Employment Resources

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The Okanagan enjoys a reputation of having a diversified labour pool with low turnover rates. The combination of these factors make Penticton an appealing location for all types of business ventures looking to attract new and skilled workers.

Employment Services and Resources

Workzone BC provides support for people preparing for and searching for work or a career change.
www.workzonebc.com

The CBD Network is a unique career management and employment resource centre tailored to the Okanagan, BC employment market.
www.cbdnetwork.com

Employable and 50 (+) years of age?
ThirdQuarter.ca helping Canadian workers over 50 connect to business and voluntary organizations while helping Canadian business and volunteer organizations bring experience into the workforce and address their shortage of skills.

Employment Services
www.bowmanemployment.com

Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development supports the province’s social and economic prosperity through post-secondary education, labour force development and immigration programs that enable British Columbians to compete in the twenty-first century
www.gov.bc.ca/aved

The South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services have created a toolkit that provides other businesses with the tools and resources necessary in order to efficiently recruit, retain, and promote skilled immigrants.
www.hireimmigrants.ca/

Job Options BC is an employment and skills training program for local job seekers and local employers, funded in part by the Government of British Columbia. Employers seeking qualified, job-ready applicants can access HR services from Job Options BC at no cost to themselves or the program participants. We can match candidates to your hiring needs, offer a wage subsidy to support the work experience/training phase, and provide on-going support to sustain your successful job placement match. We pre-screen candidates to connect you with your next “star” employee. Candidates have received recent training to ensure success in the workplace. Let Job Options BC take care of your staffing needs. Give them a call for more information at (250) 486-5383.
www.myjoboptionsbc.ca