Job Listings for Port Alberni

WorkBC Port Alberni has proudly provided employment services in the Alberni Valley since 2012. Our team is committed to creating a welcoming, helpful and motivating atmosphere for our clientele. We are looking for a new addition to our team of Employment Counsellors! Could it be you?

As an Employment Counsellor (EC), your task would be to bring quality customer service, guidance and assistance to clients who are seeking employment services. We work as a team to empower clients to be independent in their job search journey, while knowing they have supportive professionals in their corner to teach and guide them. In the past, this job has proven a good fit for applicants with a professional background in the Health Care industry.

The duties of an EC include but are not limited to:

• Provide supportive communication one-on-one to clients in-person, over the phone and through email.
• Conduct guided interviews and assessments with clients to determine their employment-related needs.
• Maintain individualized Action Plans with clients, providing ongoing support to help them achieve their employment goals. 
• Refer clients to interventions (e.g. Wage Subsidy work experience, self-employment, skills enhancement) and community services and resources, as appropriate for their needs and eligibility.
• Manage electronic client case files, tracking and recording client progress.
• Strictly follow confidentiality policies around collecting and disclosing client information.

At WorkBC Port Alberni we try to create career opportunities that allow our team to live a balanced life for their well-being, security and stability. The newest member of our team would be provided with the following:

• Monday to Friday work schedules
• Benefits package - including drug, vision and dental
• Allotted number of paid sick days, personal days and vacation days each year
• Time off for all statutory holidays
• A yearly allowance for professional development opportunities
• The chance to work with a great team!

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms
• Conduct performance reviews
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities
• Participate in marketing plans and implementation
• Set staff work schedules and monitor staff performance
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Provide customer service
• Recruit, train and supervise staff

Jim's Clothes Closet is Vancouver Island's & Northern BC's Premier Retailer of Quality Men's Fashion. With a history of over 50 years in business we pride ourselves on knowledgeable sales staff with excellent customer service as our top priority. We sell everything from Denim to Suits and Shoes to Work Wear.

We are looking for a Full-time Sales Associate & Merchandiser for our Downtown Port Alberni location. 

*Competitive Full Benefit Package available after 3 months

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Store discount
• Vision care

Chrysler dealer in Port Alberni seeking Journeyman Automotive Technician or 2/3 year Apprentice

Responsibilities:

• Perform work specified on maintenance and repair work orders with efficiency and in accordance with dealership standards.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, air condition etc.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing technology.

We are hiring for a new Papa Johns store opening in Port Alberni. We are looking for great people to join our team to keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.

Better Ingredients, Better Pizza, Papa Johns.

Seeking a committed, motivated and hardworking applicant to come join our team as a Glazier

Fitting auto glass into windows and doors.

Job Duties Include:

• Fixing windows
• Installations
• Renovation windows
• Custom work
• Some carpentry work
• Power tool experience

• Providing responsive, exceptional service to deli counter customers by answering questions, making recommendations, providing samples, and responding to requests.
• Recommending, slicing, weighing, packaging, and pricing meats and cheeses.
• Preparing special orders and party trays.
• Updating displays, cases, and other customer-facing areas to ensure new items and promotions are showcased.
• Ensuring that work areas are ready to service customers by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash, and confirming that tools are in working order.
• Following all food safety and sanitation procedures established by the company and other regulatory agencies.
• Cooperating with others to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Confirming that all displays, products, and services comply with company standards.

Meat processing and packaging includes fresh sausages and smoked meats. Hours are Monday - Friday with 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. starts. Shifts go until finished and overtime is requested in high seasons. Both part-time and full-time hours can be arranged.

• Must have a reliable vehicle 
• Cold Work Environment: 35 to 40 degrees F or 0 to 4 degrees C
• Family company supportive of employees’ family needs
• Competitive Wages
• Good benefit plan and team work environment
• Supportive of and contributor to Vancouver Island community services/organizations
• Training will be provided

• Dock crew/vessel offload
• Cutting Machine Drivers/Feeders
• Filleters
• Freezer & Mastering /Case-up
• Panners / Packers
• Other Technical Positions (APC)
• IQF Tunnel feeding / Freezing & Mastering
• Plant Cleaners
• Quality Control Inspectors
• Forklift drivers
• Supervisors

Care Aid for male Quadripelic with a spinal cord injury. 

Job Duties:

• Personal Hygeine
• Stretching exersices
• Cooking
• Feeding Client
• Household duties
• Use of overhead lift
• Driving client on outings
• Client specific duties

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

Manages and coordinates the operational activities of a funeral home, cemetery and/or crematory operation. Ensures the highest quality services and products, to satisfy the need of any client family, to maximize budgeted profit plans for the location, and maintain a positive employee relations atmosphere.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting Function Oversight

• Collections of all accounts receivable
• Verifications and payments of all accounts payable invoices
• Controls of receipt and deposit of cash payments received
• Maintains petty cash account and disburses the same in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Reconciliations of all accounts
• Cash advance checks
• Same Day Check requests
• Bank deposits
• Verifies/audits cash disbursement reports
• Tracks Capital Expenditure Authorizations (CEAs)

Operational Activities

• Orders supplies for the office and completes inventory counts
• Coordinates the processing of orders and receipt of all merchandise orders including memorials and caskets and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markers, urns and caskets
• Oversees the processing of installation funeral-related orders and orders to the grounds and maintenance departments
• Supports location management to ensure all contracts and work orders are completed in a timely manner with proper documentation
• Schedules incoming orders and drivers for the ambulate service
• Completes various funeral/cemetery reports and files accurately
• Supports Sales as necessary requiring an understanding of JD Powers
• Assures compliance with all Company policies and procedures to include
• Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) audit
• Dignity University (DU) training
• Interment Verification Training (IVT) audits
• Day Sales Outstanding’s (DSO) related to financial and administrative areas
• Assists in preparing and/or overseeing all funeral/cemetery-related forms
• Reviews time cards and administers corporate payroll policies and procedures
• Administers local Human Resources (HR) processes such as processing new hire paperwork, verifying pre-need sales licenses, maintaining employee files and other confidential files (I9’s, etc.).
• Ensures new associates receive new hire orientation
• Pulls monthly reports from reporting site and create stack ranking reports for key performance indicators
• Maintains vehicle records/licenses
• Processes expense reports
• Updates General Price Lists (GPLs)
• Manages all Alarm Systems (codes, working order, etc.)
• Assists with funeral services and “Making Everlasting Memories” (MEMs) as needed
• Coordinates daily activities with business unit as well as other departments
• Trains associates in the proper administration of policies and procedures
• Services customers by interacting with families in a professional and compassionate manner
• Maintains and updates customer records
• Updates company website with current obituaries and ensures obituaries are placed in newspapers
• Provides a collaborative, productive workplace environment for associate growth and development that instills pride, a sense of ownership, and the challenge to associates to exceed expectations
• Behaves in a supportive way to enrich the work environment
• Uses customer feedback in conjunction with Sales to improve location administration and strengthen individual associate performance
• Performs other duties as assigned

We are a modern, fast paced office seeking an energetic, hardworking CDA. Full time hours available but can be flexible.

We currently have an opening for the position of Housekeeper. The ideal candidate for this positon should be flexible in availability, and be able to work independently or with other as a team.  Applicants must be compassionate toward the elderly,  enjoy being of assistance to our clients and embrace contagious laughter.  Retirees looking for additional income are encouraged to apply.

The host/hostess is responsible for providing friendly service to our guests both in person and over the phone.  Duties may include but are not limited to:

* Greeting guests as they arrive
* Seating guests and maintaining order in the front lobby
* Additional tasks as required 

We are looking to hire several line/prep cooks for a busy and upbeat kitchen.  Successful candidate(s) will be responsible for: 

* Cooking and prepping meals in a fast paced environment
* Cleaning and dishes as required
* prepping ingredients as requried
* other tasks as assigned

• 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

• Ensure Projects are completed on time & within Budget
• Work with Manager to create a realistic timeline
• Assist Project Manager with administrative functions and processes
• Manage day to day activities for Manager
• Ensure project adheres to timelines
• Ensure documentation is maintained throughout length of project
• Communicating: plans, actions, risk and issues that may arise
• Solve issues that may arise during project
• Manage and build relationships with multiple teams
• Analyze project data and producing progress reports
• Follow up with Team Members to make sure project is running smoothly

• Applicant must be willing to work evenings and weekends
• Job includes heavy lifting

2 Immediate openings. Direct hire, not temp or contract. Well established Company looking for employee with full year round employment. Full benefits after 3 months and room to grow within the company. Regular hours no seasonal layoffs. If you are looking for a good paying in demand career rather than just a job contact us. Most job sites in and around Port Alberni, All on Vancouver Island. 

• Follow blue prints
• Measure cut shape wood and or other materials
• Construct building frame works
• Exterior finishing coordination of crew meet time lines
• Fill out all safety paper work
• Follow health and safety program and work in a safe manner lead by example

Duties will include the following:

• Serving in both, Cafe & Banquet Room
• Stocking supplies
• Clearing
• Cleaning and Resetting of Banquet Rooms

• This job includes working in a busy kitchen that supports a Cafe, Sports Bar and Banquet Facility

Daily tasks will include:

• Cleaning Rooms
• Vaccuming
• Laundry
• Other cleaning duties as assigned in a busy hotel

Currently looking for a full time Cook/Chef. Must be energetic! Has had plenty of experience working in a fast paced restaurant. Able to produce great new weekly specials. Able to keep cleaning and sanitation in strict order.

We need school bus drivers in Tofino, Ucluelet & West Coast Communities to safely transport some extremely precious cargo. A special job requires special people which is why we need drivers with a strong commitment to safety and customer service who genuinely care for children because it’s the relationships that make this career more rewarding than regular jobs.

Under limited direction of the Operations Manager, you will operate a school bus to transport students in accordance with NSC Safety and School District Policy.

The working area is Tofino/Ucluelet. This is a split shift with morning and afternoon runs with a guarantee of hours for each day. Day shift Monday through Friday.

Duties

• Transports students to and from school in accordance with routes and schedules
• Directs, monitors and disciplines students and ensures compliance with safe loading, riding and unloading procedures
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with B.C. Motor Vehicle Act, National Safety Code and CVSE guidelines
• Regularly fuels vehicle
• Reports defects to vehicle maintenance personnel, assists in assessing maintenance problems and performs
• Ensures the safe loading, riding and unloading of students
• Consults with the Transportation Manager regarding bus routes, passengers, discipline problems and traffic violation reports
• Ensures interior and exterior cleanliness of school bus
• Provides emergency first aid
• Secures bus and activates Physical security system and access gates

Skilled Labourer

Are you an experienced Labourer or are you willing to learn a new trade?

Are you looking for exciting work close to home on the West Coast of Vancouver Island for the next 6 months. Do you want to work for one of the longest standing and well-respected highway construction contractors in BC?

The Company:

Emil Anderson Construction (EAC) is an award winning integrated construction company with over 80 years’ experience successfully completing road and bridge building, paving and industrial projects throughout B.C. We provide a comprehensive wage and benefits package.

Duties:

We are seeking an experienced Labourer responsible for assisting our crew on our Kennedy Lake Hwy 4 expansion project installing culverts, drillers helpers, carpenter’s helpers and general labor type work

Duties:

• Strong commitment to exceeding guests’ expectations. Ensure guests have a productive, entertaining and safe experience on the water
• Knowledgeable and professional with regards to boat handling, all aspects of fly-fishing techniques and be confident in fly-fishing instruction as well as fish processing
• Prepare gear and equipment in advance of departure for each charter
• Conduct a pre-trip orientation of vessel safety procedures with each client group
• Act as public relations host for Clayoquot Ventures Ltd, including taking photos of guest with catch for promotional purposes
• Understand and abide by Department of Fisheries and Ocean Regulations, Transport Canada Regulations and Coast Guard regulations 
• Ensure the well-being of guests, and generate an aura of fun and professionalism on the vessel
• Safe operation, cleaning and maintenance of vessel, equipment, dock and fish cleaning areas at all times with a priority to ensuring a first class appearance and functionality of the vessel at all times

Rate of pay based on experience.  Bonus remuneration may be paid based on individual employee’s performance and achievement of fulfilling responsibilities and guest feedback. 

This position is offered as seasonal part time however it could be expanded to seasonal full time if applicant has appropriate skills to fulfill both positions currently available.

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Recruit and hire staff
• Manage kitchen operations