WorkBC Centre – Langley

110 – 19925 Willowbrook Drive
Langley, BC, V2Y 1A7
604-360-4196
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Friday
9:00 am to 6:30 pm, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday
Statutory Holidays – Closed

WorkBC Langley is here to help you find your next job. You can access job search resources, career planning, training and skills upgrading, work experience opportunities and job placements.

WorkBC Centres also assist employers address staffing needs.

Check out some of our in-person and online services by clicking through the boxes below. Call to make an appointment to meet with a Career Coach or drop-in to the Centre to use our resource room!

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WorkBC Langley has developed three modules to assist you to explore careers, to guide your job search and to assist you to keep your new job. Each module includes information, tools and interactive activities that you can use on your schedule and at your own place.  Get started today!

News & Stories

June 12, 2025

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May 29, 2025

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May 10, 2025

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Workshops and Events

Jun
16
Mon
Resumes & Cover Letters @ WorkBC Langley Centre
Jun 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

The Resumes & Cover Letters workshop is an interactive session designed to guide clients through drafting a professional and effective resumes and cover letters. Clients will learn the key components of a resume, such as contact information, summary, experience, education, and skills, as well as how to format it for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and create a visually appealing layout. The session will also address common resume mistakes and how to avoid them. Additionally, clients will gain the skills needed to write a tailored, non-formulaic cover letter that complements their resume and captures the attention of the hiring managers. This includes understanding the essential components of a cover letter, how to tailor it to specific job descriptions, and strategies for making a strong first impression, including mentioning the company name multiple times and incorporating its vision and mission when relevant. By the end, clients will have the tools to create a polished resume and a captivating cover letter that enhance their job applications.

Jun
17
Tue
Unlocking the Hidden Job Market @ WorkBC Centre Langley
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This session focuses on effective job search strategies and the essential steps involved in finding employment. Clients will explore the Hidden Job Market, discussing what it is, where employers hide jobs, and why they do so. The session will further cover the Four Stages of a Job Opening, providing insight into the typical progression of job vacancies from creation to hiring. Focus on Social Media and Informational Interviews, importance of Follow-up, outlining Great Reasons to Follow-up and what types of follow-ups are necessary to maintain the job search process. Other useful tools such as Networking Business Cards/Calling Cards and making the most of Job Fairs.

Workshops start at 10am and run until 2:30pm.

Upcoming Workshop Dates:

March 18th, 25th

April 1st, 8th, 15th

May 27th

June 3rd, 10th, 17th

July 22nd, 29th

August 12th, 19th

September 23rd, 30th

October 7th, 21st

November 25th

December 2nd, 9th

AI-Powered Career Planning & Job Search @ WorkBC Langley
Jun 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
AI-Powered Career Planning & Job Search @ WorkBC Langley

Explore how AI can support your job search by generating career ideas, comparing tools, creating effective prompts, and refining your career direction—while staying safe and secure online.

Call to register: 604-360-4196

Email Essentials for Job Search @ WorkBC Langley
Jun 17 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Email Essentials for Job Search @ WorkBC Langley

Build your confidence with email by learning how to set up an account, send and format messages, attach documents, manage your inbox, and recognize online scams.

Call to register: 604-360-4196

Jun
18
Wed
Interview Skills @ WorkBC Langley
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

The Interview skills workshop focuses on preparing clients for job interviews, ensuring they are equipped with the tools and knowledge to perform confidently and professionally. The session begins with the Interview Preparation Checklist, covering key steps for success, starting with receiving the interview call and preparing for the conversation. It then addresses what needs to be done Before the Interview, such as researching the company, practicing responses, and organizing materials.

The workshop also covers Commonly Asked Interview Questions, helping clients in anticipating and preparing their answers. Clients will learn Suggested Questions to Ask the Employer, emphasizing the importance of engaging in a two-way conversation during the interview. Also, Types of Interview Questions, such as behavioral or situational questions, and how to respond effectively. Clients will learn how to handle Illegal Interview Questions, ensuring they know their rights and how to respond professionally if faced with inappropriate question such as: age, gender, marital status, etc… The session then covers Best Interview Follow-up Tips, including the importance of sending a thank you letter within 24 hours and provides a Format for a Thank You Letter to help clients draft a professional message. Clients will also be introduced to various Websites for Salary Information to help them research and negotiate fair pay.

Workshops run from 10am until 2:30pm.

Upcoming Dates:

March  19th, 26th

April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

May 21st, 28th

June 4th, 11th, 18th

July 23rd, 30th

August 6th, 13th, 20th

September 24th

October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

November 26th

December 3rd, 10th

If you would like to learn more about these workshops and events, please contact us at: 604-360-4196 or info-langley-willowbrook@workbc.ca