Career Planning

 

Empowering Women for Career Success

At SNIWWOC, we believe that career planning is not just about finding a job—it is a critical component of mental health and well-being. When work and life align with personal needs, individuals can thrive. Using a reproductive justice framework, we recognize that without adequate income and healthcare, many women face barriers to achieving stability and security for themselves and their families.

Our Career Planning Program provides individualized career planning support to racialized women, including newcomers. Whether you're exploring a new career, entering the Canadian workforce, or advancing professionally, our facilitators are here to help you achieve your goals.

What We Offer

  • Up to 6 one-on-one career planning sessions provided by our career consultants)

  • Up to 2 additional sessions may be approved based on facilitator recommendation and program availability

  • Resume and cover letter support

  • Interview preparation and career coaching

  • Guidance on foreign credential evaluation

  • Networking opportunities in your field

Eligibility:

  1. Black, Indigenous, and Women of Colour, including transgender and two-spirit community members who are 18 or above;

  2. Resident of British Columbia.

Steps:

  1. Fill out our career planning form.

  2. Receive an email from SNIWWOC with further instructions.

  3. Receive Confirmation – You will receive an email from SNIWWOC confirming your submission.

  4. A career planning facilitator will contact you to schedule your first session.

    Your facilitator will work with you throughout the program and help you develop a personalized career plan.

  5. Fill out the feedback survey sent via email from SNIWWOC.

Please note:

  • Clients must provide at least 24 hours' notice if they need to cancel or reschedule a session.

  • Cancellation and no-show fees are not covered by SNIWWOC and are the client's responsibility.

  • Missing a scheduled session without providing at least 24 hours' notice may result in termination from the program.

Women in Leadership Speaker Series

Women in Leadership Speaker Series Feeling isolated in your industry? You're not alone. According to Statistics Canada, racialized women remain underrepresented in leadership roles. Our Women in Leadership series provides insights, mentorship, and strategies to help women break barriers in the workforce.

Check out our events for the next speaker series.
Contact us if you would like to be a guest speaker.

Our Team:

We are an interdisciplinary team of women dedicated to improving the health of racialized women across Canada. We are the community we serve.

Additional Information:

Please read the Career Planning Program Policies before applying. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these policies.
This program is possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Scotiabank.

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LOCATION & CONTACT INFORMATION

Career Planning
Support Network for Indigenous Women & Women of Colour
Service location will be shared confidentially via email once your appointment is confirmed.
Phone: 250-277-2545
Hours of Service: 8:30 - 4:30 pm (by appointment only)