Career Fair 2015 participants
Some exhibitors have current positions available
The College of the Rockies Career and Job Fair for 2014 was full of interactions and engagement. — Kristen Mitchell photo
The upcoming annual job and career fair will be held at College of the Rockies on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. If you are looking to get into the job market or want a career change, this is a perfect place to explore some options.
Advance information is a huge advantage in your job search. Take the time to research the companies that you are interested in approaching at the fair. Look for options that fit with your skills and interest.
To date, these are the participants that have available positions. Keep checking this link, as updates will be added as they come in.
Position available. Education and experience requirements:
- Certificate in human/social service field or equivalent in education and experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of adults with mental health issues.
- At least six months relevant work experience is required for this position. Direct program delivery experience in the community social services sector with a demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and related provincial and community support services is performed.
- Food Safe certificate.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment, often dealing with clients in crisis situations. It is important to have an ability to manage stress and conflict. A moderate physical fitness level is a requirement of this position, since direct delivery of services may involve walking, standing, kneeling, lifting and recreational activities.
- The worker must have a valid Level 1 First Aid certificate, a valid CPI certificate, a valid B.C. driver’s licence and safe driver’s abstract, a reliable vehicle, a clean drug/alcohol test and at least $2 million liability insurance on vehicle if transporting clients.
BDO Canada LLP (Cranbrook)
Blue Lake Forest Education Society
British Columbia Lottery Corporation
Business Development Bank of Canada (Cranbrook)
Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre (Calgary)
Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays
Chartered Professional Accountants of BC
Certified Management Accountants Society of BC
Cervus Equipment - Cranbrook
Cintas
Positions available:
- Service Sales Representatives – driving a Cintas truck and selling (Class 5 license is required)
- Outside Sales Representatives – selling uniforms and facility services (Class 5 required)
- Maintenance (power engineer) – Class 5 or 4 boiler’s ticket needed. Repair and maintenance of machines and the building
- Service Supervisors – training the service sales representatives (Class 5 driver’s license is required)
- Management Trainees – must have graduated with a university degree within the last 2 years. Rotation in all departments (service, sales, production)
- Soil Sorter – second shift production position – sorting dirty linen
- Utility – second shift production position – all departments
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ltd
First Nations Health Authority
Forest Products Association of Canada
Positions available:
- Baker
- Head Cook
- Livestock Programmer & Support
- Teamster
- Administrative Support
- Visitor Reception Staff
- Interpretive Trades
- Maintenance & Grounds
- Photo Studio Personnel
Health Sciences Association BC
EMR
Positions for part time paramedics in the following communities: Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Golden, Creston and Invermere. Job description: Working as an EMR is an entry-level, community-focused position ideal for people who live and work in a rural or remote area and have a desire to make a difference. EMRs typically work in the station where they are hired; however, getting a Primary Care Paramedic licence will lead to opportunities in other stations. BCAS would like to talk to you about financial support for your EMR training if you want to take action and work as an EMR in your home community. BCAS employs EMRs on an on-call, part-time basis.
The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency
Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council
Provincial Health Services Authority
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Rocky Mountain Local Government Management Association
Royal Canadian Mounted Police East Division Recruiting
Forest Fire Fighters – entry level position: responsible to perform basic duties for fire suppression and containment of forest fires. Training for this position will be provided.
- Forest Fire Fighter Key Crew Members: responsible to perform all duties of Forest Fire Fighters, and also have specialized training for designated crew positions
- First Aid Attendant: Requires Level 1 First Aid and Transportation Endorsement
- Power Saw Operator: Requires Power Saw Operator Training and Experience
- Danger Tree Assessor: Requires Wildlife Danger Tree Assessor – Fire Module certification and Experience
- Crew Leader: Requires upper level Fire Suppression and Supervisory Training, such as S-230 and related courses and Experience
- Structure Protection Crew Members: responsible for going into communities, or other valued structures, in ahead of an advancing forest fire to treat surrounding areas and/or set up sprinkler systems in an attempt to prevent the forest fire from burning those structures. Requires NFPA 1001 certification. Additional Training provided if required.
- First Aid Attendants: Individuals who are responsible for providing First Aid care on active forest fires or at fire base camps. Requires Level 3 First Aid certification.
- First Aid Vehicle Drivers: Individuals who are working with First Aid Attendants to drive them to and from locations as required during the fires, to assist First Aid Attendants in locating and moving equipment as required, and to drive First Aid Attendants along with any injured individuals to care facilities if needed. Requires Class 4 Driver’s License.
- 7 lifeguards
- 1 Aquatics Manager
- 2 Front Desk Attendants
- 2 Groundskeepers
- 1 Recreation Coordinator
TECK (Sparwood)
Revelstoke – Valley Blacktop
- 4th year Mechanic
- Junior Project Manager
Crescent Valley – Selkirk Paving
- Ticket taker
- Junior Project Manager
The University of Lethbridge is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and leading research institutions. Alberta’s Destination University, uLethbridge attracts approximately 8,200 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world to its campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary each year. It offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in six faculties and schools: Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Management and Graduate Studies.
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