Job Listings for Port Alberni

Alberni Valley Childcare Society is a non-profit organization that has been providing childcare programs and services in the Alberni Valley since 1972.  Our organization has continued to grow and expand to meet community need for Quality Childcare programs.  AVCS employs an average or 27 to 30 staff in 9 licensed programs.  Services provided include Infant and Toddler Care, Daycare (30months to School Age), Preschool and before and After School Care.  In addition to providing regular programming our organization is a strong supporter of inclusive childcare and has several positions that work providing Supported Childcare services to children in our programs.  AVCS programs provide care for approximately 180 families in our community at four separate licensed childcare facilities. 

Alberni Valley Childcare Society is looking for Early Childhood Educators to join our team.  Our programs have expanded and grown rapidly in the past four years.  Employees who work for our organization have the flexibility to work in a variety of childcare settings.  We are a family friendly employer and are able to offer many great benefits for our staff, including extended dental and medical benefits, additional holiday pay, professional development funds, paid sick time and significant employee discounts on childcare fees. 

The Alberni-Clayoquot Continuing Care Society is an independent, non-profit organization operating two long-term care Homes (Fir Park Village & Echo Village) in Port Alberni.

We are currently accepting applications for Program Assistant positions.

Position Summary:

• Assists the Program Coordinator in the preparation, implementation and facilitation of Adult Day Services clients/facility residents’ activities (educational, recreational, and social programs).
• Carries out ADS/Facility activity programs such as arts and crafts, sports, music, gardening and community outings as directed.  Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for each program.  Teaches the skills needed for activities to clients.  Oversees clients’ activities and reports problems and/or changes to the Coordinator.

• Looking for an Experienced Hoe Operator
• All work is close to home (Vancouver Island) and year round
• Newer equipment and great working atmosphere

• Looking for a Professional Class 1 Driver - Rock/Gravel Truck Driver (Off Hwy)

• Looking for an individual to join our growing team in the administrative roll.
• The position is currently part time with the potential for full time.
• There is an opportunity for career advancement for the right person. 

Duties Include:

• Load and Unload Trucks
• Work in Store / Warehouse
• Deliver Furniture and Appliances
• Build Furniture

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

PORT ALBERNI BRANCH

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING #45

DATE POSTED: December 4, 2017                           

POSITION: Tenant Support Worker with building maintenance duties

WORK AREA: All CMHA sites

CMHA-PA is a unionized environment in the Health Services & Support     

Community Subsector Association Collective Agreement

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists tenants/members with mental illness and/or addictions, following psycho-social rehabilitation principles. Provides day to day emotional, physical, social support, life skills assistance, information resources, and demonstrations. Provides administrative, maintenance, and security functions for apartments and grounds.

Full time Certified Dental Assistant. Responsible for patient management, chart management, sterilization.

Looking for a full time experienced cabinet makers

Position Summary:

Funded by the Canadian Women’s Foundation, Steer Your Canoe in the Right Direction (Get the NTC Language) is a program for girls aged 9-13 to build meaningful relationships with self and others, gain a strong cultural identity and learn cultural and Western tools and strategies to manage mental health and interpersonal relationships, prevent intimate partner violence, self-harm/suicide and substance use.

The Girls Group Coordinator will work collaboratively the Huu-ay-aht Clinical Counsellor, Child and Family Wellness Team, cultural support persons, Elders and community partners to implement Girl’s Groups. The Coordinator will work with mentors and mentees to ensure identified goals are being met.

 Job Duties:

• Group planning and facilitation (Anacla, Port Alberni and online)
• Coordination of meeting space and group set-up/take-down, organizing snacks/catering
• Communication with youth, parents/caregivers, community partners, Clinical Counsellor and Child and Family Wellness Team
• Organizing guest speakers, obtaining necessary materials for groups/mentoring program
• Working collaboratively with Clinical Counsellor and HFN Child and Family Wellness Team
• Planning retreats
• Support of adult mentors
• Collection of feedback from youth, parents, mentors and community partners
• Program Evaluation
• Program Statistics
• Program Reports

If you strive to make a difference in people’s everyday lives by caring for them with compassion, dignity and respect, CBI Health Group has great opportunities for Health Care Aide (HCA).You will provide quality, patient-centred care to our clients.

As a casual Health Care Aide within our CBI Home Health team, you will call upon your nurturing and assisting skills to provide overall care to clients. In this position you will assist clients with personal care, lifts and transfers, toileting, bathing, and feeding. You will also provide light housekeeping support, prepare meals, accompany clients to appointments, and be a companion. 

PRIMARY DUTIES As a Health Care Aide, you will:

• Assist clients with the personal care tasks of daily living, including skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, basic wound care, feeding (including special diets)
• Assists with ambulating and mobilization of patient
• Performs other related housekeeping tasks as indicated in the individualized written client service plan.
• Practices universal precautions and adheres to WHMIS protocols.
• Recognizes and reports safety concerns or equipment malfunction in the home environment and acts accordingly to meet the safety and the protection needs of the Client.
• Able to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency
• Observes, documents and reports any emotional or physical changes in the Client's condition to the Client Care Manager/Supervisor

Care Aide needed for male quadriplegic with spinal cord injury.

Job Duties:

• Personal hygiene
• Stretching exercises
• Cooking
• Feeding client
• Household duties
• Using overhead lift
• Driving client on outings
• And client specific tasks

Position Summary: 

• Oversees and supervises the Public Works department. 
• The Public Works Supervisor will also direct and supervise up to 4 Maintenance and Water technicians.

Key Accountabilities:

• Overseeing and assist in the maintenance of Huu-ay-aht capital assets, which duties may include but are not limited to rental house repairs, maintenance to buildings, grounds keeping, light mechanical duties, carpentry duties and machinery operation.
• Oversee and assist in the operation and maintenance of the Anacla water system.
• Maintaining confidentiality and neutrality at all times.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.

Job Duties:

• Assists in the maintenance and repairs of all Huu-ay- aht capital assets.
• Directs and assists in the maintenance of grounds, including lawn and brush cutting.
• Operate machinery.
• Maintains roads, including ditching and grading.
• Tracks vehicle maintenance repairs and coordinates all HFN vehicle servicing.
• Performs light mechanical duties.
• Establishes work priorities for the team and makes changes to workload as needed.
• Ensures compliance with WCB regulations.
• Ensures compliance with HFN Human Resources Policy.
• Work outdoors and in inclement weather (project site visitation / supervision); approximately 50-50 percent of workload.

Water Technician:

Background: The supply side of the system includes wells, pump house, chlorinating equipment, and a reservoir. The distribution system supplies water to a residential community, Administration office, public buildings and seasonal campground. The system includes two a pressure zones, Hydrants and standpipes and water mains of various sizes and materials. The Huu-ay-aht Public Works Department oversees the planning regulation and budget for the system.  The Water Technician’s duties include:
• Inspects and operates the water system including all routine repairs and adjustments required for operation.
o Supports the maintenance of the water pump house and all components of the distribution system.
o Supports the maintenance of all of the wastewater systems, to include septic tanks, fields, and pump stations.
• Responds to all public inquiries, complaints, and requests for service.
• Supports the supplying of water including the testing procedures to Federal Environmental Health Standards.
• Collects and reports water quality monitoring and test results to Heath Canada`s Water Trax program.
• Any other related duties as assigned

• We are looking for friendly, energetic drivers to deliver food for local restaurants!
• We offer flexible hours, based on when you are available!
• Stay at home while deliveries aren't coming in and work and earn money while they are!

Urgently hiring

LTS Logistics is currently seeking experienced Class 1 drivers with a clean abstract, solid work ethic and good references out of our Port Alberni branch for full time hauling live pull trailors. Well maintained equipment, paid training. Benefit package after 3 months of employment and a safety bonus program.

• Seeking experienced HD Mechanic for position at gravel pit site at Tofino/Ucluelet junction
• Must be organized
• A strong communicator
• A Team Player

This is a non-union position with the starting wage rate as per the current Collective Agreement. This position is open to both men and women. The position is casual on-call with a possibility for advancement.This is a non-union position with the starting wage rate as per the current Collective Agreement. This position is open to both men and women. The position is casual on-call with a possibility for advancement.

• Intake and assess clients for their needs
• Provide meals and support services to clients
• Interact with clients and help with their basic needs
• Be caring,compassionate and be able to show empathy in dealing with the marginalized individuals that the Society works with.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete intake forms with clients, assign beds and support client’s needs in Sobering and Assessment
• Case planning
• Be responsible for the implementation of Society rules and building safety
• Act within the Policy and Procedure Guidelines of the Port Alberni Shelter Society
• Work as a team player and be responsible to communicate with other staff by both verbal and written communications
• Prepare, cook and serve meals
• Wash dishes and food service and preparation items
• Keep food service and storage areas clean
• General cleaning of facility, janitorial, wash floors, vacuuming, dusting, empty garbage and laundry.
• Report any maintenance or safety needs to your supervisor.

Additional Information:

The job entails working with a broad cross section of individuals with varying needs that are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is best suited to individuals that like to work with people. It is help full to be out going and have good strong personal boundaries.

Often exposed to some undesirable working conditions in the form of unpleasant dealings with uncooperative or demanding clients.