Global Vocational Services

Mining Industry Forum coming to Campbell River

donna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:47:49 +0000

Looking at mining as a career option? Representatives from the Mineral Exploration and Mining Labour Market Task Force – http://www.mining.bc.ca/labour_market_task_force.htm will be at NIEFS (North Island Employment Foundations) in Campbell River on February 16th from 9am to 10am to present an overview of the mining industry and labour market demands in BC and Vancouver Island. There will also be an employer panel from 10:30am to 12:00pm with HR representatives from:

- Yukon Zinc Wolverine Mine – http://www.yukonzinc.com
- Nyrstar, Myra Falls (formerly NVI) – http://www.nyrstar.com

These representatives will be on hand along with North Island College to talk about the types of occupations in demand and skills required. The panel will offer employers and NIC the opportunity to connect with job seekers directly regarding their mining operation and occupations in demand along with associated requirements from which participants can ask questions.

*Registration REQUIRED for these morning sessions. Contact NIEFS at (250) 286-3441. For more information, check out www.niefs.net

Hiring Fair in Nanaimo – Friday February 10th

donna — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:22:25 +0000

Another out of area employer is holding a hiring fair in our region this coming Friday. Baker Hughes, based in Calgary, provides a range of oilfield services and operates in locations all over the world. Currently, the company is recruiting for Equipment Operators and Drivers with Class 1 or 3 Licenses, Electronic Technicians, Supervisors with Coil Tubing experience, Maintenance Journeymen and Apprentice Mechanics.

Check out their hiring fair from 9am onwards at the Grand Hotel in Nanaimo on Friday, February 10th. Job seekers are recommended to bring a resume and submit one by email to recruitcalgary@bakerhughes.com.

Duncan Mall Manager visits Global

donna — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:00:58 +0000

Linda Gray with Gulf Pacific Group is Manager of the many mall properties in downtown Duncan. She stopped by our Latest Leads session yesterday to provide valuable insight into retail employment. In recent years, the makeup of our downtown malls has changed with several “big box” stores joining the mom and pop enterprises. Over 45 different retailers are represented including insurance, retail clothing, office supplies, cafes and sports stores. Linda advised that a few new tenants would be joining the Duncan Mall in coming months including Lees Chicken, an automotive retailer and a sporting goods store.

Tips Linda offered for local job seekers included:

Ensure your resume is relevant to the employer you are targeting
Present yourself well; no shades, hats, earbuds
Go in person where you can, unless otherwise advertised, avoid busy times and at right store opening
Meet the employer by yourself, do not go job searching in a group/with friends and family alongside
Try to meet the Manager where possible, or get their business card so you can apply directly
Send a thank you letter following an interview/meeting
Look at ways you can volunteer in the community to build your experience and work references

As Linda discussed, the Duncan Mall is closely connected with the community, providing space to local non-profits for community activities including family events. The mall is now also online at www.shopduncancentre.com.

New Date! – Stella Johnny of M’akola Housing Society to discuss hiring needs

sonic — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:53:27 +0000

Dont miss this information session with Stella Johnny, Elders Liaison with M’akola Housing Society. Stella is the Elder’s Liaison for the project and will discuss hiring preferences and provide information on this new assisted living facility. Positions include Administrative Assistant, Recreation Coordinator, Desk Clerks, Cooks, Kitchen Assistants, Housekeepers and Maintenance.View Event Poster

Join us:

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
2pm – 3pm
at “Latest Leads”
Global Vocational Services
301-80 Station Street, Duncan

Please pre-register in the Resource Centre or call the Global office at (250) 748-9880.

Hiring Fair in Ladysmith – Jan 9, 2011

sonic — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:59:33 +0000

Hiring Fair for jobs in Fort McMurray- Suncor sites is being held at Employment Navigators in Ladysmith on Jan 9th, 2012. The HR and Company Manager will be present representing Canada Pump and Power Edmonton AB, an equal opportunity employer, for the following positions:

Equipment Operators
Pump Operators
Professional Drivers Class 1 and 3
Labourers for a variety of positions

*Do not need experience
*Training provided by employer for Industry Requirements

Please Bring:

Resume
Drivers Abstract (reasonably clean with 6 points or less)

Details:

Looking for 30 or 40 people
Drug Testing Mandatory
You will be living in Ft McMurray, company can arrange housing
Wages start at $24.00 per hour
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Application has to be approved by Suncor

Where:

Employment Navigators in Ladysmith
710 1st Ave Ladysmith
250-245-7134
Monday January 9, 9:00-4:00

Latest Leads – December 20, 2011

dschmidt — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:00:30 +0000

Hiring activity in Duncan and surrounding areas seems to have slowed in the past week as the Christmas season is upon us. See attached for this week's Latest Leads and check back in January for a further update.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

Customer Service Coordinator, Winners, Duncan. See www.simplyhired.ca

Director, Community Based Research, VIU, Nanaimo

Admin Assistant, Office of Univ Secretary/Senior Policy Advisor, VIU, Nanaimo. See www.viu.ca

Admin Assistant, Bellamy Learning Centre, Duncan. See www.employmentnavigators.com

Customer Service Rep 1 (Insurance), Island Savings, Chemainus. See www.iscu.com

Entry Level Opportunities, (Hiring Pool). See www.iscu.com

Full Time Account Manager, Island Savings Credit Union, Nanaimo. See www.iscu.com

See www.viha.ca for administrative positions within the health authority for Cowichan Valley and other areas

HR/Payroll Administrator, Acciona Facility Services, Victoria. See www.indeed.ca

Administrative Assistant, Fisheries & Oceans Canada, Nanaimo. See www.jobs.gc.ca

HR Assistant, Recruitment, City of Nanaimo. See www.nanaimo.ca

Admin Coordinator, BC Transit, Victoria. See www.spectrumjobsearch.com

ARTS/DESIGN/COMMUNICATIONS:

Print Production Assistant, Impact Visual, Nanaimo. See www.set-nanaimo.com

Sales Person, Impact Visual, Nanaimo. See www.set-nanaimo.com

Special Effects and Digital Imaging Technician, Royal BC Museum, Victoria. See www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

FOOD SERVICE/HOSPITALITY:

Dishwasher, Drumroaster coffee, Cobble Hill. See www.wowjobs.ca

Sunridge Place are hiring for temporary, casual and regular positions including Food Service Worker and Housekeeping. Please submit resumes by e-mail to apply@sunridgplace.ca or by fax to 250.748.8388.

Cook, Columbos Restaurant, Ladysmith. See www.usedcowichan.com

Food Counter Attendant & Cookneeded at Boston Pizza, Duncan. See www.jobbank.gc.ca

LABOUR/TRADES:

Small Engine Mechanic, IslandSaw & Turf, Duncan. See www.simplyhired.ca

Driver Position for Trucking Company, Duncan. See www.usedocowichan.com

Rhino Labour Temp Services is hiring for several positions includingClass 1 & 3 Drivers and Assembly Technicians. See www.set-nanaimo.com

Timber Cruising & Waste Specialist, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, Nanaimo. See www.employment.gov.bc.ca

Farm Manager, Saltspring Centre of Yoga, Salt Spring Island. See www.wowjobs.ca

Deputy Director of Planning & Development, North Cowichan District, Duncan. See www.northcowichan.ca

Senior Environmental Analyst, CVRD, Duncan. See www.cvrd.bc.ca

Service Technician and Installer Technician, Emergitel, Duncan. See www.wowjobs.ca

Yard & Shipping Manager, Rona, Cobble Hill. See www.victoriajobshop.ca

CAMP WORK:

Opportunities for Trades positions in mining through Imperial Metals at Huckleberry Mine and other sites. See www.imperialmetals.com

Dozer Operator, Kitimat and other positions, including Labourers with Ledcor in mining, constructruction, marine etc.. See www.ledcor.com

SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Home Depot, Winners, Future Shop, The Source, Wal-Mart, all hiring. Some seasonal, some regular positions.

Delivery Specialist, Easyhome, Duncan. See www.nanaimo.kijiji.ca

HEALTHCARE:

RCA’s and LPN Position, Nanaimo. See www.nanaimo.kijiji.ca

Health Manager, Stzuminus First Nation, Ladysmith, BC. See www.civicinfo.bc.ca

See www.viha.ca for nursing positions, social work and other support roles within the local health authority.

HUMAN SERVICE

Early Childhood Assistant, Kids R BriteChildcare, Ladysmith. Must have ECA Certificate. See www.employmentnavigators.com

Early Childhood Educator, Nanaimo. See www.employmentnavigators.com

Entitlement Officer, Worksafe BC, Victoria. See www.worksafebc.com

EDUCATION:

Curriculum and Education Program Coordinators, Ministry of Education, Victoria. See www.employment.gov.bc.ca

On-Call Noon Hour Supervisors & On-Call Teacher Assistants, School District 79 – www.sd79.bc.ca

Duncan Mall Manager visiting Global January 11th

dschmidt — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:00:29 +0000

Linda Gray, Manager at the Duncan Mall in downtown Duncan, will be at Global in the New Year to provide a short presentation on employer hiring preferences. Linda is well connected with the many merchants at the Duncan Mall and will be sharing her insight into what it takes to get hired. Join us on Wednesday, January 11th at 9am at our weekly “Latest Leads” drop in session and get the inside scoop!

Latest Leads – December 7, 2011

dschmidt — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:00:29 +0000

Duncan's unemployment rate has declined for the third straight month according to BC Stats. Now sitting at 7.1%, the rate is still marginally higher than the provincial rate of 7% and significantly highter than that for Vancouver Island (6.4%).

Seasonal hiring has been active in most of the big box stores in Duncan and North Cowichan. Restaurants have also been recruiting as well as employers in other sectors. Around town there are some changes in the works; a furniture store is setting up shop in the old Rogers store location at Duncan Mall (near Superstore) and Lees Chicken are locating a restaurant and drive-through also at Duncan Mall. See the Latest Leads attached for more information on posted job opportunities in the area and dont forget to access our Latest Leads drop-in sessions weekly here at Global.

ADMINISTRATION:

Campus Accounting Assistant, Cowichan Campus, Vancouver Island University. See www.viu.ca

Temp/PT Clerk, Master of Business Admin, VIU, Nanaimo. See www.viu.ca

Aboriginal Projects Coordinator & Elder Support, VIU, Nanaimo. See www.viu.ca

Administrative Assistant, Office of University Secretary/Senior Policy Advisor. See www.viu.ca

Manager, Branch Services, Island Savings Credit Union, Duncan. See www.iscu.com

Customer Service Rep 1, IslandSavings Credit Union, Chemainus. See www.iscu.com

Service Representatives, Duncan. See www.iscu.com

Supervisor of Admin Services, Community Living BC, Nanaimo. Seewww.communitylivingbc.ca

Manager, Duncan Downtown Business Improvement Society. See the Cowichan Valley Citizen

Accounting Clerk, Timberwest Forest Corporation, Nanaimo. See www.set-nanaimo.com

Assisted Living Manager, Makola Housing, Duncan. See www.jobbank.gc.ca and complete job description at www.cowichanelders.com Please note, other administrative positions are listed with Makola Housing

Accountant/CMAfor Khowutzun Development Corporation, Duncan. See www.khowutzun.com

Medical Office Assistant, Duncan (30 hours/week). See www.usedcowichan.com

FOOD SERVICE/HOSPITALITY

Job Descriptions for Kitchen Assistant, Dining Room Server & Second Cook for Makola Housing in Duncan are listed on their website at www.cowichanelders.com. and some now on the job bank.

Cook, Dragon City Restaurant, Ladysmith. See www.indeed.ca

Cook II, Nanaimo Seniors Village, Nanaimo. See www.indeed.ca

Food Service Workers, VIHA, Nanaimo. See www.viha.ca

Food Service Supervisor, Red & White, Crofton. See www.wowjobs.ca

LABOUR/TRADES:

Yard & Shipping Manager, Rona, Cobble Hill. See www.wowjobs.ca

Mac Tools Distributor, Ladysmith. See www.wowjobs.ca

Municipal Services Inspector, City of Nanaimo. See www.nanaimo.ca/job_postings

Labourers, Victoria – for paving company. Email resume at www.usedvictoria.com or call 250-896-7644.

P & R Truck Centre, Duncan, is looking for a HD Mechanic. See http://prwesternstar.com/Employment.html

CAMP WORK:

CampCook, Remote Float Camp Locations, Vancouver Island. Local logging company requires a camp cook. Must have superior communication skills, be organized and able to order camp provisions. Fax resume and cover letter to 250-871-7011

West Coast camp operations requires experienced licenced log scalers. Please note this position is for camp work on the West Coast. Send resume by email to skrull.wsc@shaw.ca (West Coast Scaling & Grading

Road Maintenance Handyman, camp position,West Coast. Duties include operation and maintenance of motor grader, excavator, rock truck and dozer. Must have 5 years experience grading logging roads. Fax resume by Dec 16 to: 604-681-8906 Company Name : Olympic Forest Products

Heavy Equipment Operators, Pelly Construction, Brule Mine Site, Chetwynd (Northeast BC). Mine site experience preferred. See posting at www.jobsearchonline.bc.ca

Slashing Crews(Certified Fallers), G Yahey Contracting, Dawson Creek area. See posting at www.jobsearchonline.bc.ca

Falcon Contracting, Fort Nelson are seeking Crusher Plant Crew, Grader Operator, Lowbed Operator and OFA3 for camp work. Fax or email resume: Fax: 250-774-2549
Email: employment@falconcontractingltd.com

Looking for log truck drivers. Offering accomodations, pensions and benefits, and top industry wage. Trucks are new and hauling in the Chetwynd area. Must have a valid class 1 and provide drivers abstract. Please call Shayne at 250-788-6166

SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Home Depot in Duncan are hiring for a range of positions including Back Up Return to Vendor Associate and Department Supervisor (Overnight). See www.homedepot.ca

Retail Positions, Safeway, Duncan. See www.safeway.ca

Future Shop are hiring for seasonal positions at Cowichan Commons! A temporary position can be a great way to get your foot in the door with an employer. See www.futureshop.ca

Customer Service & Merchandise Associate, Marks Work Wearhouse, Duncan

See http://www2.marks.com/Careers.asp

Sales Associate & Assistant Manager, The Source, Duncan. See www.working.com

Greeter, Store Standards Associate, Wal-Mart, Duncan. See www.walmart.ca

HEALTHCARE:

Care Aide, Advocare Home Care Services, Duncan. See www.jobbank.gc.ca

See posted roles with Vancouver Island Health Authority at www.viha.ca; includes healthcare, environmental services (housekeeping), administrative, etc.

Pharmacy Assistant, Wal-Mart, Duncan. See www.walmart.ca

Pharmacy Assistant, Safeway, Duncan. See www.safeway.ca

Pharmacy Assistant, Shoppers Drug Mart, Duncan. See www.indeed.ca

HUMAN SERVICE

Family Support Worker, NIL/TU,O Child and Family Services, Saanichton. See www.cssea.bc.ca

Family Support Services Coordinator, Community Options for Children & Families, Victoria. See www.spectrumjobsearch.com

Group Home Manager, Cowichan Tribes. See www.cowichantribes.com

Child & Youth Worker, W J Stelmaschuk and Associates Ltd, Victoria. See www.jobbank.gc.ca

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

See www.viatec.com for extensive postings, mainly Victoria area

EDUCATION:

Special Education Teaching Assistant, Cowichan Tribes. See www.cowichantribes.com

Director of Admissions, Queen Margaret’s School, Duncan. See www.qms.bc.ca

Vancouver IslandUniversity: (www.viu.ca): several faculty positions posted

OTHER:

Extensive list of positions now posted at www.cvrd.bc.ca for summer student roles.

Makola Housing Begin Hiring for Cowichan Elders Residence in Duncan

dschmidt — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:00:27 +0000

Hiring has begun through M’akola ILBC Housing Society to staff the Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum Assisted Living (Cowichan Elders) Facility currently under construction in downtown Duncan. Postings for an Assisted Living Manager and Kitchen Supervisor with a January 30, 2012 start date are out now. Other operations positions are now listed on the organization’s website at www.cowichanelders.com and will be posted in January 2012 with an anticipated March 2012 start date.

Latest Leads – November 16, 2011

dschmidt — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:29 +0000

Check out upcoming employment opportunities with the Cowichan Elders Facility and other local employers on our weekly bulletin. Click on "more" for details …

ADMINISTRATIVE:

Senior Manager, Business Banking, Island Savings Credit Union, Duncan. See www.iscu.com

Supervisor of Admin Services, Community Living BC, Nanaimo. Seewww.communitylivingbc.ca

Administrative Assistant, Ministry of Finance, Victoria, BC. See www.employment.gov.bc.ca

VIHA postings include:

Clerk, Medical Imaging Reception and Image Service Centre, Nanaimo. See www.viha.ca

Health Records Clerk, VIHA, Nanaimo. See www.viha.ca

Admin Support Worker, VIHA, Duncan. See www.viha.ca

Part-Time Administrative Associate, London Life, Nanaimo. See www.indeed.ca

Scheduler, VIHA, Nanaimo. See www.viha.ca

Surgical Services Booking Clerk, VIHA, Duncan. See www.viha.ca

Remember, VIHA has specific hiring requirements for admin/clerical roles. See the website under recruitment brochures, “clerical testing and requirements” (http://www.viha.ca/NR/rdonlyres/7119B96A-4257-4C98-9B1F-779AB8AFB20F/0/TypingandMedTermRequirements.pdf)

Accountant/Office Manager, City of Duncan. See www.civicjobs.ca

Human Resources Advisor, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo. See viu.ca

FOOD SERVICE/HOSPITALITY

Job Descriptions for Kitchen Assistant, Dining Room Server & Second Cook for Makola Housing in Duncan are listed on their website at www.cowichanelders.com. and some now on the job bank.

Cook, Columbos Restaurant, Ladysmith. See ad on www.usedcowichan.com

General Manager, White Spot Restaurants, Victoria. See www.whitespot.ca

Server Position, Dino’s Grill, Duncan. Apply in person at 231 Government Street, Duncan.

LABOUR/TRADES:

Roofer & Roofing Labourer, T & L Roofing, Ladysmith. See www.employmentnavigators.com

HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic, Gateway Mechanical Services, Nanaimo. See www.gatewaymechanical.ca

HVAC Trainees (2), Accurate Air, Victoria. See www.jobbank.gc.ca

HD/Transportation Mechanic, Profab Manufacturing, Chemainus. See www.usedcowichan.com

Tire Technician, Duncan. Must have experience and references will be contacted. See www.usedcowichan.com

Merridale Cidery is still looking for apple pickers. See ad on www.usedcowichan.com for details on how to apply by email.

Long Haul Driver, Warmland Logistics, Duncan. See ad at www.usedcowichan.com

Range of Trades Positions currently available in mining locations – See www.mining.bc.ca

CAMP WORK:

Camp Catering Companies are actively hiring for Cook, Second Cook, Camp Attendant and Camp Maintenance positions. See http://www.jobsearchonline.bc.ca/Job%20Search/catering.htm and http://www.quesnelemploymentservices.com/Camp_Catering_Industry_List.aspx for employer info (not all companies are hiring, but this list gives you some employer contact info and websites to check out).

SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Clothing Store Manager, Northern Reflections, Duncan. See www.jobbank.gc.ca

Cashier for restaurant in Mill Bay. Responsibility includes serving food, receiving money, making change, and cleaning. Full-time or part-time. Candidate needs to be responsible, reliable and hard working. Minimum wage plus tips. Please email your resume to cokeca@gmail.com. References required. (posted at www.usedcowichan.com)

Home Depot in Duncan are hiring for a range of positions including Back Up Return to Vendor Associate and Department Supervisor (Overnight). See www.homedepot.ca

Retail Positions, Safeway, Duncan. See www.safeway.ca

Future Shop are hiring for seasonal positions at Cowichan Commons! A temporary position can be a great way to get your foot in the door with an employer. See www.futureshop.ca

Customer Service & Merchandise Associate, Marks Work Wearhouse, Duncan.See http://www2.marks.com/Careers.asp

Sales Associate & Assistant Manager, The Source, Duncan. See www.working.com

Store Standards Associate, Wal-Mart, Duncan. See www.walmart.ca

HEALTHCARE:

Care Aide, Advocare Home Care Services, Duncan. See www.jobbank.gc.ca

See posted roles with Vancouver Island Health Authority at www.viha.ca; includes healthcare, environmental services(housekeeping), administrative, etc.

Pharmacy Assistant, Wal-Mart, Duncan. See www.walmart.ca

Pharmacy Assistant, Safeway, Duncan. See www.safeway.ca

HUMAN SERVICE:

Program Coordinator, John Howard Society, Nanaimo. See www.set-nanaimo.com

Family Support Services Coordinator, Community Options for Children & Families, Victoria. See www.spectrumjobsearch.com

Early Childhood Educator, Cowichan Tribes. See www.cowichantribes.com

Support Services Worker, Cowichan Tribes. See www.cowichantribes.com

Child & Youth Worker, W J Stelmaschuk and Associates Ltd, Victoria. See www.jobbank.gc.ca

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

Check out www.viatec.com:

Junior Quality Assurance Analyst(Mixpo PortFolio Broadcasting Inc.)

Programmer Analyst(School District 63)

Senior Technical Architect (BC Public Service)

Powerhouse Developer(CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc)

Business Analyst (CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc)

Information Technology Architect(CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc)

Web Information Architect(CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc)

Project Manager(CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc)

Mobile Application Developer(CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc)

Senior JAVA Technical Analyst(CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc)

EDUCATION:

Director of Admissions, Queen Margaret’s School, Duncan. See www.qms.bc.ca

Vancouver Island University: (www.viu.ca):

AssociateDean, Faculty of Health and Human Services Health & Human Services Administration

Recreation and Tourism Regular Ongoing FacultyRecreation/Tourism VIUFA Regular Ongoing Faculty Child & Youth Care VIUFA January 18, 2012

SETS Education InstructorEducation VIUFA

Sterile Supply Technician InstructorContinuing Education Division (H&HS)

Regular Ongoing Faculty Bachelor of Science in NursingVIUFA

Instructor, Department of Physics/Engineering/AstronomyPhysics/Engineering/Astronomy

InstructorBachelor of Science in Nursing VIUFA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program ChairBachelor of Science in Nursing

Information Technologist Information Technology Services

Relief Hairdressing Instructor Hairdressing BCGEU December 07, 2011

OTHER:

Radio Operator / Guard (casual, on-call),North Cowichan. See www.northcowichan.ca

Fast Food Restaurants

If considering applying for work within fast food establishments locally, remember that many of them to do not post specific “crew” positions, instead they rely on applicants downloading their application forms and submitting them to the stores in person or online as directed on their websites.

Burger King go to www.burgerking.ca, apply online after selecting a store location

Wendys http://www.wendys.ca/careers/crew-positions/

McDonald’s visit www.worksforme.ca

Process Server(red light ticket violations) – training provided, Dye & Durham Corporation, Duncan. See www.jobbank.gc.ca