GT Hiring Solutions (WorkBC) 101 – 155 Skinner St, Nanaimo is hosting a Peace River Hydro Partners Hiring Fair Tuesday, August 14, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Peace River Hydro Partners is hiring for Fly In/Fly Out positions at Site C Dam in Fort. St. John, BC. For more information and other leads see this week’s hot sheet.

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

Founded in 1998, we have earned a reputation as a top manufacturer of high quality children’s playhouses. We build an original product. The work is halfway between carpentry and cabinet making.

How many employees do you have?

Only three at this time and are looking for the next great employee to fit in with the business

What do you look for in a new employee?

We are looking for somebody with energy and who is able to learn how we build our playhouses. Being physically fit is important. Must be good-natured, hardworking and reliable.

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

Yes. We need shop workers and a foreperson.

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

Please come by the shop with a resume. Our address is 1475 Angel Rd. unit 4 (behind the Go-Kart track)

Exercise and Job Search

Being unemployed has many challenges and some people experience depression. One way to alleviate the symptoms of depression is to participate in regular exercise and connect with people socially. You don’t have to join a gym or an exercise group to reap the benefits. Here is a list of free exercises that you can do to keep yourself active and mentally well as you job search.

• Walk to the Career Centre if you live close by.
• Drive to the Career Centre, attend a workshop and then go walk the boardwalk at the beach.
• Have you ever walked through the bird sanctuary? It is a beautiful gem in Parksville.
• Feeling adventurous? Walk through the many trails in the area: Englishman River, Rathtrevor or Springwood trail.
• Check out the new trail that goes from Springwood School in Parksville to Coombs Market, great for walking, running or biking.
• Walk or run the stairs at the end of Doehle Avenue in Parksville.
• Sole Sisters drop in walking group offers guide trail walks, organized by the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association. Wednesday from 10 am to 11 am. Contact Kim Longmuir at 250.248.8515 or email kimlongmuir@telus.net .
• Utilize the free exercise equipment at the beach.

Vancouver Island University is hosting a Hiring Fair for Casual, On-Call Bookstore, Facilities and Catering Staff on Wednesday, August 1 from 9:00 am to 11:45 am. For more information see this week’s hot sheet.