Job Listings for Port Alberni

Shifts available: 3pm, 7pm, 7am.

4 on/off. 

$150.00/ trip. 300.00/day

 Trip bonus after 6 months.

 Extended medical/dental after 3 months.

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 casual Health Care Aides - must be registered with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.

Do you appreciate a strong work-life balance? You will no longer need to work evenings or weekends and we close for a week every year for Christmas. Want to save money and get fit by cycling to work? We have a cycle-friendly workplace with an eyeglass-shaped bike rack and in-office shower. Have you ever wanted to be like Steve Jobs and wear the same clothes every day to conserve your energy for higher-level thinking? We provide you with 5 pairs of black scrubs. Want to save money on lunch? Due to a miscommunication with our contractor, we now have the most expensively renovated staff lounge in Port Alberni!

About our Practice

Valley Vision Optometry is Port Alberni’s only independent optometry practice. We have been serving people of all ages and conditions since 1960! We provide the most modern, compassionate, and thorough care from prevention to custom solutions through ongoing training for both of our doctors and support team.

Core Values

Being Accountable: We fulfill all our commitments consistently and on-time without excuse. 

Creating Long-lasting Relationships: With curiosity and active listening, we cultivate warm personal regard with every patient.  

Pursuing Mastery in Optometry: We are passionately engaged in our work and aspire to excellence in our field. 

Obsessing over our patients and letting them win: We obsess over our patient's well-being and do whatever is necessary to ensure their happiness. 

Position Profile

Eyewear Consultants deliver premium eyewear solutions to every patient in an engaging manner that completes the exam experience.  With an understanding of the gallery’s sales function you enthusiastically represent the inventory selection, you are knowledgeable about styling, fit and lens technology, are comfortable with selling and upselling, and happy to engage outwardly with every patient.

Reports to: Team Lead and Optical Director

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately enter lab orders and patient information.
• Are curious to learn more and ask questions.
• Collaborate with patients on frame selection, styling, and fitting.
• Comfortably assist as a cross-trained professional in different areas of the practice when needed.
• Dispense, adjust and repair patient eyewear.
• Embrace assigned administrative duties outside of patient care and perform them in a timely manner and with accuracy.
• Facilitate lens selection and measurements.
• Find opportunities within a challenge, collaborating with the team to consistently improve patient flow and outcomes.
• Foster good will and constructive working relationships with co-workers, leadership team, suppliers and the general public.
• Fully participate in a team sales environment.
• Fully participate in personal and team development initiatives, including staff meetings, continuing education and staff retreats.
• Interact with every patient in a friendly and welcoming manner, leveraging every patient engagement as a way to build the relationship.
• Maintain professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adhere to relevant health and safety procedures.
• Review prescriptions, exam information as required, and any recommendations made by the doctor with the patient (including eye drops, hygiene, etc...)
• Self-start each day with enthusiasm.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve eyewear concerns and issues to ensure patient satisfaction.

Salary Information

$19.55 - $27.37/hour

Why should you join Valley Vision Optometry

• Clothing allowance
• Cycle friendly workplace: bike rack, shower
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Nicest lunch room in Port Alberni
• Profit sharing
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Removing and re-installing new metal and asphalt roofs for commercial and residential buildings.

Reporting and accountable to the Director of Instruction – Inclusive Education, the primary responsibilities of this position are to work as part of the multi-disciplinary, multi-jurisdictional integrated child and youth team to provide therapeutic counselling services and school liaison support for children, youth and families experiencing mild/moderate mental health needs, and to manage and oversee the Youth Peer Support Worker position. This excluded position has an excellent benefits package and a wage range. For more information on this position contact Michell Bennett at 250 720-2764 or mbennett@sd70.bc.ca.

Please see full job ad at: www.sd70.bc.ca under Employment/Excluded-Staff

Valley Dental is growing and looking for an experienced administrator that will provide outstanding customer service, be able to multi-task and who is professional, positive, friendly and dedicated to our amazing team. 

Full time or Part time.

For full job description click here: https://avemployment.ca/sites/default/files/Physio%20Job%20Ad%202024.pdf 

Join our well-established team in an affordable, growing community with world class recreation. Privately owned family practice seeks RDH.

• Full-time or part-time, flexible hours and vacation allowance. We value work life balance!
 • Stable, long-term employment
 • Busy, fast paced clinic with focus on quality patient care
 • modern office and equipment, fully digital with paperless charting and trios intra-oral scanner
 • moving to brand new location in 2024 with lots of natural light
 • Amazing team, extremely supportive and welcoming
 • employee benefits (prescription drugs, dental and extended health benefits)
 • Continuing education incentives/tuition reimbursement
 • Generous signing bonus for the right candidate
 • Flexible start date, but ideally as soon as possible. Current hygienist moving across the country

Supporting persons with disabilities in their community and in their home

The Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel in Port Alberni is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Dishwasher to join our fantastic team! If you’re looking for a rewarding job in a friendly environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Efficiently wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dishwashing area

Assist in food preparation as needed

Follow health and safety guidelines

Staring union wage of $17.40

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

We need:

Food safe certification

Strong work ethic and reliability

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team player with a positive attitude

Previous experience in a kitchen setting is an asset but not required

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.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Located on the traditional territories of the Hupacasath and Tseshaht First Nations, the Port Alberni Shelter Society (PASS) is a registered Canadian charity that is committed to providing housing, food, clothing, recovery options and employment opportunities to individuals experiencing homelessness.

We currently have an opening for a casual on-call Support Services Worker. The successful candidate must be able to work all shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Job Title: Support Services Worker

Reports to: Senior Shelter Manager

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Benchmark: Program Coordinator 1

Rating for Grid level/point value: Grid level 12

Wage: ($29.17/hr) as per the current collective agreement

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Senior Shelter Manager, a Support Services Worker provides support to our clients, and helps them to maintain or find appropriate housing within the community (including at various PASS sites). Although this is a casual, on-call position, it may lead to part or full-time work. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Database entry.
• Client intake.
• Case planning (including making referrals, maintaining client’s appointments).

Additional Information:

• This job entails working with a broad cross section of individuals with varying needs and is best suited to individuals who like to work with people.
• Successful applicants should be compassionate, empathetic, outgoing and have strong interpersonal skills and personal boundaries.
• Working conditions may at times be challenging, as some clients may be uncooperative or demanding.
• Hands-on work may be required as some clients may need help de-cluttering their living areas and need assistance to develop life skills.

Hertel Meats Ltd. has several Meat Processing/Packaging positions open immediately in the plant.

Meat packaging/processing includes: Fresh, Sausages & Smoked Meats

• Training will be provided
• Work Environment: 35 to 40 degrees F OR 0 to 4 degrees C
• Great benefit plan and team work environment