CONTENTS BUSINESS WORKS YOUTH DEFICIT: GOOD OR BAD? ASK A CASE MA NAGER MARCH 24, 2016 the LEAD Sheet A LABOUR MARKET NEWSLETTER FOR GREATER VICTORIA EMPLOYMENT SERVICE CENTRES NEXT ISSUE: APRIL 7, 2016 2 5 3 Advantage TEENS By Kate Wiley G et a job! It’s a command we lob at teenagers with some regularity, par- ticularly when the sofa cushions are starting to fray from overuse. Your teen may be equally eager to start earning money and gain the freedom that comes with it. But with no experience writing a resume or networking, she may need a little help. Before the job searching gets underway, you’ll want to sit down together to set some parameters. Youth may legally work in British Columbia from the age of 15 without the con- sent of a guardian. But while your teen is still in school, there are certain factors that a parent will want to consider: 1. How many hours can your child de- vote to a job and still keep up with school assignments? Most employment counsellors recommend no more than 4 hours a day on school days and no more than 20 hours in a week when school is in session. 2. What kind of work suits your child? While serving up Blizzards at Dairy Queen may seem like a breeze to your teen, you’ll want to have an honest conversation about the realities of work in a fast-food joint, in- cluding the less savoury tasks like cleaning the washrooms. Food service and retail are sectors which tend to have the most part- time work fit for a teen, but don’t overlook rec centres and tourist attractions. Consider offices too, where basic admin tasks can be filled by entry-level, part-time workers. 3. How will your child get to and from work? If your child is not yet driving, will he be able to walk or bike to work? Public transportation is great, but be sure to evalu- (Continued on page 4 ) FIND WORK HELPING
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D E F I C I T :G O O D O R B A D ?
A S K A C A S EM A N A G E R
MARCH 24, 2016
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AdvantageTEENSBy Kate Wiley
Get a job! It’s a command we lob atteenagers with some regularity, par-
ticularly when the sofa cushions are startingto fray from overuse. Your teen may beequally eager to start earning money and gainthe freedom that comes with it. But with noexperience writing a resume or networking,she may need a little help.
Before the job searching gets underway,you’ll want to sit down together to set someparameters. Youth may legally work in BritishColumbia from the age of 15 without the con-sent of a guardian. But while your teen is stillin school, there are certain factors that aparent will want to consider:
1. How many hours can your child de-vote to a job and still keep up with schoolassignments? Most employment counsellors
recommend no more than 4 hours a day onschool days and no more than 20 hours in aweek when school is in session.
2. What kind of work suits your child?While serving up Blizzards at Dairy Queenmay seem like a breeze to your teen, you’llwant to have an honest conversation aboutthe realities of work in a fast-food joint, in-cluding the less savoury tasks like cleaningthe washrooms. Food service and retail aresectors which tend to have the most part-time work fit for a teen, but don’t overlookrec centres and tourist attractions. Consideroffices too, where basic admin tasks can befilled by entry-level, part-time workers.
3. How will your child get to and fromwork? If your child is not yet driving, willhe be able to walk or bike to work? Publictransportation is great, but be sure to evalu-
Baby Boomers may be bountiful, but they no longer rep-resent the largest segment of the workforce. Millenni-
als now outnumber the Boomers. With this shift, employersare exploring new ways of attracting Gen Y and keeping themaround. Time and again, studies indicate that young workersput two things at the top of their must-have lists: meaningfulwork and flexibility.
Victoria’s Chairis Camilleri falls into that category. Uponreturning from Costa Rica, the 25 year old says “it didn’t feelright to be working for somebody else,” so she resolved to setout on her own. Meaningful work for her meant helping theless fortunate communities she encountered on her travels.Now she is in the throes of launching her own micro lendingcompany for women in third world countries. (Microloans aresmall loans that are issued by individuals rather than banks orcredit unions.)
Since late December, Chairis has been enrolled in a pro-gram called Business Works Youth, provided by ETHOS CareerManagement Group and designed to help young entrepreneursget into business for themselves. During the 12-week pro-gram, participants learn the ins and outs of starting and run-ning a business. The end goal is a professional business planfit to be presented to an investor or bank for financing.
“We are looking to reach young people, ages 15 to 29, whomay not feel they have access to the tools they need to start
their own business,” says ETHOS Business Coach Larry Earn-hart, adding that the program also hopes to serve those withdisabilities and Income Assisted communities.
Chairis says the plethora of questionnaires she was servedat the outset of the Business Works Youth course helped herto figure out if she had the necessary drive to give her ideawings. “I learned that I will probably need to volunteer witha micro lending place for a while to know the ropes,” sheadds. “I’m facing the reality that it might be a five-year plan— maybe not as quick as you want, but you got to keep at it.”
In recent years, Chairis has traveled to 21 countries, so herfamiliarity with her target audience (women living in placeswhere it is difficult to get a loan) is solid. But the globe trot-ter has been putting in 25-30 hours a week of research locallyto learn what is required to attract investors to her venture.ETHOS has helped to connect her with organizations likeCommunity Micro Lending in Victoria. “When talking to peo-ple in the industry, the hardest thing is acknowledging thatyou are wanting to make something real, rather than justtalking about it in the abstract,” she says.
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Chairis Camilleri wants to start a micro lending business in Central America and import the goods produced into Canada.
“The hardest thing isacknowledging that
you are wanting to makesomething real.”
– Chairis Camilleri,Business Works Youth participant
Another Federal budget came down this week. Gener-ally, it is easy to ignore what goes on when a budget
is released. There is a flurry of press coverage, but amaz-ingly, federal and provincial government budgets tend tobe a 24-hour news story. After the highlights are consumedby the average Canadian we tend to collectively shrug ourshoulders and get on with our lives because after all, howmuch time and attention do we have for budget minutiae?
But the first budget of a new federal government? Thatis worth paying attention to. Not necessarily for the manyprojections and programdetails, but to get a sense ofwhat direction the govern-ment is heading and, for thepurposes of this column, tosee what new programs andpolicies will impact workers.
As expected, this week’sbudget restored the age thatone can collect Old Age Se-curity back to 65 from 67.There were also announce-ments on infrastructurespending and changes to thestudent loan program. The budget also featured many im-provements to the EI program, including a reduction of thewaiting period from two weeks to one. The EI programchanges were so significant that I will dedicate the nextissue of this column to examining them more closely.
These details are interesting in themselves and all de-serve attention. But what’s more telling is how the govern-ment “feels” about running a deficit. That says a lot abouttheir future intentions and this budget has a much largerdeficit (almost $30 billion in total) than anticipated.
There is disagreement about this in some quarters, butit is a fundamental principle in economics that when theprivate sector is unable to create something close to full
By Tony Abbis
employment (generally considered to be less than a 5% un-employment rate) then governments have the responsibilityto run deficits in order to stimulate the economy and hiring(see Great Depression).
There are people who claim that when times are tight,governments have to limit spending. These people willsometimes compare government and household budgets ofthe typical family to try and make their point. They willsay that you can’t borrow money in tough times, becauseyou will just dig a bigger financial hole. But of course youcannot compare the finances of a large nation and a smallhousehold. They are fundamentally different and the com-parison too simplistic. Having an unemployment rate that istoo high is not the same as having a leaky roof. None theless, there will be hand-wringing in some quarters aboutincreased borrowing and the risk this plays to future gener-ations of Canadians.
This week, Michael Babad, writing in the Globe and Mail,took an interesting angle in breaking down the issue of thefederal government running a larger deficit in this econom-
ic climate. He gatheredrelevant quotes from Cana-dian economists and bank-ers. Generally, you can’tfind more economicallycautious and prudent peo-ple than economists andbankers. Throwing cautionto the the wind is not some-thing they are inclined todo — you’d have better luckgetting a retailer to acceptyour jar of pennies as pay-ment for a candy bar. You
would expect these economists to be preaching restraintand fiscal belt-tightening, but the opposite is true. One ofthe people quoted used quite delightful language when hestated that deficit paranoia is “mind-bogglingly stupid”.
Now you can’t just toss around tax dollars like they haveno value, because tax payers do not possess a bottomlesswallet. Increased program and stimulus spending has to bewell thought out, timely and targeted, but if super-cau-tious bankers are not worried about an increased deficitthan I have decided not to let the issue interfere with mysleep.
For links to resources and an archive of this column checkout worklink.bc.ca.
You cannot compare thefinances of a large nation anda small household. Having anunemployment rate that istoo high is not the same as
ate the impact of the commute on your teen’s schedule. Ear-ly morning or late evening travel may compromise things likebreakfast or homework.
Now that you’ve got some guidelines, it’s time to gatherround the laptop and start applying. Right? Yes and no. It’s agood idea to see what sectors and businesses are hiring byexploring websites like workbc.ca, usedvictoria.com,indeed.ca, and monster.ca. But even mid-career job seekershave trouble standing out from the hundreds of applicantswho respond to these postings. If your teen’s resume is limit-ed to babysitting gigs, it may be an exercise in futility.
T A P T H E H I D D E N J O B M A R K E TEncourage your child to inquire about employment oppor-
tunities with friends who are in the workforce already, aswell as with your own adult contacts. In a relatively smalltown like Victoria, most job openings are never posted. Theyare filled via word of mouth. This hidden job market can betapped best by making face-to-face connections. Send yourkid out to retail establishments in the mall or downtown corewith resume in hand. Or drop by a WorkBC Employment Ser-vices Centre, where your teen can get one-on-one assistancewith resumes and job search, including making connectionswithin the hidden job market.
C O N S U L T A S C H O O L C O U N S E L L O RSchool guidance counsellors, teachers and coaches are also
worth consulting. Many schools have staff devoted to helpingstudents find that first job. These advisors can draw from anextensive database of employer contacts within the commu-nity. “Depending on a student’s interest, we’ll partner withsomething like a grocery store and set them up to do 30 hoursof volunteer work,” says Ken Henderson, Careers Teacher atEsquimalt High School. Once the student has proven himself
to be reliable and hard-working, the employer will often de-cide to hire. Ken says Thrifty Foods has hired several studentsin this way over the course of the school year.
D O N A T E Y O U R T I M EYou don’t have to dig very deep to find volunteer work on
Vancouver Island. Contributing to the cause of a local non-profit will demonstrate your teen’s commitment to improvingthe community. Check in with the folks at Volunteer Victoria,where staff there will meet with youth one on one and matchthem with their interests. Sooke also now has a volunteerorganization that serves as a database for local opportunities.Or get inspired by browsing the postings at goodwork.ca,where organizations like WWOOF and Habitat for Humanity
do their recruiting. Though most internships are reserved forpost-secondary students, there are a few available to highschool students, particularly over the summer. For example,BC Cancer Agency offers students in Grade 11 a chance toexplore cancer research from the front lines.
P A D Y O U R R E S U M EWhether the job requires a lab coat or a sturdy pair of
work gloves, these kinds of experiences look great on a new-ly-minted resume. Other things to include are any awards
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“These ‘soft skills’ will carrythem far into whatever workthey pursue in the future.”
– Jen Harrison,Community Coordinator, WorkLink Employment Society
START Bladerunners Get YouthWorking Beacon Retail Training programsyouth program at Volunteer Victoria
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your child has received, education, training or certifications(FOODSAFE, First Aid, etc.), and extra-curricular activitieslike sports. “All of these show your willingness to learn andcooperate with others,” says Jen Harrison, Community Coor-dinator at WorkLink Employment Society. “Also, don’t forgetto include small jobs you may have done, like lawn care, petsitting or child care. These exhibit your level of maturity andresponsibility.”
One of the most important skills your child will likely learnin her first job is perseverance. Most entry-level jobs comewith a healthy dose of tedium, and you’ll thank yourself laterif you insist that Sally stick with it. A good work ethic isamong the most sought after qualities in job applicants, re-gardless of the field. Excellent communication abilities and awillingness to learn are also in high demand, according toJen. “These are more important, for the most part, than pre-vious work experience,” she adds. “Once in the new job,teens will have a chance to test those communication skills infast-paced environments, think on their feet, and creativelyproblem solve. These ‘soft skills’ will carry them far intowhatever work they pursue in the future.”
Needless to say, no test of your teen’s grit should takepriority over his schooling at this age. Discuss with yourchild the importance of keeping up with schoolwork andask the school to contact you with any concerns that em-ployment is negatively impacting your child’s grades orattendance. Most parents will also want to establish ameans of communication with the employer, in the eventof an emergency or unexplained absence.
No matter the nature of your child’s first job, you canhelp make his introduction to the workforce a positiveone by guiding the way. Perhaps this first job will be aspringboard to something more engaging once a degree isin hand. Or maybe your teen will find her stride. “A num-ber of students who might not be great academically, geta job at a fast food restaurant and realise, in environ-ments where they are stimulated, they can be really suc-cessful,” says Esquimalt’s Ken Henderson. “And sincethey’re successful, they are motivated to continue to suc-ceed.”
Kate Wiley is editor of The LEAD Sheet. Contact her [email protected].
The Capital Regional District (Panorama RecreationCentre) seeks a temporary Out of School Care Leaderwho has completed Grade 12, possesses Current StandardFirst Aid Certificate (or higher), and has experience lead-ing children or youth programs. Apply atcrd.bc.ca/about/careers. Closes Mar. 31.
Island Health is hiring a Mental Health Nurse for itsSeven Oaks Tertiary Mental Health facility. Qualificationsinclude RN or RPN diploma plus a minimum of one year’srecent psychiatric nursing experience with adults with avariety of mental disorders, or an equivalent combinationof education, training and experience. Go toviha.ca/careers. Open until filled.
Island Health is looking for a Spiritual Health Practitio-ner at Victoria General Hospital. Qualifications include abachelor’s degree in Theology or related area ofreligious/pastoral study, plus a minimum of one advancedunit of Clinical Pastoral Education through the CanadianAssociation for Spiritual Care. Learn more atviha.ca/careers. Open until filled.
Haven Spa located within the Sidney Pier Hotel is look-ing for a full- or part-time Registered Massage Therapist.Must be a member in good standing with the College ofMassage Therapists of BC and possess a license to practicein British Columbia. Search the complete listing ateluta.ca.
Chairis admits she’s surprised by how much her business hasmorphed with the knowledge and information she has gainedover the course of creating a business plan: “You have to beopen to evolving, because I don’t have all the answers, andthere are people out there who have tons more experiencethan me in the entrepreneurial or micro lending realms — so
many things you have to learn along the way.” With some de-termination and luck, Chairis hopes one day to be in a positionto employ her peers in executing her dream, thereby creatingfinancial opportunities both abroad and locally.
Got a story to share? Your success could inspire others. [email protected].
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TECHNOLOGY JOBS
Gavin Rahim Consulting is looking for a Web Designer,preferably with some sample work to show. Students arehighly encouraged to apply. Find the complete job listingat indeed.ca.
Reliable Controls is hiring a Systems Support TechnicalAssistant to fill a 3-6 month contract. Qualifications in-clude a post-secondary degree or diploma in computertechnology and at least 2 years of experience in a techni-cal support capacity. Learn more at workbc.ca. ExpiresApr. 29.
BC Transit seeks an IT Security Manager. Qualificationsinclude extensive experience in enterprise security archi-tecture design and a college diploma or university degreein the field of computer science and/or 5 years equivalentwork experience. Details on the Job Board at viatec.ca.Closes Mar. 31.
LlamaZOO Interactive in Victoria requires a BackendDeveloper and Quality Assurance Tester. Bachelor’s de-gree required. For a detailed list of job qualifications,search the complete listing on workbc.ca. Expires May 31.
Olde Country Masonry has three openings for Experi-enced Labourer – Masonry. Preference given to thosewho have worked with concrete and have restoration,drilling, form work and demolition experience. More infor-mation at workbc.ca. Expires Apr. 30.
Royal Bay Bakery requires a Bakery - Journey Personand a Bakery Assistant. One to 5 years’ experience —with or without baker certification — is required for theJourney Person role. Find out more on the Job Board atworklink.bc.ca.
Sysco is filling 6 seasonal vacancies for Driver Helper.Requirements include Class 1 driver’s license with a cleandriver’s abstract. Find the complete listing at indeed.ca.
Shoreline Design is hiring a Labourer with carpentryskills. Use of power tools and climbing experience wouldbe an asset. Learn more on the Job Board atworklink.bc.ca. Closes Mar. 31.
The Butchart Gardens is looking for a full-time DraftingCoordinator. Qualifications include a post-secondary di-ploma from a recognized two year program, plus a mini-mum of two years’ experience in the field. Go tobutchartgardens.com/employment. Open until filled.
Greater Victoria School District #61 is currently accept-ing resumes for Trade Qualified Painters to fill 2 tempo-rary, part-time positions. Details at www.sd61.bc.ca >Employment. Deadline to apply is Mar. 31.
Adanac Recovery is hiring a Truck Driver for The BottleDepot on Glanford Ave. Qualifications include a superiorattendance record, in addition to a valid driver’s licenseand clean driving record. Learn more at workbc.ca.
Charter Bus Lines seeks a Licensed Mechanic who isfamiliar with School Bus / Commercial Transport mechani-cal work. The preferred candidate will possess knowledgeof diesel engines. Go to workbc.ca. Expires Apr. 30.
MANUFACTURING & FACILITIES JOBS
Phillips Brewing Company requires a Warehouse & Lo-gistics Manager. Qualifications include a minimum of 5years of related experience in logistics and warehousing,plus 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or managementcapacity. Go to phillipsbeer.com > Contact Us > Jobs.
The Fairmont Empress requires a full-time Steward'sHelper. Qualifications include previous experience as adishwasher or in a very physically demanding position.Visit fairmontcareers.com. Closes Mar. 31.
The City of Victoria is hiring an auxiliary Building Ser-vice Worker – Crystal Pool. The successful candidate willwork a variety of day and evening shifts on an as-neededbasis. Qualifications include completion of Grade 10 and 6months of related janitorial experience in commercialbuildings. Find out more at victoria.ca > City Hall > CareerOpportunities. Closes Mar. 31.
Walmart Uptown is looking for an In Store Loss Preven-tion associate with a high school degree and a very highlevel of integrity and professionalism. Experience in lossprevention/health and safety/quality assurance an asset.Learn more at walmartcanada.ca/careers.
Reliable Controls seeks a Shipper - Warehouse Opera-tions with a high school diploma and at least 1 year ofwarehousing experience in shipping. Apply online atreliablecontrols.com/careers.
The District of Saanich is hiring auxiliary relief staff forthe position of Equipment Operator III. Requirementsinclude completion of Grade 11 or equivalent; a valid B.C.Class 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement; andsufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination toperform heavy manual labour in all types of weather.More information at indeed.ca. Closes Apr. 8.
Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.
— Peter Marshall
Oak Bay Marine Group has a contract position open for aJunior Accountant. Qualifications include completion orenrollment in 1st year accounting courses. Find the com-plete job description at go2hr.ca. Closes Apr. 15.
Camosun College seeks an Administrative Coordinator.Qualifications include an undergraduate degree plus sixyears of senior, administrative-level experience, two ofwhich are in a postsecondary, unionized environment, oran equivalent combination of education and experience.Learn more at camosun.ca/careers. Closes Apr. 15.
Islands Trust requires a Planning Assistant on Salt SpringIsland. Qualifications include completion of a recognizedbusiness, college or a post-secondary school certificate,plus a minimum of three years of administrative officesupport experience. Visit www2.gov.bc.ca. Closes Apr. 1.
National Money Mart has openings for a Loan ReviewSpecialist and a Help Desk Analyst in Victoria. Qualifica-tions include a high school diploma and, for the Help DeskAnalyst, a two-year technical degree. No experiencedneed for the Loan Review Specialist position. Details atmoneymart.ca/careers.
Userful is looking for a Technology Sales Representa-tive in Victoria. Qualifications include a post-secondarydegree and interest and experience in technology. Find thecomplete job description at userful.com/company/careers.
Coast Capital Savings seeks a part-time Member Ser-vice Representative - Coast Support Team to travelthroughout the region providing coverage to a variety ofbranches. Qualifications include a vehicle and driver’slicense, plus experience helping customers in a retail
environment, preferably handling cash. Learn more atcoastcapitalsavings.com > Careers.
The Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre is look-ing for an Administrative Assistant to work out of theirSignal Hill location. Qualifications include 5 years’ admin-istration experience or a diploma in a related disciplineplus 3 years’ experience. Details atesquimaltmfrc.com/about-us/careers.
Victoria Ford Alliance Dealerships is recruiting aSwitchboard Receptionist. Exceptional phone manner,keyboarding and data entry skills required. Find out moreat suburbanmotors.com > Dealer Info > Career Centre.
Connect Hearing is looking for an Operations SupportAdministrator. Provide efficient telephone support onConnect Hearing business systems (including but not limit-ed to: RBS, LMS, and office-specific procedures). Qualifi-cations include a college diploma or bachelor’s degree, ora combination of education and equivalent experience.Find the complete listing at wowjobs.ca.
Quantum Murray is hiring a Project Coordinator withexperience preparing construction estimates and manag-ing employees. Must be a graduate from a university pro-gram, preferably related to earth sciences or engineering.Go to www.qmenv.com > Careers.
University of Victoria has a one-year opening for Assis-tant Manager Treasury Services. Qualifications includeknowledge of financial accounting systems, principles andpractices; plus working knowledge of tax reporting as itrelates to sub-contractor, non-payroll payments and GST.Details at uvic.ca/hr/careers. Closes Apr. 1.
Swimco in Mayfair Shopping Centre is filling vacanciesfor Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Shift Leader andFull Time Sales. Candidates must be outgoing, energeticand demonstrate a strong work ethic (proven in sports,academics, or previous jobs). Learn more atcareers.swimco.com.
Walmart Langford is accepting applications for the posi-tion of Produce Associate. Ability to interact and commu-nicate effectively with customers is essential. Thecompany also requires a full-time Overnight Stocker.Learn more at walmartcanada.ca/careers.
Michaels has an opening for a Replenishment Managerwith retail experience, including leadership / supervisoryexperience. Visit the Job Board at worklink.bc.ca to learnmore. Closes Apr. 16.
Save-On-Foods is looking for a Restaurant Clerk in Sid-ney. No experience necessary as training is provided. Ap-ply online at saveonfoodsjobs.com/jobs.
Sport Chek seeks a Sales Associate at Victoria Bay Cen-tre with a high school education. Previous customer ser-vice experience is an asset. Find all Sport Chek openingsat sportchekjobs.com.
DAVIDsTEA is hiring a Key Holder for its Johnson Streetlocation in Victoria. Proficiency with computers and 1-3years of retail sales and/or customer service experienceare required. Go to davidstea.com > Careers.
COBS Bread in Eagle Creek (Victoria) is hiring a Baker.Candidates with previous experience in baking and cus-tomer service are preferred, although it is not essential asfull training is provided. Visit cobsbreadcareers.com/jobs.
Quality Foods in View Royal seeks a Baker. Experiencein a bake-off bakery setting an asset, although the busi-ness is willing to train energetic individuals with relevantexperience. Learn more at qualityfoods.com > About QF >Employment.
Staples Victoria is looking for a Cashier with some relat-ed experience. Qualifications include high school gradua-tion and an ability to stand for several hours at a time.Details at careers.staples.ca.
Lululemon athletica is hiring an Educator (Sales Associ-ate) in Victoria. Passion, knowledge and involvement inyoga, and/or other fitness, health or sports activities re-quired. Enrollment and participation in weekly fitness ac-tivities in and out of the store with the store team isexpected. Visit lululemon.com/about/careers.
Foot Locker at Mayfair Shopping Centre seeks a StoreManager. Previous management experience would be con-sidered an asset. Apply online at sneakerjobs.com.
The Linkage Group, a leading retail information provid-er, is seeking a part-time Cosmetic Merchandiser in Vic-toria. Must have cosmetic, grocery or merchandisingexperience. More information at workbc.ca.
Do you have Empress-ive talent? If so, we invite you to join our team.Our renowned Recruitment Open House is on Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm.
We are recruiting for colleague positions inFood and Beverage (Servers, Hosts and Attendants),
Banquets (Servers and Porters),Culinary (Cook's Assistant, Journeyperson and Chef de Partie),
Stewarding (Stewards Helper),Front Office (Guest Agents and Guest Services Coordinator),
Guest Services (Porter),Housekeeping (Housepersons and Room Attendants),
Willow Stream Spa (Massage Therapist and Spa Experience Coordinator)Audio Visual Technicians for PSAV.
We are also recruiting forRestaurant General Manager,
Restaurant Manager,Temporary Group Sales Manager (One Year Temporary position),
Director, Leisure Sales and Executive Restaurant Chef.
Please join us in our beautiful Crystal Ballroom and arrive at the porte-cochere entrance offBelleville Street.
Please bring your resume, ID and dress to Empress.Not able to attend in person? Feel free to submit your resume on www.fairmontcareers.com. Theopen house ends promptly at 12pm. Due to demand, if we are unable to meet with you, we will
accept your resume and follow-up accordingly.
S.T.A.R.T.E. – 6 WeeksSkills Training & Readiness to Employment
Self-Employment RoundtableFriday, April 8, 11:00AM – 12:00PMGT Hiring Solutions – 415 Gorge Road East
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