Maximize Your Job Search with Our Comprehensive Workshop Suite and Additional Workshops

Looking to boost your job search? Our “Job Search Workshop Suite” is designed to help you seamlessly integrate various job search strategies and skills over a 3-day course. By attending each workshop session, you’ll connect the dots between different aspects of the job search process, enhancing your overall effectiveness. Plus, we offer a range of additional workshops to complement and enhance your job search and career discovery journey.

Workshop Suite Overview:

Beyond the Postings (Job Search)
Discover how to tap into the 80% of jobs not advertised publicly. Learn to research labour market information and identify key local economic trends to find hidden job opportunities.
Participants say:
“Excellent! Great facilitator and guest speaker.”
“My next step will be using the information learned in this workshop to help me find employment.”

Resumes and Cover Letters
Master the art of crafting a resume and cover letter that make your skills and qualifications stand out. Gain insights into effective interviewing techniques in relation to your resume to ace your interviews and secure a job offer.
Participants say:
“I found this workshop to be very, very helpful.”
“I finished my resume and the help I received was over and above my expectations!”
“The instructor was very friendly and made me feel comfortable. I’m glad I attended.”

Job Search Strategies
Learn targeted job search strategies and how to use local labour market information to your advantage.

Interviews
Develop essential interviewing skills, from preparation to follow-up. Practice with mock interviews and get feedback to improve your performance.
Participants say:
“The instructor was great and always responded very knowledgeably to difficult questions.”
“This workshop opened my eyes to what I have to do to prepare for interviews.”

Wage Subsidy
Explore the Wage Subsidy Program to get on-the-job training while employers receive financial assistance. Call us at 250.248.3205 to see if you qualify.

Additional Workshops:

Personality Dimensions
Identify your work interests, strengths, and values to find occupations that align with your personality and career goals.
Participants say:
“Fun workshop!”
“Good information to take into every angle of life.”

Hot Leads
Kick-start your week with fresh job leads and strategies that local job seekers are finding effective.
Participants say:
“Hot Leads was very informative. I met some really great people, received some good tips and tricks, as well as leads from other attendees.”
“Well worth the time, plus it gave me hope meeting others and later hearing of their success in securing a job through a lead.”

Self Employment
Explore whether self-employment is right for you and learn about resources to support your business idea. Pre-register to receive the virtual session link.

Career Exploration
Understand yourself and use career decision-making techniques to find a career that suits you. Must meet with an Employment Consultant first.

By engaging in these workshops, you will build a comprehensive job search skillset and increase your chances of finding the right job.

Don’t miss out – register for our Job Search Workshops today!

 

Tell us about your business/organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?

Qualicum Beach Pharmasave is a community-focused pharmacy committed to providing excellent customer service, health advice, and a wide range of high-quality products. As a locally owned and operated business, we prioritize the well-being of our customers and aim to offer personalized care to meet their individual health needs. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact on the health of our community, from offering professional consultations to promoting wellness.

What makes us stand out as an employer is our commitment to fostering a supportive, respectful, and inclusive work environment. We offer opportunities for growth, encourage work-life balance, and value the contributions of each team member. Our staff are not just employees; they are part of our Pharmasave family, and we work together to create a positive impact both in the workplace and the community.

How many employees do you have?

About 40 employees.

What do you look for in a new employee?

We look for new employees who are passionate about healthcare, dedicated to providing excellent customer service, and committed to making a positive impact in the community. Key qualities we value include:

We seek individuals who are friendly, empathetic, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with our customers, ensuring they feel cared for and supported.

We value team players who are collaborative, communicative, and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment.

We appreciate employees who are reliable, punctual, and committed to going above and beyond to support the team and the business.

We appreciate those who have a genuine interest in improving the well-being of the local community and are motivated to contribute to our pharmacy’s positive reputation.

These qualities help create an environment where both employees and customers feel valued and supported.

What advice would you give someone who wants to work for your organization?

If you’re interested in working at Qualicum Beach Pharmasave, here are a few tips to help you stand out and succeed in your application:

At Pharmasave, we prioritize the well-being of our community, so showcasing your genuine interest in helping others and providing excellent customer service will set you apart. Highlight any relevant experience, such as in healthcare, retail, or customer-facing roles.

We value a positive, collaborative work environment, so show that you’re a team player who enjoys working with others and contributing to a supportive workplace. Share examples of how you’ve worked effectively in teams in the past.

As a locally owned business, we value employees who understand the needs of the community and can connect with our customers on a personal level. If you’re familiar with Qualicum Beach or have strong ties to the area, make sure to mention that!

Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so, for what types of positions?

We often have positions come up for general customer service, our home health care department, cosmetics, and the pharmacy team (training to become an assistant, registered pharmacy technician and for pharmacists!).

What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for your organization?

Come in with a resume and see Darrin Andrews for the front store or Briana Barker for the pharmacy.

Send us an email with an introduction!  darrin@qualicumpharmasave.com or briana@qualicumpharmasave.com

 

Career Planning Tools Available to Job Seekers

Whether you are embarking on your first career plan or looking for a change after years in the workforce, Career Planning Tools have something for everyone to provide information on the opportunities that await! There are a variety of tools to guide your search, each providing information through different formats.

Career Discovery Quizzes: Not sure where to start? Take some time to complete the 6 different quizzes to gain insight into your abilities, work preferences and interests and how those all relate to various careers. There are also personality quizzes that will provide insight into multiple intelligences, learning styles and work values. All of these quizzes combined will aide in providing direction for your career search.

Career Trek Videos:  Check out the 184 videos showcasing careers all over the province. Each video is a snap shot of a day in the life the career, along with labour market information about job growth, salary, education required and key skills that are essential for the profession. These key skills are the same skills identified from the Career Discovery Quizzes.

Career Transition Tool: Use this tool to search your current career type to see what other career choices utilize transferable skills and similar education. For each career transition option, the details regarding education, salary and growth outlook are also included.

Career Profiles: A-Z career search or search by keyword to access and explore the 500 career profiles to find job expectations, education requirements, salary and more.

High Opportunity Occupations: These are occupations that are expected to continue to grow in the next 10 years. The search be conducted by region, education level, occupational interest and desired wage.

All of these tools are available here: https://www.workbc.ca/plan-career/explore-careers

If you are interested in exploring careers in person, contact our front desk to find out more about working with one of our Employment Consultants and our Career Exploration workshop series offered in our office: 250.248.3205.

Tell us about your business/organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?

BC Infrastructure Benefits (BCIB) employs skilled trades workers on some of B.C.’s largest public projects. Our role is to supply skilled workers to these projects and help diversify and expand the province’s labour pool. Through the Priority Hiring of underrepresented workers, we open doors. Through culture change training, we keep people in the sector. Through training and apprenticeship partnerships, we help workers progress in their careers.

We work with contractors, unions, project owners, and training organizations to pave the way to good-paying, career-building jobs, and a stronger economy for all British Columbians.

On Vancouver Island, BCIB supplies the workforce to the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project. The new hospital will be three times larger than the existing facility while being 30% more energy efficient. It will be a LEED Gold project – the first fully electric hospital in BC!

How many employees do you have?

Thousands of qualified, skilled tradespeople have worked for BC Infrastructure Benefits. Currently there are over 600 tradespeople working on the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project.

What do you look for in a new employee?

We work with contractors and unions to fill positions across various projects. The positions are filled based on trades qualifications, and applicants benefit from a priority hiring system that gives preference to locals, Indigenous workers, women, and others who have been traditionally underrepresented in the trades. We’re working to open doors for people so they can build and progress their careers in the trades.

What advice would you give someone who wants to work for your organization?

Make sure your certifications are up to date and apply at BCIB.ca. When jobs come up that match an applicant’s skills, that tradesperson might be called for the job. They don’t need to closely watch for new openings, but rather create a profile and make sure it’s up to date. We work with our partners to do the rest.

Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so, for what types of positions?

Check out the Trade Profiles Page on our website to explore current opportunities with BCIB. Trade Profiles are like job descriptions, and they highlight the roles we are currently looking to fill. You will find what certifications and other requirements are needed for this trade on this project. Requirements can change from one project to the next, so be sure to read the trade profile for the project you’re hoping to work on. If we don’t have a project or trade posted, that means we’re not looking to hire people in those places or professions at the moment – but people can still create a profile for future consideration.

What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for your organization?

Read the Trade Profile to know if you’re ready to apply. Then, click the purple “Apply Now” button to join our candidate database. That way, if a contractor needs a tradesperson with your qualifications, we’ll be able to contact you.