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Leaders in workforce development across the North Island, NIEFS offers a wide range of resources, services and supports to North Island career researchers, job seekers, employers, and labour market enthusiasts alike.
For information on NIEFS services for North Island Employers, please visit our Employer Hub.
Explore Skills Training Programs
Includes:
*Be sure to ask about "earn as you learn" participation incentives!
Register for one of these innovative programs to:
- Gain in-demand skills that can help prepare you for success in the workplace
- Participate virtually or in person
- Build connections to employers
- Get support on your journey to further education or employment
Foundry Work and Education
Formerly known as Foundry Works, this is a strengths-based, individualized youth employment program that helps youth (ages 15 – 24 who are not working or attending school full-time) achieve their employment and educational goals while providing wraparound community supports.
More about Foundry Work and Education
Services for Job Seekers
Job Postings and Openings:
- North Island Job Bank - visit our job postings page for 24/7 access to a user-friendly, searchable database of current opportunities
- Hot Jobs radio broadcasts Monday through Friday at 9:05am with Coast Country in Campbell River and weekdays at 9:10 am on CFNI in Port Hardy.
Campbell River Resource Centre Drop-In
- Mon–Fri: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm & Thursdays: 8:30am - 6:00pm
- Free photocopies, fax (it's true, some folks are still using fax machines), telephones
- High speed Internet on a 10 station computer lab in Campbell River and Port Hardy offices, with community access sites in other North Island communities (contact us for details)
- Information and resources on job search, careers, training, schools, and local labour market information
Port Hardy Resource Centre Drop In
- Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 - 4:00 pm & Thursdays: 9:30 - 5:30
- Free photocopies, fax, telephones
- High speed Internet in the computer lab, community access sites in other North Island communities (contact us for details)
- Information and resources on job search, careers, training, schools, and local labour market information
Get support with:
- Creating or updating resumes, cover letters & portfolios
- Finding and applying to job leads aligned with your employment goals and skills
- Gaining more confidence when promoting yourself
- Doing interview preparation and practicing before your next interview
WorkBC Centre-North Island
NIEFS is proud to be the WorkBC Employment Services contractor for the North Island with locations in both Campbell River and Port Hardy to serve you.
Explore WorkBC Services
About WorkBC Centre - North Island
Apply for WorkBC Online Employment Services
Primary Locations
WorkBC Centre-Campbell River
Monday - Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm (Open until 6 pm on Thursdays)
920 Alder Street (inside the NIEFS building)
250-286-3441 or toll free 1-866-286-6788
or
WorkBC Centre-Port Hardy
Open Wednesday & Friday 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Open 9:30 to 5:30 pm on Thursdays
Drop-in - Fridays from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
129-8950 Granville Street (inside Thunderbird Mall)
Please call 1-866-286-6788 for an appointment