Common Questions

Who Can Participate?

Eligible program participants MUST have permanent resident status in Canada.
It is preferred that program participants also meet the following criteria:

Have arrived in Canada within the last 5 to 6 years
Have at least intermediate English language skills
Have worked in their field for at least 3 years prior to immigrating to Canada
Want to find work in the construction, transportation, or healthcare sector

Who pays for ArriveBC?

All services provided by ArriveBC are fully funded by the B.C. Ministry of Economic Development. Additional financial support is also available for skill upgrading activities such as course fees, membership fees, licensing fees, and certification fees.
ArriveBC is free to employers who hire, provide mentorship, or welcome clients for work experience.

How does ArriveBC work?

Each client will be moved through one or more of the following services depending on individual needs:

Career Assessment and Planning Services:

Assess your skills and background to identify the right career for you in B.C. Develop a personalized career action plan that outlines all the steps required to attain your career goal.

The specific activities involved in this component include:

Assessment of English language skills, academic qualifications, technical skills, essential skills, career management skills, and financial means
Development of an individualized career action plan
Information and referral to appropriate services
Prior Learning Assessment and Portfolio Development
Credential evaluation assistance
Document translation assistance

Pre-employment Skill Enhancement Services:

Need your B.C. certification or an upgrade to Canada’s requirements? Need to become a member of a professional association or take a course to enhance your skills? Carry out your career action plan and access the training you need through ArriveBC.

The specific activities accessed through this component include:

All fees applicable to regulatory bodies and professional associations for certification and licensing requirements.
Document translation assistance
Upgrading English language skills, job search skills, career management skills, essential skills and technical skills
Limited academic upgrading
Orientation to workplace culture

Workplace Orientation and Practice Services:

Not sure about the local workplace or how to find a job in your profession? ArriveBC will help you gain valuable Canadian work experience by connecting you with employers that need your skills. Practice your interviewing skills, access job mentorship or training opportunities, access job leads, and find employment. ArriveBC will help you every step of the way.

The specific activities involved in this component include:

Providing pre-employment coaching and support
Providing post-employment coaching and support
Mentorship and/or job shadowing
Internship or apprenticeship

“It is a great experience to work with staff who understand my needs from individual counselling, assessing my career and skills and continued support in my job search. I feel more confident that I can find work that fits my skills.”
-- ArriveBC Program Participant - I.D.C.