Job Opportunity--Office Assistant

Position Title:	Office Assistant
Wage:	Starting at $12 per hour based on experience
Hours of Work:	Monday – Friday; 9 am – 5pm
Position Start:	June 30th  – Sept 1st 2013 (may vary)

Basic Qualifications

Education:	Applicants must be students who are returning to High School or a Post Secondary Institution in the fall.
Languages:	Excellence in English (verbal and written communication)
PC Aptitude:	Computer experience and comfortable working with Microsoft Word and  Excel.

Position Description

This position will provide general administrative support to the Black Tie team.   Tasks include: ·       Answering telephones. ·       Filing, faxing and photocopying. ·       Responding to enquiries via email or telephone. ·       Preparing documents. ·       Maintaining office supplies. ·       Ensuring cleanliness of office and meeting room. ·       Assisting with various projects as required.

 

Critical Skills and Competencies

·       Proactive ·       Energetic, enthusiastic and a willingness to work in a dynamic environment ·       Professional demeanor ·       Strong attention to detail ·       Positive attitude ·       Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) ·       Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

To be eligible for this opportunity, candidates must be returning to full-time education in the fall.

**To apply please send your cover letter and resume to cara@blktie.ca**

DigiPen Game and Animation Workshops

Applications are available from Ms Milmine.

TRU Early Admission for Grade 11's

TRU Early Admission link

Like Art? Interested in SCUBA?

Gulf Islands School District 64 is pleased to offer students two summer credit courses. Students looking to earn additional credits can choose the Studio Arts Program 11/12 or the SCUBA / Marine & Environmental Science 12 course.

Open to all students these three week programs will give students hands-on learning in an inspiring environment at the Lester B Pearson College of the Pacific, located 30 km west of Victoria on Vancouver Island. Students stay in comfortable dorms. The on-site cafeteria provides delicious, nutritious breakfasts, lunches and dinners.  Go to http://summerprogramssd64.com/ for more info.

Camp Counsellor Job Op

The Jabber-Wacky camp is seeking camp counsellors.  e-mail Denyse Hay, Camp Coordinator for more info if interested.

Job Opportunity: BC Interior Forestry Museum

POSITION TITLE	Cataloguer & Museum Attendant
EMPLOYER:	BC Interior Forestry Museum

DATE POSTED

May 13, 2013

WAGE

$15.00/Hourly

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a part time worker who is good with computers and organizing, to catalogue artifacts into our new archiving software. Good personal skills is an asset as you may be asked to meet and greet customers, as well as give them a short tour of the museum. It will be a minimum of 20hrs a week for the month of June, July and August. We are flexible with hours and a means of transportation is required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume to our e-mail at info@bcforestrymuseum.ca

Summer Job Opportunity: Housekeeping/Serving/Yard Attendant

WHERE? Alpenrose Bed and Breakfast 

WAGE?  $10.50 - $11.00 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an energetic, engaging person to work with us on a summer contract over which 30 hours a week will be guaranteed for 8 weeks. The shift is early morning till early afternoon at our busy bed and breakfast.

You must be under 25, have been a full time University, college or secondary student last semester and be returning to school full time in September 2013  . A second language is always a benefit; emphasis on French or German. Food Safe Certification must be completed prior to start date. Also required is a good knowledge of the area and attractions, or the “Best of Revelstoke” course certificate.

The successful nonsmoking applicant will exude a positive attitude and have an excellent attention to detail.  You must be a morning person, comfortable meeting and greeting guests, setting, serving and clearing tables.  You must be prepared to arrive on time, and have the stamina to work steady and quickly the entire shift.

Full chamber duties including changing beds, laundry, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming and washing floors and windows plus similar tasks are all job requirements.   As well, some outdoor work such as hanging clothes or taking clothes in from the line, raking, and mowing, weeding, watering plants may be required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by email or fax only – We will endeavor to reply to all, but only strong applicants will be called for an interview.  Email info@alpenroserevelstoke.com, or fax 250-837-3387.  References required; including a local personal reference.

Housekeeping Room Attendant Sandman/Sutton Place Hotel

Wage:  $12.48 raising to 12.75 after 3 months.  (summer retention bonus on top)

Term:  Part or full time.  Training for part time starts in June, and full time available July and August, and part time again in September.

Job Description:  Responsible for the cleanliness of Hotel Rooms.  Physical and demanding work, but a great team and the day goes fast.

Skills/Abilities Required:  Bring a great attitude and be concerned about our guests and your fellow employees.

How to Apply:  call in advance 250-837-8450 or drop off your resume in person at the Sandman Hotel or e-mail it to doo_revelstoke@sandman.ca;

LEAP (Leadership Ecology Adventure Program)

Get Outside BC Project

Employment Opportunity: Chamber of Commerce

The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking 2 Full Time & 2 Part Time Visitor Centre Councilors. These positions will be summer seasonal roles, based out of the Visitor Centre on Orton Avenue. To view a complete job description, please visit the WorkBC site http://www.workbc.ca/Jobs/JobSeekers/DisplayJobPostingApply.aspx?jobid=60879&from=search

Applications are being accepted in person at the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce office, 204 Campbell Ave or via email revvic1@gmail.com<mailto:revvic1@gmail.com>, attention Michelle Gabriele.

Job Opportunity

Mountain Goodness is seeking a student/youth to fill in some of the gaps on the schedule.  See Christy at the store for details.

Get Outside BC

GASP (Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program)

Quest University Summer Scholars Program

 

Summer Scholars is a Pre-University Program for Students in Grades 10 - 12
July 2013

Join us for our sixth "Summer Scholars" program, designed to inspire the next generation of thinkers and leaders.
Experience a week of engaging in an academic course in the mornings, and participating in related social and recreational activities in the afternoons and evenings. You will explore the local area through hikes and excursions, choose workshop projects in media including photography, graphic design, and videography, and have optional activities from yoga to bouldering to ultimate frisbee.

Summer Scholars  

Click here to read information on the six different programs offered at Quest

Star in Your Own Cooking Show!

Click HERE for more info.  

Click HERE for the link!

Justice Institute Career Day

Going to Vancouver? Learn More About Careers in Justice and Public Safety

Info on careers in law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, emergency management, counselling and community safety.  Friday, May 3, 2013.  10: am to 2:00 pm.  JIBC New Westminster Campus  715 McBride Boulevard

Interested in Leadership? Economic Development?

Students are invited!  On April 16th, there will be a workshop to assist leaders to understand the role they can take to further Economic Development in Revelstoke.  A great way to make contacts and build your resume.  See Ms Milmine if you are interested.

Discover the Trades and Win an IPad!

Shoot a video (no more than 2 minutes long) showing the trade they like - welding, carpentry, automotive, cooking/baking, hairdressing, electrical, Upload your video to the contest site, ask your friends to vote for your video.

The 10 videos with the most votes will be judged by the EXPERT panel of judges.  Go to http://www.discovertradesbc.ca/videocontest/ for more info.

Experience Okanagan College Trip

See below for a list of sessions.  Each participant will participate in two.  We will leave RSS at 8:30 and return around 2:00.  Go to www.okanagan.bc.ca/experienceoc for more info on each session and to register.  Registration opens 9:00 April 15, 8:00 am and closes April 19 at 4:00 pm.  See Ms Milmine or Mrs. Wallach for more info.

See Ms Milmine for more info.

UBC Summer Scholars Program

WHAT IS THE SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM?

The Summer Scholars Program is a non-credit course that will give you a solid foundation in sustainability and the science behind environmental issues while you:

•  study with top professors and leaders in the field of environmental sciences
•   participate in a fully supervised program of classes, field trips, and recreational activities
•   experience campus life at one of the world's leading universities
•   explore Kelowna and meet students from around the world 

Learn about the Summer Scholars Program with this informative video.

KEY DATES

May 1, 2013: online application closes

July 14 – 27, 2013: Summer Scholars Program underway

ARE MY STUDENTS ELIGIBLE?

Students are eligible for the program if they are between 16 and 18 years of age and entering one of their final two years of recognized high-school study. The program requires that students are fully capable of undertaking academic instruction in English and are in good academic standing (unofficial transcript required).

Students are admitted to the Summer Scholars Program on a rolling basis, and with a limited number of spaces available to Canadian students, it is a good idea to apply early. To learn more, and to apply online, students can visit the Summer Scholars Program website.

Show Us Your Skills Video Contest

To heighten awareness about trades in British Columbia, Discover Trades BC has launched the “Show Us Your Skills" Video Contest. Students have a chance to win Apple products and schools can win cash to support trades and technology education.  Click here for more info.

Help Wanted: Pepsi Merchandiser

Note:  Applicants must be at least 18 years old

Universal Footwear "Why I love Revelstoke" Contest