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Vancouver Midtown: November Newsletter

Hello & Welcome

Fall is in full swing here in Vancouver, and with the weather changes there's also a higher demand of employment. Those seasonal summer jobs may be switching to seasonal winter jobs now (see Cypress hiring fair below). Look out while jobs increase towards the end of the year, including employment for seasonal holiday jobs. 

Scroll down to see which programs we're featuring this month, at the bottom are hot jobs and seasonal job! 

Please note our centre will be closed on Remembrance Day, Tuesday, November 11.

Newsletter Table of Contents

Pop-Up Tax Clinic and Income Assistance

Pop-Up Tax Clinic and Income Assistance

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This confidential service is part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program—a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations that provide free tax clinics to low-income people and families. Tax filing is free for simple tax filing.

On-site Service Canada services:

  • Canadian Dental Care Plan - Information and
  • Application/Attestation
  • Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan
  • Get a Social Insurance Number (birth certificate in most cases will be required)
  • Receive an access code for My Service Canada
  • General Government of Canada information

Register by filling out this online form.

Build Your Own Future

Build Your Own Future Program: Recently Expanded

The BYOF program has recently expanded to support workers across all industries affected by the U.S. tariffs. This five day program is a business bootcamp, with one-on-one coaching and mentorship to help displaced workers transition into entrepreneurship.

Participants who complete the program are eligible for a $5,000 grant to help cover startup costs. The BYOF curriculum includes skills such as finance, marketing, operations and project management, along with training in health and safety, customer service, leadership and diversity.

To learn more, check out Northern Innovation here

Mount Pleasant Resource Fair

Mount Pleasant Resource Fair

Date and time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

In-person: Kingsgate Mall, 370 East Broadway, Vancouver

Join us at this community resource fair to understand what supports and services are available in the Mount Pleasant community and beyond. We will be there with a booth so drop by and say hi!

November Workshops


Register for November 2025 workshops at Vancouver Midtown!

Click here to view this month's workshop schedule via the Client Hub! Workshops are held virtually and in-person.

Please contact your case manager for assistance with registering for a workshop.

No Hub account yet? Please contact your Case Manager to create an account or to get registered for workshops.

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Job Fairs

Canadian Immigrant Fair
Wednesday October 29, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Vancouver Convention Centre East (999 Canada Place), Vancouver, BC

For those new to Canada, join the Canadian Immigrant Fair to learn about community resources and job opportunities.

2025 Tri-Cities Job Fair
Wednesday November 12, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way Coquitlam, BC

Connect with local Tri-Cities employers at this WorkBC job fair. This event includes Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. 

Booked for Success: 2025 Fall Job Fair
Wednesday November 19, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch 100-7700 Minoru Gate Richmond, BC

Check out this local job fair with employers across Metro Vancouver, there will also be a few service providers as well!

Surrey Career and Education Expo
Thursday November 20, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Crown Palace Banquet Hall, 12025 Nordel Way, Surrey, BC

Focused on upgrading your education and looking for work? This fair has it all with many educational institutions attending as well as employers.

Cypress Mountain Drop-in Interviews
Fridays, November 24 + 31, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | WorkBC Centre North Vancouver #106 980 W 1st Ave St

These drop-in interviews are specifically for work on Cypress Mountain, check out their website to apply for jobs and see if it's of interest to you!

Training and Resources

LinkedIn Learning - Free from the Vancouver Public Library

The Vancouver Public Library has a wide variety of digital media products. It also offers free unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, including workshops to help with upskilling. 

Learn more

Digital Literacy Workshop: Digital Skills for Self-Employment

Up-skill your digital literacy skills with this hybrid delivered two hour workshop, and learn how to build a side-hustle or switch careers.

 

Sign up here!

CASTL Elevate BC Bioscience Reskilling Program: Youth (under 30 years)

A new cohort in November will soon begin for the hands-on bioscience training and work experience for BC Youth. 

Find it here!

Building Service Worker Training Program: Spanish-speaking

Learn about this new 12 week fully-funded Building Service Worker Training Program!

Find it here!

Hot Jobs

Multiple Roles
Pacific Community Resources Society
Join our team!

Multiple Roles
YWCA
Explore careers!

CR-04 Positions for the 2026 Census
Statistics Canada
For information and to apply click here

Field Operations Supervisors 
Statistics Canada
For information and to apply click here

Fitness Centre Worker
City of Vancouver
For information and to apply click here

Seasonal Jobs☃️

Christmas Tree Lots Season Sales (multiple)
Aunt Leah's Place
View all roles here

Multiple Roles
Purdy's Chocolatier
View seasonal roles here

Quick Service Attendant
Vancouver Christmas Market
For information and to apply click here

Guest Experience and Brand Ambassadors
Vancouver Christmas Market
For information and to apply click here

Event Ambassador
BC Parks Foundation
For information and to apply click here

Sales Associate, Holiday Seasonal
Williams-Sonoma
For information and to apply click here

Christmas Registration Tech Support
The Salvation Army
For information and to apply click here

Seasonal Casual
Michael Hill
For information and to apply click here

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate P/T
Lindt & Sprungli (Canada)
For information and to apply click here

Vancouver Midtown East WorkBC Centre
110 East 3rd Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 1C8
604-829-2300
info-vancouvermidtown-east@workbc.ca
https://www.workbccentre-vancouvermidtown-east.ca/

Vancouver Midtown West WorkBC Centre
300-2150 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6K 4L9
604-688-4666
info-vancouvermidtown-west@workbc.ca
https://www.workbccentre-vancouvermidtown-west.ca