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JAM – MAY 6, 2024
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JAM – APRIL 22, 2024
Youth – participate in FREE WHMIS training during Youth Week and receive a $15 Quality Foods Gift Card! Learn about this and many other opportunities for employment and training in your JAM for April 22nd.
EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH – APRIL 2024
Tell us about your business/organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?
We’re proud to be Vancouver Island’s premier security provider, for over 40 years. As a family owned and operated business we understand the Island communities we serve and are committed to our people, clients, and communities. We invest in providing our team with the training and management expertise to succeed, and in turn support our clients with service excellence. We are invested in all Vancouver Island communities beyond just our business – we share a common vision to preserve Vancouver Island’s reputation as an incredible place to live. We want to ensure a safe and friendly environment to raise our families. We are committed to continual training and development of our team members in order to provide unparalleled professionalism and uncompromising client care. Additionally, Footprints is committed to being a socially and environmentally responsible employer: actively investing in diversity and inclusivity training and hiring programs, developing strong relationships with local Indigenous groups, and carefully managing resources and waste to reduce our carbon footprint.
How many employees do you have?
We currently employ approximately 400 plus employees, many of which have been with us for many years.
What do you look for in a new employee?
- Professionalism and a strong work ethic
- A strong desire to provide excellent customer service
- Being able to work in a team environment as well as independent
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Problem solving and decision-making skills, being able to analyze situations and resolve them professionally
- Excellent communication and observation skills
- Some computer and smartphone skills would be advantageous
What advice would you give someone who wants to work for your organization?
If you are looking for a career in a customer focused organization that wants to always put the safety and security of their clients first, then this is the right organization for you to join. Footprints offers the opportunity for unlicensed employees to become licensed and work with all employees to achieve their goals.
Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so, for what types of positions?
Footprints anticipates offering various opportunities and positions including Administration, Guest Services, and Security Professionals within all the regions of Vancouver Island and Powell River on an on-going basis within the next six months as we continue to grow.
What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for your organization?
If someone is interested in applying for a position with us, the best and most efficient way to do that would be to visit https://www.footprintssecurity.com/careers or https://ca.indeed.com.
EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH – March 2024
Featuring all 2024 Hiring Fair Participants
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.
Berwick Retirement Communities
Blooming Lovely Custom Landscaping
CVIMS – Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
DFO – Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Express Custom Trailer Mfg. Inc.
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce
Parksville Downtown Business Association
Pathfinder Camp Resorts (Parksville) Inc.
RCMP 9-1-1 Police Dispatch Recruiting
