Program Overview

Thanks to funding by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is training 24 new Activity Assistants in select communities across Vancouver Island, Interior, Northern and Lower Mainland regions of B.C. Students enrolled in the program will receive skills training by way of an industry recognized curriculum for Activity Assistants, delivered in partnership with North Island College.

BCCPA will cover the entire cost of tuition for participants, as well as provide additional training supports with funding provided through the Community Workforce Response Grant (CWRG).

BCCPA has gained strong support for this initiative from several employers in each region. All participating employers have part-time or full-time positions available in their organizations. Following the completion of skills training, BCCPA will support students in finding permanent positions with participating continuing care employers in the community.

The program will be delivered over the course of 15 weeks, including ten (10) weeks of classroom theory, four (4) weeks of practical education, and one (1) week of additional health and safety course training through SafeCare BC. The program is delivered entirely online (Live Online).

CWRG Eligibility Criteria

Participants must:

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• currently reside in B.C.;
• be 16 years of age or older;
• be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons entitled to work in Canada;
• be in possession of a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN);
• be unemployed, or employed part-time*, seasonally, casually, or precariously**;
• Must not be enrolled in any other federally or provincially funded training program at the start of the project;

*Part-time is defined as those employed 30 hours or less per week.
**Precariously is defined as those who are employed but at risk of losing a job and in need of training for a new job.

North Island College Admissions Prerequisites

The above are the minimum eligibility requirements potential participants must meet before moving forward with the application process.

Additional admission requirements are set by North Island College in line with their standard admission prerequisites, including:

• One of the following:
  • Health Care Assistant (HCA) certificate (or);
  • Home Support/Resident Care Attendant (HS/RCA) certificate (or) equivalent credential (e/g., LPN, RN (or);
  • Admission Waiver*  – Demonstrated background and success working closely with seniors in a LTC setting
    • *Subject to approval in the applicant’s relevant health authority
• Completion of a Criminal Record Consent Form under the Criminal Record Review Act
• Hold a valid FoodSafe Level 1 certificate
• Hold a valid CPR-C First Aid certificate

Key Dates

Pre-screening/interviews: Actively accepting applications.

Skills training dates:

• September 25, 2024 – January 28, 2025

How to Apply

We are currently accepting applications for applicants working in the following regional communities:

• Vancouver Island: Brentwood Bay, Campbell River, Chemainus, Comox, Courtenay, Duncan, Esquimalt, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Saanich, Saanichton, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Victoria
• Interior: Armstrong, Kamloops, Kelowna, Lake Country, Lumby, Merritt, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Salmon Arm, Summerland, Vernon, West Kelowna, Winfield
• Northern B.C.: 100 Mile House, Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake
• Lower Mainland: Surrey

If you meet the minimum CWRG Eligibility Criteria & Stenberg College Admissions Prerequisites, please click here to begin the application process.

General Enquiries

For general enquiries or assistance, please contact BCCPA Programs department:

Email: programs [at] bccare.ca
Phone: 604-736-4233 ext. 246

Learn More

Learn more about North Island College’s Activity Assistant Training Program here.

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