Jobs and Careers

While salary negotiations are a normal part of the hiring process, experts say it’s a stone often left unturned by young candidates unsure of how to ask for more money from an employer. A worker sits in an office in the financial district in London, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Alberto Pezzali

‘Don’t be afraid to ask’: Tips for young workers in salary negotiations

Young candidates or employees often unsure of how to ask for more money

 

Today, federal public servants are beginning the transition to return to in-person work. Pedestrians make their way along Sparks Street Mall in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

As federal workers return to the office, some decry lack of direction, long commutes

Purpose of new hybrid work model is to increase collaboration between colleagues

 

Archway Community Services hosts a career and volunteer fair on Jan. 19. Members of Archway’s people and culture team are shown at a recent career fair. (Submitted photo)

Archway in Abbotsford hosts career and volunteer fair

Event takes place Thursday, Jan. 19 at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre

 

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Beginning Dec. 14 for Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland residents, this 61-week diploma will equip you with the academic background, applied skills and specialized knowledge needed to succeed in the fields of justice, security, and community safety. Stock photo

Get the skills to be a Justice and Community Safety Leadership Professional in as little as 61 weeks

Program starts on Dec. 14 for Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island residents

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Beginning Dec. 14 for Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland residents, this 61-week diploma will equip you with the academic background, applied skills and specialized knowledge needed to succeed in the fields of justice, security, and community safety. Stock photo
Black Press Career Fairs take place all over B.C., and one is coming to Abbotsford on Nov. 2. (Black Press Media staff)

Black Press career fair connecting employees with opportunities in Abbotsford

Event is open to the public on UFV Abbotsford campus on Nov. 2

Black Press Career Fairs take place all over B.C., and one is coming to Abbotsford on Nov. 2. (Black Press Media staff)
The free Abbotsford Career & Post-Secondary Education Event comes to the North Gym of the University of the Fraser Valley, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kick-start your new career search in Abbotsford

FREE Career and Post-Secondary Education Event is live and in-person in Nov. 2

  • Oct 3, 2022
The free Abbotsford Career & Post-Secondary Education Event comes to the North Gym of the University of the Fraser Valley, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
People mingle during a job fair in Surrey several years ago. (File photo: Tom Zytaruk)

Job fair helping during serious labour shortage

One million new jobs coming to B.C. in the next decade: gov’t

People mingle during a job fair in Surrey several years ago. (File photo: Tom Zytaruk)
A past Black Press career fair held in Surrey. (Black Press file photo)

Surrey career fair to focus on job opportunities and post-secondary education

Jobseekers encouraged to hit the Surrey Career and Post-Secondary Education fair Sept. 30

A past Black Press career fair held in Surrey. (Black Press file photo)
The Surrey Career and Post-Secondary Education Event is your opportunity to connect with employers and educational institutions.

Jumpstart your future at a career and education event just for Surrey

FREE Surrey Career and Post-Secondary Education Event is live and in-person Sept. 30

  • Aug 29, 2022
The Surrey Career and Post-Secondary Education Event is your opportunity to connect with employers and educational institutions.
The Maple Ridge Career and Post-Secondary Education Event is set for July 28 at the Curling Rink, located at 23580 Jim Robson Way.

Black Press’ career, education event coming to Maple Ridge

More than 35 exhibitors will be at the July 28 event

The Maple Ridge Career and Post-Secondary Education Event is set for July 28 at the Curling Rink, located at 23580 Jim Robson Way.
FILE - This May 18, 2021, photo shows a woman typing on a laptop on a train in New Jersey. A movement is growing to shorten the workweek, but trade-offs and barriers should be considered. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Are 4-day workweeks, flexible hours the future of full-time employment?

A four-day workweek sounds appealing to workers. Possibly alarming to employers. A…

FILE - This May 18, 2021, photo shows a woman typing on a laptop on a train in New Jersey. A movement is growing to shorten the workweek, but trade-offs and barriers should be considered. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Maple Ridge Career and Post-Secondary Education Event July 28 – live and in-person at Planet Ice, Golden Ears Winter Club (Curling Rink)

Get a head start on a rewarding new career!

Live Black Press Career and Post-Secondary Education Events return to Maple Ridge on July 28

  • Jul 4, 2022
Maple Ridge Career and Post-Secondary Education Event July 28 – live and in-person at Planet Ice, Golden Ears Winter Club (Curling Rink)
Taking place at the Langley Events Centre in the field house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 23, there will be over 75 exhibitors collectively offering over 500 opportunities for employment and 1,000’s of post secondary options to choose from. (File photo)

Amid worker shortages, endless opportunities at Black Press Media’s career fair in Langley

Langley Career and Post-Secondary Event will connect workers directly to employers

Taking place at the Langley Events Centre in the field house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 23, there will be over 75 exhibitors collectively offering over 500 opportunities for employment and 1,000’s of post secondary options to choose from. (File photo)
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough rises during question period, Monday, April 4, 2022, in Ottawa. The federal government has announced nearly $247 million to help create more than 25,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Ottawa announces $247 million to create 25,000 apprenticeship positions across Canada

Government expects about 700,000 skilled trades workers to retire in Canada by 2028

Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough rises during question period, Monday, April 4, 2022, in Ottawa. The federal government has announced nearly $247 million to help create more than 25,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Black Press media's Langley Career and Post-Secondary Education Event June 23 – live and in-person in the Field House at the Langley Event Centre!

Your path to a rewarding new career begins here!

Live Black Press Career and Post-Secondary Education Events return to the Lower Mainland June 23

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Black Press media's Langley Career and Post-Secondary Education Event June 23 – live and in-person in the Field House at the Langley Event Centre!
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Career Fair

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Black Press Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education Event comes to the Central Mainland

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Career Fair

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Black Press Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education Event comes to the Central Mainland

  • Mar 21, 2022
Career Fair
Ravi Kahlon, B.C. minister of jobs, economic recovery and innovation on March 15, during a round of meetings about the provincial Stronger BC Economic Plan. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

B.C. outlines recovery plan for northern communities

Better access to internet and skills training among promises to northern communities

Ravi Kahlon, B.C. minister of jobs, economic recovery and innovation on March 15, during a round of meetings about the provincial Stronger BC Economic Plan. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)