Comox MFRC Employment & Education Services offers assistance to military spouses /partners and dependant youth 16 years and older which can help alleviate the stress of looking for work in a new community.
Our staff is available for individual consultation and assistance with employment, self-employment and career exploration. We can provide resources that will help you to make career goals that are suited to your personal aptitudes, identify your strengths, education and training requirements, and improve the skills that will help you find satisfying employment opportunities.
What does the employment program offer?
Services available to spouses, dependents, and civilian personnel.
- Job board with current employment opportunities
- Consultation about careers, self-employment options, and education
- Referrals to local employment agencies and services, colleges, and universities, and training institutes
- Employment enabling workshops and seminars
- Assistance with resumes and cover letters
- Assistance with developing effective interview skills
- Local labour market information
- Reference library to enhance job search strategies, self-employment options or start a home based business
- Support and assistance with EI claims
- Internet searches for distance education programs and employment opportunities
- Internet access and computer-based courses
- Bursary Fund
Resume Help! Are you looking for work?
Are you new to the area or soon to be posted? Are you looking for work but some job search tools? Maybe you are considering returning to school or looking for a career change? Please contact the Comox MFRC to explore options for these and many other questions.
Employment Insurance
Application can be completed online or visit:
Services Canada
130-19th Street
Courtenay, BC V9N 8S1
Phone: 250-334-3151 or 1-800-206-7218
Note: Application for EI must be completed within 30 days from the last day worked
Employment Opportunities
If you are looking for employment opportunities, the Comox MFRC Job Posting Board is in the 19 Wing Fitness and Community Centre front lobby.
19 Wing Jobs Opportunities
To find out about civilian personnel employment opportunities at 19 Wing call the Employment Hotline at 250-339-8152.
Applications for 19 Wing NPF Employment Postings should be addressed to:
Yvonne Dickson, NPF Human Resources Manager
Bldg. 45, Room 8
19 Wing Comox
P.O. Box 1000, Stn. Main
Lazo, BC V0R 2K0
Fax: 250-339-8238
Email resumes
Ability is what you're capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you do.
Attitude determines how well you do it.
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