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WorkBC Centre – Vancouver Midtown
Monthly Newsletter

March 2025

International Women's Day 

International Women’s Day is Saturday, March 8th—a time to celebrate the progress, resilience, and achievements of women throughout history. It is a reflection on the barriers overcome and the victories won in securing rights such as voting, working, and pursuing opportunities beyond traditional roles.

At WorkBC, we are committed to fostering equitable workplaces for all, ensuring our clients can thrive in any industry they choose.

Learn more about what WorkBC has done for women in the workplace here.

This month at WorkBC Midtown

Meet the Employer: Hero Home Care
Friday March 7th, 2025 | 11 am to 12 pm
WorkBC Midtown West - 2150 West Broadway

Hero Home Care provides compassionate, professional in-home care services, helping seniors and individuals with disabilities live independently. Their dedicated caregivers offer personalized support, from companionship to medical assistance, ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace of mind for clients and their families. 

Hero Home Care Is hiring for the following positions:

  • Health Care Assistant
  • Care Manager
  • Care Coordinator/Scheduler

Please RSVP and learn more via the link below. All are welcome!

RSVP today

Exploring the Labour Market in BC with Statistics Canada
Tuesday March 18th, 2025 | 10 am to 11 am
Virtual via Zoom

Looking to change jobs or wondering which career to pursue but unsure about the prospects of work in that field? Understanding the labour market will help you make evidence-based decisions to answer these types of questions. This session will teach participants how to use the Statistics Canada website to find data that will help them understand their labour market and answer these important questions..

Please RSVP via the link below!

RSVP today

Meet the Employer: West Coast Greyline Sightseeing
Wednesday March 19th, 2025 | 11 am to 12:30 pm
WorkBC Midtown East - 110 East 3rd Avenue

West Coast Greyline Sightseeing (WCGLS) offers guided tours showcasing the best of the West Coast. With comfortable transportation and expert guides, they provide scenic city tours, nature excursions, and customized experiences, ensuring a memorable journey through stunning landscapes and iconic attractions.

Learn about the many positions avaliable at WCGLS and
 RSVP via the link below!

This event is exclusive to WorkBC Midtown Clients.

RSVP today


Essential Work Skills for Newcomers - Cohort 9

The Essential Work Skills for Newcomers Program is accepting registrations! This free 4-week program supports newcomers to gain knowledge and skills to succeed in the Canadian workforce.

Dates: Monday March 17th – Friday April 11th 2025
Registration deadline: Thursday March 13th (12 noon)

For more details and to check your eligibility please click here.

Please contact your case manager to register for this workshop.

 


Register for March 2025 workshops

Click here to view this month's workshop schedule via the Client Hub! Workshops are held virtually with a handful being held in person.

Please contact your case manager for assistance with registering for a workshop. If you are interested in participating in the Introduction to Computer Skills workshop please con

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


Save the date!

April Career and Community Resource Fair
Tuesday April 8th | 12 Noon to 4 Pm

The Mount Pleasant VPL, the Mount Pleasant BIA, and WorkBC Midtown are joining forces to host our first large scale Career and Community Resouce fair of the year in April!

Employers are to be determined. We will communicate details via email and social media so stay tuned, but make sure to save the date!

In the know

 

Introduction to Marketing with BCIT

This FREE online course presented by BCIT covers the basics of Marketing to prepare you for Marketing career opportunities. 
 

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Become a Job Scam Spotter

This 5-minute video from Career Addicts is everything you need to become a job scam spotting expert.

 

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Companies hiring in BC

Some of BC's top employers are hiring now!


 

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Your Feedback Matters!

Share your experience with a Google review and help us improve by filling out a quick survey

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If you had a great experience with us, please take a moment to leave a review on Google. Your feedback helps us improve and allows others to find the support they need.

Thank you for your support!


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Help us reach more people by telling us how you first learned about WorkBC

Your feedback will help learn how to better reach others and support more Employment Journeys.

Follow this link to fill out our survey. Thank you for your time!

Professional and Educational Opportunities

Healthcare Job Fair
Saturday March 1st 2025 | 10 am to 4 pm
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Center - 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver


The Healthcare Job Fair is Canada’s premier multidisciplinary recruitment event for medical, nursing and allied health employment opportunities both at home and abroad.


Click here to register.


WorkBC Richmond March Hiring Event
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 - Richmond Public Library Brighouse Branch
#100 - 7700 Minoru Gate Richmond BC


Come join us at the Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch for our March Hiring Event! Whether you're looking for a new job or just exploring your options, this in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with local employers. Don't miss out on the chance to network, submit resumes, and possibly even land your dream job. Mark your calendars and get ready to take the next step in your career!

 

Learn more here.

GGC's 25th Annual Gerontology Careers Night
SFU Gerontology
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 6 pm to 9 pm

Joseph and Rosalie Segal Centre - 515 W Hastings St, Vancouver

Careers Night is an integral event for students currently studying or interested in the Gerontology programs at SFU (Masters, PhD, PBD, and minor. It promotes the professional and academic development of our students and the wider gerontology community: attendees are able to network, advance academic endeavors, and establish rapport with potential supervisors, employers, and mentors from a variety of backgrounds in aging.

Click here to learn more and register.
 

The ABC's of Employment Standards
Thursday March 13th, 2025 | 9:30 am to 11 am
Government of BC
Virtual


Learn the basics of Employment Standards and the Employment Standards Act. This session will cover: Basic Definitions, Regular Wages, Hours of Work, Stat Holiday Pay, Deductions, and Vacation leaves.

Click here to learn more.

Vancouver Career Fair
March 14th 2025 | 10 am to 3:00 pm
Vancouver Convention Center - 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

This career fair is a great recruitment event to connect with top employers in the areas of Government, Sales, Retail, Education, Information Technology, Engineering, Healthcare, Financial Services, Management, Manufacturing, Customer Service as well as other career paths.


Click here for more information.
 

Black Women Business Exhibit & Professional Convention
March 21st and 22nd, 2025 |  9 AM to 5 PM
Vancouver Convention Center - 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your talent and secure your future in Canada. Join the BWEPC 2025 Career Fair and unlock a world of career possibilities!

Click here to learn more and register.


WorkBC Vancouver Midtown - Free Information Session
Thursday March 27th, 2024 | 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Virtual event

This is a great opportunity to learn more and ask any questions about WorkBC's FREE programs and services, which are all aimed at helping you achieve your career goals. The event will be conducted online so that you can attend from the comfort of your home via your computer or mobile device.

Click here to register.

MORE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Vancouver Public Library: Skilled Immigrant Infocentre Events

📅 Multiple events/dates available

Are you exploring careers or looking for a job? Check out these free workshops and events hosted by VPL's Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre, including Career and Job Search Tours, Canadian Workplace Culture and Communication, and more!

Please note that the Skilled Immigrant Info Center will be shutting down it's services due to a lack of funding as of March 31st, 2025. We encourage all WorkBC Clients to take advantage of thier services while they are still avaliable.
 

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SkillsBuild - Free to low-cost online classes

The SkillsBuild program is made to help Canadians from varied skill levels improve thier foundational and transferable skills to better prepare for and obtain an opportunity to become empolyed, retain employment, an pivot when required to enable them to succeed at work.

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npower Canada- Free classes to kickstart a new career

npower is offering 2 incredible tuition-free programs to kickstart your tranisition into Tech!

Junior IT Analyst - Starts April 7th
This course equips participants with marketable skills for tech-enabled jobs. Participants don’t need any prior knowledge of IT, but basic computer skills (Internet, email) are mandatory. The JITA program is for job-seekers who enjoy solving problems, learning new tools and helping others.

Junior Data Analyst Program - Starts April 7th
This course equips participants with marketable skills for tech-enabled jobs. The JDA program is for job-seekers who take pleasure in solving problems, uncovering patterns and insights from data, and possess a strong enthusiasm for employing data-driven approaches in decision-making.

 

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Volunteer Opportunites

Looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities to improve your resume?
Charity Village has an incredible amount of volunteer roles which will get you the experience you want and let you make a positive impact in your community!

Click here to learn more.

HOT JOBS


Pacific Community Resources Society
View postings

Spa Facilty Supervisor
Accor 
For more information and to apply email: snguyen@ywcavan.org

Automotive Sales Consultant
Huneybae Autogroup
For more information and to apply email: snguyen@ywcavan.org

Gorilla Property Services
General Labourer
For more information and to apply email: aalramahi@pcrs.ca

Drivers and Movers
Smart and Best Choice Movers
For more information and to apply email: kchung@pcrs.ca
 

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