Alberni Valley Employment Centre
"Building a brighter future"
Services
The Kimberley and Invermere Employment Centres provide a wide range of employment services, including job search assistance, career counselling and free access for job seekers to postings of current job openings, computers, phones, fax and photocopier.
Both centres have bright, open public space for job search activities, private counsellor offices, with a meeting room for workshops.
Resource Centers
Free access to phones, fax machine, and copier for job searching.
A library of job search resources.
A Job Board of local postings which is updated daily.
Computer stations with MS-Word for preparation of resumes, cover letters and other documents related to job search.
Internet access for job search and career research.
Telphone messaging.
Employment and Career Counselling
Job seekers are guided in developing their own career development or educational action plans that will enhance their opportunities for finding employment. Client-centered counselling services are conducted according to professional standards, with the highest respect for individual confidentiality.
Referral to Government Funded Programs
Referral to the East Kootenay Wage Subsidy Program , which provides funding to the employers to encourage hiring E.I.-eligible workers who need on-the-job training.
- Referral to Job Creation Projects , Youth Programs, and Self-Employment Programs in the community.
Kimberley
Invermere
Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.