Get support to adapt
B.C. businesses and organizations are working hard to get back on track – growing their operations and creating new opportunities for people.
WorkBC can help you find talent, develop your team’s skills and access financial supports.
Find talent
WorkBC is here to help you hire, train and retain good workers.
Post jobs for free
Find the right people to help your business grow. Learn more about the new process for posting jobs to find a co-op student, apprentice, part-time or full-time hire.
Sponsor an apprentice
When you’re hiring for your business, consider the benefits of hiring an apprentice in the skilled trades. Learn more about WorkBC’s partnership with B.C.’s Industry Training Authority (ITA).
Recruit workers
Explore provincial and federal resources to help you find and recruit qualified people looking for work.
Hire a co-op student
Help a student get relevant work experience, so they can find their place in B.C.’s recovering economy.
Get a refundable tax credit to create more jobs
If your business hired new employees or increased wages during the pandemic — you may be eligible for a 15% tax credit to cover increased payroll costs. Apply online starting March 2021.
Hire people with disabilities
Include people with disabilities in your team. Work with WorkBC expert staff and find out how your businesses can hire qualified workers.
Apply for employee wage subsidies
The WorkBC Wage Subsidy program provides funding to eligible employers to hire, and provide work experience and on-the-job training.
Work experience grants
Available to non-profit organizations and federally registered charities to deliver 12 weeks of work experience.
Community and employer partnerships
Apply for project funding to help your business thrive and increase employment opportunities for people.
Get tech support for employees with disabilities
Assistive Technology Services provides equipment and devices to help individuals thrive in the workplace.
Economic supports for businesses
Access economic recovery and financial benefits for your business, industry, non-profit organization or community group from the federal and provincial governments.
Develop your workforce
With the right training, your employees can help your business grow. Find programs and funding to offset the cost of training or up-skilling programs for your team.
B.C. Employer Training Grant
Provide new or current employees with training to develop and upgrade their skills.
Prepare your team for the digital marketplace
Businesses who have been impacted by the pandemic can get free-training to move your business online. Learn how to build online shops, boost e-commerce operations, and do digital marketing.
Skills training for communities, organizations and sectors
Apply for a Community Workforce Response Grant to help upskill and retrain workers so they’re better prepared for changing job requirements..
Get personalized, local help to find and hire employees
Expert staff at 102 WorkBC Centres can help you find your next employee.