Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Advisory Panels for the Employment Program of BC
Two external advisory panels have been established to provide advice and make recommendations to the Ministry of Social Development, ensuring that the needs of job seekers continue to be met under the new Employment Program of B.C.
- The External Advisory Panel will oversee the implementation of the Employment Program of B.C. by service providers across the province.
- The Expert Advisory Panel on Specialized Populations will review results, monitor data and ensure that clients from specialized populations are receiving the services they need. Panel members, selected by the Province’s Board Resourcing and Development Office, will share their advice and recommendations with the Employment Program of B.C.’s ministry steering committee. Terms will run from May 2012 to April 2013.
A new Centre for Employment Excellence is being established to support the employment services sector, including employers and service providers, with the goal of improving employment outcomes for all unemployed job seekers in the province.
Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal
The Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal was established on September 30, 2002 following the proclamation of the Employment and Assistance Act. The Tribunal replaces the appeal system that existed under the BC Benefits and related acts.
Contact Information:
Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal
PO Box 9994 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9R7
Telephone: 250 356-6374 or toll free 1 866 557-0035
Facsimile: 250 356-9687 or toll free 1 877 356-9687
E-mail: eaat@.gov.bc.ca
Online: http://www.gov.bc.ca/eaat/
