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

• BGC Central Vancouver Island provides experiential learning environments that inspire children, youth, and families to acquire and develop the critical cognitive, emotional, and social skills needed to become resilient and contributing members of society!
• We stand out as an employer as we welcome everyone in a safe, accepting environment based on belonging and positive relationships, we ensure that everyone—children, youth, families, volunteers, staff—is heard, valued, and treated fairly, and that we encourage and support every child and youth to play, learn, and grow to achieve their dreams.

How many employees do you have?

• Roughly 155 companywide, 16 in Parksville.

What do you look for in a new employee?

• We look for individuals that enjoy teaching lessons and activities, support nurturing environments for children, and have a passion for building meaningful relationships with the children and families in our care.

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

• Having a background in childcare is great, may it be formal work or babysitting! First aid is recommended as staff are required to be first aid trained if alone with children. Having experience or examples of problem-solving or dealing with difficult emotions is also good.

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

• We do! For these positions:
  • Program Leaders (working with 6-12 year olds)
  • Early Childhood Educators – Infant Toddler Certified (ECE – IT) (Working with 0-3 year olds)

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

• They are welcome to visit our careers page at https://www.bgccvi.com/careers/ or to send an e-mail to HR at careers@bgccvi.com with their Resume and Cover Letter

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

Stanford Seniors Village is an Assisted Living and Complex Care facility that is owned and operated by Retirement Concepts.  At Stanford Seniors Village, our staff prides itself on offering residents a variety of services in a safe, supportive, 24/7 nursing care community with a full offering of amenities, including a fitness center, movie theatre, hair salon, gardens and courtyards, family gathering space, wellness services and more. Meals and snacks are prepared on-site and curated by a dietician to meet any special dietary requirements of our residents.

Retirement Concepts offers a unique and appealing opportunity to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking employer that provides a wide range of career options. Whether you are stationed at one of our 23 seniors’ residences or our corporate offices in the Lower Mainland, you can expect a workplace that is lively, respectful, and full of growth opportunities. Competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits are just some of the benefits that apply, regardless of your role. We are currently hiring for both permanent and casual positions in various areas such as frontline caregiving, clinical support, facility management, sales, marketing, finance, and administration.

How many employees do you have?

We have about 300 employees in total at Stanford Seniors Village.  This means that over a 24 hour period, approximately 100 employees report to work to provide our residents with quality care.

What do you look for in a new employee?

The key qualities needed for working in our community are compassion, empathy, effective communication, patience, and a willingness to learn. These qualities are essential for providing quality care and maintaining ethical standards in the field.

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

We encourage candidates to highlight their relevant experience, skills, and enthusiasm for the industry, as well as a strong commitment to their work.

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

We are currently looking for RNs, LPNs, and HCAs and are always interested to receive applications from those interested to work as a Casual Cook or an Activity Aide.

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

Visit our Career Center at https://www.retirementconcepts.com/careers/  for available positions. If you have any issues with submitting your resume, please email our Recruitment Team directly at recruitment@retirementconcepts.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Cuckoo Italian Trattoria is one of the largest restaurants in our area, with over 450 seats, including 250 on our outdoor terraces and patios.  We opened 14 years ago and have gained popularity and success throughout the years.  We are part of the World famous Goats on the Roof, Coombs Old Country Market, and attract thousands of visitors every day to our property.

How many employees do you have?

Fully staffed, we have up to 85 employees. Positions are part-time and full-time in both our kitchen and Dining Room.

What do you look for in a new employee?

Passion for the Food & Hospitality industry, a willingness to learn in this fast paced environment, and reliability.

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

Don’t miss this opportunity!

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

We are hiring now!

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

Please send your resume, with a brief cover letter, to: cuckooincoombs@oldcountrymarket.com

Please include “Attention Fausto” in the subject line of your email.

 

K & S Railings Ltd

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

K & S Railings has a mission to combine safety and aesthetic appeal by working together as a team to bring our customers dream property to life. Being the industry leader on Vancouver Island that provides purposeful employment to great people and brings form, function, and innovation to all our projects.

The company purchased a property in Parksville in 2021, with plans to expand our manufacturing capacity to meet the needs of our growing customer list. More recently, we have continued our expansion by leasing a second shop space in Parksville, allowing us to set up our now fully operational in-house powder coating facility. This allows us to offer a wider range of products to locations across Vancouver Island that we were previously unable to service due to limited capacity. Reaching more customers and providing a streamlined service will allow K & S Railings to continue to be the preferred manufacturer for new builds, large or small, and renovation projects on Vancouver Island.

 As a company, we recognize that to attract the right people we need to create an organizational culture that allows for team members to find purpose in the work they do, feel seen, heard, and appreciated for their efforts, and are compensated appropriately for the energy they contribute. We offer equitable baseline wage rates for every position, an improved Extended Health & Dental benefits package which includes life insurance and long-term disability, and a company matching retirement savings plan. In addition to the compensation package, we also provide a team lunch/BBQ for the staff every Friday and allow for an after-work social hour at the end of day on Fridays. We do monthly team building activities and awards, and host two significant staff parties each year. By doing our best to ensure our team feels valued and appreciated, we have been able to build a core team of employees whose goals align with the company’s mission to be the industry leading railing manufacturing company on Vancouver Island.

How many employees do you have?

27

What do you look for in a new employee?

When hiring new employees we look for candidates with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, an understanding of general safety protocols and reliability.  Having experience in using industry specific tools and equipment would be considered an asset.

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

We would encourage them to highlight their relevant experience, skills and enthusiasm for the industry. Additionally, we would let them know that we value a strong work ethic and advise them to be prepared to showcase their problem solving abilities and willingness to learn.

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

K&S is currently hiring for the following positions:

 Shop Labour/Aluminum Finisher (Nanaimo) Entry-level

Shop Labour/Aluminum Finisher (Parksville) Entry-level

Junior Estimator (Parksville)

Aluminum Welder (Parksville)

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

Please send applications (resume) to chantelle@kandsrailings.ca