Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in the Kootenays - April 28 issue

Kootenay Business has selected 10 career opportunities from leading companies throughout the region to feature as our Top Jobs of the week. 

Service Advisor—Golden

Kicking Horse Ford is looking for a full time Service Advisor for our busy service department. Duties include meeting and greeting customers, listening to concerns, opening and closing work orders, working closely with technicians and scheduling jobs. Some automotive experience a must, training provided. Fun work environment but very serious about customer satisfaction! Great hours and benefits with room for advancement. Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 5:00, no weekends. Resumes to: [email protected]

Paint Store Associate—Invermere

Assist customers in a professional and timely manner; provide knowledgeable product assistance to customers, assessing their painting needs and advising on solutions; tint, mix and color match paint; process all sales transactions using QuickBooks point of sale; actively participate in all store activities including stocking shelves, pricing, inventory ordering, maintaining displays and keeping store neat and tidy. Resumes to: [email protected]

Certified RV technician—Grand Forks

Rec Tech RV Service in Grand Forks, BC is looking for a certified RV technician. Start date is immediately and wage is negotiable on experience. References are required. Inquire to Peter or Barb by phone at: 250-442-0775 or email: [email protected]

Youth Facilitator—Grasmere

The Tobacco Plains Band is a rural First Nations community seeking a resourceful, self-motivated individual to fill the Youth Facilitator position for a two year term, within the Social and Education Department. The Youth Facilitator is responsible for facilitating the youth activities, field trips and recreational events for children and youth. Resumes to: [email protected]

Retail Associate & Floral Assistant—Fernie

We are a small but mighty locally-run floral boutique based in beautiful Fernie, BC and looking for a Floral Assistant!  You will be working alongside a passionate team of  designers and have the opportunity to play a key role in growing our business and connecting with our community. Resumes 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]

Marketing Coordinator—Nelson

Shambhala Music Festival has a unique opportunity for a Marketing Coordinator. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that include the coordination and implementation of marketing communication projects with responsibilities that include public relations, special events management, advertising, and creating brand awareness. Contact info here: http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/contact-us/

Branch Manager-Credit Union—West Kootenay

We currently have an opportunity to hire a Branch Manager in our West Kootenay Region. We are looking for an incumbent who thinks strategically, who can plan for today and is also future focused. The ideal incumbent is someone who is courageous and drives for results and success and who has a leadership presence that will influence, motivate and inspire our people. Resumes to: [email protected]

Chief Administrative Officer—Castlegar

The City of Castlegar  is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) due to the upcoming retirement of the current incumbent. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced senior municipal manager who is interested in taking the next step up in his or her career, and assuming the roles of both principal advisor to a visionary and innovative City Council, and leader of a strong staff team of skilled professionals. Resumes to: [email protected]

Mechanical Foreman/Supervisor—Revelstoke and area

VVI Construction Ltd has a full-time and permanent vacancy for a mechanical foreman. The foreman will supervise all mechanical work such as plumbing and HVAC work. The work area will be at construction sites in the Thompson-Okanagan Region such as Kelowna, Kamloops, Revelstoke and Salmon Arm. See http://www.vviconstruction.com 96 Cartier Street, Revelstoke, B.C., V0E 2S0 for contact info.