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Becoming an Employer
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Employment Standards Act
The Employment Standards Act regulates relations between employers
and employees. Employers are required to comply with the province's
minimum wage standards and working conditions, such as hours
of work, annual vacations, general holidays, maternity/parental
leave, and termination of employment. Under the Employment
Standards Act, a Child Employment Permit is required if the
employee is under 15 years of age.
 Website:
www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/esaguide
Employment Standards Information Line
If you are hiring employees, you should be aware of the current
Employment Standards Act for British Columbia.
Address: #102, 1690 Powick Road,
Kelowna BC V1X 7G5
Phone:
(250) 861-7404
Toll Free:
1-800-663-3316
Website:
www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb
Human Rights Act
Treat your employees with the professionalism and respect
that they deserve. These acts include the Employment Standards
Act, the Labour Relations Code and the Human Rights Act.
The Human Rights Act forbids discrimination in a number of
employment-related areas including employment advertisements,
hiring practices and wages. Employers are prohibited from
discriminating against employees or prospective employees
on the grounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin,
political belief, religion, marital status, family status,
physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation,
age, or a prior unrelated conviction of such person. Other
areas of the province can phone Enquiry BC at 1-800-663-7867
and request to be transferred.
Address:
#306, 815 Hornby Street, Vancouver BC V6Z 2E6
Phone:(604)
660-6811 or in Victoria (250) 387-3710
Fax:(604)
660-0195 or in Victoria (250) 387-3643
Payroll Deductions
What are your responsibilities as an employer?
You have a number of responsibilities as an employer ranging
from having a Business Number to deducting income tax and
report your amounts in a timely fashion.
As an employer, you have to:
- Ensure that you have a Business Number. A Business Number
identifies the four major Canada Revenue Agency business
accounts: corporate income tax; import/export; payroll deductions;
and the goods and services tax (GST).
- Deduct income tax, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions,
and Employment Insurance (EI) premiums from amounts you
pay to your employees.
- Remit these deductions along with your share of CPP contributions
and EI premiums that you have to pay on your employees'
behalf.
- Report all these amounts on an information return by the
end of February of the following calendar year.
*Please Note: As an employer or payer, you hold payroll deductions
in trust for the Receiver General. Therefore, you have to keep
these amounts separate from the operating funds of your business.
They must not be part of an estate in liquidation, assignment,
receivership or bankruptcy.
Workers Compensation Board
Regulates and monitors workplaces, educates and consults with
employers on workplace health and safety issues for employees.
For workplace safety and health inquiries call toll-free within
BC at 1-888-621-7233
For claims or rehabilitation inquiries call the Claims Call
Centre: Toll-free 1-888-967-5377
For employer and assessment inquiries call toll-free within
BC at 1-888-922-2768
For human resources inquiries call toll-free within Canada at
1-888-757-5552
For freedom of information inquiries call toll-free within BC
and AB at 1-866-266-9405
Direct all claims correspondence to:
Workers:
Address: PO Box 4700 Stn Terminal, Vancouver BC V6B 1J1
Toll
Free Fax: 1-888-922-8807 |
Employers:
Address: PO Box 8940 Stn Terminal, Vancouver BC V6B 1H9
Toll
Free Fax: 1-888-922-8803 |
Website:
www.worksafebc.com
Labour Requirements-Apprenticeship Act
Requirements for certain industries can be directed to the industry
training branch.
Phone: 1-866-660-6011
Website: www.aved.gov.bc.ca/industrytraining
Financing
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Aboriginal Business Canada
Aboriginal Business Canada is an Industry Canada program that
promotes the growth of commerce as one means towards economic
self-sufficiency for all Aboriginal people.
Address: #2000, 300 West Georgia Street, Vancouver BC V6B 6E2
Phone: (604)
666-3871
Fax: (604) 666-3871
Website: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inabc-eac.nsf/en/home
All Nations Trust Company
All Nations Development Corporation (ANDEVCO), a subsidiary
of ANTCO, was formed with the mandate to provide advisory, technical
and management services to the Aboriginal community.
Address: #208-345 Yellowhead Hwy, Kamloops BC V2H 1H1
Phone: (250) 828-9770
Fax: (250) 372-2585
Website: www.antco.bc.ca
Banks and Credit Unions
Financial Institutions are an excellent source of information
about financing for your business. See chartered Banks in the
Yellow pages.
Other sources of Business Financing include:
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financial assistance for businesses, as well as venture capital
and consulting services.
Address:
313 Bernard Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 6N6
Toll Free:
1-888-463-6232
Phone:
(250) 470-4812
Fax: (250)
470-4832
Website:
www.bdc.ca
Community Futures Development Corporation
Financial assistance for small to medium-sized business ventures
starting up, or expanding and for purchase of existing businesses.
Address:
#102, 3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon BC V1T 9P7
Phone:
(250) 545-2215 Ext. 249
Website:
www.futuresbc.com
First Nations Bank of Canada
First Nations Bank of Canada is all about commitment -our
commitment to First Nations peoples and more specifically
to you, as individual customers. We are committed to providing
a total banking relationship by fulfilling your complete banking
needs and working diligently to maintain a high level of customer
service.
Website:
www.tdcanadatrust.com/fnbank
First Citizens Fund
Is dedicated to enhancing cultural, educational and economic
development opportunities for Aboriginal Citizens resident
in BC. For more information about the business loan program
and the business loan aftercare program.
Website:
www.mcaws.gov.bc.ca/fcfund
Francophone Economic Development Organizations
Société de Developpment économique de
la Colombie-Britannique.
Toll Free:
1-877-732-3534
Website:
www.sdecb.com
Investment Capital Programs
The Ministry of Small Business and Economic Development offers
programs to help small business gain access to capital, whether
a business is just starting out or seeking expansion capital
to compete in global markets. These programs offer investors,
including employee investors, tax credits for making equity
capital investments in qualifying small businesses.
Toll Free:
1-800-665-6597
Website:
www.equitycapital.gov.bc.ca
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association
To assist Aboriginal Financial Institutions to enable their
communities to realize greater economic self-reliance through
advocacy, providing fair access to capital, resources, and
information.
Website:
www.nacca.net
Self Employment Program
An initiative of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society offers this
program for unemployed individuals (with an established EI
claim) who want to start a business. Four weeks of business
plan training included.
Call Community Futures today to get a referral.
Address:
#201, 3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon BC V1T 9P7
Phone:
(250) 545-2215 ext. 219
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
WD works with financial institutions, co-operatives, the Farm
Credit Corporation and Business Development Bank of Canada
to facilitate funding for small business on commercial terms.
Decisions on loan approvals are made by the lending institutions
Toll Free:
1-888-338-9378
Website:
www.wd.gc.ca
Women's Enterprise Centre
The Mission of the Women's Enterprise Centre of BC is to assist
women in establishing and growing businesses owned and controlled
by women in British Columbia.
Address:
#201 1726 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna BC V1Y 9R9
Toll Free:
1-800-643-7014
Website:
www.womensenterprise.ca
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Governmental Contacts on Aboriginal Affairs
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Local
Mayor of Vernon
Wayne Lippert
Address:3400-30th St, Vernon, BC V1T 5E6
Phone: (250) 545-1361
Website:
www.vernon.ca
Mayor of Coldstream
Gary Corner
Address:9901 Kalamalka Road,
Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6
Phone:
(250) 545-5304
Website:
www.districtofcoldstream.ca
Chairman of North Okanagan Regional District(NORD)
Stan Field
Address:9849 Aberdeen Rd, Vernon,
BC V1B 2K9
Phone:
(250) 550-3700
Website:
www.nord.ca
Mayor of Armstrong
Jerry Oglow
Address:3570 Bridge St, Armstrong,
BC V0E 1B0
Phone:
(250) 546-3023
Website:
www.armstrongbc.com
Mayor of Spallumcheen
Will Hansma
Address:4144 Spallumcheen Way,
Armstrong, BC VOE 1B6
Phone:
(250) 546-3013
Website:
www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca
Mayor of Lumby
Eric Foster
Address: 1947 Glencaird Street,
Lumby, BC V0E 2G0
Phone:
(250) 547-2171
Website:
www.lumby.ca
Mayor of Enderby
Sue Phillips
Address: 619 Cliff Ave, Enderby,
BC V0E 1V0
Phone:
(250) 838-7230
Website:
www.enderby.com
Chief of Spallumcheen Indian Band
Wayne Christian
Address: Old Vernon Rd, Enderby,
BC VOE 1VO
Phone:
(250) 838-6496
Website:
www.spallumcheen.org
Chief of Okanagan Indian Band
Fabian Alexis
Address: 12420 Westside Rd, Vernon,
BC V1T 7Z3
Phone:
(250) 542-4328
Website:
www.okib.ca
Provincial
Member of Legislative Assembly, Okanagan-Vernon
Tom Christensen
Address:206-3334 30th Avenue,Vernon,
BC V1T 2C8
Phone:
(250) 503-3600
Website:www.tomchristensenmla.bc.ca
Premier of British Columbia
Gordon Campbell
Address: Room 347, Parliament
Buildings,Victoria, BC V8V 1X4
Phone:
(250) 953-4844
Website:
www.gov.bc.ca/bvprd/bc/home.do
Federal
Member of Parliment, Okanagan-Shuswap
Colin Mayes
Address: 3203 30th Street,
Room 206,Vernon, BC V1T 9G9
Phone:
(250) 260-5020
Website:
colinmayes.ca
Prime Minister of Canada
Stephen Harper
Address: 80 Wellington Street,
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
Phone:(613)
941-6880
Email:pm@pm.gc.ca
Website:www.pm.gc.ca/eng/default.asp
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Connections Career Centre
A career resource centre for youth from ages 13 to 29. The
centre provides information, leadership and direction for
youth, to enable them to take steps forward to obtain long
term viable employment. The Centre provides training and education
information, job posting boards, employment counselling, a
resource library, and computer access. Connections' Employer
Services will assist you to find the right individual for
your business. Wage subsidy information available.
Address:
3309C - 31st Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 2H4
Phone:
(250) 545-5705
Fax: (250)
545-6020
Website:
www.connectionscentre.ca
Hire a Student
The services provided at your local Hire a Student office
may vary. For detailed information, please call the office
nearest you (Summer only).
Address:
3203 - 31st Street, Vernon BC V1T 5H4
Phone:
(250) 545-9141
Website:
www.youth.gc.ca
Service Canada
Service Canada administers programs supporting the income
of Canadians and human resources programs linked to the requirements
of the national economy and labour market. Employer services
are available.
Address:3202
- 31st Street, Vernon BC V1T 5H4
Phone:
(250) 545-2125
Website:
www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml
(See the link on the website about services
for employers and entrepreneurs)
North Okanagan Employer Link
North Okanagan Employer Link provides employers access to
individuals looking for work. All suitable candidates are
screened against your requirements and briefed on the position
available. There is no fee, no contract to sign and no future
obligation from you.
Community Futures Development Corporation
Address:
2nd Floor, 3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon BC V1T 9P7
Phone:
(250) 545-2215 Ext. 219
Importing
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Canada Revenue Agency
Canada Revenue Agency is responsible for Canadian tax,trade
and border administration. The agency regulates, manages and
controls income and taxes. Information is available for business
on income tax, GST,exporting and importing, payroll deductions
and more.
Phone:
1-800-959-5525
Website:
www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Small Business BC
Created in 1993 as a federal/provincial partnership and then
transformed into a not-for-profit Society in 2002, Small Business
BC is British Columbia's key resource centre for business
information and services. Click on the "Growing" link on the
home page.
Address:
601 West Cordova Street, Vancouver BC V6B lGl
Toll Free:
1-800-667-2272 (B.C. region only)
Phone:
(604) 775-5525
Fax: (604)
775-5520
Website:
www.smallbusinessbc.ca
Western Canada's Business Service Network
With a network of over 100 points of service across the West,
small and medium-sized businesses in most rural and urban
centres can access a range of business services through Western
Economic Diversification's (WD) Business Service Network.
The Western Canada Business Service Network consists of several
integrated organisations that provide entrepreneurs with the
expertise they need to start a new business or expand their
existing company. This network includes Canada Business Service
Centres, Community Futures Development Corporations, Women's
Enterprise Initiative offices, Francophone Economic Development
Organizations and regional WD offices in Western Canada. Other
partners delivering programs and services to small businesses
in the West include federal departments, provincial and municipal
governments and industry associations.
Phone:
1-888-338-9378
Website:
www.wd.gc.ca
Networking
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Downtown Vernon Association
An organization of downtown businesses dedicated to fostering
a vital downtown area for doing business and for shopping.
Address: Suite 4, 3101 - 29th Street,
Vernon BC V1T 5A8
Phone: (250) 542-5851
Website: www.downtownvernon.org
North Okanagan Business Exchange
Members of the Business Exchange Program are provided with dynamic
round-table discussions, networking opportunities and professional
development in the form of presentations and expert guest speakers.
Community Futures Development Corporation
Address: #202, 3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon BC V1T 9P7
Phone: (250) 545-2215 Ext. 232/250
Vernon
Women in Business
Vernon Women in Business is a non-profit organization comprised
of women from every walk of life who meet to share common concerns
and interests associated with career development. This group
is involved with several community projects, administers a scholarship
fund and presents the annual "Woman of the Year" Award.
Address:
PO Box 1572, Vernon, BC V1T 8C2
Wage Assistance
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Wage assistance Programs are designed to assist
with an employee wages, or to assist with a new employee’s
training. For a complete list of Wage assistance programs see
the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website listed
below.
GT Hiring Solutions
Destinations specializes in jobs for tourism and tourism-related
industries. We find qualified job candidates for prospective
employers - to the benefit of both parties. The result is effective
staffing solutions for employers and helping capable people
find meaningful work.
Address: #102, 3201 - 30th Street, Vernon BC V1T 9G9
Phone: (250) 545-6209
Fax: (250) 545-1657
Website: www.destinations.ca
First Jobs in Science and Technology
This program is for skilled workers in high-tech fields who
are recent graduates in science, technology or engineering.
Phone: 1-888-338-9378
Website:
www.wd.gc.ca
Service Canada
Service Canda administers programs supporting the income of
Canadians and human resources programs linked to the requirements
of the national economy and labour market. Employer services
are available.
Address:
3202 - 31st Street, Vernon BC V1T 5H4
Phone: (250) 545-2125
Website: www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml
(See the link on the website about services for
employers and entrepreneurs)
Targeted
Wage Subsidy
This program is geared towards Employment Insurance recipients.
Applicants must be referred by Community Futures Development
Corporation- Employment Options Division.
Address: #202, 3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon BC V1T 9P7
Phone: (250) 545-2215 Ext. 219
Youth
Employment Strategy
Youth Employment Strategy (YES) programs provide youth, employers,
service providers, parents and educators access to career and
labour market information resources and services.
Phone: 1-800-935-5555
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Community Futures Development Corporation
3105 - 33rd Street, Vernon BC V1T 9P7
Phone: (250) 545-2215
Website: www.futuresbc.com
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