Central Vancouver Island Multicultural

Society
With respectful acknowledgement that the CVIMS community is
located on the Traditional Territories of Snuneymuxw and
Snaw-Naw-As First Nations.
Job Searching for 2023
Working in BC
Know your Rights!
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/hiring
/young-people
1. Minimum Wage $15.65
2. Must be paid at least twice a month
3. What work can I do at Age 14 or 15
• Employers need a permit unless:
• The child will be working as a camp assistant, assistant coach,
referee or umpire and will not be performing any tasks listed in not
light work
• The child will be doing light work only
• The child is working for a family owned business and will not be
performing any tasks listed in not light work
• The child will be performing in the entertainment industry
Working in BC
Where are the Jobs?

https://ca.indeed.com/ https://www.workbc.ca/Jobs-Careers.as https://www.kijiji.ca/b-jobs/nanaimo/c45l1700

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https://nanaimo.craigslist.org/search/j https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/hom
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TIP: Check the job boards every morning for new
postings!
 Resumes
They’re important!

1. It shows you are serious about getting a job

2. It is a sneak peak into your employability
3. It highlights your skills and qualifications
4. It connects your achievements to the job
5. It leads to an interview

https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cov
er-letters/how-to-build-a-resume

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie9H3FudsOs
https://www.jobscan.co/
Interviews
They’re even more important!

1. It shows you are a good candidate for the job

2. A way to speak to your strengths
3. Opportunity to learn more about the job
4. Shows how you can communicate
5. It is an opening to impress

https://www.liveabout.com/job-interviews-6504751
 Interviews
They’re even more important!

1. Review questions related to the job

2. Review the company website – mission, values, goals
3. Practice answering questions
4. Be at least 5 minutes early to interview
5. Dress for success

https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/interview
ing/interview-questions?aceid=&gclid=EAIaIQo
bChMIw9j_iqC7_AIVuw2tBh0nWgGYEAAYASA
AEgJr3PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Working in BC
Where can I research information on Jobs?
https://www.workbc.ca/Jobs-Careers/Explore-Careers.aspx

How do I know what kind of work I want to do

https://www.workbc.ca/Resources-for/Youth.aspx

What does the future look like for careers?

https://www.workbc.ca/Labour-Market-Industry/High-Opportunity-Occup
ations.aspx
https://www.workbc.ca/Labour-Market-Industry/Top-Demand-Trades.aspx
Thank you

cvims.org / @CVIMSnanaimo