Job Listings for Port Alberni

Join Our Culinary Team!

Are you passionate about cooking and creating memorable dining experiences? The Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Cook to join our kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with fresh ingredients, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner items according to our menu standards.

Ensure all food is prepared in a safe and sanitary manner, adhering to health and safety regulations.

Assist in menu planning and development, including daily specials.

Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain a clean and organized kitchen.

Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering supplies as needed.

Quickly assist with Banquet Food Preparation on short notice event bookings

Provide exceptional service to guests by accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.

Qualifications:

Current FoodSafe

Previous experience as a Cook in a hotel or restaurant setting is preferred.

Knowledge of various cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.

Strong attention to detail and a passion for culinary excellence.

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Culinary degree or certification is a plus, but not required.

What We Offer:

Union Starting Wage $19.43 and benefits package.

Benefits (medical, dental, pension, sick days, meal allowance, employee rates for Best Western stays worldwide)

A supportive and dynamic work environment.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to bring your culinary skills to the Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel, please submit your resume to Patti, in person, from Monday to Friday between 6am and 2pm.

Join us in creating delicious experiences for our guests!

We are searching for the following Front of House position:

Front of House Manager. Full time year round position available to start before summer. This is a comprehensive role that will include working stations as needed during service in addition to administrative tasks.

We are looking for the following qualities in our ideal candidates:

• A passion for providing genuine hospitality and dedication to delivering an exceptional service experience to our guests.
• Self motivated to develop your skills and industry knowledge.
• Highly organized and efficient, with great communication skills, and superior attention to detail.
• A cheerful disposition and strong work ethic.
• Must be over the age of 19 and have a Serving It Right certificate.
• Minimum 1 year in a similar position or 5 years working in restaurants.

Responsibilities of the position:

• A strong understanding of daily operations, can work multiple different stations including barista/bartending, serving, and support. 
• Staff training and ensuring SOP's are followed.
• Ordering and inventory.
• Administrative tasks such as managing staff tips, writing schedules and ensuring labour targets are met, monitoring email inquiries and planning catering.
• Working with the Chef and GM for menu planning and development, daily food and beverage specials, and social media.

What we can supply you:

• Competitive salary based on experience and a generous hourly tip rate. ($45k - $55k dependent on experience + average $10 per hour tips)
• Extended health care benefits.
• Flexible schedule.
• The opportunity to grow with our team and develop your skills.
• Staff incentives and discounts
• Free daily staff meal

Looking for someone to come help care for large gardens and with lawn trimming.

Equipment can be provided. 

Own transportation is an asset!

A yard worker is needed to cut grass, maintain big garden and other odd jobs around the house.

Located in the Maquinna School area

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Able to demonstrate the willingness and initiative to jump in and help in all areas of the kitchen from dishes to prep. Must be able to work weekends,mornings,evenings and holidays. Experience is a huge plus as well positive team oriented mentality willing to train food safe is must.

•Creating a first-class Guest experience. Greet and engage Guests to help create unforgettable movie memories.

• Preparing and handling popcorn and other tasty snacks. Attention-to-detail and following food safety guidelines are key to perfect popcorn.

• Maintaining a positive attitude that promotes teamwork and having fun on the job.

• Performing cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up, washing chairs, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathrooms. This all is necessary in creating an exceptional Guest experience while learning time management and multi-tasking.

• POS Till and cashier duties.

Zipline Guides are responsible for our guest's safety and trust, delivery of local history and culture, site up-keep and maintenance, greeting and checking in guests, harnessing, and instruction.

Westwind Pub is looking for a Line Cook to join their team! 

This is a part-time to full-time position, the successful candidate must be available to work evenings and weekends.

 Full and Part time positions available at both Ucluelet and Port Alberni locations.

Looking for multi-talented people wanting to work in a fun and fast paced environment. Duties include customer service, food prep and cooking, barista and bartending.

Own accommodation required as we do not have staff accommodation.

DBA Silencing is looking for an Office Manager to join their team. 

This position is full-time with benefits.

This is a contract Commission-based Sales Associate role at Agrohope Farms and Products Inc. This hybrid role will be based in Port Alberni, BC, with flexibility for some remote work. The Sales Associate will be responsible for driving sales, building relationships with customers, promoting and marketing Agrohope's products in-store, online, and pre-sale.

Line cook, fryer foods, food prep, answering phones, customer service and general cleaning

- Strong personal commitment to health and safety

- We offer a competitive wage and benefits package that includes dental care, extended health care, vision care and store discounts

- Great RSP plan

- Wage to discussed

​​​​​​​​​​- Ability to excel in a physically demanding environment that includes heavy lifting and moving constantly throughout the day

St. Jean's is looking for a candidate to take on a customer facing role at the Port Alberni Store. This is a part-time, seasonal position. Candidates need to be flexible to changing retail needs. 

Responsibilities:

• Duties will include physical handling of inbound sport fish
• Assisting customers with paperwork and retail counter sales using POS
• Utilize in house software to track and manage store inventory and sport orders
• Handle customer service enquiries in person, over the phone and via email 
• Review transfer documents, store picks to ensure accurate receiving into the store
• Resolve any issues or discrepancies relates to retail such as; damaged products and returns
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, customer service, and warehouse

Applicants should have a positive attitude, be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and be physical capable of occasional heavy lifting. 

Preference will be given to candidates who exhibit professionalism, patience, courtesy and are committed to upholding a high standard of customer service. 

• Care Aid / Companion for paraplegic woman
• Help with daily activities including personal care / toileting / showers / outings / College and transportation
• Flexibility is schedule for the right candidate

Cleaning duties of all kinds. 

Wage increase on good performance and capability.

Must get along with others and be able to work in a group or solo.

Hours: On call/casual

Are you looking to work in the security industry with a dedicated, Vancouver Island owned and operated team?  Footprints Security is unique.  We only serve Vancouver Island communities (plus Powell River) and pride ourselves on being a family-run business that serves the communities in which we live.

* Must have flexible availability for a variety of shifts - some include overnights

What do we offer?

• $19.00/hour
• Healthy work-life balance
• Flexible schedules
• Extended health and dental plan
• Employees recognition programs and events
• Opportunities for advancement
• Local and engaged management
• Industry training
• A commitment to helping our employees succeed

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Either possess or be able to obtain a BC Security Workers Licence (Ask us!)
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle preferred
• Must have flexible availability for a variety of shifts - some include overnights
• The ability to interact with people in a compassionate and respectful manner
• A calm demeanor and sound decision-making skills
• Strong observation skills and ability to complete high-quality reports
• Ability to use computers and smartphones with ease
• Physically fit with the ability to stand and walk patrols, climb stairs, etc.
• Ability to follow security procedures set by our clients and Footprints Security
• Must be proficient in the English language (verbal & written)
• Willingness to travel to Parksville and Qualicum for shifts in those communities on occasion is an asset

Static Security Guard - General Responsibilities

• Provide a security presence in various settings (Offices, Malls, Parks, Events, etc...)
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients and the public
• Ensure client property and personnel are safe and secure
• Conduct foot patrols, including standing and walking and security inspections for assigned facilities
• Interact with a wide range of people in varied environments
• Compassionately and respectfully enforce private property laws
• Observe, record, and report activities and security incidents while on shift

How to Apply: Please visit our website here: https://footprints.bamboohr.com/careers/115

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Casual Home Care Worker needed for a private resident. 

Details: 

• Some Saturday & Sunday split shifts w/ possible shift during the week
• In home client personal care & light house cleaning

Pay Rate: $22-$26.50/hr (based on experience & education)

Assisting chair-side

Taking records, impressions, or x-rays

Using computers to update electronic patient records

Assisting with lab tasks as needed

Assisting with front office tasks as needed

Experience with digital X-rays and Cleardent an asset.  

The Program

In Your Role You Will

• Ensure staff utilize practices that promote the health, welfare, safety and security of service recipients and staff. Leading behavioural/intervention strategies, ensuring best practice and evidence-based practices are utilized in behavioural support plans
• Assist in providing initial and ongoing assessment/case management of youth behavioural needs and functional abilities to include review of supporting documents/previously completed assessments.
• Assist in developing, defining, and monitoring individualized service plans based on needs as well as behavioral priorities of youth, making recommendations for achieving goals.
• Assist in developing safety plans/protocols for youth and staff, leading implementation, and assuring compliance and quality of safety plans.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of program staff; coordinate work allocation, training and problem resolution; motivate employees to peak performance and productivity.
• Ensure the program and staff comply with policies, procedures and values of the company and use best practices when supporting persons served.
• Conducting program/specialized service risk management assessments.
• Establish and implement short- and long-term goals, objectives and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; effect changes required for improvement.
• Participate and/or facilitate staff meetings and case reviews/conferences as required.
• Comply with and utilize appropriate crisis prevention and intervention standards and practices.
• Creating training material, facilitating training, coaching, and mentoring staff on implementation of specialized practice intervention/strategies (approaches, best practice, trauma informed and mental health) specific to persons served and service delivery.
• Ensure staff who dispense medication to service recipients receive appropriate training and that all medication is dispensed according to the company’s established guidelines.
• Provide on-call and emergency coverage as required.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

The Position

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screenings and Checks

***Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• A degree in one of the humanities, social sciences or related field
• 3-5 years leadership experience in the social services field
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Experience with adult services and/or CLBC is imperative
• Must have experience with financial and human resource management
• Current WCB Occupational First Aid, Level 1 and CPR certificates required
• Strong conflict resolution, mediation and crisis prevention and intervention techniques
• Experience with trauma informed practices
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract

**Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening prior to confirmed employment with Mountainside Support Services.**

Applicants will be required to provide three (3) professional references that Mountainside Support Services will be able to contact in a timely manner at time of interview.

Mountainside Support Services adheres to provincial/legislated communicable disease prevention protocols. Some of our community health care providers/stakeholders may require Mountainside Support Services employees to be vaccinated in order to be able to enter establishments while supporting individuals/clients in service.

Not sure you meet the requirements? We still welcome you to apply, as we may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

Located in Port Alberni, BC, Mountainside Support Services provides individualized 24-hour support for children/youth and adults with a variety of specialized and/or complex needs. In our passion to improve lives and develop life skills, we encourage inclusion and participation through community, life skill coaching, career development and family supports.

Our Employees Enjoy

• A fair and equitable wage.
• Group Benefit Plan
• Programming that meets current best practices.
• Innovation that sets and defines new standards of care.
• An empowering balance of independence and supervision.
• World-class staff training and personal development.

Website reference

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca

Closing Statement

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.