the LEAD Sheet CONTENTS FINDING YOUR FRAMEWORK SPOTLIGHT ON FILM & TV ASK A CASE MA NAGER JUNE 16, 2016 A LABOUR MARKET NEWSLETTER FOR GREATER VICTORIA EMPLOYMENT SERVICE CENTRES NEXT ISSUE: JUNE 30, 2016 2 5 3 By Kate Wiley A s Vancouver Island’s population ages, the need for health-care assistants and mental health workers is growing. Last month, the Province announced one-time funding for additional education spaces at Camosun College with the goal of addressing that demand. “We’re looking at about a mil- lion job openings in British Columbia over the next 10 years and about 78 per cent of those are going to require further education like this,” said Advanced Education Minister An- drew Wilkinson, according to the Saanich News . The funding supports 56 additional health- care seats, including: • 16 spaces in the Indigenous health-care assistant program to be delivered in the com- munity. • 12 additional spaces in the health-care assistant program on Salt Spring Island. • 28 additional spaces in the mental health and addictions certificate program in Victoria with a scheduled start date of Janu- ary 2017. “The need for health care assistants and mental health workers continues to grow. Our (Continued on page 4 )
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By Kate Wiley
As Vancouver Island’s population ages,the need for health-care assistants and
mental health workers is growing. Lastmonth, the Province announced one-timefunding for additional education spaces atCamosun College with the goal of addressingthat demand. “We’re looking at about a mil-lion job openings in British Columbia over thenext 10 years and about 78 per cent of thoseare going to require further education likethis,” said Advanced Education Minister An-drew Wilkinson, according to the SaanichNews.
The funding supports 56 additional health-care seats, including:
· 16 spaces in the Indigenous health-careassistant program to be delivered in the com-munity.
· 12 additional spaces in the health-careassistant program on Salt Spring Island.
· 28 additional spaces in the mentalhealth and addictions certificate program inVictoria with a scheduled start date of Janu-ary 2017.
“The need for health care assistants andmental health workers continues to grow. Our
“Sometimes confidenceis all our participants need to
get back ‘out there’.”– Nicole Eyre,
Facilitator, FrameWork Job Search Program
By Kate Wiley
Frameworks generally help things operate a littlesmoother — think of vehicles, homes, government agen-
cies, and even our bodies. But when it comes to searching forwork, we often neglect building structure into the process.We send out a flurry of applications and then ignore thedreaded task for a few days. This can go on for months.FrameWork Facilitators Mark Johnson and Nicole Eyre havefound a way to help job seekers get into a routine and, occa-sionally, even enjoy it. The WorkLink program launched inNovember of last year and is gearing up for its fifth intake thismonth.
The classroom component spans four weeks, during whichtime participants develop skills that are needed to find andmaintain employment. The group gains a sense of cohesive-ness by building a positive atmosphere, according to Nicole.She says reframing perspectives is an important step: “Eachday we focus on being grateful for what we have and recog-nize what we want to improve upon, all the while keeping itreal. For example, perhaps ‘no’ in response to getting the jobyou seek is simply ‘not yet’.”
Like most job seekers, FrameWork graduate Peter Falohunfound job hunting to be challenging both physically and emo-tionally. “It is a full time job in itself, at times with no visibleresults. Attending FrameWork has helped me keep a positiveoutlook during the emotional roller coaster that comes withthis process,” says Peter. Being conscious of his self-talk andfocusing on his potential has helped Peter stay motivated andapply to more job opportunities.
FrameWork graduate Margaret Donaldson suffers from post-traumatic stress and hadn’t held a job for 5 years when shesigned up for the program. She is now working in the film in-dustry as a background actor and has had three bookings to
date. With funding from the program, she has enrolled in theMotion Picture Industry Orientation at Royal Roads University.“FrameWork helped me trust people again and to get out ofmy shell,” says Margaret. “The benefits have been greaterthan employment.”
For Peter, the most helpful piece of the FrameWork curric-ulum was the mock interview. The interview is filmed to al-low participants to reflect on delivery, composure and bodylanguage. Facilitators and other job seekers also providewritten feedback, which Peter took to heart. He has used it
to enhance his communication and interpersonal skills andnow approaches prospective employers with greater confi-dence. “Sometimes confidence is all our participants need toget back ‘out there’, so to speak,” says Nicole. “In the lastyear, we’ve witnessed a lot of amazing metamorphosis andpeople are getting work.”
The initial weeks of facilitated group work are followed bythree to six months of “Touch Back” support. Benefits in-clude financial assistance for interview clothing or haircuts;customized, short-term training; and a wage subsidy for thosewho opt for this intervention.
FrameWork’s fifth group starts June 27. The program isfunded by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. Itis open to unemployed, non-EI British Columbians who areLanded Immigrants or Canadian Citizens and are not attend-ing school full-time. Call 250-474-2598 to learn more.
Got a story to share? Your success could inspire others. [email protected].
F ilm and television productions (and to a lesser extent,TV commercials) are a great boon to a local economy.
Their crews come into a region and stay for a number ofweeks or months, employing specialized local talent to assistwith production. They also require a host of ancillary servic-es like catering, transportation, health and wellness, accom-modations, security, etc. When a production wraps up, itleaves many dollars behind in its wake. Canada’s Motion Pic-ture Association reported the movie Deadpool, which wasshot in Vancouver, spent $40 million of its total budget inBC.
For that reason, these productions are heavily courtedand there is great competition among various locales to at-tract them. The main tool used to attract production compa-nies are tax incentives. Governments can and do cut taxrates to encourage film and television producers to agree toshoot in their jurisdiction. Many countries, provinces, statesand counties vie for their piece of the production pie. Thiscompetition is global — Victoria is not just competing withthe Lower Mainland. Colorado, Thailand, Iceland, Romaniaand Ohio are just a few examples of places that have recent-ly announced new or more generous incentive programs.Over time, the competition has gotten fiercer and the incen-tives larger. When regions lower or eliminate tax incentive
By Tony Abbis
programs the impact can be devastating and the finger point-ing is never in short supply. Because a film production is avery expensive proposition, a small change to incentives canmean a dramatic savings or increased costs to a productioncompany. Producers want skilled crews and dramatic loca-tions to film in, but the bottom dollar drives many decisionsabout where to film.
In March, the Times Colonist reported that Victoria was inthe middle of a film boom. The previous year had seen 28productions set up shop which generated almost $20 millionin economic activity. Since that time, the Province has decid-ed that the tax incentive is too high to be sustainable andlowered it (effective this October). It was only a 5% drop, butin an industry where producers expect incentives to keepincreasing it was enough to get Hollywood to notice. Sincethat report from the TC in March, there has been a big drop-off in the number of productions planned for Victoria. Therewill always be a cyclical nature to this activity, which makesit challenging for local workers, but it’s unlikely that thedrop in tax incentives is already having an impact.
For those who work in this field, it can be discouraging tothink that BC is now at a competitive disadvantage comparedto other regions. The provincial government, however, likelybelieves that a low Canadian dollar combined with the avail-ability of a skilled workforce and unique filming locations willallow the film and television production sector to continue togrow in this province, despite a small reduction to the incen-tive rate. It’s a calculated gamble, but if a continuing in-crease of tax incentives is the only way to attractproductions, it’s essentially a race to the bottom. Thesetypes of incentives can be used to nurture an industry along,but not to prop it up in perpetuity.
For links to resources and an archive of this column checkout worklink.bc.ca.
wait lists are long and the field is asking us for more gradu-ates,” reported Cynthia Smith, Dean of Health and HumanServices at Camosun.
Health-care assistant graduates are in high demandthroughout the province. HCAs, as they are commonly re-ferred to in the industry, are front-line caregivers who focuson the elderly and persons with disabilities. Health-care as-sistants provide one-on-one care that promotes the physical,psychological and social well-being of their clients. By con-trast, graduates of the mental-health and addictions programuse principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery tosupport people living with mental-health and addiction chal-lenges.
“The most rewarding part of my job is that I know I canmake a difference on so many levels,” says Victoria HealthCare Assistant Peta Ware. “I listen to [my patients’] stories. Iobserve them to find out what they need, and I try to assistin any way I can. Many feel very alone and are unable toreach out. I can help them feel less isolated.”
Health care aids are widely known for their compassion,but this is not the only qualification for entering this field.Success in treating the elderly and mentally ill demands en-ergy. The days are long, but rewarding. So many of the issues
involved with poor health in these populations are due topoor health literacy. Health care aids must therefore bearmed with knowledge, as well as stamina. The job oftenrequires creativity too; not every patient is ready and willingto connect with health care providers. Building trust can taketime and patience.
“Training more health-care professionals is good news, interms of boosting B.C.’s economic growth and addressing thereality of our growing population,” said Health Minister TerryLake at the announcement of the new funding at LansdowneCampus. Think you’ve got what it takes? Learn more abouthealth programs offered at Camosun College here.
Kate Wiley is editor of The LEAD Sheet. Contact her [email protected].
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“Many feel very alone and areunable to reach out. I can
help them feel less isolated.”– Peta Ware, Health Care Assistant
Prestige Hotels and Resorts has a part-time opening fora Laundry Attendant. Previous laundry or housekeepingexperience helpful, but not required. Visit go2hr.ca. Clos-es Jun. 30.
Saanich Peninsula Hospital seeks a casual Housekeep-er. Qualifications include a high school diploma. Previousexperience in the healthcare environment an asset. Go tocompass-canada.com > Working at Compass.
London Drugs is hiring a Stocking Team Leader. Quali-fications include experience in merchandising. Applicantsmust be available to work a flexible schedule (Mon-Sun).Early morning shifts start at 5 a.m. An opening also existsfor Aisle Person and Early Morning Stock Service. Find outmore at londondrugs.com > Careers. Closes Jul. 7.
Home Outfitters in Langford requires a short-term In-ventory Counter. The successful candidate must be ableto lift and carry items up to 20 pounds and must havetransportation to and from the store for all shifts required(including overnight). Details at hbc.com > Careers.’
On Side Restoration Services seeks a RemediationTechnician. Client services revolve around water damageand hazardous material abatement. Restoration and orconstruction experience preferred. Go to onside.ca/jobs.
Quantum Murray is hiring a Foreman - Hazardous Ma-terials Abatement in Victoria. Qualifications include anAsbestos Awareness Ticket and 4+ years of experienceestimating jobs and supervising employees. More informa-tion is available at qmenv.com > Careers.
Butchart Gardens is hiring a Carpenter with a validTrade Certificate of Qualification in Cabinet Maker / Join-er or Carpentry. Qualifications include a minimum of 10years’ experience in all phases of construction, includinga minimum of 5 years of experience in a woodshop set-ting. Learn more at butchartgardens.com/employment.Closes Jul. 8.
Camosun’s School of Trades and Technology seeks aToolroom Attendant II. Qualifications include Grade 12 orequivalent with three years specialized experience relat-ed to Plumbing and Pipe Trades. Details atcamosun.ca/careers. Closes Jun. 29.
Motion Specialties requires a Service & Delivery Tech-nician to assist with the pickup and delivery of medicaland mobility equipment, as well as the repair of mobilitydevices. Qualifications include technical training or post-secondary diploma/certificate in relevant program. Findthe complete listing at indeed.ca. Closes Jun. 26.
The Communication Connection has an opening for afull-time Telecommunication Technician in Victoria. Ex-perience with Installation, termination and testing ofvoice and data networks is required along with a validdriver’s license. Go to workbc.ca. Expires July 8.
Telus seeks temporary, part-time Rackperson/FramesTechnicians in Victoria. Training will likely be full-timefor the first 4 weeks. Qualifications include a clean BCClass 5 Driver's License, plus a high school diploma withMath 11 completion or equivalent. More information isavailable at about.telus.com > Careers.
LifeLabs is looking for a casual Courier. The successfulcandidate may have a schedule in advance and/or be re-quired to be on call and therefore flexibility with hours isrequired. Qualifications include a high school diploma orequivalent, and 3 years of driving experience with a cleanrecord and valid license. More information can be foundat indeed.ca.
Drive Smart Designated Drivers is hiring contract, part-time Drivers and Chasers. Drivers need to be welldressed and groomed and live in the Victoria area. Class 5license is all that is required. Find the complete listing atindeed.ca.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? is hiring Route Team Members. Qual-ifications include a valid driver’s license and a clean driv-ing record and a knack for identifying sales opportunities.More information is available at 1800gotjunk.com > Ca-reers.
Island Health requires a rotating (temporary) Occupa-tional Therapist at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Qualificationsinclude registration with the College of OccupationalTherapists of British Columbia. Details at viha.ca > Ca-reers. Open until filled.
The Capital Regional District is recruiting an auxiliaryAquatic Worker 1. Qualifications include Current Nation-al Lifeguard Service Award and/or current Water SafetyInstructor Award. Openings also exist for SEAPARC Sum-mer Camp Leader and SEAPARC Preschool Summer CampLeader. Find out more at crd.bc.ca > Careers.
WJS Canada is currently looking for two individuals tojoin our Youth Horizon’s team in Victoria, as Casual Resi-dence Workers. Qualifications include a certificate ordiploma in Human Services Field, plus experience in childand youth care, or a combination of relevant educationand experience. Apply online at wjscanada.com/jobs.Closes Jul. 9.
Mount St. Mary Hospital has an opening for a part-time,registered Social Worker. Qualifications include a bacca-laureate degree in Social Work, plus three years recentrelated work experience in a long-term care setting. Goto mtstmary.victoria.bc.ca/opportunities.
Shoppers Drug Mart is looking for a licensed Pharmacistin Saanichton. Qualifications include a Bachelor of Phar-macy and strong communication skills. Visitjobs.shoppersdrugmart.ca.
Island Health is recruiting a temporary CommunityPractice Resource Nurse at Esquimalt/ Westshore Homeand Community Care. Qualifications include a baccalaure-ate degree in Nursing from a recognized university plustwo years relevant experience. Details at viha.ca > Ca-reers. Open until filled.
TECHNOLOGY JOBS
Camosun’s Information Technology Services seeks aSystems/Network Administrator. Qualifications includetwo-year Technologist Diploma in Computing, Electronicsor equivalent, plus three years of experience workingwith current multi-user operating systems and/or net-work operating systems and/or structured wiring plants.Details at camosun.ca/careers. Closes Jun. 27.
Brentwood College School is recruiting a Junior Sys-tems Analyst. Qualifications include one to three years’experience with high level scripting languages and com-plex information systems infrastructure, ideally in aneducational institution. Find out more at
Reliable Controls Corporation is hiring a Technical Sup-port Technician with a minimum of 3 years of experiencein a technical support capacity and a diploma/ degree inInformation and Computer Systems, networking or elec-tronics. Learn more at reliablecontrols.com/careers.
Hakai Institute in Victoria requires a Web Developer.Qualifications include a solid understanding of HTML,JavaScript, and CSS and 2 years of Drupal programmingexperience. Visit the Job Boarrd at viatec.ca.
The Victoria Film Festival is hiring a full-time Commu-nity Engagement Coordinator. The ideal candidate willhave graduated from a marketing communications pro-gram; some familiarity with graphic design skills will bean asset. Learn more at workbc.ca. Expires Jun. 16.
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria has anopening for a casual, on-call Administrative Assistant.Qualifications include experience with reception dutiesand proficiency with database applications. Find the com-plete listing at indeed.ca. Closes Jun. 24.
Camosun’s Centre for Sport and Exercise Educationseeks a Secretary II. Qualifications include Grade 12 edu-cation and secretarial certificate, plus two years of relat-ed experience or equivalent. Details atcamosun.ca/careers. Closes Jun. 22.
Talentcor is recruiting a permanent Outside Sales Rep-resentative for a client in the commercial lighting indus-try. Qualifications include 1-2 years’ sales experience;experience working in the lighting industry preferred.Search the complete listing at careerbuilder.ca.
Sobeys is hiring a Data Management Clerk TF to workout of Thrifty Foods Head Office in Victoria. Qualificationsinclude exceptional computer literacy, with accuracy andspeed in data entry and the ability to organize workloadbased on priority. More information is available atsobeyscareers.com. Open until filled.
University of Victoria’s Alumni Relations seeks an Alum-ni Annual Giving Officer. The successful candidate willhave a bachelor’s degree and three years of related alum-ni, development or similar experience. Apply online atuvic.ca > Future faculty & staff. Closes Jul. 15.
Talentcor is recruiting a temporary Provincial Govern-ment Clerk with recent administrative experience in anoffice setting. Previous Provincial Government experience(ARCS/ORCS/TRIM/CLIFF/CRMS) is a definite asset. Searchthe complete listing at careerbuilder.ca.
BC Investment Management Corporation is hiring a Pay-roll Technician. The successful candidate will have com-pleted the Canadian Payroll Association’s PayrollCompliance Practitioner Course and possess three years’relevant experience. Find the complete listing atbcjobs.ca. Closes Jun. 24.
Unit4 is looking for an Implementation Consultant inVictoria. Qualifications include Project Management Des-ignation (PMP) and bachelor’s degree, plus 6+ years ofexperience in Accounting, Financial and/or Business Con-sulting. Details at careers.unit4.com.
Government Communications and Public Engagementrequires part-time Online Editors to fill regular and short-term opportunities. Qualifications include graduation froma post-secondary program and experience in administra-tion. Learn more at www2.gov.bc.ca > Careers & MyHR.
Lowe's Canada requires an HR Manager in Victoria.Qualifications include a minimum of three years of HumanResources experience, with at least a year of experienceoperating in a HR Generalist capacity. A bachelor degreein Human Resources, Business or Communications is pre-ferred. Go to eluta.ca.
Camosun is recruiting a Director of Advancement andAlumni Engagement. Strong experience in major giftfundraising (8 years) is required. Details atcamosun.ca/about/careers. Closes Jun. 30.
Compass Group seeks a Retail Food Services - UnitManager in Victoria. Qualifications include managementexperience in a retail food service setting. Preference willbe given to those candidates with a strong culinary back-ground. Learn more at compass-group.com > Careers.
Inn at Laurel Point has openings for a Guest ServicesManager (Overnight), Front Desk Supervisor, Switch-board Agent, Server, and Banquet Server. Qualificationsvary, but all positions require a flexible schedule. Go tolaurelpoint.com > Careers.
Prestige Hotels and Resorts has a part-time opening fora Guest Service Agent. Previous hotel-related experienceis desirable, but not necessary. The right candidate willbe able to work a flexible schedule including evenings,weekends and holidays. Visit sooke.pocketnews.ca > Jobs.Closes Jun. 30.
DAVIDsTEA is hiring a Key Holder at Hillside ShoppingCentre with 1-3 years of retail sales and/or customer ser-vice experience. Other qualifications include proficiencywith computers and Microsoft Office. Apply online atdavidstea.com > Careers.
Save-On-Foods is looking for a Grocery Clerk at its Tilli-cum location. Willing to train positive, customer-focusedindividuals. Details at indeed.ca
LUSH in Downtown Victoria has an opening for a FloorLeader. Qualifications include orientation towards cus-tomer service, plus beauty/cosmetic experience. Somesupervisory, leadership, key holder or trainer experiencealso required. Learn more at lush.ca/careers.
Walmart is hiring a Store Standards Associate at Up-town. This person will ensure store maintenance andcleanliness standards in a safe and efficient manner,
including corralling shopping carts. More information canbe found at careers.walmart.ca.
lululemon athletica in Victoria seeks an Educator (SalesAssociate) with knowledge and involvement in yoga,and/or other fitness, health or sports activities. Shifts in-clude at least one weekend day. Go toinfo.lululemon.com/careers.
Pedder Bay RV Resort and Marina in Metchosin is lookingto fill the following seasonal positions: Front Desk/CoffeeHouse Attendant; RV Attendant; Fuel Dock Attendant/Dockhand. Previous marina work experience is consideredan asset. Full job descriptions can be found atobmg.com/crew.
The Home Depot in Saanich seeks a full-time ServiceDesk Associate with the ability to work a flexible sched-ule including evenings and weekends. Excellent communi-cation skills and customer service skills are required.Apply online at jobs.homedepotjobs.ca.
Sport Chek in Victoria has an opening for a Sales Associ-ate (Footware). A high school education is required; Pre-vious customer service experience is an asset. Learn moreat sportchekjobs.com.
Georgia Café in The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa is lookingfor a Café Manager. Qualifications include two years ofprogressive management or entrepreneurial experience; adegree in Hotel/Hospitality Management is an asset. Go tosidneypier.com/careers.
Dwellworks is recruiting a Relocation Consultant in Vic-toria. This is a part-time, independent contractor oppor-tunity. Qualifications include expert knowledge of city;clean, reliable vehicle; valid driver’s license; and custom-er service experience. Details at indeed.ca.
● Unemployed, non-EI BritishColumbians who are LandedImmigrants or CanadianCitizens and are not attendingschool
●A non-EI individual is one whohas not established a regularEmployment Insurance claim inthe last three years; and/or hasnot established a maternity orparental claim in the past fiveyears
Program Offers:● Up to 4 weeks of facilitated group work with follow up
support
● Preparation for employment including industry specificshort-term training to enhance labour market participation
● Opportunity to develop and/or improve your skills to findwork with the necessary structure, routine and up-to-datejob search information
● Chance to meet local employers, sharpen yourcommunication skills and reach your goals in an inspiring,positive environment
Contact: 250.474.2598 Location: #101-847 Goldstream Avenue, LangfordOpen to Westshore, Sooke and Greater Victoria Residents (exception ~ Saanich Peninsula)
