empowering women to achieve financial independence and personal success through full and fulfilling employment. It is open to all women and non-binary individuals who are seeking an environment that centres the experiences of women.

DFS Vancouver is a community which empowers women into the workforce by providing them with professional attire, career services, and skills development programs. Through a variety of different workshops, mock interviews, and coaching sessions, Dress for Success strives for a world where women have independence to strengthen their families and shape their communities.

You can learn more about DFS Vancouver here.

Burnaby, BC

Looking for a job? Neil Squire Society’s employment services are here to help!

If you have a self-declared disability, injury or illness, they are looking for people just like you to join their Working Together Program. They will help you develop the skills you need to achieve your employment goals. Their program is unique, comprehensive, and most importantly, focused on you. The program will help you gain new skills and advance your employment goals, even in this difficult time.

They offer:

• Career and personal development

• Support to sharpen resumes

• Distance learning technologies, including platforms for video conferencing

• Resources for upgrading your digital skills

• Virtual training

• Job search support

• Resources on how and where to look for remote work opportunities

For further information, please contact:

- Patty at 604-473-9363 extension 137 / pattyl@neilsquire.ca OR

- Louis at 604-473-9363 extension 157 / louisl@neilsquire.ca

Vancouver

At SOURCES Empowered for Employment, they offer programs to support you to obtain skills training and employment. Their SKILLS WORK PROGRAM offers FREE individualized employment planning and skills training for persons with disabilities to achieve employment and/or further education/ training that will lead to employment.

This program is delivered online and offers:

- Individualized Planning and training to build employability skills.

- Job Preparation; career exploration, job search strategies, essential computer skills, employability/soft skills.

- Short-Term Certificate Training including SuperHost Customer Service, WHMIS, Serving It Right, Occupational First Aid, Forklift, FOODSAFE and more!

- Paid Work Experience.

- Job Search and Placement Assistance.

- Participation incentives: laptop loaner, childcare financial support, and completion and employment bonuses!

Call 604-262-4858 or www.sourcesbc.ca today!

Have you missed the opportunity to connect and recharge with friends, acquaintances and even the occasional stranger? If so, Ten Thousand Chais may be for you.

Ten Thousand is a platform which allows members to create personal and professional connections, based on shared interests and goals. Connect with a virtual chai, a smoothie, a coffee, or simply just a chat! The goal is to build social networks, whether for personal growth, career advancement, or simply for human connection, amidst these isolating times.

Watch a brief video on Ten Thousand Chais here.

Join Ten Thousand Chais today!

Professional Dynamic Women Worldwide (PDWW) is a growing community of women who are all about connecting, collaborating and supporting one another.

Join PDWW members as they connect, socialize, share opportunities with women from all over the world while learning new ideas on how to stay in front of their audience.

There is a new speaker to each meeting, who will share business tips and resources. This event happens every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:30am to 12:00pm CST. You don't want to miss it!

All attendees must register to attend. Click here to register.

Alberta, B.C., Ontario, Québec, NS

NPower Canada programs provide participants with free in-demand digital and professional skills, training, and connects them to new and rewarding career opportunities with some of Canada’s largest employers. Through consultation with a wide range of employers, NPower Canada’s comprehensive curriculum ensures participants are equipped with the in-demand technical and professional skills most sought after by industry. Their programs are 15 weeks in duration, fully funded and provided at no-cost to participants.

You can learn more about NPower and check eligibility requirements here.

The Skills to Succeed Learning Exchange helps people build the knowledge and skills to get a job and succeed in that job. Developed with non-profit partners, the Learning Exchange offers a blend of online or smartphone training to learn the basics, and then workshops to build deeper skills and receive coaching.

Learners have access to 144 online and smartphone courses and resources covering Foundational Skills, Career Planning and Job Search, Professional Skills, and Job Tracks. Most online courses are just 15 minutes long, and learners can access them anytime, any place.

Click here to request an account and start using the Learning Exchange!

Vancouver

Do you want to work in the hospitality industry? Join a FREE Culinary Training Program with Vancouver Community College (VCC)!

Training information:

- Start Date: September 6th

- End Date: October 27th

- Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00pm to 5:30pm, in person at the VCC Campus

Course Curriculum:

- Knife skills – cutting fruit plates and salad preparation

- Food preparation

- Kitchen terminology

- Layout of the kitchen

- Hierarchy

- Kitchen etiquette

- The flow of a kitchen during prep and service

- Professional presentation

- Workplace safety

Participants will receive job search support during and after the training to help them secure sustainable employment.

Eligibility criteria:

- You identify as having a disability or long-term health issue

- You are unemployed or underemployed

- You are legally eligible to work in Canada (are a Canadian citizen or PR holder)

- You are not receiving Employment Insurance (EI) or Eligible to receive EI supports

- Able to commit to program schedule

- You are committed to working in the field in which training is offered

Apply today! For more information about this program, please contact the Opportunities Fund Coordinator at 1-866-377-3670 or email oppsfund@opendoorgroup.org.

Learn the key skills of effective online communication through this virtual event. You will learn how to make friends with the camera; learn why it’s so important to create an “active window”; and how to effectively interact with your audience.

The class is held once a month. Upcoming classes will be held on: July 25th, August 25th and September 25th from 1:30-3:00PM EST.

For more information and to sign up click here.

Jobs Virtual Fair is a virtual meeting ground – an online job fair for employers, candidates and organizations serving job-seekers and employers.

The events are hosted on a technology-driven platform designed to keep both employer needs and the needs of numerous qualified candidates in mind. For employers and organizations – make use of your time indoors and get in touch with candidates from the comfort of your home office. For job-seekers – it an excellent way to interact, each and get in touch with employers from the comfort of your home.

The next events will take place on July 26th, August 23rd, and September 27th from 11:00am to 2:00pm EST.

Register here!

Alberta

Since 1988 the Centre for Newcomers (CFN) has been a key resource for immigrants and refugees of all nationalities in Calgary. Through various settlement services, career assistance, youth and family support and language instruction, CFN has created a community that values diversity, in which people of all backgrounds find and create opportunities to fulfill dreams and participate fully as citizens in their new home country.

You can learn more about CFN here.

Windmill provides microloans of up to $15,000 to skilled immigrants and refugees so they can succeed in their careers. They support clients to obtain the Canadian licensing or training required to work in their field, or to secure a position which matches their level of education, skills, and experience. Windmill’s loans can be used to pay for exams, training, assessments, books and materials, living allowance, relocation costs, professional association fees, and other expenses related to career advancement.

Learn more about Windmill here.

La mission d’APO est d’accueillir, accompagner et favoriser l’insertion socioéconomique des personnes immigrantes, tout en engageant la communauté outaouaise dans la voie du vivre ensemble. APO offre des services d’orientation, d’installation, et d’intégration.

Visitez le site-web ou contactez APO par téléphone au 819-777-2960.