ALDA has counselling and support services for adults (age 16-65) with learning disabilities and learning difficulties.

The Delta Employment Skills Program presents free job search workshops with a flexible schedule to suit your needs. These quality workshops help you find a job and prepare you towards your long-term career goals. The program is funded by the Canada - British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement and is FREE for eligible participants.

EmployMeBC is designed to enhance labour market participation to benefit small businesses and unemployed, non-EI clients.

Free help for people on BC income assistance who are looking for a job. Services include consulting, jobs catalogue, follow-up support and training, as well as access to computers, fax and the internet.

This government ministry provides income assistance to those in need, and helps people move from income assistance to employment.

BC Employment and Assistance
Helps people look for a job and provides financial help to those who need it. To receive financial assistance, you must be actively looking for a job and carry out an action plan to reach your job goals.

BC Employment Program

Electronic Services (E-services)
Web site: www.weborientation.gov.bc.ca
Access BC Employment and Assistance information by telephone and internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On the web there is an orientation session and an income assistance estimator (www.iaestimator.gov.bc.ca).

A non-profit society that aims to help immigrants succeed in Canada. It offers information and referral services for employment, health and legal services and counselling. Services are offered in English, Filipino and Spanish.

Offers many job services for immigrants who are looking for work. Services include one-on-one employment counselling in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Hindi or Vietnamese. The drop-in Resource Center has computers with internet access, laser printers, phone, fax, photocopier, job postings, and reference materials that you can use. Job placement services are also provided for immigrant job seekers and employers. There is no fee for this service.

Offers information, resources and support that facilitate and empower people with disabilities to resolve challenges they face on a daily basis

Access Richmond
Web site: www.accessrichmond.ca
E-mail: ella@rcdrichmond.org
Provides information on the accessibility of Richmond. See the website www.accessrichmond.ca

Helps people who are unemployed or underemployed (working less than 20 hours a week) and legally able to work in Canada look for a job. Provides the use of computers, telephones, fax machines, a photocopier, reference books and access to job postings. Resource advisors and case managers are also there to help.

Helps immigrants and refugees settle into life in Richmond. Services include translation, interpretation, and free basic English language training.

Labour Market Services
RMCS Labour Market Services help newcomers to plan for their careers. Information about the job market and computer access for job search is available. There is also an updated Job Board, one-on-one employment counselling, classes or workshops in career planning and job readiness.

Promotes equality for women. Services include information and referral, peer support, a volunteer program, training services and a resource library. The Centre provides English conversation classes, individual computer instruction and more.

Career Assistance
Web site: www.richmondwomenscentre.bc.ca/help-groups/workshops/22-career-assistance

Work Ready Program
Web site: www.richmondwomenscentre.bc.ca/help-groups/programs/14-work-ready-program
The Work Ready program teaches skills like English writing, job search and interview skills for women looking for work.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. offers services both to new immigrants and long-time residents, whether they are Chinese or not.

Employment Counselling and Training Program
Phone:  604-438-2100
Offers employment programs to help those on unemployment insurance and to immigrants.

This office will help you with job searching and career planning, and can provide information about employment insurance and help with applying for a social insurance number. They also have help for youth who are looking for work.

Compassionate Care Benefits
Web site: www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/faq/faq_compassionate_care_individuals.shtml#What
If you have been absent from work to care for a family member who is at risk of dying within 26 weeks, you may be able to apply for these benefits to make up for your regular weekly earnings from work. See online for more details.

Employment Insurance (EI)
Web site: www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/index.shtml
Provides temporary income support to those who are between jobs. Sickness, childbirth, parenting, or a family member who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death who requires care or support may also be qualifications for Employment Insurance. See online for details.

Student Employment Centre (Service Canada Centre for Youth)
350 - 5611 Cooney Road
Richmond,  BC   V6X 3J6   (Map)
Phone:  604-273-6431
Fax:  604-666-1119
Helps students to look for a job and offers help to those aged 15 to 30 with resumes and cover letters, mock interviews and more. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30a.m. To 4:00 p.m.

Helps immigrants get jobs in the construction, transportation, and health sectors.

A non-profit organization that brings people and services together through community information and volunteerism.

Volunteer Centre
Helps people who want to volunteer find a place to volunteer that meets their needs and interests. Visit our on-line database at www.volunteerrichmond.ca. Click on the Volunteer Richmond! button. The Volunteer Match program offers one-on-one help finding a volunteer position.