job seeker services

Have you been submitting resume after resume with little response from employers? Are you looking for a little extra help with your job search?

You have come to the right place! EK Employment offers a wide range of FREE services and supports to help job seekers in the East Kootenay region find and maintain employment.

Please take a moment to explore the services and support offered through our Centres!

Self-Serve Services		Workshops
All job seekers can access an employment focused self-serve resource area through any EK Employment Centre or Kiosk The resource areas are hosted full-time by qualified staff who can help you, for example, proof-read your resume or get you set up on a computer. They feature: Computers Internet Faxing / Copying / Scanning Telephone Job Board Assistive Technology Templates and Resource Library No appointment necessary! Just drop by your local EK Employment Centre.		Build your knowledge and skills through one of our many workshops! Job seekers who meet basic eligibility criteria are welcome to attend. We can deliver roughly 50 different workshop topics. Each EK Employment Centre maintains its own workshop schedule and can schedule more based on demand and need. If you don't see it listed, just ask! Cranbrook's and Fernie's schedules are available online. To find out more and reserve your seat, just call your local EK Employment Centre.
Focused and Individualized Support		Confirmed Job Offer?
Receive one-to-one support and services focused on your needs and goals. Job seekers who meet basic eligibility criteria are welcome to access focused, individualized support. This can include and is not limited to: Personal Employment Planning and Coaching Specialized Assessments Paid Work Experience Placements Self-Employment Customized Employment or Job Development Training: Basic and Essential Skills, Occupational Skills, or Short-Term Certificates Job Search / Job Start Financial Supports Apprentice Supports * some of the above services/supports do have additional eligibility criteria Contact your local EK Employment Centre to book your first meet and greet (intake) appointment.		Job seekers who have a confirmed job offer (and have not yet started work) may be eligible to receive financial support to help them start work! For example, costs associated with getting to your first day of work, purchasing required equipment/supplies/clothing or completing a mandatory short-term certificate. Contact your local EK Employment Centre to book your first meet and greet (intake) appointment. Job Start Fact Sheet

For more information, please contact your local EK Employment Centre