EK Employment
your local Work BC Employment Service Centre
Golden Community Resources Society (GCRS) manages the contract with Canadian Mental Health Association of the Kootenays, for employment services in Golden. The Employment Program of Work BC (EPBC) , administered by the Ministry of Social Development, delivers an integrated system of employment services and support to all British Columbians who are seeking employment and legally eligible to work in BC. The purpose of the EPBC is to support clients in achieving and sustaining employment as quickly as possible.
Services Offered
The services we offer include:
Case Managed Clients will be assisted in their specific needs and interests by developing a client specific employment search and work readiness plan.
The services we offer to the employer are:
Local job postings are available through www.ekemployment.org.
- Self-help Job Search through the centre’s resources, public computers, faxing and photocopying, local public telephone, job board and friendly assistance and support from our staff.
- Information and referrals to local agencies, labour market info, employment standards, EI, and other community resources.
- Employment Coaching available for those individuals who are having challenges in achieving and maintaining employment. Coaching can include resume and interview workshops, computer help, literacy and essential skills workshops.
Case Managed Clients will be assisted in their specific needs and interests by developing a client specific employment search and work readiness plan.
The services we offer to the employer are:
- Job Board in the office where your jobs are posted and monitored – this gives clients an opportunity to look at the job and ask questions if needed.
- East Kootenay Employment Website will be used to post jobs throughout the East Kootenay and Columbia regions. Employers will be able to monitor their job postings and even have resumes downloaded to them from the site.
- Employer Support with labour market information, access to resources, assistance with hiring, and resume collection.
Local job postings are available through www.ekemployment.org.
Contact Us
The office is located on the 2nd floor of The Patlar Building (elevator available)
Suite 205 – 421 9th Ave N
Golden, BC
V0A 1H0
250-344-5413
goldenemploymentbc@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Work BC Employment Services
PO Box 2222
Golden, BC
V0A 1H0
250-344-5413
goldenemploymentbc@gmail.com
Hours of operation
Monday to Friday
9:00am to 12:00, 1:00pm to 4:30
Closed on statutory holidays
Suite 205 – 421 9th Ave N
Golden, BC
V0A 1H0
250-344-5413
goldenemploymentbc@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Work BC Employment Services
PO Box 2222
Golden, BC
V0A 1H0
250-344-5413
goldenemploymentbc@gmail.com
Hours of operation
Monday to Friday
9:00am to 12:00, 1:00pm to 4:30
Closed on statutory holidays
Partners & Resources
This service is available because of the continued support of our partners: