100 HEALTH CARE AIDS NEEDED the LEAD Sheet CONTENTS GET YOUTH WORKING ASK A CASE MANAGER THE FUTURE OF INTERVIEWS OCTOBER 20, 2016 A LABOUR MARKET NEWSLETTER FOR GREATER VICTORIA EMPLOYMENT SERVICE CENTRES NEXT ISSUE: NOVEMBER 3, 2016 2 4 3 By Kate Wiley T he leaves are turning and that means it’s time for GT Hiring’s Mega Job Fair . The event will be held on Wednesday, No- vember 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cen- tral Baptist Church on Pandora. With more than 50 employers scheduled to attend, at- tendance is expected to be in the thousands. Register here . Beacon Community Services is an employer with ambitious plans for the fair. The non- profit hopes to hire 100 people! In addition to being a WorkBC Employment Services agency, Beacon provides health care and home sup- port, and the 100 openings are for Health Care Aids. HCAs, as they are commonly re- ferred to in the industry, are front-line care- givers who focus on the elderly and persons with disabilities. As Vancouver Island’s population ages, the need for health care assistants is growing. (Continued on page 6 ) Beacon Community Services
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100 HEALTH CAREAIDS NEEDED
the LEAD Sheet
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G E T Y O U T HW O R K I N G
A S K A C A S EM A N A G E R
T H E F U T U R E O FI N T E R V I E W S
OCTOBER 20, 2016
A L A B O U R M A R K E T N E W S L E T T E R F O R G R E AT E RV I C T O R I A E M P L O Y M E N T S E R V I C E C E N T R E S
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By Kate Wiley
The leaves are turning and that meansit’s time for GT Hiring’s Mega Job Fair.
The event will be held on Wednesday, No-vember 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cen-tral Baptist Church on Pandora. With morethan 50 employers scheduled to attend, at-tendance is expected to be in the thousands.Register here.
Beacon Community Services is an employer
with ambitious plans for the fair. The non-profit hopes to hire 100 people! In addition tobeing a WorkBC Employment Services agency,Beacon provides health care and home sup-port, and the 100 openings are for HealthCare Aids. HCAs, as they are commonly re-ferred to in the industry, are front-line care-givers who focus on the elderly and personswith disabilities.
As Vancouver Island’s population ages, theneed for health care assistants is growing.
The Get Youth Working Program is back. That meansemployers in British Columbia offering long-term posi-
tions can once again apply for a $2,800 wage subsidy as anincentive to hire eligible youth aged 15 to 29.
Rhys Benson, age 24, found himself on an unexpected ca-reer path thanks to the Get Youth Working Program. A familyfriend recognized his potential and recommended him toManager Ken Wright of Duncan Paving. This friend knew Rhysto be a stable, industrious, “good kid” who needed a break toget into an industry.
The Get Youth Working grant covered half of Rhys’ wagesfor three months, enabling Ken to give him a try as a shophelper. “The trial benefits both sides,” says Ken. “Some peo-ple get into this industry and realize it’s just not for themand others get into it and thrive — it’s a great opportunity totest one another.”
Rhys set to work cleaning the company’s fleet of 20 crewtrucks, and a variety of large pieces of equipment includinggraders, pavers, rollers and milling machines. He took pride
in his work and asked the right questions, recalls Ken. Reli-ability and a good mechanical sense are other key qualitiesthat he demonstrated. “The crew has really taken to Rhys,encouraging him to become part of the paving and concretecrews,” Ken adds.
Ken says the government grant helped justify the new hireto shareholders. Now it’s up to the company to provide thetraining necessary to make him a valuable employee. The GetYouth Working Program has been particularly attractive tosmall and medium-sized businesses that may find it challeng-ing to invest in on-the-job training and skills development,says Susan Sambol, Director of Marketing and Communica-tions at Bowman Employment Services.
Bowman Employment Services has delivered the grants onbehalf of the government since 2011. The Get Youth Work-ing Program recently re-opened on Oct. 1, 2016 and will re-main available until Jun. 30, 2017, or until the funding isexhausted, whichever comes first. (Continued on page 3)
Rhys Benson is one of many young people to benefitfrom the Get Youth Working! Program.
“Some people get into thisindustry and realize it’s justnot for them and others get
into it and thrive — [Get YouthWorking] is a great opportunity
The agency’s goal this fiscal year is to help almost 500 youthacross BC get hired through the program. BC’s unemploymentrate for youth aged 15 to 24 years was up by 2.3 percentagepoints to 8.9% in September, according to Labour Force Sta-tistics released by BC Stats. Full-time employment fell by12,200, giving up most of the gains from August (+12,800),while part-time employment grew by 3,500 jobs.
Young people are often hired to fill seasonal positions, par-ticularly in our tourism-driven local economy. Get YouthWorking aims to give youth the skills they need to find moresustainable work. “The program gets youth into the work-force so they can earn a wage while building up their workexperience, learning new skills, and becoming a part of BC’sskilled labour force,” says Susan. With the current building
boom underway on Vancouver Island, the construction indus-try is primed to take advantage of this kind of incentive.
Duncan Paving has been in business in the Cowichan Valleyfor over 50 years. Ken has been working there since beforeRhys was born. That’s a whole lot of industry expertise withwhich to grease the wheels of the next generation. But some-times it takes a little added incentive to hire on an individualwith no professional experience. “Get Youth Working openedup a venue for me to succeed in this workforce,” says Rhys.
You can find the Program details at getyouthworking.ca orconsult your local WorkBC Employment Services Agency.
Parts of the story originally ran in March 2015. Got a story toshare? Email [email protected]. Your success could inspirethe success of others.
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The 2016 WE FOR SHE:Championing the NextGeneration conference isone of North America’s larg-est gatherings of women’sorganizations, companies,experts, business leaders,advocates and young wom-en. BC supports the goal ofadvancing gender equalityand growing the provincialeconomy, by giving studentsand young women a greaterunderstanding of their careeroptions and potential.
One of the themes of this column is how technologyhas changed the world of work and how organizations
screen and hire people. Computers and the Internet havechanged every part of the hiring process. In just a few shortdecades, job seekers have been forced to move from drop-ping off and mailing resumes to submitting them throughwebsites or by email.
Most of the changes related to hiring have been embracedby employers since they are considered more efficient. Hun-dreds of resumes can be reviewed by software looking forspecific keywords and video or Skype interviews allow jobapplicants to be interviewed from afar.
I recently came across an article online which detailed anew trend in the hiring process. It is becoming more commonfor employers to use a video interview system where theapplicant does not actually engage with an interviewer. In-stead of the usual back and forth of question and response,interviewees answer canned questions through an automatedprocess. Job seekers are emailed instructions and a link theycan use to complete the recorded interview within a definedtime frame.
This sort of “robo-interview” doesn’t provide a job seekerwith any feedback as the interview is taking place. Absentare the crucial facial expression or body language of the in-terviewer; cues we normally rely on to see if our answer isheading down the right path or not, or to assess if we arestill holding the interviewer’s attention. Instead of talking to
another person we are talking to our own face. There is an-other person on the other side of the looking glass, but theywill see our video responses at their own leisure.
A hiring manager could review 10 robo- interviews in thetime it might take to conduct four or five of the traditionalSkype variety. As job seekers, we will never know if the per-son reviewing our video listened thoughtfully and took notes,maybe replaying crucial answers or just watched in a dis-tracted manner while they answered emails — or worse,turned it off after a few minutes.
Some may find the prospect of this to be disheartening,but there is no turning back the clock on any of this. Just likewe’ve had to accept that most employers do not take thetime to respond to job seekers anymore, we have to under-stand that certain parts of the hiring process have becomemore impersonal. We can embrace the challenges of lookingfor work in the digital age, or we can put ourselves at a dis-advantage by ignoring these trends.
This is an example of how staying current with technologycan help us in our job search. If you have used Skype or Face-time to talk to friends or relatives, it will be less jarringwhen you see your face for the first time on the screen dur-ing an interview. If you understand the limitations of web-cams and laptop microphones you can prepare in advance tomake sure things go as smoothly as possible. A little researchabout lighting and camera angles can help you make a strongimpression.
In the coming years we may be interviewed by a robot orscreened by an app. We might need a video resume, or toapply for a job via social media — it’s difficult to predict.Yes, there are still opportunities to meet with employersface to face, but part of being an effective job seeker now,is embracing the change and looking for learning opportuni-ties. The software or app that we master today, might helpus get a job in the future.
For links to resources and an archive of this column checkout worklink.bc.ca.
Landmark Sign has an opening for a full-time SignInstaller/Service Technician. Qualifications include avalid driver’s license with clean drivers abstract with theability to work over time when and if required. Searchthe Job Board on workbc.ca.
Greater Victoria School District #61 is accepting applica-tions from Certified Red Seal Plumbers and/or PlumberApprentices. Contract will last 6 months, with the possi-bility of extension. Go to makeafuture.ca. Closes Nov. 2.
T-Square Construction is looking for a Carpenter's As-sistant. Must have some experience with carpentry, yourown vehicle, basic tools, and basic safety equipment.Search usedvictoria.com.
The Reef Restaurant in Victoria is hiring a full-timeCook with 2-3 years of experience. Credentials are notrequired, but the successful candidate will be able towork in day, evening, night, weekend and/or on call.Search the Job Board at workbc.ca.
Harconbridge Construction seeks an experienced Con-struction Site Supervisor to oversee and manage a newlydeveloped division that specializes in residential tenantimprovements. For a full list of qualifications, visit theJob Board at workbc.ca. Expires Oct. 31.
The Stick in the Mud in Sooke is hiring a part-time Bak-er. Must have solid kitchen skills (experience in your own
home counts). Learn more on the Job Board atworklink.bc.ca.
Frontier Log Scaling is hiring a licensed Log Scaler forSouthern Vancouver Island, Sooke area. Application de-tails on the Job Board at sooke.pocketnews.ca.
900 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizzeria is looking for Pizzaio-lo - Pizza Cooks experienced with cooking in a wood-burning oven. Foodsafe level 1 is a minimum require-ment. AVPN Certification is desirable, but not a require-ment. Learn more at workbc.ca.
On Side Restoration Services in Victoria is seeking aFinish Carpenter with least 2 years of relevant experi-ence. Must have own hand tools and be available for rota-tional “on call” for evenings and weekends. An openingalso exists for a Drywaller/Painter. Details atonside.ca/jobs.
Compass Group is hiring a Prep Cook and Line Cook atVictoria International Airport. Both positions require aperson who is well organized, shows a sense of urgency,able to work within tight deadlines. Search eluta.ca.
Atria Retirement Canada is hiring a Driver at the Victo-rian at McKenzie. Qualifications include 5+ of driving ex-perience and knowledge of vehicle preventativemaintenance programs. An opening also exists for a Kitch-en Utility Worker. Visit atriaretirement.ca > Careers.
TECHNOLOGY JOBS
Best Buy has an opening for an In Home Repair TV &Appliance Technician in Victoria. Qualifications include3+ years’ experience in diagnosis and repair of multibrand appliances and 1+ years in home repair experience.Learn more at bestbuy.ca > Careers.
City of Langford is recruiting a Manager, InformationTechnology. Five years of progressively responsible
management experience in municipal technology man-agement is preferred. Visit cityoflangford.ca > City Hall> Job Opportunities. Closes Nov. 9.
Forte Consulting seeks a Web Application Developerwith demonstrated experience with .NET / C#,JavaScript and associated libraries. Search the Job Boardat viatec.ca. Closes Dec. 17.
“Legislation is changing to allow more elderly to age inplace,” says Jennifer Kayal, Talent Acquisition Coordinator –Home Support at Beacon Community Services. Aging in placemeans having the health and social supports you need to livein your home or your community for as long as you wish andare able.
To qualify for a job as an HCA, you must have a HealthCare Assistant certificate or nursing education. Candidatesmust also be eligible for licensure with the BC Care Aide &Community Health Worker Registry. The certification processtypically takes 7-8 months and can be obtained at a numberof career colleges locally, the major ones being Academy ofLearning College, Camosun College, CDI College, Saint Eliza-beth Health Care College, and Sprott Shaw College.
Because Beacon Community Services HCAs generally visitclients in their homes, the job is highly self-directed. Employ-ees must maintain professional boundaries, yet provide excel-lent one-to-one care, according to Devon Dyer, Coordinatorof Human Resources and Recruitment at Beacon CommunityServices. He says client-centered care is a focal point of theinterview process: “We’re looking for HCAs who have com-passion for clients and want to help them maintain as muchindependence as possible.”
Health care assistant graduates are in high demand acrossthe province. The provincial government is projecting about amillion job openings in British Columbia over the next 10years, and almost 80% of those are going to require someform of health care education. “The need for health careassistants and mental health workers continues to grow. Ourwaitlists are long and the field is asking us for more gradu-ates,” reported Cynthia Smith, Dean of Health and HumanServices at Camosun.
In addition to the high demand, union benefits and com-petitive wages make the field appealing to job seekers. But
the HCAs who are successful in the long run, have a deepdesire to help. “The most rewarding part of my job is that Iknow I can make a difference on so many levels,” says Vic-toria Health Care Assistant Peta Ware. “I listen to [my pa-tients’] stories. I observe them to find out what they needand I try to assist in any way I can. Many feel very aloneand are unable to reach out. I can help them feel less iso-lated.”
If you are considering pursuing a Health Care Assistant cer-tificate, find a program that provides lots of hands-on experi-ence. Beacon Community Services offers a practicum programin conjunction with a number of schools in town, includingCamosun, Sprott Shaw and Saint Elizabeth. The studentsshadow pre-screened community health workers on theirrounds within the community. It’s a great way to get yourfoot in the door. Learn more about Beacon Community Servic-es Home Support Program here.
Kate Wiley is editor of the Lead Sheet. Contact her [email protected].
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“We’re looking for HCAs whohave compassion for clients
and want to help themmaintain as much
independence as possible.”– Devon Dyer, Coordinator of
Human Resources and Recruitment,Beacon Community Services
Securiguard is adding full- and part-time K9 Handlersto its Canine division. Qualifications include 24/7 avail-ability and a desire and passion to work with dogs. Mustcommit to a 4 month K9 Training Program. Visitsecuriguard.com > Apply for a job.
Walmart at Uptown is hiring a temporary AfternoonStocker. The Associate is regularly required to walk orstand and must constantly lift and/ or move objectsweighing up to 60 lbs. The shift runs from 3 pm to mid-night. Search the Job Board at workbc.ca.
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa has an open-ing for a Housekeeping Supervisor. Must ensure adher-ence to quality expectations and standards and stand, sit,or walk for an extended period of time. Learn more atjobs.marriott.com. Open until filled.
Staples requires a Night Stocking Representative inVictoria. Working towards or successful completion ofhigh school is preferred. A significant output of physicaleffort is required through lifting, bending, pulling, twist-ing, etc. Learn more at careers.staples.ca.
Chemistry Consulting Group is recruiting a full-timeMaintenance Coordinator on behalf of Greater VictoriaHarbour Authority. Qualifications include at least 3 years
of supervisory experience and experience in the field ofOccupational Health & Safety. Visit gvha.ca/about-gvha/careers. Closes Oct. 26.
Islands West Produce requires a Production Supervisorto produce high quality fresh cut fruits and vegetables forlocal foodservice and retail markets. Must work underminimal supervision. Visit the Job Board at workbc.ca.Expires Nov. 1.
Eurosa Farms is hiring full-time, seasonal GreenhouseWorkers to work in the company’s Brentwood Bay cutflower greenhouse. No experience required. Visit the JobBoard at workbc.ca.
The Home Depot (Langford) has an opening for a LossPrevention Investigator with valid Security License (ASTpreferred). Qualifications include 1+ year retail loss pre-vention experience. Details at jobs.homedepotjobs.ca.Closes Oct. 28.
Compass Group is recruiting a Cleaning Supervisor(Nights) to work at The Bay Centre. Available schedule isSunday to Thursday from 11 pm to 7 am. Qualificationsinclude working supervisor experience and/or 3 years’experience in cleaning. Learn more at compass-canada.com > Working at Compass.
BC Public Service is recruiting for the Ministry of Jus-tice a Justice Access Centre Interviewer with an under-standing of family dynamics and the issues associatedwith family breakdown. Qualifications include a recog-nized undergraduate degree combined. Details atwww2.gov.bc.ca > Careers & MyHR. Closes Oct. 27.
Shoppers Drug Mart in Langford requires a full-timePharmacy Assistant. Qualifications include experience asa Pharmacy Assistant and proficient computer/data entryskills. Apply online at jobs.shoppersdrugmart.ca.
Amica is hiring a temporary, part-time Health CareAide at Douglas House in Victoria. Must be a graduatefrom a recognized Health Care Aid program with Level 1First Aid, CPR / AED Certificate. Apply online at amica.ca> Career Opportunities.
Victoria Cool Aid Society seeks a Senior DevelopmentOfficer with 3-5 years of direct fundraising experiencewith a proven track record in closing major gifts andmanaging donor relationships at all giving levels. Visitcoolaid.org > Careers. Open until filled.
“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.”
— Willa Cather
HOSPITALITY & CUSTOMER SERVICE JOBS
Indigo (Chapters) seeks a part-time Seasonal CustomerExperience Representative-Café Barista in Victoria. Ex-perience in customer service in specialty retail or foodservice preferred but not required. Apply online atindigo.ca/careers.
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa is filling avariety of openings, including a Barista (Grab n Go), Ban-quet Server, Steward, Assistant Restaurant Managerand Relief Banquet Captain. The complete job listingscan be found on the Job Board at go2hr.ca or atjobs.marriott.com. Open until filled.
The Root Cellar is hiring a full-time Coffee Shop Man-ager with 2-3 years restaurant/ coffee shop manager ex-perience in a self-directed leadership role. Expertknowledge of coffee blends and specialty drinks required.Search indeed.ca.
Value Village is looking for a Store Team Member whocan stand for up to 8 hours and lift/ carry 25-50 pounds.Must assist customers with their shopping needs. Learnmore at savers.com > Work here.
Sandman Hotel is recruiting a full-time Guest ServiceAgent. Completion of a two-year apprenticeship pro-gram, or a college program in front desk operations orhotel management preferred. Learn more on the JobBoard at go2hr.ca.
Rogers’ Chocolates seeks a seasonal Call Center Rep-resentative. Qualifications include experience with cus-tomer service and the ability to use a computer andprograms comfortably. Details at rogerschocolates.com >Careers. Expires Nov. 1.
COBS Bread is coming to Marda Loop in Royal Oak.Opening March 2016, the franchise is hiring for full- andpart-time Sales Assistants with previous retail experi-ence. Full training is provided. Learn more atcobsbreadcareers.com.
Shoppers Drug Mart is hiring a part-time Beauty Bou-tique Expert at Hillside Shopping Centre. Excellentmakeup and cosmetic application knowledge (throughexperience or makeup artistry) is required. Flex scheduleincludes some weekends and evenings. Apply online atworkopolis.com.
Ledcor is looking for a Customer Service Field Techni-cian in Victoria. Must be willing to travel to various com-munities across Alberta and BC and to work evenings,weekends & holidays in all types of weather conditions.Electrical or telecommunication background is an asset.Visit jobs.ledcor.com.
Save-On-Foods seeks a Grocery Clerk at Fort and FoulBay. Positive, customer-focused applicants welcome. Noexperience necessary; full training is provided. Go tosaveonfoodsjobs.com/jobs.
Shaw Cablesystems has an opening for a part-time Loy-alty Care/Customer Retention Representative in Victo-ria. Qualifications include previous sales skills andabilities and a passion for technology. Apply online atshaw.ca/jobs.
Superstore in Langford is hiring a part-time Health andBeauty Clerk. No experience necessary. Must be avail-able for the required shifts. An opening also exists for aSeafood Clerk. To learn more, visit lowblaw.ca/careers.
BC Public Service is recruiting a Correspondence Man-ager for the Ministry of Environment. Qualifications in-clude a post-secondary education or equivalent formalcourse work in communications and 3 years related expe-rience. Details at www2.gov.bc.ca > Careers & MyHR.Closes Oct. 27.
Royal Roads University has an opening for a full-timeHuman Resources Associate with 3 to 5 years of relatedadministrative experience. Previous experience workingwith the Human Resources field would be an asset. Learnmore at humanresources.royalroads.ca. Closes Oct. 31.
Unit4 is hiring an Account Executive with 4 years ofexperience of new business sales financial or ERP soft-ware and services. Finance and accounting experiencepreferred. Apply online at careers.unit4.com.
Stocksy United is looking for an Accounts ReceivableSpecialist in Victoria. Qualifications include a diploma orbachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business,plus 3+ years of relevant bookkeeping and general ac-counting experience. Details atstocksy.com/service/hiring.
Moda Salon Group seeks a full-time Receptionist towork at Changing Times Hair Studio & Day Spa at TillicumMall. Must be responsible, organized and able to workflexible hours (including evenings and weekends). Searchindeed.ca.
Slegg Building Materials is hiring a full-time Key Ac-counts Representative with expertise level of MicrosoftOffice Suite and a passion for customer service. Visitwsbtitan.com > Careers.
Value Village is looking for a Market Coordinator with2-3 years prior work experience in event planning. Must
be a creative problem solver with experience in PowerPoint and delivering presentations. Visit savers.com >Work here.
Pacific Northwest Raptors in Victoria requires a season-al, temporary Bird Control Officer with a BSc in Biologyor similar educational background with an emphasis onbiology. Willingness to work long hours in a wide range ofweather conditions is essential. This position has poten-tial for longer-term employment. Search indeed.ca.
Totem Towing has a part-time opening for a Dispatch-er/ Call Taker. Must have knowledge of Greater Victoriaarea, good telephone manner, as well as some computerand keyboarding skills. Shifts include weekends, eve-nings, and graveyards. Find out more at workbc.ca.
Maple Glass Holdings requires a full-time Bookkeeperwith at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience. Somecollege program/diploma in accounting would be an as-set. Search workbc.ca for a complete job description.
Randstad is recruiting a Finance Manager for a socialgame platform company in Victoria. Qualifications in-clude a BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Accounting orother related degree, plus 8+ years of progressive financeexperience. Go to randstad.ca.
Deloitte seeks a Business Technology Analyst, AMS inVictoria. Qualifications include up to 2 years of relevantwork experience combined with demonstrated technicalaptitude and interest in technology. Apply online atcareers.deloitte.com.
Helm has an opening for a temporary Marketing Coor-dinator. Marketing/business degree preferred. ClientServices Associates needed too. Go tohelmoperations.com > About Us > Careers.
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