Overview

This page contains information for employers in DigiBC’s Work Placement Program (WPP), including introductory materials for those new to the program, tips for navigating the subsidy application process, job posting and recruiting process, key program dates and capacity, and information about the Student Mentorship Program.

New to DigiBC’s Work Placement Program?

If you are new to the Work Placement Program or would like some quick information before participating, please review the following resources:

DigiBC Work Placement Program

Program Information / Slide Deck

Program capacity is limited each term, so please communicate your hiring intentions as early as possible.

Subsidy Applications

Starting a New Subsidy Application

To start a new subsidy application under the WIL Digital Program:

1. Go to the WIL Digital subsidy application website.
2. Hit “APPLY” to open your application for the next placement period.
3. Complete the initial eligibility step
4. Add wpo@digibc.org as a collaborator on the application.
5. Email wpo@digibc.org to confirm your application number(s). (Providing the application number is important because it allows us to identify, expedite and track your application)

Once the WIL Digital program has reviewed and confirmed your eligibility, you will receive a confirmation from the program and instructions to complete the subsequent application steps.

Completing or Tracking an Existing Subsidy Application

To track or complete an existing subsidy application:

1. Login to the WIL Digital subsidy application website to access your active ICTC subsidy applications.
2. Follow the instructions to complete sections 1 to 6 of the application, providing all necessary information and supporting documentation.
3. If you are having any difficulties or have questions, email wpo@digibc.org for assistance or connect with the WIL Digital program directly for urgent inquiries (WIL_Digital@ictc-ctic.ca)

Job Posting & Recruiting

Work Placement Office Postings

If you are leveraging the recruitment services provided by DigiBC Work Placement Office, please follow these steps:

1. Prepare a rough draft of your job posting with the following information:

• • Job title
  • Job description
  • Responsibilities
  • Required/preferred qualifications
  • Technical skills
  • Location / remote or hybrid expectations
  • Hours per week (minimum must be 15 hrs/week)
  • Wage/salary
  • Anticipated start and end dates (minimum must be 12 consecutive weeks)

2. Reach out to wpo@digibc.org, indicating the level of recruitment support required (i.e., job posting at schools, candidate screening, interview scheduling and support) and your hiring timeline.

Direct Postings

If you wish to post and recruit for a role directly, please do! Just ensure you follow these steps:

1. Prior to beginning recruiting, email wpo@digibc.org to share the details of the roles and ensure eligibility for the program.
2. Please remember that WPP eligibility requirements apply regardless of how the position is recruited. Students must:
   • be currently enrolled and not yet graduated from a public post-secondary listed as an ACE-WIL institution
   • be Canadian citizens/permanent residents or hold refugee/protected-person status
   • meet all other applicable WPP eligibility requirements
   • Students attending private institutions are not eligible for the program