In Career Preparation, you will have discovered that there are a number of strategies for looking for work. These include developing a personal network and newspaper and Employment centre searches. You can also register with one or more electronic labour exchanges (ELEs). We have provided links to the largest and most comprehensive ELEs in Canada.
The Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) is an electronic employment service that matches work to people and people to work. Using a checklist, employers create a profile of the position they need filled, identifying the skills, education and experience they are looking for. Work seekers create similar profiles, using a skills checklist to describe their skills, education and experience. The Electronic Labour Exchange uses this information to make appropriate matches. While geared towards people with experience, the program gives a good idea of the range of skills and experience expected for a wide range of occupations and provides an opportunity to advertise for work.
Career Click on the BC WorkInfoNet has a searchable database of Canadian newspaper help wanted ads. You can search by newspaper, date, category or by keyword.
The British Columbia Postings site lists all of the job openings in the BC public service.
The HRDC
web site Youth Link contains information on job search skills, including
knowing yourself, looking for work, exploring careers and becoming self-employed.
The Canadian Federal Public Service offers a list of current job postings by type of position and geographic region.
There are a number of job banks on the internet. Monster
Board Canada is one of the largest job banks and includes US and international
listings.
