WorkBC Wage Subsidy Program
The WorkBC Wage Subsidy program provides an employer with a wage subsidy to offset costs of hiring while you gain valuable on-the-job training and work experience.
Why wage subsidy?
You are motivated and enthusiastic but perhaps lack the experience or the required skills for the position. You can promote yourself to employers by letting them know you are wage subsidy eligible while you receive on-the-job training. You could land a job that leads to a long term career!
Unemployed job seekers are eligible for a wage subsidy position if you:
- are a resident of British Columbia and reside in the Parksville/Qualicum Beach area (within the School District 69 catchment area)
- are legally entitled to work in Canada
How to register for wage subsidy:
Call us at 250.248.3205 to schedule an appointment with an Employment Consultant.
If you have any questions regarding the wage subsidy program, please call our Employer Services Coordinator, Lorrie Mohl at 250.248.3205 ext 236.
Success Stories
“I was employed by a company where although I intended to work until retirement, the company was sold and I ended up unemployed after they downsized. Although too young to retire, I felt I was too old for any company to hire me. Through the Wage Subsidy Program and Career Centre staff, they found an employer seeking a mature employee such as myself. The Wage Subsidy Program gave me the opportunity to be employed and trained while the employer received an incentive. I am now in a position I love and happy to be working for a wonderful employer. Thank you to the Career Centre and Wage Subsidy Program for giving me my life back.” – LH
“I came into the Career Centre, frustrated with my job search and seeking a long term career. I learned about the Wage Subsidy Program and was impressed at how efficient the process was. Career Centre staff gave me some great tips to market myself as well as the program and I was successful in finding an employer willing to hire and train me as a baker. I have been here for over a year and I love it!” – CA
“The Wage Subsidy Program facilitated an easy return to the workforce and enabled me to upgrade my skills and receive work experience in areas I had been missing.” – AD
