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Service Canada Centre Surrey - Local Employment Services
Employment programs and services under contract to Service Canada are available in your local area. Please keep in mind that while most programs are open to all unemployed Canadians, others are restricted to people currently receiving Employment Insurance, or who have received it in the past. You can find out whether or not you are eligible by contacting the service provider directly.
Surrey
- Employment Resource Centres
- Career Planning
- Job Search Assistance
- Other Employment Resources
- Self Employment
- Training and Learning
- Work Experience
- Youth Initiatives
Employment Resource Centres
The following service providers will aid unemployed individuals who reside in Surrey, North Delta, White Rock, and Langley, and are legally entitled to work in Canada. They will assist these individuals to re-enter the workforce through employability assessment and individual employment counselling. Eligible clients may also receive financial assistance to undertake training as a means to get a permanent job, financial and technical support to help start a business, and other supports to help obtain a job.
Cloverdale Employment Resource Centre  #101 - 5783 176A Street, Surrey, B.C. V3S 6S6 |
....604 576-3118 |
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| Hours: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri. 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Wed. |
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| Surrey Employment Resource Centre - Newton #102 - 13771 72A Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3W 9C6 |
....604 501-2224 |
| Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri. 10:30 am to 4:00 pm Wed. |
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| Whalley Employment Resource Centre 10153 King George Highway, Surrey, B.C. V3T 2W1 |
....604 584-0003 |
| Hours: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri. 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Wed. |
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| Community Employment Resource Centre Langley #106 - 20641 Logan Avenue, Langley, B.C. V3A 7R3 |
....604 534-8874 |
| Multi-Lingual Employment Resource Centre ISS (Immigrant Services Society of BC) #201 - 7337 137th Street, Surrey, B.C. V3W 1A4 |
....604 595-4021 |
| On-going / Drop-in services | |
| BC Centre for Ability #330 - 10362 King George Highway (located above Starbucks), Surrey, B.C. V3T 2W5 |
....604 580-6962 |
| Hours: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Tues |
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| - Eligibility: under-employed & unemployed individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada and have a disability or chronic illness. | |
| Youth Employment Resource Centre Pacific Community Resources Society #116 - 13479 76th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3W 2W3 |
....604 592-6234 |
| Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon to Fri | |
| - The Surrey Youth Employment Resource Centre is a unique case management centre for at-risk youth. Case Managers specialize in working with youth, assist clients to identify goals, training, and employment options through assessments and one to one support. | |
Career Planning
| Mission Community Skills Centre #101 20316 56th Avenue, Langley, B.C. |
....604 532-3808 |
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| Career Planning - known as 'Career Zone' is a modularized career decision making model which includes assessments, research, career planning and managing your career successfully. Participants more self-directed can access individualized workshops and self-directed assignments. | |
| Phoenix 205 - 10114 King George Hwy, Surrey, B.C. V3T 2W4 |
....604 581-6117 |
| (Note: Location is right above Fresgo's Restaurant across from Central City - Surrey Place Mall) | |
| - No wait times. Drop by anytime. We help you achieve success in the labour market. Our free workshops help you find a job, keep a job, and explore jobs. Services are of variable intensity & duration based on your needs/schedule. Workshops are delivered through one-to-one, self-paced, or group work. Workshop topics include "FIND A JOB" (Resumes, cover letters, interview skills, networking, cold-calling, transferrable skills assessment, online job search, etc.); "KEEP A JOB" (Assertiveness, conflict resolution, personal coaching & counselling, intro to computers, typing tutor, etc.); and, "EXPLORE JOBS" (Self-assessment, labour market information, occupational and training program research, career decision-making and development of an employment action plan). All participants receive one-to-one vocational counselling and coaching. | |
| SCCI - Project Re-start 106 - 13771 72A Avenue, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 599-0005 |
| - 3 week group career exploration offering test interpretation, assessment and individual counselling. Includes resume preparation and interviewing skills. | |
| DiverseCity Resource Centre Society Unit 1113 - 7330 137 Street, Surrey, B.C. V3W 1A3 |
....604 597-3448 loc.234 |
| - Career Planning is a three-week career exploration program which includes self-assessment, labour market information, occupational and training program research, career decision-making and developing of an employment action plan. | |
| Pacific Community Resources Society - Career Quest 10328 E. Whalley Ring Road, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 951-4559 |
| - Four to six week career Exploration program for youth that offers career assessment, labour market information, and one to one career counselling. | |
| AWARE - Cloverdale 5641 176A Street, Surrey, B.C. V3S 4G8 |
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| - The focus of this project is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to make realistic career decisions to enable them to participate more fully in the workforce and their community. | |
| P.A.R.C. - Pacific Assessment, Referral and Counselling (EAS) Lifeworks Design Group Ltd. #204 - 20423 Douglas Crescent, Langley, B.C. |
....604 533-8942 |
| Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon to Fri | |
| - This program is a three - four week career exploration program that uses Cognitive Information Processing and Solution-Focused Counselling models and is delivered through a combination of group and individual employment counselling. | |
Job Search Assistance
The following organizations provide job search assistance such as resume writing, job interview techniques, information on jobs and education, job postings, and job finding clubs.
| Mission Community Skills Centre #101 20316 56th Avenue, Langley, B.C. |
....604 532-3808 |
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| Job Search - known as 'The Employment Zone' - provides employment workshops, one on one consultation and transferable Skills in the Trade Program. All clients are assessed using the Employment Readiness Scale to determine appropriate and required job search interventions based on individual's needs. Itinerant services are also available to assist clients living in Aldergrove and is located at Myert Employment Resource Centre on Mondays and Wednesdays of each week. | |
| Surrey Community Services Canadian Career Moves - Professional/Managerial Job Club #260 - 7525 King George Hwy, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 598-1400 |
| - Three week Job Club and a variety of Job Search workshops including interview skills, 45+ workshop and computer Job Search basics. Individual consultation for resume/cover letter. | |
| Surrey Community Services Canadian Career Moves - General Occupational Groups #210 - 10362 King George Hwy, Surrey, B.C. V3T 2W5 |
....604 584-7606 |
| - Two week Job Club and a variety of comprehensive job search modules including individualized services for resumes and Age Advantage series for 45+. | |
| AWARE #202 - 7337 137th Street, Surrey, B.C. V3W 1A4 |
....604 502-8355 |
| - Programming includes: one-to-one counselling, 2 week full-time professional Job Search Program, Resumes, Networking, Covering Letters, and Interview Techniques. | |
| Pacific Community Resources Society - Youth Job Search Services 10326 A East Whalley Ring Road, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 951-4559 |
| - Two to four week workshops include goal-setting, marketing strategies, networking and job search techniques. | |
| PICS #109 - 12414 82 Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3W 3E9 |
....604 596-7722 |
| - Two week Punjabi speaking job club for immigrants. | |
| Agricultural Workers Employment Program - PICS #200 - 8185 120A Street, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 501-3824 |
| - 3 week work search sessions designed specifically for those seasonal workers wanting to find work that is not seasonal or find complimentary seasonal work so they can work year-round. | |
| DiverseCity Resource Centre Society Unit 1113 - 7330 137 Street, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 597-3448 loc.313 |
| - 4 week job search program for immigrants offering in-depth job search assistance for general and professionals occupations. | |
| Landell & Associates Strategic Job Search Services - Cloverdale #210 - 17700 56th Avenue, Cloverdale, B.C. |
....604 574-1881 |
| - 12 day job club and a variety of job search workshops including: computer job search, resume/portfolio/cover letter development, labour market research and interview techniques. | |
| I AM CARES SOCIETY #202 - 10070 King George Hwy, Surrey, B.C. V3T 2W4 |
....604 580-2226 |
| - A four week job club designed for people with disabilities. This job club is designed to support the participants reach a level of self-sufficiency in job search techniques. | |
| Langley RITE/WRITE Program Triangle Community Resources Inc. #1 - 19951 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. |
....604 539-9850 |
| Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon to Fri | |
| - The RITE/WRITE program is an intensive, six week modular group facilitated program that is designed to enable multi-barriered participants to recognize and overcome their barriers to employment, make informed and appropriate career choices, and obtain and maintain employment. The components include a Personal Employment Awareness module, a Career Decision Making module, and a Job Readiness/Job Search module. | |
| Women In Sustainable Employment (WISE) Newton Advocacy Group Society A205 13588 88th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 -596-2311x112 |
| Fax | ....604 -596-2319 |
| -To assist unemployed women, who are legally entitled to work in Canada, to overcome their multiple employment barriers through the provision of six-week pre-employment/employment maintenance workshops.. | |
| Project Comeback Newton Advocacy Group Society A205 - 13588 88th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 -596-2311x108 |
| Fax | ....604 -596-2319 |
| -To assist unemployed and homeless individuals secure employment through the provision of job search services, employability and employment maintenance skills, work placement and support. | |
Other Employment Resources
| Lower Mainland Employment Resources |
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| Your Employment Services "Where getting help to find work is only a few clicks away" |
Self Employment
If you have an idea for a business, and need assistance setting it up, you may be eligible to receive some financial support. The following organization can help you.
| Self Employment & Entrepreneurial Development Society (SEEDS) 104 - 7565 132 Street Surrey, B.C. |
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| - Provide both business knowledge and business plan implementation support services to eligible clients. | |
| Surrey | ....604 590-4144 |
| Group Information Session dates and times: | ....604 515-6344 |
Training and Learning
Skills Upgrading:
If you are unable to find work and require retraining, you may be eligible to receive funds for training. The following organizations can assist you with a return to work action plan that may involve training.
| Cloverdale Employment Resource Centre #101 - 5783 176A Street, Surrey, B.C. V3S 6S6 |
....604 576-3118 |
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| Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri. 10:30 am to 4:00 pm Wed. |
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| Surrey Employment Resource Centre - Newton #102 - 13771 72A Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3W 9C6 |
....604 501-2224 |
| Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri. 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Wed. |
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| Whalley Employment Resource Centre 10153 King George Highway, Surrey, B.C. V3T 2W1 |
....604 584-0003 |
| Community Employment Resource Centre Langley #106 - 20641 Logan Avenue, Langley, B.C. V3A 7R3 |
....604 534-8874 |
Work Experience
If you have formal training and/or are unable to find a job because you lack work experience, you may be eligible for a targeted wage subsidy. To find out more contact the following organizations:
| Wage Subsidy Connections #144 - 13757 72nd Avenue, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 501-4925 |
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| Kwantlen - Job Placement for persons with Disabilities 13468 - 77th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 599-2935 |
| - Job placement for job ready persons with disabilities. | |
| Surrey Wage Subsidy in Action Sante Services Ltd. #303 - 10252 135th Street Surrey, B.C. V3T 4C2 |
....604 583-0411 |
| The Practice Firm Douglas College, Surrey Training Centre 10060 King George Highway, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 588-7772 |
| The Practice Firm is a no cost program that supports immigrants with business administration/office background to gain local work experience. Contact Person: Stephanie DeRapp, Program Co-ordinatod. |
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Youth Initiatives - Youth Skills Link
| Mission Community Skills Centre #101 20316 56th Avenue, Langley, B.C. |
....604 532-3808 |
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| Youth - known as Express to Success - is a 12 week program for youth at risk to secure employment through life/employability skills and work experience in the retail, hospitality or service sector. | |
| Trade Builders #3 - 10318 E. Whalley Ring Road, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 951-4821 |
| - Pre-employment instruction to "at-risk" multi-barriered youth (19 to 28) including those from equity groups. Successful graduates of Phase 1 instruction will move onto 5 days of occupational safety in the workplace and Basic First Aid training followed by supported employment in the construction and building trades sector. | |
| Pacific Community Resources Society - Career Quest 10328 E. Whalley Ring Road, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 951-4559 |
| - Four to six week career Exploration program for youth that offers career assessment, labour market information, and one to one career counselling. | |
| Pacific Community Resources Society - Youth Job Search Services 10326 A East Whalley Ring Road, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 951-4559 |
| - -Two to four week workshops include goal-setting, marketing strategies, networking and job search techniques. | |
| Pacific Community Resources Society -Barista 10328 E. Whalley Ring Road, Surrey, B.C. |
....604 951-4559 |
| Fax | ....604 951-4808 |
| - Pacific Community Resources Society will assist youth facing employment barriers to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment and make a successful transition into the labour market and/or pursue further education and training. | |
| Future Leaders Youth Skills Link (for Multibarriered Visible Minority Youth) DiverseCity Resource Centre Society #1113 - 7330 137th Street, Surrey, B.C. V3W 1A3 |
....604 597-3448 loc.362 |
| - To provide culturally competent programming to multi-barriered, visible minority youth, for work in the Food, Retail & Service industries. Program length is 17 weeks with 8 weeks of training and 9 weeks of work experience. | |
| Employment Beginnings Pathfinder Youth Centre Society 13740 72A Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3W 1N5 |
....604 598-2703 |
| Fax | ....604 590-2782 |
| - Provides youth ages 15-30 an opportunity to receive an introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. A 22 week program which consists of 10 weeks in class and 12 weeks on a work experience. Participants will be certified in WHMIS, First Aid, Serving it Right & Super Host. | |
| Working Together Pathfinder Youth Centre Society 13740 72a Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3W 1N5 |
....604 598-2703 |
| Fax | ....604 590-2782 |
| - This is a pre-employment program for youth ages 15-30 to focus on their social and life skills. Building on self confidence, conflict resolution through community service projects. Connecting the youth to the community and gaining viable skills for obtaining employment. | |
| Sheet Metal Project Pathfinder Youth Centre Society 13740 72a Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3W 1N5 |
....604 598-2703 |
| Fax | ....604 590-2782 |
| - The Sheet Metal & HVAC Skills Link program is a 24 week project for unemployed at-risk youth between the ages of 15 and 30 to develop life and employability skills as well as acquire work experience in a high demand industry. This program will provide a balance between life skills and introductory work skills (total 8 weeks) which includes certification workshops for First Aid Level 1, WHMIS and W.C.B.; and work experience (16 weeks) in the sheet metal industry. | |
| Express to Success (Skills Link - Group Based Employability Skills and Work) Mission Community Skills Centre Society #101 - 20316 56th Avenue, Langley, B.C. |
....604 532-3808 |
| Hours: 8:30 am to 7:00pm Inquiries 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm Project Activity |
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| - A 12 week program for youth-at-risk that provides life and employability skills, and certification programs in First Aid - level 1, Food Safe, Super Host, Work Safe Back Talk, Serving it Right, WHMIS, and Take Care. This is combined with work experience that will enable them to secure employment in retail, hospitality or other customer service positions, or return to school. | |
| YEAH 4 Langley Environmental Partners 4700 224th Street, Langley, B.C. |
....604 514-4550 |
| - This is a 33 week project providing assistance to nine, unemployed, at risk youth to overcome barriers to employment. This project consists of employability/life skills through involvement in environmental community service projects in Langley. | |
