Need Help Filling Hard-to-Fill Roles? Hiring takes time, especially for entry-level, volunteer, seasonal, or hard-to-fill roles.
Small businesses continue to face applicant shortages, skills mismatches, and difficulty attracting candidates. In April 2026, Statistics Canada reported 490,500 job vacancies across Canada, with British Columbia among the highest job vacancy rates at 3.3%.
The good news? You do not have to rely on paid ads, word of mouth, or large job platforms alone. There is a plethora of free local support to help employers reach job seekers, understand labour market realities, and build local talent.
Post on a Free Local Job Board
The WorkLink Job Board helps employers share opportunities with local job seekers who are actively looking for work.
Tired of competing on LinkedIn and Indeed, or waiting for applicants to find your careers page? The WorkLink Job Board connects your roles with local candidates, including 885+ active job seekers and clients participating in employment support services.
Use Local Labour Market Information
Recruitment is easier when employers understand what is happening locally.
Through WorkLink’s employer newsletters, employers can learn about hiring trends, local resources, upcoming events, and workforce supports that may help with planning.
Employers can also sign up for JobLinx to see what job seekers are receiving, including local jobs, training options, events, and employment resources.
Exhibit at a Job Fair
Job fairs give employers a direct way to meet job seekers, promote openings, build awareness, and screen candidates on the spot.
For roles that are hard to explain in a short posting, in-person conversations can help employers answer questions and identify potential candidates.
Collaborate to Build Talent
Sometimes the right candidate is an early-career job seeker, a skilled worker making a career pivot, or someone ready to build experience with support.
WorkBC resources such as wage subsidies for eligible placements or customized employment approaches can help employers build skills on the job and connect with candidates already working with employment services.
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Contact WorkLink
Website: worklink.bc.ca
Phone: 250-478-9525
Email: info@worklink.bc.ca