Ladysmith Downtown Business Association
Ladysmith is located on the eastern shores of beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia. With a population of over 8,000, it has a thriving downtown business community centered around historic First Avenue.
The LDBA actively works to cultivate an environment of economic and cultural vibrancy in the Ladysmith downtown core. The meeting schedule is:
- Executive/Marketing Committee: 1st Thursday of every month
- General Membership: 3rd Thursday of every month
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Company name: Employment Navigators
Contact name: Ann MacGillivray
Website: www.employmentnavigators.com
Year formed: 1992
Address: 710 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A6
Local phone: (250) 245-7134
Local fax: (250) 245-2153
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Services
Employment Navigators (also known as Ladysmith Employment Assistance Society) began operations in 1992 to serve the population of Ladysmith and surrounding areas by providing an integrated Employment Resource Centre to the community. We are the only one-stop local employment assistance service agency in our area and take tremendous pride in offering FREE services a few of which are:
- Job posting (local, regional and national)
- Access to internet job banks
- Qualified career consultants who offer career assessments and workshops to assist unemployed individuals
- Referrals to other government funded programs such as wage subsidy, training support and self employment programs etc.
- Networking with various organizations to promote the Ladysmith area and businesses
Employment Navigators has been providing quality employment services for the residents, businesses and other community service providers and will continue to be strongly connected with all sectors, allowing for the collection of local labour market information and employment networking for clients.
In recent years, Employment Navigators has increased its support to local employers as an active conduit of linking employers and prospective employees in our area, along with being actively involved in local organizations which support increased employment and business growth.
If you would like more information on Employment Navigators and the services we offer, please contact our office at (250) 245-7134 or visit us at our website @ www.employmentnavigators.com. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.
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Company name: Global Vocational Services
Website: www.globalvocationalservices.com
Contact name: Jack Tieleman
Year formed: 2008 in Ladysmith but sub-offices in Duncan and Victoria
Address: #101-155 Skinner Street, Nanaimo B.C. V9R 5E8
Local phone: (250) 753-3667
Fax: (250) 753-3676
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Global Vocational Services is an organization that assists individuals with employment transition. We hold two different employment related contracts:
- The Wage Subsidy contract
- The Cowichan Resource Center contract
From the Malahat to Bowser, we administer the Wage Subsidy Program. This program offers a subsidy for employers to enhance the skills of new employees through on the job training. It is easily accessible for both clients and employers with a minimum of paperwork and is open to unemployed and under employed individuals with an attachment to Employment Insurance.
In the Duncan area, we operate the Cowichan Career Resource Centre. The CCRC offers a wide range of services for unemployed individuals including career counseling, resume workshops, computer access, labour market information and job postings.
Our staff members are professionally trained and have a wide variety of skills and experience in the employment industry.
Wage Subsidy: 250-753-3667
Contact: Jack Tieleman
#101-155 Skinner Street, Nanaimo, B.C.
Cowichan Career Resource Centre: 250-748-9880
#301 – 80 Station Street, Duncan, B.C.
Contact Jack for employment help today!
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Organization name: Ladysmith & Area Community Link
Contact name: Tina Fabbro
Year formed: 2005
Address: 721 - 1st Avenue, (Ladysmith Resources Centre), Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B2
Phone: (250) 797-0533
Fax: (250) 245-3798
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Community Link (CL) is an employment training and support service for high school students and young adults with developmental disabilities funded by Community Living BC and the Ministry of Housing and Social Development. Community Link delivers person-centered, creative, innovative, and flexible services in Ladysmith and surrounding areas to assist and encourage full participation in community life. All support is grounded in the firm belief that employment is a key ingredient to full inclusion as it promotes social and economic independence.
CL is committed to the presumption of employability and strives to provide the best services possible to job seekers and employers. We offer full on-site training at no cost to potential employers and continue to provide ongoing problem solving and follow up services for the employer and the employee after initial onsite training has ceased.
The benefits of a diversified workforce are many; our experience confirms that the enthusiasm, dedication, and positive attitude of the individuals we support have a positive impact on co-workers’ outlook and morale at work. Studies have shown that an inclusive and positive work environment improves productivity and retention and that this type of diversification provides opportunities for managers and co-workers to become disability confident, which will improve overall customer service.
Interested in diversifying your workforce or accessing employment supports? Please call Tina @ (250) 797-0533.
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