The BC Government has made regulatory improvements under the Employment Standards Act to bring in job-protected leave for workers needing time off to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Full- and part-time workers can take time off to receive the vaccine, or take a dependent family member. The government is also exploring options to provide workers with paid leave while getting their vaccine.
Read MoreFree workshops, webinars and information to help employers and employees in industries hard-hit by the pandemic manage stress and build resiliency. The Workplace Mental Health Hub provides a range of tools for workers in the tourism, hospitality, and community social services and other sectors to improve their overall mental health as well as navigation support to connect to other mental health services, including counselling and peer support.
Read MoreCERB is taxable if returned after Dec 31, 2020. People who availed the befits of CERB can expect to get T4A slips by March 10,2021. You can access your T4A slips on your personal My CRA account.
Read MoreBounceBack is a program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, stress, worry, mild to moderate depression, and/or anxiety. It is available for free, to work at your own pace online or over the phone with a trained coach. Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association British Columbia.
Read MoreThe Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are unable to work because they are sick or need to self-isolate due to COVID-19, or have an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk of getting COVID-19.
Read MoreThe Hospitality Professional Program will support Okanagan tourism businesses by training 40 British Columbians for a variety of positions within the Hospitality sector. Okanagan College will provide a unique online training program and work experience component to prepare participants for jobs in the hospitality industry, enabling them to grow their careers in the industry while supporting a more skilled and resilient tourism workforce.
Participants must meet the definition of an “EI client,” be eligible for WorkBC Case Management, and be referred by a WorkBC Case Manager.
Intake 1
Online Course Dates: Sept. 28, 2020 – Jan. 29, 2021
Work Experience and Follow Up Support: Feb. 1 – April 30, 2021
Beginning on August 1, 2020, a new needs-based B.C. Access Grant will remove barriers to post-secondary education and training by providing financial support for students at B.C. public post-secondary institutions.
Read MoreB.C. Farm, Fish and Food Businesses post job opportunities to connect with individuals looking for work in the agri-food sector.
Read MoreIncreased funding for programs for healthy food coupons. Will now also apply to online farmers’ markets.
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