Cowichan Lake Community Services
Box 670, 121 Point Ideal Rd,Lake Cowichan, BC
250 749-6822
Our mission is to enhance and support the quality of life for Cowichan Lake area residents. We will strive to do this through education, prevention, recreation, counselling and support groups. It is also our aim to work together with other service agencies in an integrated approach.
The Cowichan Lake Area is committed to being the best place to raise a child!
Community Services Employment Centre
Are you looking for work, thinking about education or training? Are you in need of a job change or just starting out?
Our Employment Counsellors assist clients in obtaining their individual goals with referrals to programs through Employment Insurance and the Provincial Government Labour Market Agreements. See our new upcoming program "Assertiveness Training" below.
We are here to help you:
- Decide what you want to do for work.
- Return to Work Action Plan development
- Make a resume.
- Make steps that lead to employment.
- Look at going back to school.
Come in and ask to see Colleen or Sherry or email them directly with your questions.
Colleen colly@comserv.org
Sherry sherry@comserv.org
Resources Room
The Community Services Employment Centre’s Resource Room offers 3 computers with internet access for job search, career research and employment planning.
Microsoft Word is used for resume and cover letter development and a telephone is available for contacting prospective employers.
We have a job board with up to date postings for the Cowichan Valley and beyond as well as classifieds from Victoria and Duncan.
In addition to local job postings we have accurate information on searching for employment in the oil fields, mining, and forestry should you have to relocate for work. We also offer free photocopies and faxing at our reception desk.
** Upcoming Programs
Assertiveness Training
Begins October 7th
Wednesdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Assertiveness training teaches individuals to communicate with others in a way which is direct, honest, and appropriate. The training includes topics such as: Anger management, self esteem, and conflict resolution. The group runs for 8 weeks. Contact Community Services if you are interested.
Employment Links
Service Canada |
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Job Bank |
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Cowichan Career Resource Centre (Duncan) |
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Employment Navigators (Ladysmith) |
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Career Centre (Parksville area) |
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Port Alberni Valley Employment Centre |
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North Island Employment |
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BC Classified (newspapers) |
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Canadian newspapers & Television |
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Amber Education |
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Cowichan Independent Living |
We’re here to help
We are a non-profit society; providing programs and facilities to the people of the Cowichan Lake area.
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Contact Us
121 Point Ideal Road,
P.O. Box 670,
Lake Cowichan, BC,
V0R 2G0
Phone - (250) 749-6822
Fax - (250) 749-6839
Email - comserv@comserv.org
Fall Program Brochure
View this brochure as pdfThe Cowichan Lake Area is committed to being the best place to raise a child!
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