WorkBC’s Find Your Fit Tour – a career exploration event visits Qualicum Beach Elementary on January 30, 2018 from 3:15pm and 7:00pm – Open to students, parents, and community members! For more information see this week’s hot sheet.

Home Depot is seeking Overnight Freight Team Associates and they are hosting a Hiring Event Wednesday, January 24,  7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at The Home Depot Nanaimo, 6555 Metral Street. For more information on upcoming hiring events and job leads see this week’s hot sheet.

Interested in working in the motion picture industry? Register for a Motion Picture Industry Orientation (MPIO) workshop in Parksville January 10 & 11. This orientation is required by the different associations, guilds, and unions in order to make your entry into the industry. The cost is $170 and course topics include the structure of the BC film industry, stages of production, industry jobs, set terminology, set etiquette, basic safety, and communication skills.  For more information on upcoming events and job leads see this week’s hot sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

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

We are a retail grocery well known across the Island, with a wide variety of jobs to suit many different types of people.

How many employees do you have?

160 + in peak season.

What do you look for in a new employee?

A sense of drive and outgoing personality, customer service skills are a huge asset.

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

Be sure you are doing something you like, then be the best at it as you can.

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

Yes we are hiring continually for all types of positions in all departments. Our main push is in early spring,

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

They can apply in store by picking up an application at the service desk or online on the Thrifty Foods website under Careers. Thrifty’s is located at 280 E Island Hwy in Parksville