Start with these databases:
CBCA Complete : indexes Canadian journals, magazines and newspapers from all subject areas.
Canadian Newsstand : newspapers across Canada, including major daily newspapers.
Library Catalogue - Find books at Douglas College Library.
These gateway sites cover many aspects of job hunting and career planning
Workapedia
Under Job Seekers and Career Planning tabs, you will find information on job hunting, resumes & cover letters, assessment tools etc.
Job Hunter's Bible: What Colour is Your Parachute?
This site deals with job counseling and identifies the best sites on the web for resume writing, job openings and company information.
Riley Guide
A directory of employment and career information sources and services on the Internet.
Riley Guide: Self-Assessment Resources
These resources can help you determine what occupations suit you.
BC Work Futures
Gives descriptions of occupations. Identifies trends in today's labour market, focusing on British Columbia. It predicts how labour market conditions and employment prospects will change over the next decade and more.
A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market
Produced to accompany Work Futures, this guide contains information and statistics on the BC economy and major industries.
National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Detailed descriptions of occupations in Canada. Each description includes duties, qualifications, related skills and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Biannual handbook from the Bureau of Labour Statistics. Offers a wealth of Information for a wide range of occupations. American content.
Working in Canada
Jobs, wages, qualifications and more.
Information on all aspects of career planning and job hunting.
Career Cruising
This is an interactive career resource you can use to explore career options or plan future education and training. Please contact the Library's Information desk for the username and password (in reference desk binder).
O*NET OnLine - U.S. Department of Labor.
Explore occupations, identify your current job skills, discover related occupations, and get a snapshot of the skills and knowledge required for your selected occupation.
Job Bank: Training, Career and Worker Information
Designed to help Canadians search for work online and develop effective work search strategies.
BC Public Service
BC government employment opportunities.
CareerBuilder Canada
CareerBuilder with a Canadian focus.
Craigslist
Lists jobs in British Columbia and worldwide.
Indeed.ca
Job Bank
Canadian employment opportunities.
Public Service Commission of Canada
This site includes job postings and a resume bank.
SimplyHired
Allows users to connect to Facebook and iGoogle for greater networking possibilities.
Workopolis.com
A massive Canadian site that lists jobs and provides articles on career and job hunting.
eluta.ca
This site covers jobs in Canada and provides lists that identify top employers, greenest employers and best diversity employers.
Job Shark Canada
This site matches your skills to relevant job offers.
Monster.ca
This site lists Canadian jobs. You can post your resume, apply online and receive email notifications when new and relevant jobs are added to the site.
