Career BUZZ: ‘Best Of’ Top Jobs in the Kootenays - November 17 issue

Here is a selection of the 10 'Best Of' top jobs Kootenay Business has featured on Career Buzz over the last six weeks. (Disclaimer: Some of these jobs may have been filled, please check with the employers before applying). Want to give your employment opportunities a boost? List them on the Kootenays #1 Career newsletter.  We really promote your jobs! For more info contact [email protected]​

Millwright, Pipe Fitter, Pipe Fuser, Welder, Gas Fitter, Sheet Metal Mechanic—Fernie/Elk Valley

We are looking for tradespeople to work in various positions at Teck Coal sites.  Competent, safe, proactive, work well with others, valid drivers license, fit for duty, able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Apply with resume to: [email protected]

Tasting Room & Store Associates—Fernie

Fernie Brewing Company is looking for full-time & part-time Tasting Room & Store Associates to join our crew.  Fernie Brewing Company is a fast growing and dynamic craft brewery. We are an award winning brewery with exceptional year round and seasonal brews. In this multi-tasking role, you will also sell merchandise & packaged beer, fill growlers and service bulk keg orders. [email protected]

Graphic Designer + Sales Associate—Invermere

Branding and marketing design for beer/wine/liquor companies. Graphic design and overseeing production of tap handles and products. Assist in production of prototypes and general office duties. Wage based on experience. Plus experienced salesperson required to develop relationships with customers to market tap handles and paraphernalia. Resume to: [email protected]

Parts Person/Service Advisor + Tire Tech—Castlegar

Columbia Truck and Tire has an opening for a parts/service person, either parts or service experience an asset but we are willing to train the right person. Also has an opening for a tire tech, focusing mainly on commercial and OTR tires with some automotive. Submit resume in person or to [email protected]

Client Service Professional—Cranbrook

Koocanusa Publications Incorporated (KPI) Media is looking for an energetic individual who is an excellent communicator and strong team player. This Client Service Professional position involves working directly with a client base of small and large business owners, agents, and marketing managers who are located throughout  the East and West Kootenay region—helping them maximize their print and Internet advertising, marketing, and promotion. Apply to: [email protected]

Ski School Instructor level 1-4—Panorama

Ski School Instructor, Level 1-4, full-time, seasonal. Your role as a Ski & Snowboard instructor is to introduce and develop a passion of snow sports to our guests. You will have exceptional people skills with an amazing ability to teach and develop both beginner and advanced ski or snowboarding skills. Visit our Career page at Panorama for more information and to apply for this position.

Hot Tub Service and Repair Technician—Golden

Hot tub and swimming pool service, maintenance and repair. No experience necessary, will provide training. We provide service on the ski hill and throughout the valley. This is a permanent year round position. $18/hour, average 40 hours but is variable depending on season. Apply with resume to: [email protected]

Basin Business Advisor—Agriculture Specialist

The Basin Business Advisor – Agriculture Specialist will provide business advisory services to existing farm businesses including crop, dairy, poultry and meat producers in the Columbia Basin. The Advisor is a business counsellor, providing advice and guidance to business owners and managers. This full-time position may be located at various Community Futures offices within the Columbia Basin (ideally Trail, Nelson or Cranbrook) and reports to the BBA Program Manager. Travel throughout the Columbia Basin is required. Resume to: [email protected]

Careers at Laundry Distribution Centre—Genelle

Genelle is located midway between Castlegar and Trail, BC. These are permanent full-time positions that include a competitive pay program with a bonus incentive and benefits. These positions require a reliable person capable of repetitious tasks, repetitive physical labour, moving heavy laundry carts, fast pace, and multitasking. Making up orders, shipping and receiving laundry, general cleanup, and various other tasks as assigned by Supervisor. Email resumes to: Chris at [email protected]

Loader Operator—Nelson

This is the first step to become a snow cat operator/groomer for Whitewater!  Reports to: Grooming Supervisor/Outdoor Operations Manager. As the Loader Operator at Whitewater, it is your responsibility to clear and maintain all parking lots. The parking lots play a vital role in the smooth day-to-day operations at Whitewater. This role is critical in ensuring staff and guests have safe and easy access to the ski area. This is a full-time seasonal night shift position. Apply: [email protected]