Employment Programs
Victoria's employment programs and job search sites that will be of most benefit to job seekers in Victoria and southern Vancouver Island.
Working Together - Neil Squire
Helping People with Disabilities Prepare for, Obtain and Maintain Employment
The Working Together with Employers and Enhancing Employment program (Working Together) is a unique, comprehensive and participant centered program designed to develop the skills required to help individuals achieve their employment goals.
The Program Offers:
- Individualized program plans or group-based learning environment
- Career & Personal Development, Wellness for Work & Job Search Support customized to meet your individual needs
- Wage subsidy may be available if needed
- Continuous support from career professionals
- Ergonomic and/or Assistive Technology assessments and solutions
Participant Eligibility:
- Have a self-declared disability
- Require assistance to prepare for, obtain and keep employment or self-employment
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Not currently receiving EI
For more information contact Jonathan , Case Manager, at (778) 535-5932 by email at jonathanb@neilsquire.ca.
CanAssist's TeenWork & AccessWork
TeenWork
TeenWork is an innovative youth employment program for youth 15-19 who identify as having a disability.
There are two streams: group-based and one-on-one. Both streams offer self-awareness and skills-building workshops and activities, and, once a position is found, provide one-on-one, on-site job coaching at workplaces.
For more information, email teenworkatcanassist@uvic.ca or visit their website here: https://www.canassist.ca/EN/main/employment-program-1.html
AccessWork
AccessWork supports adults (19+) who self-identify as having a disability in finding part-time and full-time work in Victoria.
Get paid to attend workshops, free certifications and training, job coach support, and more.
This customized curriculum moves at your pace and honours your learning needs.
For more information, email accesswork@uvic.ca or visit their website here: https://www.canassist.ca/EN/main/employment-program-1.html
Work BC Centres
- GT Hiring Douglas Street
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201-1483 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
Email: Victoria@gthiringsolutions.ca
Visit the GT Hiring Douglas Street Website
(250) 388-0858
- GT Hiring Borden Street
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201-3962 Borden Street, Victoria, BC
Email: Victoria@gthiringsolutions.ca
Visit the GT Hiring Borden Street Website
(250) 479-9675
- Beacon Community Services Third Street
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9860 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Email: workbcinfo@beaconcs.ca
Visit the Beacon Community Services Third Street Website
(250) 656-0134
- Beacon Community Services Fulford-Ganges Road
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268 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Email: workbcinfo@beaconcs.ca
Visit the Beacon Community Services Fulford-Ganges Road Website
(250) 931-7687
- WorkLink Employment Society Jacklin Road
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#202-3179 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC
Email: info@worklink.bc.ca
Visit the WorkLink Employment Society Jacklin Road Website
(250) 478-9525
- WorkLink Employment Society Sooke Road
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6625-D Sooke Road, Sooke, BC
Email: centre-sooke@workbc.ca
Visit the WorkLink Employment Society Sooke Road Website
(250) 642-3685
Bridges for Women Society
- Bridges Employment Program (Victoria)
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1809 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
Email: info@bfws.ca
Visit the Bridges Employment Program (Victoria) Website
(250) 385-7410 ext. 103
- Bridges Employment Program (Westshore)
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Email: info@bfws.ca
Visit the Bridges Employment Program (Westshore) Website
(778) 432-3790
- Bridges Employment Program (Sooke)
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Email: info@bfws.ca
Visit the Bridges Employment Program (Sooke) Website
(778) 584-7410
- AT Work
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Email: rebecca.george@cmha.bc.ca
Visit the AT Work Website
(250) 858-1505
- NetWorks Employment Solutions
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125 Skinner Street, Victoria, BC
Email: Ferdinand.Hehewerth@icmha.ca
Visit the NetWorks Employment Solutions Website
(250) 389-1211
- Inter-Cultural Association
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930 Balmoral Road, Victoria BC
Email: dhamblin@icavictoria.org
Visit the Inter-Cultural Association Website
(250) 388-4728 ext 134
Job Search Sites
- GoC Job Bank
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Visit the GoC Job Bank Website
- Work BC
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Visit the Work BC Website
- GT Hiring Job Feed
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Visit the GT Hiring Job Feed Website
- Indeed
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Visit the Indeed Website
- JobGurus Canada
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Visit the JobGurus Canada Website
- BC Public Services
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Visit the BC Public Services Website
- Charity Village (Non-Profit Job Listings)
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Visit the Charity Village (Non-Profit Job Listings) Website
- WorkLink Job board
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Visit the WorkLink Job board Website
- Monster
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Visit the Monster Website
- VIHA Career Portal
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Visit the VIHA Career Portal Website
- Used Victoria
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Visit the Used Victoria Website
- Craigslist
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Visit the Craigslist Website
- Kijiji
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Visit the Kijiji Website
- Linked In
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Visit the Linked In Website