The Cowichan Region has many organizations that provide services and programs at no cost to job seekers. With one click, discover the organizations that can help you with your job search or career change.

Cowichan Independent Living
321 Coronation Ave
Duncan, V9L 2T1
(250) 746-3930
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• Employment services for those who self-identify as facing barriers due to disability, injury or illness
• 3 week career decision making and job search programs
• One to one employment counselling
• Casual labour pool that matches qualified workers to employers
• Access to computers and adaptive technology; computer workshops

Global Vocational Services
Cowichan Career Resource Centre
103 & 301 – 80 Station Street
Duncan, BC V9L 1M4
Phone: (250) 748-9880
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Free job search services for anyone who is unemployed or underemployed (working under 20 hours per week) and actively looking for work in the Cowichan Region

• Local job postings and labour market information
• access to computers, fax and photocopying
• workshops and job search lending library
• assistance with resume development, cover letters and interview practice
• employment counselling on job search, career objectives, planning strategies and goal planning
  
  
  

Service Canada
211 Jubilee Street
Duncan, BC V9L 1W8
Phone: (250) 748-5231
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• In-person application for Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Social Insurance numbers and pleasure craft licenses
• Information on other Federal Government Service offerings
• Funding to external service providers for Employment Assistance Services, Wage Subsidy, Skills Development and Self Employment Programs for unemployed workers
• Funding to Youth and Persons with Disabilities for skills development or wage subsidies
• National Job Bank access
  

GT Hiring Solutions
(2005) Inc
104 – 80 Station Street,
Duncan, BC V9L 1M4
(250) 701-0885 or
toll free 1-866-351-0885
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• An Employment Program that provides employment services and supports designed to meet the needs of individual BC Employment & Assistance Clients that have been referred from the Ministry of Employment & Income Assistance (MEIA)
• Directed Work Search (DWS) & Individualized Services and Supports (ISS) are two of the programs offered.
• Resume writing, arranging interviews, providing access to job leads & short term training, labour market info, networking, self-marketing, client coaching, Life Skills services
• Follow up & support to clients once employed Referrals to other contracted support services

Vancouver Island Vocational & Rehabilitation Services
321 Coronation Ave.,
Duncan, B.C. V9L 2T1
(250) 746-3930
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• Exploration of your employment interests, abilities and goals
• Individualized counseling to help you with managing your disability
• Development of an employment plan that’s specifically for you
• Work placements with support to give you hands on experience
• Creative and innovative work situations that accommodate you and your specific needs
  

Community Services Employment Centre
121 Point Ideal Rd,
Lake Cowichan
Phone: (250) 749-6822
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• Free Employment Assistance Services for residents of the Cowichan Lake area
• One on one Employment counselling, career planning, and referrals to EI programs
• Return to Work Action Plan development
• Resume and cover letter development assistance
• Photocopying, faxing, telephone use for employment inquiries
• Resource room and computer lab for online Job Search, LMI and research
  

Employment Navigators
710 1st Avenue,
Ladysmith, BC
Phone: (250) 245-7134
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• Free employment services for residents of Ladysmith and area
• Free job search, resume development and career planning assistance
• Individual assistance and interactive workshops available
• Access to faxing, photocopier, local job boards & telephones
• Modern computer lab for all your on-line job search needs
• Referrals to employment related programs
• Current regional on-line job postings