HR Related Information

Become an Employer - if you are hiring employees or subcontracting for labour, you will want to be aware of requirements for minimum wage, statutory holidays and other employer/employee rights.

Government of Canada - a one-stop information source for your human resources management needs, including information from government and non-government sources.

The BC Human Resources Management Association of British-Columbia - BC HRMA - is a registered non-profit society dedicated to advancing professional people practices. It provides professional programs and services for the human resources and labour relations community in British Columbia. It is a founding member of the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations - CCHRA - which links human resources associations across Canada and represents Canadian associations internationally.

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) Designation - the designation that distinguishes Canada's human resources practitioners has taken on significant new dimensions effective March 1, 2003, with the creation of national standards for the designation.

Resources for Starting a Business

The Society of Economic Development - its mission is to represent the interests of the economic sector of the francophone community by supporting development in the business sphere, by fostering entrepreneurial activity amongst francophone business people and by ensuring the flow of economically pertinent information within the community.

Small Business BC - created in 1993 as a federal/provincial partnership, Small Business BC is British Columbia's key resource centre for business information and services in English. It is a non-profit society that provides information on starting a new business, expanding an existing business, or entering new markets with a focus on exporting Canadian goods and services.

OneStop Business Registry - here you get instant one stop access to many public agencies. From the comfort of your home or office, you can do the most commonly required business registrations and transactions.

The Venture Program is a BCIT accredited program which enables participants to earn an Associate Certificate. The Venture Program targets individuals in the launch phase of a business startup. Additional information on similar programs throughout the Lower Mainland is available at www.beyourownboss.org.