Finding a Job
Immigrant Services of BC
Moving to a new place can make it hard to find work. The good news? Immigrant Services of BC has free services to help you every step of the way.
You can get help with:
- Writing your resume and preparing for job interviews
- Understanding what local employers are looking for
- Exploring careers that match your experience
- Finding training or courses to improve your skills
- Getting your international education or credentials recognized in Canada
Some programs are just for newcomers—so the people helping you understand what it’s like to start fresh in a new country.
Explore workshops, job search tips, and support for internationally trained professionals.
Qualifying jobs
Job offers must qualify for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot in the West Kootenay region (includes all of the Regional District of Central Kootenay and Most of Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, see map for more details).
Please refer to the Rural Community Immigration Pilot: Get a job offer for information on genuine job offers, required work experience, and international students information.
Candidates can use these job search websites to search for jobs:
How to Apply
Interested job seekers must apply directly to designated West Kootenay employers following the instructions outlined in the job advertisement.
The West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot does not provide job matching services. Do not send resumes or cover letters to the West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot or Community Futures Central Kootenay.
Employers will not be accepting inquiries from third parties (e.g., immigration consultants) regarding job applications.
Next Steps
Securing employment or a job offer does not guarantee a community recommendation or permanent residence through the West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot.
Once you have a valid job offer from a designated employer (list will be provided once the pilot launches), they will send your community recommendation application directly to the West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot to review.
West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot will check to make sure
- your job is in a priority sector or occupation and the offer is real
- you meet all the requirements for the pilot
If the West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot decides to recommend you, you can apply for permanent residence.
