Employment Tools & Resources
We've put together a great list of links to connect you with jobs. But remember they aren't always formally advertised. In fact, 20 per cent of the job market is considered "hidden."
Tried and True Job Links
- BC Jobs - BC jobs is the largest job board in Western Canada where you can search by location or keyword.
- BC Public Service Jobs - The BC Public Service has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offers outstanding career growth and learning opportunities.
- Canada Public Service Jobs - Learn about programs for students and graduates provided by the Federal Government.
- Columbia Basin Trust Grants and Programs - Columbia Basin Trust provides support in many ways, from project grants to services that can help you strengthen your organization. Search the Grants and Programs Directory to find a program that best suits your needs.
- Community Futures in Nelson/Castlegar & Trail/Rossland - Community Futures fosters local entrepreneurs through all phases of business from the pre-startup phase to the expansion of existing business. They offer entrepreneurial programs and training, business counselling, loan programs and a business library of resource material to people interested in expanding or starting a business.
- Community Skills Centre - The Skills Centre is committed to strengthening the communities of the Lower Columbia River region: As part of this commitment, they have been intimately engaged in community development through providing employment assistance services, programs and services for youth, training opportunities and support, poverty reduction initiatives, workforce development, information and services in trades and technology, and community economic development through initiatives such as social enterprise.
- Forestry Jobs in Canada - Forestry Jobs in Canada is the Best Job Board to find Career Opportunities in Canada's Forest Sector.
- Government of Canada Jobs - Learn about public service jobs programs.
- Imagine Kootenay - Check out the postings on Imagine Kootenay website to find opportunities to WORK, INVEST, LIVE in the Kootenays.
- International Youth Internship Program - The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) is part of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, which provides Canadian youth with the tools and experience they need to launch successful careers.
- Kootenay Career Development Society - Kootenay Career Development Society operates WorkBC Employment Services Centres in Nelson and Castlegar. WorkBC is the provincial government’s access point to the world of work in British Columbia. It was created with one key goal – to help all British Columbians to successfully navigate BC’s labour market. WorkBC helps people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills. WorkBC also helps employers fill jobs, find the right talent and grow their businesses.
- Kootenay Job Shop - Kootenay Job Shop is a job search engine with local jobs posted.
- LocalWork.ca - Local Work.ca is an online job search engine where you can search postings for jobs throughout BC.
- Selkirk College StudentJobs - Selkirk College students and alumni can login with your student ID and search for co-op and career positions.
- Top 120 Kootenay Employers - Check out Kootenay Business’ top Kootenay employers to target your job search!
- Work BC - Browse the Work BC website to search jobs and gain labour market insight, such as the lists of high demand occupations, education and training and employment services and supports program.
- Wow Jobs - Search over 250,000 jobs from thousands of job boards, employment and career sites in Canada.
Networking 101 - Putting Together Your Elevator Speech
1. I AM… this is where you will define who you are, work-wise, in a nutshell.
Eg. Hi my name is --------. I am currently a business student working towards the CPA designation.
2. I CAN… this is where you mention what you can bring to the table focusing on your accomplishments.
Eg. I have over a year of experience working in the accounting department at ABC company
3. I WANT…This is where you share your objective, your career-related goal.
Eg. I see myself working in public accounting and want to specialize one day.
4. ASK…End with a question about information, advice, contacts or leads.
Eg. Would you happen to have an advice for someone on a career path like mine, or know of anyone who might be looking for someone like me?