WorkBC Centre – Maple Ridge

170 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road
Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 5Z6
1-604-466-4600
8:30 am to 5:00 pm – Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
8:30am to 6:30 pm – Wednesdays and Thursdays
Weekends and Statutory Holidays – Closed

In Person SkilledTradesBC Apprenticeship Information Session

March 13th, 2026 | 10am – 12pm

In-Person SkilledTradesBC Apprenticeship Information Session

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WorkBC Maple Ridge is here to help you find your next job. You can access job search resources, career planning, training and skills upgrading, work experience opportunities and job placements.

WorkBC Centres also assist employers address staffing needs.

Check out some of our in-person and online services by clicking through the boxes below. Call to make an appointment to meet with a Career Coach or drop-in to the Centre to use our resource room!

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WorkBC Maple Ridge has developed three modules to assist you to explore careers, to guide your job search and to assist you to keep your new job. Each module includes information, tools and interactive activities that you can use on your schedule and at your own place.  Get started today!

News and Stories

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Workshops and Events

Mar
12
Thu
Leading Edge Job Search @ WorkBC Maple Ridge
Mar 12 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

This series of workshops is for individuals who are looking only for the essentials to conduct a job search. Workshop topics include identifying skills, resume and cover letter development, obtaining references, communication, self-marketing, accessing the Hidden Job Market, informational interviews, networking and job maintenance strategies. Workshops are delivered over one week; participants attend a five hour workshop each day. In addition to the workshops, participants will be supported by a Career Coach.

AI Edge – Elevate Your Interview Game @ WorkBC Maple Ridge
Mar 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
AI Edge – Elevate Your Interview Game @ WorkBC Maple Ridge

Discover how AI tools can help you prepare for interviews by practicing questions, refining responses, and providing feedback—while understanding privacy and security basics.

Register Online: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/workbc-maple-ridge-73503859363

Scheduling & Virtual Meeting Skills for Job Success @ WorkBC Maple Ridge
Mar 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Scheduling & Virtual Meeting Skills for Job Success @ WorkBC Maple Ridge

Master online meeting tools like Zoom and Teams, manage your calendar, and learn best practices for joining, presenting, and communicating in virtual interviews and meetings.

Register Online: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/workbc-maple-ridge-73503859363

Mar
13
Fri
Leading Edge Job Search @ WorkBC Maple Ridge
Mar 13 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

This series of workshops is for individuals who are looking only for the essentials to conduct a job search. Workshop topics include identifying skills, resume and cover letter development, obtaining references, communication, self-marketing, accessing the Hidden Job Market, informational interviews, networking and job maintenance strategies. Workshops are delivered over one week; participants attend a five hour workshop each day. In addition to the workshops, participants will be supported by a Career Coach.

In-Person SkilledTradesBC: Apprenticeship Information Session @ WorkBC Maple Ridge
Mar 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Get the inside scoop on apprenticeships in the skilled trades at SkilledTradesBC’s in-person info session – your future career path awaits!
Thinking about a career in the skilled trades?

Join WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge for an interactive information session with SkilledTradesBC, that leads and coordinates B.C.’s skilled trades system, including overseeing apprenticeship training and trade certifications in BC.

This session is perfect for Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows job seekers, curious about starting or continuing a career in the trades.

You must be a resident of BC, and *eligible to work in Canada* (please contact our office/visit our centre if unsure)

 

What you’ll learn:

· Trades in demand in BC

· Steps to trade certification and advancement

· How to become an apprentice in BC

· Financial supports and resources available to apprentices

· How WorkBC can help you start or continue your career in the trades

 

Come with your questions — this is your chance to connect directly with representatives from SkilledTradesBC and get expert advice on your next steps.

To get the most out of this session we encourage you to join us for ‘Find your Trade’ Week at the WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge!

Drop in between 9am and 4pm, March 9th – March 12, suite #170 and complete the SkilledTradesBC Trade Quiz at our Centre to receive a lucky draw ticket.

This quick, fun quiz will help you explore the best skilled trades for you! Bonus: you get an opportunity to win a bag of neat WorkBC Swag you can use as you navigate your job search and career journey!

Can’t make it to Find Your Trade Week? You can complete the quiz online wherever you are:

https://skilledtradesbc.ca/find-your-trade

If you would like to learn more about these workshops and events, please contact us at: 604 466-4600 or info-mapleridge@workbc.ca