Job Listings for Port Alberni

Greeting guests, seating, communicating with servers and kitchen, bussing, cleaning and resetting tables 

• Washing dishes
• Cleaning
• Light prep duties

The Tseshaht First Nation Administration Office is now accepting applications for a position of Education and Employment Assistant. This position is a summer student position at 60 hours bi-weekly (30 hours per week).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Filing, meeting preparation, data collection and database development, policy/program development;
• To develop, promote/recruit, and deliver workshops for Tseshaht community members for career exploration, resume/cover letter building and job search/interview preparation;
• This position may also assist with elders’ activities and office duties.
• Assist with future program research and development;
• Assist with creation of posters and marketing of events;
• Assist with other duties as directed by Supervisors and/or Managers;

The Tseshaht First Nation Administration Office is now accepting applications for (2) two Community Engagement / Communications Assistant positions. These positions are summer student positions at 60 hours bi-weekly (30 hours per week).
The students may be required to work on evenings and weekends.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate community events and engage community members via social media, website, in person and written;
• Research, develop and deliver various projects for the community;
• Involves communications, IT and website/social media platform development;
• Filing, meeting preparation, database development, policy/program development and obtaining membership information from various means;
• Work closely with each department to collect data regarding Tseshaht membership and communications with community;
• Assist with other duties as directed by Supervisors and/or Managers.
 

• Greet Customers
• Serve Tables
• Selling and Cleaning

Providing daily childcare for three school aged children and some housecleaning. 

Will have to cook meals for the children as well 

Willing to commute to Nitinat (70 kms ) on a gravel road, travel will be provided.

Reliable applicants must be able to work independantly and efficiently.

Willing to get Third Party Liability insurance and valid security clearance. 

A full job description is available upon request,  email taryn.coney@dfo-mpo.gc.ca for more information. 

Training will be provided 

Care Aid for male quadripelegic. Job duties include: personal hygiene, exercises, feeding client, cooking, household tasks, driving client on outsings, and helping with client specific tasks. 

Chances Rim Rock is currently looking for a person that is interested in a casual/on-call position as a Gaming Worker. 

Duties Include:

2 hours Janitorial both Saturday and Sunday before opening, plus day shifts at the bar 6 hour shifts serving

• Serving Food & Beverages
• ​Waiting on Tables
• Clearing Tables
• Stocking Items
• Using POS System

Red Seal Journeyman Electrician competent in residential and commercial electrical work in the Port Alberni and surrounding areas.

Not a requirement but experience in Fire Alarm Systems, Camera Systems, Low Voltage Systems, and Industrial Electrical is recommended.

Wages from $30 - $35 /hr depending on experience.

Introductory wage period may be implemented.

We are looking for a part time delivery driver. Applicants need to have their own vehicle. Delivery driver duties include: Delivering orders, hand washing dishes, taking orders by phone, cutting pizzas and boxing orders, tendering orders at the till and general cleaning. Must be available after 4:00PM

Ahtsik Native Art Gallery is a retail art gallery showcasing traditional art of the northwest coast. More information at www.ahtsik.com.

Ahtsik Native Art Gallery is seeking a Gallery Assistant. Funding for this 8-week position is provided by the Nuu-chah-nulth Summer Youth Employment Program and as such, only post-secondary or high school aboriginal students are eligible to apply.
The Gallery Assistant's primary responsibilities are to attend to visitor's inquiries, facilitate sales, and provide assistance with promotional content creation and research.

This position requires the applicant to be independent, self-motivated and able to problem-solve while exercising good judgement. As this position requires speaking with the public regularly and creating written content, the candidate should have strong verbal and written communications skills as well as customer service experience.

Basic knowledge of northwest coast style art is an asset.

• Install repair or replace shingle ply roofing systems
• Install repair or replace torch applied roofing systems
• Install repair or replace metal roofing systems
• Install repair or replace flashings

Shipping and receiving freight

Some customer service 

Answering phone when needed 

Cooking all shifts breakfst/lunch or dinner 

Cleaning and prep

Serving customers, stocking shelves, keeping store clean, putting away stock 

General commercial cleaning: Mopping, Sweeping, Operating Auto-Scrubber and Burners.

• Cleaning rooms
• Laundry
• Vacuuming

Performs scheduling duties for 200 unionized employees and related clerical duties as assigned.

Duties Include:

• Line cook
• Running the deepfryer
• Prepping food
• Answering phones
• Customer Service
• General cleaning 

 Food prep

Following recipes 

Knife skills required 

Cleaning and assisting with restaurant operations

Dishwashing. cleaning, assisting cooks, working hard and being awesome. 

This is a great entry level job.

Painting and Marketing 

Kackaamin Family Development Centre is seeking one full time summer student from the Early Childhood Educator Assistant field who is interested in temporarily joining our Treatment services team.
Please view our website for further information about our organization at www.kackaamin.org
The Position is for:

• 1 Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Haahuupayak School is an independent school located on Tseshaht First Nation Reserve in the beautiful Alberni Valley.  Tseshaht First Nation is one of 14 tribes in the Nuuchahnulth Territories. The school community is nestled adjacent to the city of Port Alberni, which has a population of approximately 18,000.

The school has an average student enrolment of 150 and delivers the current BC Curriculum to its Kindergarten to Grade 7 students.  Students and teachers are supported by an intensive Special Education Program and a vibrant cultural program.

At Haahuupayak, it is our goal to provide an education that meets educational needs of today, in a manner consistent with Nuuchahnulth cultural teachings.  Haahuupa means "continuous teaching with care."

At Haahuupayak, children are guided to meet their potential, while gaining knowledge and appreciation of their culture.

HAAHUUPAYAK SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

POSITION TITLE: Teacher

REPORTING TO:   Principal of Haahuupayak School

POSITION SUMMARY

The teacher is responsible for providing quality education to elementary school aged children attending Haahuupayak school.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

•           Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the School policies, standards, governing regulations and procedures, as directed by the haahuupayak Society

•           Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of haahuupayak School

•           Follows integrated Resource Package (IRP) and BC Performance Standards to meet BC academic standards

•           Prepares lesson and unit plans that meet the learning outcomes outlined in the IRP

•           Manages classroom to be a safe learning environment

•           Maintains records of students’ academic performances utilizing a variety of informal and formal assessment tools

•           Prepares student Communicating Student Learning reports and facilitates parent/teacher interviews

•           Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual student needs and to motivate student learning.

•           Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities

•           Cooperates in team building and team work with the principal and other staff

•           Maintains professional development by taking courses and participating in workshops

•           Other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, trims shrubs and tends flower beds as needed.
• Prepares new ground areas, repairs damaged ground areas, replaces bushes, hedges, shrubs and trees as directed.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment including power mowers, snow blowers, tractor/trailers and a variety of hand/power tools.
• Repairs and maintains road surfaces, walkways and lots.
• Power washes exterior entrance ways as needed.
• Removes refuse and trash from grounds.
• Garbage collections and removal as required.
• Loads, drives and unloads vehicles or boats.  Moves varied materials to and from and throughout site. 
• Cleans and tidies up shop, yards and equipment areas.
• Maintains safe working conditions.
• May apply pesticides.

Performs other assigned duties that are within area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

• Cleans by dusting, mopping, washing, vacuuming, polishing, brushing, disinfecting or scrubbing all surfaces of furniture, furnishings, floors, walls and other surfaces and restocks cleaning and washroom supplies.
• Washes or sweeps exterior entry ways as needed or directed.
• Cleans glass surfaces not requiring the use of scaffolds or safety devices.
• Cleans and maintains wax and polish finishes on floors, furniture and fixture surface coatings.
• Clears and cleans waste containers and disposes refuse and recyclables in marked bins or designated areas.
• Move furniture and equipment as required in performance of duties.
• Change and replenish linens, uniforms, and towels as required.
• Wash, dry and fold laundry.
• Operates all manner of hand and power tool to obtain effective performance.
• Requests and stores cleaning supplies and materials and provides routine maintenance on cleaning tools and equipment.
• Reports furniture, fixtures and other facilities in need of repair.
• Facilitate community use groups.
• Operation of housekeeping van to aid in the performance of above duties.
• Assists in maintaining security of facilities.
• Performs other assigned duties that are within area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

Five Acre Productions: Shaker Music Festival
What started as a memorial for Zakkaree Coss in 2014 on a private 5-acre property has grown into a fullscale
Music Festival on 32 acres at McLean Mill Historic Park. Dedicated to bringing talented artists and
performers to The Alberni Valley, our goals are:

• To provide a venue for these artists to showcase their talent and be heard
• To create an entertainment packed weekend that brings the whole community together
• To invite visitors in from far and wide to our beautiful city to celebrate art, culture, and place

We are promoting local youth by working with the Zattzoo Project Society and their annual Battle of the
Bands competition (an event that gives youth under age 25 from all over the island a chance to perform,
compete, and earn prizes and a spot on the Shaker Line-up).

Our vision is to grow this festival into one of Vancouver Islands’ premiere annual events and put Port
Alberni on the festival map.

Social Root Consulting
Social Root Consulting acquires contracts that require skill and knowledge in environmental and social
issues. We advise on social inclusion and sustainable developments by ensuring that projects are healthy
for the environment and community. Social Root Consulting values and embodies collaboration,
knowledge sharing, transformative experiences, and sustainable management.
By recognizing that many local and global issues are complex and systemic, we utilize multi-disciplinary
methods, and strive to be a source of information and support for new and existing projects. With an
aptitude for systems management, leadership, and tourism industry knowledge, Social Root Consulting
conducts community focused consulting and strategic planning development for needs assessments,
workshops and facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communications.

Context:
We are at an exciting moment in time. Humankind faces an unprecedented challenge to repair and
sustain social and ecological systems. As more and more people wake up to this, increasing pressure is
put on all aspects of society to become more sustainable. Music festivals are in a unique position to
respond to this need. Music sits at the forefront and heart of cultures all over the world.
It largely satisfies the human need for creation, creates a sense of cultural identity, and brings happiness
and joy to thousands of people. Nowadays, music festivals are one of the great disseminators of this
powerful cultural actor.

By collaborating with Social Root Consulting, The Shaker Music Festival has acknowledged the need to
implement sustainable practices in their operations and services this year, and going forward. We are
looking for a dynamic, creative, and driven individual to help contribute to this project.

Job Overview:
The Sustainability Coordinator works collaboratively with the Shaker Music Festival planning committee,
staff, and volunteers to develop, coordinate, and promote effective sustainability initiatives to reduce
the Shaker Music Festival impact on the environment. Responsibilities include educating the community
about sustainability and coordinating festival programming and activities related to sustainability,
performing research about sustainability, applying sustainable initiatives during the Music Festival, and
assisting in some reporting.

Objectives of this Position:
To advance students skills and knowledge for future opportunities in the sustainable tourism
management and culture sector, particularly in event production, management, promotions and
publicity, and general operational requirements of Festivals in a fast moving professional environment.
This opportunity is excellent for students considering careers in Tourism, Event Planning, Cultural
Resource Management, Business Management or Education.

Responsibilities:
1. Works with all elements of the Shaker Music Festival, including students, planning committee,
broader community, and staff to promote an understanding and awareness of sustainability issues by
coordinating informational materials and promoting energy and water conservation, waste
minimization, recycling, sustainable design, alternative transportation, procurement of green products,
etc.
2. Serves a liaison between various groups to assure communication and resource coordination for
sustainability programs and projects are implemented.
3. Assists in defining sustainability goals and tracks performance metrics to assess Shaker Sustainability
program effectiveness.
4. Attends the Shaker Music Festival meetings.
5. Posts on social media channels to promote sustainable initiatives.
6. Assists in the development of signage, equipment, and vendor placement etc. before, during, and
after the Music Festival event.
7. Utilizes tourism and event management knowledge to assist with marketing and promotion of the
event.
9. Supports in the Development of spreadsheets, data tracking materials to track, measure and analyse
sustainability initiatives
10. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of
skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
11. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional
contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or
courses as directed.
12. Supports the overall success of the Shaker Music Festivals sustainability efforts by performing all
other duties as assigned.

Buy-Low Foods has a new opening for a Part Time Produce Clerk to join the team at our team located in Port Alberni, BC.

Note: There is a special need for people available for shifts on weekdays, however must also have a flexible schedule and be able to work evenings and weekends.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Efficiently stock, rotate and display produce in a neat and appealing manner - including watering, trimming and merchandising to ensure quality and freshness
• Provide superior customer service to all guests
• Ensure a clean and sanitary environment
• Willingness to cross train and work in any department
• To perform other duties and tasks assigned, as consistent with the nature and scope of the position

Skills and qualifications:

• Previous retail or customer service experience in a produce / grocery setting an asset
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment
• Superb customer service skills, with a desire to provide a great shopping experience for customers
• Willingness and availability to work a variety of shifts, including: Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings & Weekends
• Ability to work in a safe and responsible manner
• Able to work independently or in a collaborative team environment
• Proven track record as a self-starter; dedicated and goal orientated
• Demonstrated high level of communication, interpersonal & conflict resolution skills
• Ability to ensure compliance of established company policy
• Excellent command of the English language both verbal and written

Our commitment to you:

• Competitive wages with starting rates based on experience
• Automatic pay increases based on the number of hours you have worked
• Flexible work environment to fit almost any schedule
• Room for advancement - all new opportunities posted internally first
• Company matched RRSP Program
• For full time positions : Comprehensive benefits package including Dental, Extended Health, Life & Disability

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Permanent

Required experience:

• Retail / Customer Service: 1 year
• Produce / Grocery: 1 year

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required licenses or certifications:

• Available for Evening / Closing shifts
• Available for morning / day shifts
• Available for Weekend shifts

Job Description
The Impact Group is an umbrella company located in Port Alberni, BC which operates TC Consulting which is a Marketing Company focusing on Social Media Marketing, Website Development and Sales and Island Security which is an ADT Dealer.
We are looking for someone who is wanting to get into the Sales Industry as we are looking for individual to do sales for both companies.
This job will require a person who is well spoken, good with people/conversations and outgoing. This person also must be okay with door knocking, cold calling, following up with leads, e-mailing etc.
TThis position is a Canada Summer Jobs position open to students who meet the eligibility requirements of the program. To be eligible to participate in the CSJ initiative, individuals must:
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year andintend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
On top of the hourly pay this job will have commission/bonus structure in place.
This job is a 9 week program, 40 hours per week.