Why paying a Living Wage matters at Victoria Brain Injury Society.  In this short blog, Sharlene Law, Executive Director of VBIS explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program. Continue reading

Wrapping up 2025  As we reflect on the past year, we are proud to share the progress and impact our small but dedicated program has made. Despite our size, the collective efforts of our network of labour friends, employers and community partners have enabled us to reach significant milestones and create positive change for workers across BC. Here’s a look back at what we’ve accomplished together in 2025.  Continue reading

Living Wage BC is recruiting a Managing Director to lead and spearhead the program. As a Managing Director, Living Wage BC, you will lead the strategic and operational direction of Living Wage BC, overseeing budgeting, fundraising, governance, staffing, and stakeholder engagement. You will manage the annual Living Wage calculations and research publications, advocate for public policy change, and maintain strong relationships with certified Living Wage Employers across the province. We’re seeking a visionary leader with a passion for economic justice and the ability to build coalitions and drive systemic change. This is a Full-time, Permanent role with hybrid/remote working arrangements, with the ability to work out of VCF offices at 312 Main as needed. The position requires on-site presence at the office for team meetings and some travel across British Columbia. The role reports directly to the Director, Solidarity Economy. Continue reading

Managing Director of Living Wage BC "After nearly ten years in Canada, I’ll be returning to the UK next February. It’s been an incredible five years leading the Living Wage campaign, navigating Covid, the cost-of-living crisis, and major transitions. In that time, we’ve tripled the number of certified employers, launched a new strategy, doubled and diversified income, rebranded as Living Wage BC, and updated our methodology to better reflect the realities of working people.   Continue reading

Metro Vancouver Living Wage now $10 more per hour than minimum wage. The rising cost of living continues to fuel Metro Vancouver’s affordability crisis. Continue reading

We have certified 13 New Living Wage Employers across BC!   Over 300 direct employees, and countless contracted workers will now not need to worry about how they will pay rent and food for their families because their employer has guaranteed to pay them a Living Wage.   Continue reading

Living Wage BC publishes a new report into food unaffordability in BC. 1 in 5 people in BC are going hungry, and the problem is getting worse. It's hitting hardest where people can least afford it, with the burden falling disproportionately on Indigenous, Black, disabled, and rural communities. In our new Food for Thought report, we explore why food is getting more expensive, what the impact is, and what can be done about it. We spoke with key individuals and organisations responsible for putting food on the table along every step of the food chain, from farmers to food banks and met with nearly 50 low wage workers and heard their concerns and feedback on being able to afford food for themselves and their families. Continue reading

"It's really hard right now" We recently hosted “kitchen table discussions” with 50 low wage workers. Over a shared meal, we heard their stories, what’s going on in their lives and what they need from government support. The common theme? Life is tough, and they need more help. Continue reading

Top 5 Takeaways from BC Living Wage Employers in 2025 Being a certified Living Wage Employer in British Columbia is more than a label, it’s a long-term commitment to values, fairness, and the wellbeing of workers. As part of our engagement with certified employers across the province, we gathered feedback to better understand their experiences, challenges, and ideas for the future.Here are the top five lessons from what we heard. Continue reading