Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Applying for BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA)
If you are interested in applying for BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA), this page provides important and useful information you will need to proceed including and Income Assistance Estimator – to help determine if you are eligible and what you might receive. To get started, just click any of the following links:
Application Process and Tools
- Applying for BC Employment and Assistance
- Your Guide to BC Employment and Assistance
- Income Assistance Estimator (link to website)
- Web Orientation (link to website)
- Enquirer's Checklist
- Work Search Guidelines
- Verification of Applicant Information
- Information on Fraud and Sanctions
- Your Responsibilities and Rights
- Reconsideration and Appeals
Additional Information
- Cheque Issue Dates
- Employment and Assistance Rate Tables
- Employment and Assistance Statistics
- Legislation: Employment and Assistance
- Other Programs and Services
- Information for Clients
- Information Bulletins and News Releases
Related Brochures
- A Guide to your Employment Plan
- Assignment of Benefits for People Waiting for Employment Insurance (EI)
- Direct Deposit
- Family Maintenance Program
- How to Complete the "Monthly Report" Form
- Time Limits
