WorkBC Centre – Barrière

4480 Barrière Town Road, Unit 5
Barrière, BC, V0E 1E0

Telephone: 250-672-0036
Fax: 250-672-2159
Email: barrWorkBC@yellowheadcs.ca
https://workbc.ca/WorkBC-Centres/Thompson-Okanagan/Barriere.aspx

In-person services hours are open:

Monday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: closed
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Phones lines & virtual services hours :
Monday – 8:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday – 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday – 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday – 8:30am – 6:00pm
Friday – 8:30am – 4:30pm
Note for Monday between 4:30pm and 6:00pm contact 250-672- 0036 for virtual services.

We are available for in-person services. Please call for an appointment. If you drop-in we will do our best to accommodate you following our COVID protocols.

WorkBC in Barrière helps you find jobs, explore career options, and improve your skills. WorkBC offers many services that make it your first stop as a job seeker. Our expert staff are here to help you find all the free resources you need and to support you in your job search.

Do you need a place to print your resume and cover letter?  Are you finding it hard to focus on your job search at home?  Register and come in to use our phones, computers, printer and photocopier for all your job search needs.  Our friendly staff are always ready to share job search tips and tricks, and our job board is updated daily with local postings.

WorkBC provides employment services to people at centres throughout the province and online through WorkBC.ca.

We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc Nation; we extend thanks, honor and respect to our hosts.

Register for a BCeID

As of April 1, 2019, all job seekers will need a BCeID in order to receive service at Work BC or use Online Employment Services. If you do not already have a BCeID you can register for one online or at your first visit to WorkBC. Please contact us at centre-barriere@workbc.ca if you require assistance.

Sign Up for Online Employment Services and Learn About Other Personal Supports

WorkBC Employment Services are accessible from your home computer or smart phone. Once you have your BCeID, you can register for Online Employment Services (OES) which will provide you with access to important information (such as financial supports) and will allow you to share information with your WorkBC Centre Staff.

To register, visit www.WorkBC.ca and follow the instructions to ‘Create an account’ for OES. Please contact us at centre-barriere@workbc.ca if you require assistance.

Need a Job?

We can provide you with free:

  • Use of Computers and telephones; email and fax
  • Resume Preparation
  • Employment planning
  • Skills assessment
  • Access to training
  • Job sustainment services
  • Work experience placement and much more

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Need to Hire?

Our Work BC Centre offers a variety of free services to employers that will help you find and retain the employees you need including:

  • Recruitment
  • Screening of applicants
  • Access to candidates of all skill levels
  • Job Coaching
  • Job Fair participation
  • Job sustainment services