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EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH – March 2024

Featuring all 2024 Hiring Fair Participants 

2024 Hiring Fair

Each month, the Career Centre features one local employer as the Employer of the Month.  To assist you in preparing for the 2024 Hiring Fair on March 8th, we are including all Hiring Fair employer participants in one convenient list.  Click on the employer name to be directed to their website or the Career Section of their website.

19 Wing Comox RCAF Reserves

BCEHS – BC Ambulance

BC Infrustructure Benefits

BGC Central Vancouver Island

Bayshore Home Health

Beach Acres Resort

The Beach Club Resort

Berwick Retirement Communities

Black & White Event Rentals

Blooming Lovely Custom Landscaping

Bonaventure Support Services

Boston Pizza

CVIMS – Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society

Career Centre

City of Parksville

Comfort Keepers

Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria

DFO – Department of Fisheries and Oceans

DKI Pro Pacific Restoration

Deez Bar & Grill

Express Custom Trailer Mfg. Inc.

Footprints Security

Inclusion Parksville Society

Island Health

Island Surf Company

K. & S. Railings Ltd.

McDonalds

Ministry of Children and Family Development

Morningstar Golf Club

Nanoose Bay Cafe

NPower Canada

Nurse Next Door – Qualicum

Old Country Market

Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce

Parksville Downtown Business Association

Pathfinder Camp Resorts (Parksville) Inc.

Qualicum Beach Cafe

RCMP

RCMP 9-1-1 Police Dispatch Recruiting

RLC Park Services

Society of Organized Services

Sprott Shaw College – Nanaimo

Stanford Seniors Village

Thrive Landscapes Ltd

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre

Waypoint Insurance

WorkBC Assistive Technology Services

EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH – April 2023

Coombs Country Campground

 

coombs country campground

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

We think of our group as a team.  It takes team effort to continue the tradition of great customer service and making sure our guests are truly “happy campers.”  The owners and management value the staff and their contribution to the business.  As a result, we make every effort to accommodate, support and train our team.

How many employees do you have?

Currently, we have a fantastic and cohesive team of six people working in different capacities.

What do you look for in a new employee?

Working with us is dynamic as we are a people-centered operation striving to meet the expectations of our guests.  There is never a dull moment.  During the summer season we operate seven days a week, up to 12 hours a day.  Your shift could range from 4 – 8 hours.  We make every effort to accommodate the needs and availability of our staff.  We also look for dependability, honesty and people who like people.

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

Working with us is dynamic.  Each day brings new people, new issues and challenges. There is never a dull moment.  Whether you work in the office, on the operations, housekeeping or security, review the website to learn of our policies and procedures.  Ask questions!  We are very happy to answer any questions and prefer lots or questions to guessing wrong.

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

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to help us fill our summer positions. Two office/store positions, two housekeeping positions, one operations position and one security position.

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

Send resume to:  mgproperties01@gmail.com   If you would like to speak with us, please call, 250-248-9371.  If there is no answer, please leave a message as we return all calls within 24 hours.

 

EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH – March 2023

2023 Hiring Fair

Each month, the Career Centre features one local employer as the Employer of the Month.  To assist you in preparing for the 2023 Hiring Fair on March 16th, we are including all Hiring Fair employer participants in one convenient list.  Click on the employer name to be directed to their website or the Career Section of their website.

BCCA – Skilled Trades Employment Program

BCEHS – BC Ambulance

BC Infrastructure Benefits

BGC Central Vancouver Island

Bayshore Home Health

Beach Acres Resort

The Beach Club Resort

Berwick Retirement Communities

Black & White Event Rentals

Blooming Lovely Custom Landscaping

Choice Dementia Services

Coastal Community Credit Union

Comfort Keepers

Coombs Country Campground

Excel Career College

BC First Nations Forestry Council

Forward House Community Society

Inclusion Parksville

InstaCake

Island Crisis Care Society

Island Health

Island Health Indigenous Recruitment and Retention Program

Kindred Coast

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks

Mid Island Co-op

Morningstar Golf Club

North Island College

Nurse Next Door – Nanaimo

Nurse Next Door – Qualicum

Old Country Market

Pickard Construction

Qualicum Beach Café

Quality Foods

RBC Royal Bank

RCMP 9-1-1 Police Dispatch Recruiting

RCMP (Police Officer Positions)

RLC Park Services

Regional District of Nanaimo – Recreation (RDN)

Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf

Riverside Resort & Campground

Roto-Rooter Plumbers

Rotor Maxx Support

Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve

School District 69 (Qualicum)

Society of Organized Services (SOS)

Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort

Thrive Landscapes Ltd

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort & Conference Centre

Vancouver Island Rubber Surfacing

Wendy’s

EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH – FEBRUARY 2023

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

Our company specializes in property restoration for insurance related claims.  We work with insurance adjusters and strive to put the property owner’s home or business back to pre-loss condition after occurrences such as fire, flood, or wind damage.

The Whole Show Restorations Inc. is privately owned and has been in business for over 30 years.  We have high employee retention, offer year-round employment, competitive wages, and group benefits.

How many employees do you have?

25+

What do you look for in a new employee?

  • Positive attitude
  • Strong work ethic
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable
  • Professional
  • Great team player
  • Physically fit
  • Previous experience is an asset
  • Valid BC driver’s license and able to pass a criminal record check

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

There’s usually never a dull day.  When emergencies arise, our services may be required outside of regular business hours.  Our employees need to be available and prepared to work some evenings and weekends.

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

Yes, available positions could include:

  • A drywaller/painter
  • A restoration technician
  • A multi-skilled labourer

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

Email a resume and cover letter to info@twsrestorations.com

Be sure to include all areas of applicable experience on your resume.

Career Centre

#110-198 East Island Hwy,
Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
Tel. 250.248.3205
Fax. 250.248.4154

Hours
Mon-Tues 8:30am-4:30pm
Wed 8:30am-6:00pm
Thurs-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

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#110-198 East Island Hwy
Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
Tel. 250.248.3205
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm