WorkBC Princeton welcomes you to come into our centre and look at our Job Board!

WorkBC  welcomes you to check out our Job Board at 206 Vermilion Ave!!

We have created virtual services for those who qualify. If you are immune compromised please contact us @ 250-295-4051 or email reception@princetoncsc.com to see how we can serve you virtually!

Princeton, if you need any assistance moving your career forward or maximizing your earning potential… Please come and see us!

We are OPEN and happy to serve you!

New Recovery Benefits

If you were receiving CERB, you may be eligible for one of the new recovery benefits retroactive to September 27, 2020 and available until September 25, 2021.

Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)

The Canada Recovery Benefit will provide eligible workers with $500 per week (taxable, tax deducted at source) for up to 26 weeks for those who have stopped working and who are not eligible for EI, or had their employment/self-employment income reduced by at least 50% due to COVID-19. This benefit will be paid in two-week periods.

Learn more about the Canada Recovery Benefit

Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)

The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) will provide $500 per week (taxable, tax deducted at source) for up to 26 weeks per household for workers unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they must care for a child under the age of 12 or family member because schools, day-cares or care facilities are closed due to COVID-19, or because the child or family member is sick and/or required to quarantine or is at high risk of serious health implications because of COVID-19. This benefit will be paid in one-week periods.

Learn more about the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)

The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) will provide $500 per week (taxable, tax deducted at source) for up to a maximum of two weeks, for workers who are unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they contracted COVID-19, self-isolated for reasons related to COVID-19, or have underlying conditions, are undergoing treatments or have contracted other sicknesses that, in the opinion of a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, person in authority, government or public health authority, would make them more susceptible to COVID-19. This benefit will be paid in one-week periods.

Learn more about the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit

Questions and answers

Questions about the Canada Recovery Benefits

Please read these questions and answers for more details.

Questions about the temporary changes to EI

Please read these questions and answers for more details.

In this labour market Employers are looking for engaged, mindful, resilient and professional Rockstar’s to collaborate on a myriad of troubles facing the workplace.  When it comes to selling yourself in an interview or for a promotion,  you might need to start beefing up the superpower skills bank.  Employers are looking for you to be a compelling career storyteller that identifies your value and communicates  superpower skills sets,  using a positive narrative that reflects the skills you’ve cultivated as a result of challenges, deadlines and pivot points in your career.  Gone are the dark and evil villians and tortured victims; left are the  shining hero’s of our own careers in the fight against a rapidly changing, fast moving, covid cruel work world! We have an incredible team at WorkBC to help you harness your talents and focus in on your Career Superpowers, Interested? Contact us, we would be happy to shine a light where its Dark. If you want to get started right now, here is a great resource for you to work thru from home!

Unlock Your Superpowers WorkBook PDF

Career Superpowers is the theme for FALL 2020 of Ceric’s issue of Careering.  Career Superpowers, reminds us of the many skills and attributes that can serve as powerful tools in Career Development. From resilience to mindfulness, storytelling to skills awareness, this issue’s topics highlight the many ways career professionals can help clients and students become the heroes of their own career journeys.  At WorkBC we provide tools to help get you  through tumultuous times, and offer guidance on navigating barriers to career success.  

As we all continue to make our way through COVID-19, it is easy to focus on the challenges. We can’t escape them. However, the strengths, skills and tools described in this issue are ones that anyone can use or develop – and that’s something to celebrate! Career development is a superpower, and we need it now, more than ever.  WorkBC wants you to be able to access this SUPERPOWER today! We are only a call or click away!

Call: 250-295-4051

Click: Princeton WorkBC

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WorkBC recognizes PDCSS as The Superstars of Service!!  

WorkBC has been honored to shine a light during the month of September on the employment of Persons with Disabilities.  We are confident that we have highlighted the creativity, compassion, and benefits of cultivating an openness in workplaces for people with diverse abilities.  From the inspiring story of Brion and his work experience at Lonsdale Key Market, to the initiatives of YVR, to the specialty programs of Community Futures for Entrepreneurs.   WorkBC provides support with access to specialized testing to uncover key skills and strengths, to customized employment specialists who bring to connection between the client and the Labour market.  

Here in Princeton our most satisfying highlight has been to honor Princeton & District Community Services Society & Paul G who is one of many kind and eager workers.  Over 40+ years ago, PDCSS committed to championing the value and abilities of these workers.  We began partnering with the Society in early 2019 around employment services, and have enjoyed the relationship we have built and have come to admire their commitment to their mandate.

We end Disability Employment Month with this final commemoration and a Certificate of Leadership.   Pictured above is Gloria Gagnon who is the Employment Program Director, and Becky Vermette who is the Executive Director.  When we arrived on site on Monday to make this presentation, they explained that they originally had Paul also scheduled to receive special recognition, but he was called into work and duty calls!

WorkBC Celebrates Paul G.!!!

Family, Friends, Employers and the Community agrees… Paul is everything you could wish for in a Human; Kind, Humble, Honest, Hard Working, Fun, Generous, Dedicated and full of Vitality!  That’s Princeton’s own Paul G. 

WorkBC Princeton recently met with Paul and found out he has been working consistently in our community for over 3 decades in various capacities; Landscaping, Hospitality and as an Entrepreneur.  He brings his whole heart, diverse skills sets, reliability and dedication to all that he does.  He is a true leader for any Workplace and showcases the Untapped Skills bank for employers looking to engage with a workforce with Diverse Abilities!  Every workplace could take a lesson from Paul’s playbook of success!

Paul credits his parents with much of his start in the work world, various local inclusive employers and mentions Princeton & District Community Services as a real partner in his work life.  Paul remembers one of his first jobs as a teenager working at Frosty’s as a janitor.  As he meticulously describes the details from over thirty years ago, he still infuses passion into every aspect of the job. 

For many years Paul trained and worked for Princeton’s innovative and popular restaurant, The Mini Chef as a prep cook, busser, host, janitor and server.  In revealing his work history to WorkBC he mentioned that he has worked 3-4 jobs at a time.  Paul has been an awesome community contributor; a proud Provincial Gold Medal Olympian (Skiing/Bocce),  a serious volunteer for The Princeton Posse and has participated in various community events for his entire life… ALL with his infectious smile and heart of GOLD! 

Teamwork, Reliability and Attitude are what Paul claims are his core values and it’s what drives him in each workplace.  You can catch Paul all around Princeton from job to job; Currently hired casually at the Golf Course, various community landscaping jobs or at Billy’s where he is Chief Dishwasher.  If you happen to see Paul,  Congratulate him on being a Superstar!!!    NOW…  If we could have Paul train todays rising Rockstar’s on what it means to be a veteran Superstar Employee,  we would ALL be fortunate!

WorkBC  Princeton commends you Paul, on your immeasurable contribution and dedication to the workplace! We honor you, your 35+ year work history, your driving Spirit and celebrate your inspiring Attitude… Here’s to you Paul G. !!!

Thinking of Starting A Business?

Princeton has long been know for its Entrepreneurial Spirit!  The opportunity to be your own boss may be just the right decision if you are redesigning your employment future to accommodate your Diverse Abilities. 

This program is designed to make it easier for entrepreneurs with disabilities or ongoing health conditions to pursue their business goals by providing access to a network of business professionals and resources.  Self-employment provides flexible hours, personalized work environments and economic inclusion for individuals who have a viable business idea and are ready, willing and motivated to run their own business.   

The program offers assistance with developing a business plan, business training, business coaching and business loans.

To qualify for the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program you must: 

• Self-declare a disability or ongoing health issue
•  Have a viable business idea and have demonstrated commitment through research, learning and planning
• Be ready, willing and motivated to run your own business
• Need additional support to build your business future.

If you have anyone considering business and would benefit from this program, share these details!

Here is the link to find out more! Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

We just can’t say enough about the VALUE of a Diverse & Inclusive workplace like Vancouver Airport! 

Diverse Abilities have many faces and we are so proud to showcase these smiling faces of YVR’s Talented Employee and a Superstar Employer.   How can you contribute to an inclusive workplace? Has your organization been able to partner with the Diverse Talent locally? Does your organization have questions about how you can be an Employer of Choice?  Take some notes from these awesome leaders below! If you still have a few questions to ponder call us at WorkBC to see how you can be a VALUABLE partner in a Culture of  Inclusion and Diversity!

Call us 250-295-4051

This is BC’s 4th Annual Disability Employment month and September is a time to celebrate and recognize inclusive employers and the important contribution people with disabilities make in the workplace.   At WorkBC we will be focusing weekly on all the incredible partners, employers, social services, resources and amazing clients that have been real cheerleaders for Diverse Abilities, Inclusion and Accessibility.  This week we have a wonderful story that captures the full spectrum of how it takes a community of partners that work together for the enrichment, development and joy that employment brings to Brion.  

Click on the link below to watch his story on Youtube!  

LINK TO: Brions Story