EXPE 4803: Employment Search Strategies (Business)

A company directory, including small to medium-sized businesses across Canada. Information provided includes company’s address, sales volume, number of employees, name of manager/owner, etc. Use the Advanced Search feature to search by industry, geography, and/or business size.
NOTE: The number of employees and sales figures may not be always correct. Use common sense and try to verify from other sources of information such as the company’s website.

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A searchable directory of the Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates. It allows to search for specific credential, field of study, and location. The description of an employer includes major Canadian hiring locations, number of employees in Canada, typical new grad positions, starting salary, work perks, training, academic fields recruited, etc.

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The employers on this list are recognized as Canada's leaders in offering best workplaces and program for young people just starting their careers.
On each employer’s description page, in addition to the hiring location(s), size and health/financial benefits, the information of particular interest to younger employees is included, such as tuition subsidies, career development, corporate social responsibility initiatives, employee engagement & performance, etc.

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The employers on this list are recognized for their exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. The diversity initiatives include programs for employees from five groups: (a) women; (b) members of visible minorities; (c) persons with disabilities; (d) aboriginal peoples; and (e) lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered/transsexual (LGBT) peoples.
On each employer’s description page, in addition to the hiring location(s) and size of the company, the information pertaining to diversity is included, such as workforce representation, unique diversity initiatives, diversity community partnerships, etc.

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On each employer’s description page, the following information is provided: hiring location(s), number of full-time and part-time employees, average age of employees, highlights of employment benefits, training and skills development, and community involvement.

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The local business magazine, Business in Vancouver, compiles lists of the Top 100 or Biggest Companies in various industries in British Columbia or Metro Vancouver.
NOTE 1: While only the top five on any list are visible to non-subscribers of the magazine on the website, the full lists are available in the print issues in the library. They are located in the Journals and Magazines area on the main floor.
NOTE 2: Alternatively, the full company lists are available through Business Source Ultimate on the Vancouver Public Library website. To retrieve the company lists, on the “Business in Vancouver – All Issues and Articles” page in Business Source Ultimate, click “Search within this publication” and select the “Advanced Search” interface. Then add the following keywords in the second search box: “top 100” or “biggest companies”.
A valid public library card is required to access online resources. Vancouver residents may sign up online for a temporary card or apply in person for a full card at any VPL branch.

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Company directories for the businesses seeking advertising agencies and companies that provide marketing services. You may look for companies by location (city/country).
NOTE:
- hourly figures refer to the company's charges for their services
- reviews are submitted by other companies

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A directory/database of public and private/startup companies in the technology sector in BC. A great resource for discovering potential employers, professionals, and investors in the local tech community.

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A member directory of the BC Tech Association, which includes public and private/startup companies in the technology sector in BC. A great resource for discovering potential employers, professionals, and investors in the local tech community.

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The best of small businesses in B.C. are recognized in 10 categories, such as Best Company, Best Community Impact, Best Employer, Best Immigrant Entrepreneur, and Best Marketer.

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If you are interested in working in a nonprofit organization, BC211 provides access to detailed descriptions of over 4,500 agencies serving the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, Squamish-Lillooet and Sunshine Coast regional districts.