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Nanaimo Location Services

WorkBC: Nanaimo

WorkBC Programs

WorkBC Programs

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WorkBC Programs

WorkBC Programs

WorkBC Programs

  WORKBC offers integrated and accessible services to help British Columbians be successful in finding and keeping work. As part of the WORK BC team led by the Prime Contractor Maximus Canada Employment Services, VIVRS provides specialized employment and life skill services to residents of Nanaimo who:

  • Identify themselves as living with a disability
  • Have multiple life challenges that make employment difficult
  • Are survivors of violence and abuse

 All services at VIVRS are tailored to fit your needs. When you meet with a VIVRS Employment Coordinator, you will work together to choose the services that will be of most benefit. Examples include:


  • Vocational assessments to identify career interests, transferable skills, and personal strengths
  • Specialized assessments to identify accommodations needed in the workplace, or during training
  • Research to help you make a solid decision about the future
  • Personal counselling to overcome the impacts of abuse
  • Individual coaching to help you manage a disability or challenging life circumstances
  • Connection to community supports that improve health and functioning
  • Employment counselling to help you reach your goals
  • Access to skills training to prepare for employment
  • Job placement and work experience placements in your area of interest
  • Assistance with your job search, resume and interview preparation
  • Development of customized employment situations
  • Practical support when you begin work.
  • Onsite job coaching and support to the job seeker and employer
  • 52 weeks of job sustainment support  

Pre-Employment Services for People with Disabilities

VIVRS Pre-Employment Services Program for People with Disabilities

Are you a person with a diverse ability who needs pre-employment support to start your job search journey? ...We can help!


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • The VIVRS Pre-Employment Services (PES) for People with Disabilities Program provides pre-employment services and supports for individuals with diverse abilities to assist them with preparation for job search or subsequently accessing other employment programs.
  • PES is 30 hours of life skills and workplace essential skills training, including basic computer training, unpaid work experience, or job placement. 
  • PES makes connections to pre-employment supports and community connections necessary to be successful in employment, including COVID-19 related coping strategies.
  • PES is offered in Nanaimo and the Comox Valley.
  • PES is funded through the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.


ELIGIBILITY

  • Participants are Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Protected Refugees
  • Are not employed full-time or are not full-time students
  • Self-identify with having a disability

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Nanaimo Client Services Locations

Work BC Client Services

Unit 101 - 155 Skinner Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5E8, Canada


Phone: 250-714-0085

Pre-Employment Services

Unit 203 - 155 Skinner Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5E8, Canada

Phone: 250-753-4225

Open today

08:30 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.

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