Resources For Employers

Funding for Employment

BC Employer Training Grant

The BC Employer Training Grant is a new joint federal and provincial program. It is designed to help employers train new or current employees. The goal is to develop employee skills and certification, and enhance productivity

British Columbia Training Tax Credit

The training tax credit provides refundable income tax credits for employers who have hired apprentices through the Industry Training Authority (ITA).

Hiring for Diversity

Hiring from a diverse population strengthens your business and gives you flexibility. Open your search for workers to include:

  • Women
  • Youth
  • Indigenous people
  • Immigrants
  • People with disabilities
Learn about hiring diverse people

Tax and Regulatory Information

Canada Revenue Agency

Learn about taxation, deductions and tax credits for businesses.

Canadian Human Rights Commission

Canadians have the right to be treated equally, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or any other grounds of discrimination listed in the Canadian Human Rights Act. Learn the rules and improve your workplace.

Ministry of Labour and Citizen’s Service: Employment Standards Branch

The Employment Standards Branch enforces minimum standards of wages and working conditions in most workplaces. Find out about employment standards, including :

  • payment
  • hours of work
  • breaks
  • ending employment

Office of the Information and Privacy Commission for BC

The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) sets out how B.C. organizations collect, use and disclose personal information.

WorkSafe BC

WorkSafe BC is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of British Columbia.