Volunteer opportunity !!

Looking for a career in veterinary medicine? Harbourview Anaimal hospital, an intergrative medicine and surgery veterinary hospital, would like to offer an opportunity to a student for some part-time volunteer experience.

If you are interested, please forward a resume and cover letter to harbourviewanimalhospital@gmail.com and call the hospital to set up an interview 604.770.4557

Interested in a Law Enforcement Career? Amazing Opportunity! In 8 Days learn what it takes to become an RCMP officer – and you can complete your Work Experience hours(4Credits) with this opportunity too! Applications due on November 17, 2017! Financial assistant is available, please see Ms. Parmar for more info and application.

Youth Work Experience – Winter Break 2017

Visitor Experience – Gallery Assistant

Interpretive Delivery – Gallery Interpreter

Children’s Programs – Aqua Camps Educator

Deadline to apply is NOVEMBER 5, 2017.

Role summary:

• As a work experience student, you will be working with a team of volunteers and staff to create the ultimate visitor  experience for all of our guests this December.
• Creating connections between our guests and our animals.
• Excellent opportunity for students to build their knowledge in:
• Customer service and communication skills;
• Professionalism in a workplace setting;
• Conservation and animal species.
• Exploring career options.

Desired skills and experience:

• Outgoing, enthusiastic, and self-motivated;
• Students in high school;
• Genuine interest in working with the public;
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in delivering excellent customer service;
• Second language is an asset.

To apply:

To apply, please email send an email to workexperience@ocean.org  with the subject “Winter Break 2017 Application” and include the following details in the body of the email:

First & Last Name;

Grade;

School;

A paragraph of interest (4-5 sentences) about why you are interested in the Visitor Experience position;

Indicate which Group (A or B) you want to apply for.

All interested students must attend the group interview on Sunday November 12th. Time will be confirmed with students by November 9th.

If interested in this amazing opportunity, please see Ms. Parmar ASAP!

At TD Discovery Days in Health Science students explore a variety of careers in medicine and the health sciences, interacting with researchers, clinicians and educators in their real-life work setting.
Schedule – This full day event is scheduled for December 8, 2017. The day is comprised of a dynamic keynote lecture, hands-on workshops and a career panel discussion.
The 2017  workshop catalogue is now available for download from our website at http://cdnmedhall.org/child-family-research-institute

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

If interested you should register online as soon as possible upon receipt of the instructions. Registration open November 8, 2017, consent/media release forms can follow afterwards. Here is the link for registration http://cdnmedhall.org/registration-form?id=382&sid=1442508860.
This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in Science and Applied Science and can take these hours for their work experience. Please let Ms. Parmar once you have register.

The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) will hosting a full day of introduction to the career of firefighting, facilitated by professional women firefighters from the Metro Vancouver area.

For $25 participants receive the workshop, lunch and a t-shirt.   The JIBC is committed to reaching out to those who may not think about firefighting as a career.

If interested, please register at www.jibc.ca/FireFighterWorkshop 

JOB FAIRS

Career Zone Fall Job Fair – Tuesday, October 17, from 2 to 4 pm | Career Zone

Featuring: Air Canada, Telus, UPS, London Drugs, Paladin Security and more.

North Shore Fall Job Fair – Wednesday, October 25, from 2 to 4 pm | North Shore WorkBC

Featuring: Cypress Mountain, Mt. Seymour, Whole Foods, Capilano Group and more.

FILM INDUSTRY PANEL

Learn from experts in film production what it takes to pursue a career in this field. – Tuesday, October 24, at 1:30 pm | 5888 Fraser St., Vancouver

WHO’S HIRING?

Amazon (Warehousing Positions) – October 10, 1:30 pm | 5888 Fraser St., Vancouver

TD Bank (Customer Service) – October 17, 1:30 pm | 5888 Fraser St., Vancouver

TD Bank (Customer Service and Financial Services Representatives) – October 19, 1 pm | North Shore WorkBC

EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT:

Yellow Pages (Hiring Digital Marketing, B2B Sales, Customer Service & Support) – October 26, 1:30 pm | Westside WorkBC

Lights. Canyon. Action! Believe it or not, Canyon Lights, our holiday winter festival, is just around the corner (November 23rd to be precise) and we’re looking for holiday enthusiasts to help light up our nights! If you have a passion for guest service, enjoy working outdoors in a true west coast rainforest, and are full of Holiday Spirit, then we want you on our team!

Come meet us at our Hiring Fairs and learn about the seasonal opportunities we have available at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

JA Company Program is the ultimate training ground for young entrepreneurs ages 15-18. Work with other students to learn about running a business – from forming a company to developing marketing campaigns to deciding how to distribute dividends – you will have the opportunity to try it all!

JA Company Program is offered as an after-school club in certain select locations. Start dates and program times vary. Participation is FREE but you must pre-register prior to the club’s start date. Space is limited, so please register for ONE program only.

If interested please sign up at http://www.jabc.ca/students/after-school-company-program/

Once you have registered and your application has been accepted, please see Ms. Parmar for work experience forms !