Employment Programs

/ Employment Programs

Our employment programs are designed to prepare clients of all backgrounds for job success in Canada. Our diverse career programs provide insight and assistance through both skill-building and hands-on opportunities.

Check out our programs below for our extended list of employment support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (604) 324-6212.

Programs

3CARS Program for Newcomers Childcare Careers

Free Responsible Adult and Childcare First Aid training plus volunteer placement at SVNH pre-school and OSC program.

When

January – February 2023

Where

Virtual on Zoom

Cost

Free with SVNH Membership

Contact

To register contact eric.lau@southvan.org

Future Leaders

Youth leadership and job experience opportunities (with honourarium). Virtual and in-person at SVNH. Masks required for in-person component.

When

Monday – Friday after school

Where

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House / MS Teams

Contact

To register contact kathy.do@southvan.org or jade.chan@southvan.org or (604)-324-6212 EXT 121

Job Focused Computer Class

For anyone looking for information on career choices, resume writing, cover letter writing, and job search skills.

When

Wednesdays at 10:00am – 12:00pm

Where

Virtual on Zoom

Cost

Free with SVNH Membership

Contact

To register contact kwangyoung.conn@southvan.org or call (604)-324-6212 EXT 117

Job Search Session for Newcomers

Small group sessions on Zoom for newcomers looking for jobs.

When

By appointment only.

Where

Virtual on Zoom

Cost

Free with SVNH Membership

Contact

To register contact eric.lau@southvan.org

Labour Market Cafe

Job search workshop for adults. Workshop provides hands-on activities to build skills to navigate the job market. Topics include job trends, goal-setting, elevator speech, resume, interview questions, and more.

Where

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House and South Hill Neighbourhood Centre

Cost

Free with SVNH membership

Contact

Eric, email eric@southvan.org

Other Details

Registration required. Join us whether you are working full-time, part-time or actively looking for work.

Labour Market Conversations with Local Professionals

Learn about how local professionals started their careers in Metro-Vancouver. (HR, Mining Company, Business Consultants and Vancouver School Board, etc)

When

By appointment only

Where

Virtual on Zoom

Cost

Free with SVNH Membership

Contact

To register contact eric.lau@southvan.org

Labour Market Volunteer Placement Program

Work experience program for adults. Participants gain practical work experience, and improve their resume through volunteer placements including offices, front desk reception, preschools, working with seniors, special events and more.

Where

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House

Cost

Free with SVNH membership

Contact

Eric, email eric@southvan.org

Other Details

Registration required. Volunteer commitment ranges from 40 to 100 hours.

Labour Market Volunteer Placement Program

Volunteer referral program to help newcomers gain Canadian experience in the community.

When

By appointment only

Where

Virtual on Zoom

Cost

Free with SVNH Membership

Contact

To register contact eric.lau@southvan.org

Newcomer Employment Mentorship Program

Matching job-ready skilled immigrants in BC through MentorConnect (IECBC) with established local professionals for one-on-one occupation and industry specific coaching. The main purpose is to share information, insights, ideas and networks to increase employment opportunities in BC for skilled immigrant participants.

When

Online Information Session every Wednesdays 6:30pm (by appointment)

Contact

Stephen Andrada, stephen.andrada@southvan.org

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