Employment Program: JobWave

As one of Canada’s most successful employment programs, JobWave’s aim is to help income-assistance recipients in British Columbia achieve their full potential with individualized support services.


JobWave is delivered by Buxton Consulting Ltd. for WCG International HR Solutions, a Canadian subsidiary of Providence Service Corporation, in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Social Development and more than 300 community-based service providers.


The program’s success has reached over 200 communities across the province, changing the lives of thousands, strengthening economies and paving the way for a brighter future for all British Columbians.
We offer a wide range of services with significant one-on-one support to help income assistance recipients achieve their employment goals. These services include:

  • Needs assessments and the development of targeted, individualized action plans
  • Resume writing, employment and life skills workshops, interview tips and career counselling
  • Job leads and job boards
  • Financial support for items related to the client’s barriers and job search
  • On-going follow-up to ensure job retention

Please see your MSD worker for a referral to the JobWave program in your area.

Abbotsford :
#3-2316 McCallum Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 3P4
Phone: 604-853-3366

Chilliwack :
#200 45905 Yale Road
Chilliwack, BC V2P 2M6
Phone: 604-792-2807

Maple Ridge :
11830 223rd Street
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5Y1
Phone: 604-463-4312

Mission :
Unit A, 7311 James Street
Mission, BC V2V 3V5
Phone: 604-820-4140

Port Coquitlam :
#206-2540 Shaughnessy Street
Port Coquitlam, BC
Phone: 604-468-4105