Employment Services
Are you a youth or young adult looking for work and legally entitled to work in Canada?
Want to be part of a FREE employment program that gives you the skills and training to land a job?
At BGC, we offer two government funded hybrid (online/in-person) employment programs that help youth living in the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) enter or re-enter the Canadian workforce.
Each program has slightly different criteria, so please make sure you check your eligibility before applying.
Learn more about these FREE programs below!
Youth Employability Program
Are you aged 15 to 30 and need to find work?
Are you eager to gain new skills, acquire work experience and land a job!
Are you seeking assistance to strengthen your employment prospects, overcome hurdles posed by a disability, or break through barriers as a member of a marginalized group?
Our FREE program helps you get hired!
Program outline: A FREE 8-week program of 4 weeks of online and in-person group-based workshops and certificate training, followed by up to a 4-week work experience placement with a local employer! Youth are $PAID an hourly wage while attending the workshops as well as during the placement.
- Virtual and in-person workshops include interview skills, resume & cover letter preparation and a variety of topics to help you find and keep a job
- Short-term certificate training to get noticed by employers and improve your employability
- Ongoing one-on-one support from our youth employment services team to support you in achieving your employment goals
- $$$ Completion bonus available $$$
We focus on your future, so let’s work together to get you hired!
Don’t delay, seating is limited so APPLY NOW!
Or contact us through: 604-591-9262 ext. 117. / youthemployment@bgcbc.ca
Want to download a flyer? Click HERE
Employment Now
Please note that BGC’s three-year EMPLOYMENT NOW program will conclude on March 31, 2026.
Over the past three years, we have been proud to support participants in building employment skills, securing meaningful work opportunities, and pursuing further education and training. We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside so many motivated individuals and community partners.
If you are looking for ongoing employment services after this time, we encourage you to connect with your local WorkBC Centre. WorkBC provides free employment support, career guidance, and training resources.
To find the WorkBC Centre closest to you, please use the following link:
https://www.workbc.ca/modules/custom/workbc_centres/map_centres.html
You can also learn more about WorkBC services here:
https://www.workbc.ca/discover-employment-services/workbc-centre-locations
We would also like to extend a sincere thank-you to our incredible employers, community partners, and participants who helped make this program a success.
Sincerely,
The BGC Employment Team
