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Career Day Exhibitors 2009

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Certified General Accountants Association of BC PLATINUM SPONSOR

Richmond & Surrey
Aim high and score big with the CGA Program of Professional Studies. Our secret is flexibility. You work in the sector of your choice and prepare for success in the field you aspire to. The program is challenging but extremely rewarding. You'll emerge highly trained, confident and – best of all – in demand and ready to take on the world. For more information visit cga-bc.org or contact Jas Randhawa at 604-629-8360.

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Canadian Security Intelligence Service GOLD SPONSOR

Richmond & Surrey
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) works at the forefront of national security to ensure that our country is a safe place to live and work.  It's a fast paced environment where employees have opportunities to take on different challenges.  For a rewarding career, choose to make a difference.  Join the CSIS team !  For more information, visit our representatives at the CSIS booth at the Career Fair and visit www.csis.gc.ca.

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Certified Management Accountants of BC SILVER SPONSOR

Richmond & Surrey
Certified Management Accountants are Creative Accountants™. CMAs are strategic financial management professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide leadership, innovation and visionary thinking to organizational decision-making. CMAs don't just measure value, they create it. As holistic business leaders, CMAs are working in an exciting range of industries, from music and film, to technology, gaming and more. Think you have what it takes to see the big business picture? Visit www.cmabc.com today!

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Hunter Industries Limited SILVER SPONSOR

Surrey only
Hunter Industries Ltd. is a training facility specializing in Mobile Equipment Training from Forklifts to Cranes.  Forklift Training is mandatory in British Columbia and is easily attainable through our two day weekend program.  Call Hunter Industries Ltd. at 604-513-8228 now and let us help you work yourself through school as a QUALIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATOR.  Phone: 604-513-8228 Email: mac@hunter-training.com website: www.hunter-training.com.
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Accountemps Richmond & Surrey
Accountemps is the world's leader in specialized temporary financial staffing. We provide exciting temporary, temporary-to-hire and project opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, and many more. Through our parent company, Robert Half, we've been matching highly skilled finance and accounting professionals with clients since 1948 and have relationships with top companies in 350 locations worldwide. To learn more visit www.accountemps.com or contact (604) 638-0404 or burnaby.richmond@accountemps.com.

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Adler School of Professional Psychology Surrey only

The Adler School of Professional Psychology is the oldest independent school of psychology in North America. Adler School is committed to continuing the work of Alfred Adler, the first community psychologist, through the infusion of social responsibility throughout our curriculum. Adler Graduates create social change in our communities. We offer an accredited, flexible two-year practitioner based Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Program. Classes are offered weekends, evenings and weekdays.
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BC HRMA Surrey only
The BC HRMA facilitates the career development for HR Professionals and provides best practices HR Knowledge and Research.  We are also the governing body for the Certified Human Resources Professional CHRP, which is the Nationally recognized designation for HR Professionals.
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BC Hydro Richmond & Surrey
We're looking for outgoing, energetic and dynamic individuals to join BC Hydro Outreach. Along with educating customers and building awareness of BC Hydro's energy conservation campaigns and initiatives, you'll attend community-based events and visit various locations to give presentations and hold information sessions.

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Bell Mobility Surrey only
Doors Open Faster for You at Bell.  We are looking for energetic individuals to join our retail team!  Working for Bell means you will be part of a dynamic sales team delivering the latest technology and providing an exceptional experience for our customers.

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Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine Richmond & Surrey
Become a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.  The only accredited naturopathic medicine college in Western Canada, the Boucher Institute is a warm community of physicians, students and staff.  With small class sizes and mentorship model of education, the Institute prepares you to be the kind of doctor you want to be.  Make a difference in the daily wellness of your patients - choose The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.

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Canada Border Services Agency

Canada Border Services Agency

Richmond & Surrey
Becoming a Student Border Services Officer means being part of a team that plays an essential role in protecting the safety and security of Canada and Canadians, at international air, land, sea ports and at certain postal facilities, while helping the free flow of admissible people and goods across our borders. Officers carry out enforcement activities involving the various customs, immigration and food inspection regulations.

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Canada Revenue Agency Richmond & Surrey
At the CRA, our focus is on people, progress, and professional development.  You can benefit from challenging work, good balance between work and home life, as well as opportunities for advancement and career development.  There are many different positions offered in a variety of areas such as: appeals, audit, client services, finance and administration, human resources, information technology, investigations, public affairs, and collections, etc.

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Canadian Forces
Canadian Forces
Richmond & Surrey

Canada has modern naval forces capable of performing a broad range of tasks. Canada's Navy conducts surveillance operations to protect the sovereignty of our coasts, and to defend Canadian waters against illegal fishing and ecological damage.  The Navy also supports international initiatives for peace and humanitarian assistance.

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Cara Airline Solutions Richmond only
Biography Cara Operations Limited is a, Canadian owned company that was founded in 1883.  Cara Airline Solutions is a leading airline catering company with over 45 airline and rail customers.  Cara Airline Solutions, Richmond location boasts a 130,000 square foot kitchen and commissary located near the Vancouver International Airport.  We have numerous permanent and seasonal positions in our kitchen, warehouse, transportation, purchasing and dispatch departments.

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Chartered Accountants of BC Richmond & Surrey
Make a statement. Become a CA. Chartered Accountants are leaders in business - respected professionals who are essential to the success of the country's foremost organizations. Your CA designation will make a powerful statement about you. About the value of your abilities and ideas. About the exceptional standards to which you hold yourself. And about all that you stand to accomplish throughout your career. For more information, please visit our website at www.becomea.ca.

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CIBC Surrey only
CIBC Retail Markets is a full-service retail bank serving more than nine million clients across Canada through 1,073 branches, 4,136 ABMs, four telephone banking centres and online banking, as well as through CIBC's unique banking offer, President's Choice Financial, a co-venture with Loblaw Companies Limited.

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City of Surrey Surrey only
It's the right time to join the City chosen as a Top 100 Employer in Canada (2005 & 2006), Top 40 Employer in 2007 and 2008!  The City of Surrey is British Columbia's second largest city and one of Canada's most progressive and rapidly growing municipalities.  Innovation, creativity and leadership are vital to our progress as a civic corporation servicing a community of 450,000 citizens.

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Coast Capital Savings Richmond & Surrey
We are Coast Capital Savings, Canada's second largest credit union.  We serve nearly 380,000 customers across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island regions of British Columbia.  We employ more than 2,000 people at our branches, Contact Centre, and administration offices.

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Coast Mountain Bus Company Richmond & Surrey
Coast Mountain Bus Company keeps the buses, the people and in so many ways, the vibrant pace of the Lower Mainland moving.  With service expansion, a growing fleet and ever increasing ridership, we are continually looking for people to fill a wide variety of positions.  Excellent wages, benefits and training, combined with great career opportunities make employment at Coast Mountain Bus Company a must!

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Communitas Supportive Care Surrey only
Communitas Supportive Care Society is a non-profit, faith-based social services agency.  We provide various resources to persons living and dealing with mental, physical and/or emotional disabilities.  At Communitas, we believe that the ministry of supporting people in the community is vital; one that will provide you with opportunity for growth and meaningful employment.  We are committed to helping you have a positive employment experience with us.

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Correctional Service Canada Richmond & Surrey
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.  CSC is recruiting in all regions across the country for the positions of Correctional Officer, Parole Officer, Nurse, Psychologist and Psychiatrist.  We also hire heating plant operators, general labourers and tradespersons, as well as employees for general services and administrative support positions.

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Delta Police Department Surrey only
The Delta Police Department was established in 1888 and is one of the oldest Municipal Police Departments in British Columbia.  The Delta Police proudly works in partnership with the citizens of Delta to maintain a safe and secure community in which to live and work.  We are actively recruiting applicants who will exemplify our core values of Honour, Integrity, Courage, and Trust.

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Eminata Group
Eminata Group
Richmond & Surrey
Founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada by Dr. Peter Chung, The Eminata Group has a rich history in educational development, marketing and training.  Eminata has developed an impressive track record for delivering excellent diploma-based programs, university transferable credits and career-training courses that exceed current market demands.  We are looking for 8 admissions advisors, English teachers in S. Arabia, course designers, instructors, and learning Coaches, Writing Coach for our Vancouver location.

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Envision Financial Surrey only
Envision is BC's third largest credit union and has been ranked one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada by the Globe and Mail's Report on Business magazine for seven consecutive years.  At Envision, we value our people and believe in fostering a culture that maximizes the wellbeing, productivity, engagement and commitment of every employee.  As a key component of our vision, we strive to be the best place our employees have ever worked.

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EV Logistics Surrey only
Warehouse and distribution facilities for 125 grocery stores throughout BC & Alberta.  Entry-level order picking positions available.  Weekend work required.

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Fraser Health Authority Surrey only
Fraser Health provides health care to 1.5 million in Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley, British Columbia. Services range from teaching hospitals to community programs.  Creating great workplaces is a key priority.  In a new staff survey, 95% would recommend Fraser Health to others as a great place to work.

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HAZCO Environmental Services Richmond only
Taking the lead in an ever-growing industry, our position as a global leader in the environment and energy sectors has never been stronger.  With a vast network of services, a strong commitment to customers along with environmentally-friendly solutions, Hazco offers dedicated professionals the chance to develop their careers in a results-oriented, people-focused environment.

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HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve Division
HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve Division
Richmond & Surrey
The Naval Reserve is composed of part time and full time sailors, dedicated to providing the Canadian Navy with trained personnel to perform a variety of functions at sea and ashore to accomplish Canada's naval defence tasks.  We offer competitive wages, CF pension, and up to $8000.00 tuition reimbursement.

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Hobart Food Equipment Group Canada Surrey only
Hobart is the world leader in providing equipment, services and solutions to the Food Service and Food Retail Industries. Hobart manufactures, sells and services a broad range of equipment, wherever food is prepared, sold, served or held, Hobart has a piece of equipment to facilitate the safe and efficient handling of the task.

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Investors Group Financial Services Ltd. Surrey only
At Investors Group, people are our greatest asset.  We are a national leader delivering personalized financial solutions to more than one million Canadians.  As an Investors Group Financial Consultant, you succeed in your own business and help create financial solutions for Canadians, with a financial services powerhouse and a skilled team of management professionals to back you.  Investors Group offers an entrepreneurial environment that gives you the freedom and flexibility to run your own business, and the opportunity to achieve wealth and success in your career.

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Le Chateau Richmond only
Le Chateau is a successful and profitable Canadian Retailer and we invite you into our world of fashion, opportunity and development.  You'll enjoy the freedom to express your creative and innovative style while being inspired and challenged in our rewarding environment.  We offer 50% discount on all Fashion for Work, Internships and Summer Placements in our Montreal Head Office, lucrative commission and bonus structures, education allowance, full-time benefits package, and much more!

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Local Government Employers
Local Government Employers

Richmond & Surrey

Local government provides services to the community and offers a broad variety of employment opportunities with excellent pay, benefits, and potential for career growth.  Services vary amongst municipalities, but full-time, seasonal, part-time, or casual positions in your municipality may be available in accounting, administration, IT, engineering, trades and construction, landscaping, recreation, communications, emergency services, and more.

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Mercer Bradley Surrey only
Regardless of the stage of your career, you can benefit by your relationship with Mercer Bradley.  Accountants today are in strong demand so it is important to make your career choices carefully.  You may be in a situation where you will receive multiple offers of employment or a counter offer from your current employer.  We see more and more accountants migrate from permanent full time positions to project work, then back again.  Your objectives will evolve just as your life evolves. As such, a solid relationship with a recruiter who understands both your current and long term objectives can prove invaluable in achieving your goals.

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Mr. Lube Canada Surrey only
We are looking for people with a great attitude and interested in a career in Automotives.  Our business is all about Customer Service.  You will provide an industry leading customer experience while performing the technical aspects of your job.  We love to promote from within so if this sounds like a place for you applications can be submitted via jobs@mrlube.com or by visiting our website @ www.mrlube.com.

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North Shore ConneXions Society Surrey only
North Shore ConneXions Society is a non profit organization dedicated to supporting families, children and adults with developmental disabilities.  ConneXions employs Residential Care Workers, Vocational Trainers, Vocational Counsellors, Community Living Counsellors, Respite workers and Lifeskills contractors.  ConneXions also offers a great benefits package and over the top holiday eligibility.

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OfficeTeam Richmond & Surrey
OfficeTeam is the world's leader in specialized administrative staffing, offering job opportunities from executive and administrative assistants to customer service representatives, receptionists and general office support. Additionally, we provide one of the industry's most competitive training, benefits and compensation packages. Discover why Fortune magazine just ranked us #1 in our industry on their list of America's Most Admired Companies! To learn more visit www.officeteam.com or contact (604) 638-0409 or burnaby.richmond@officeteam.com.

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OPTIONS Surrey only
OPTIONS: Services to Communities Society is a multi-service agency formed in 1973 as a non-profit society and registered charity and is accredited under the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services.  OPTIONS administers 60 programs and services for the communities of Delta, Surrey, White Rock and Langley and employs 300 staff.  The society provides a range of services including: child care and parenting programs, settlement and integration, homeless shelters, stopping the violence, youth, mental health, special services for children and families, pregnancy outreach and health promotion.

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Paladin Security Surrey only
Paladin Security was established in 1976 as a provider of basic security guard services.  Paladin has grown into the largest full service security company in Western Canada with offices in Vancouver, Langley, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray and Toronto.  A career at Paladin Security offers top industry wages, free training, recognition and rewards program, excellent promotional opportunities, supplied uniforms, flexible hours and a comprehensive benefit package.

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Panorama Window Cleaning Surrey only
We are a Student Window Cleaning Company that has franchises across the Lower Mainland.  We are seeking motivated students to join our team as Franchise Managers.  By managing one of our existing franchises, you will gain unparalleled experience in business and have the potential to earn great income.  Visit our website to learn more.

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PICS Surrey only
PICS provides employment services, health education, counselling programs, youth programs, English language, immigration/settlement services, drug/alcohol counselling, volunteer program, agricultural workers programs and seniors housing.  A Senior's Assisted Living Facility is now open and we're also proud to provide free services at our Seniors Day Centre.

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Port Moody Garden Centre Surrey only
Port Moody Garden Centre is a retail store with a landscape division which serves the tri-cities.  Our services include landscape design, installation, maintenance for residential.  The work is varied and interesting.  Our company supports staff to pursue individual talents and provides for an excellent team environment.  Members of the BCLNA.  We are currently looking for people who are passionate about working in horticulture to build our team in 2009.

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Protrans BC Richmond only
Be part of a team that will redefine Vancouver's Transit Industry by providing groundbreaking services to their customers and the communities beyond.  The Canada Line is one of the largest public transit projects underway in the country - and once completed, it will serve as a vital North-South transportation link - instrumental in moving people during the 2010 Olympics!  Please visit www.protransbc.com to explore our career opportunities.

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Providence Health Care Surrey only
Providence Health Care (PHC) is proud to be selected as one of BC’s Top 50 Employers for 2009.  We're a faith-based health care provider and leading teaching and research organization.  We are known for our Centres of Excellence and recognized for a number of specialty programs and services.  Bring your passion for excellence to PHC and experience "How you want to be treated".  Visit www.providencehealthcare.org to explore our career opportunities.

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Provincial Health Services Authority Surrey only
The PHSA is made up of specialty health care agencies that have a mandate to deliver high quality, specialized patient care for British Columbians.  No matter what your specialty is, you will find an outstanding career opportunity at the PHSA.  From front-line health care staff to specialists, our teams encompass physicians and nurses in all fields of specialty medicine.

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Richmond & Surrey
As a regular member of the RCMP, you will start your career performing general policing duties at a detachment for a minimum of three years. These duties will allow you to experience a broad range of general assignments. If you are interested in moving into a specialized area of policing, the RCMP offers over 150 different types of operational and administrative positions, enough to ensure a career filled with growth, learning and challenges. There are ample opportunities in business administration, human resources, corporate planning policy analysis and public affairs.

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SFU Segal Graduate School of Business Richmond & Surrey
Interested in an MBA?  Explore your post-graduate business studies options.  Included are: 1 year MBA program (especially for those without a business undergrad), Master of Financial Risk Management, and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (online, part-time and full-time options).  Attend one of our information sessions!

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Sherwin-Williams Surrey only
Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the manufacture, distribution and sale of paint and coatings related products and is the #1 coatings company in North America. This Fortune 400 Company operates over 3,000 company-owned stores and wrapped up 2007 with sales of $8 billion. With an internal promotion rate of over 90%, the Management Training Program is the perfect way to begin a long and successful career.

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Southwestern Surrey only
Southwestern has been running a business, communication & leadership internship for all majors since 1868.  Students who excel in our summer internship gain the experience and communication skills needed to get the career of their choice, enter grad school or work with one of our 15 sister companies.  Average 1st summer profit for students is $9000.  Whatever you choose to do as a career, our internship can be the stepping stone that gets you there.

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Sun Life Financial Richmond & Surrey
Sun Life Financial advisors share a proud 140-year history of providing financial security solutions to millions of Canadians.  Advisors sell health insurance, life insurance and investments to individuals and groups.  In this way, they enjoy meaningful work by helping to ensure the financial health of their clients.  As a Sun Life Financial advisor, you benefit from the company's support, established marketing programs and ongoing training and development.

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TD Canada Trust Richmond & Surrey

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with 58,000 employees in offices around the world, The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Financial Group. TDBFG offers financial products and services to more than 14 million customers worldwide through three key business lines:

  • Personal and Commercial Banking
  • Wealth Management
  • Wholesale Banking
They are supported by Corporate Management, which provides support, service and corporate functions for TDBFG.

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The Right Fit Staffing Solutions Surrey only
The Right Fit Staffing Solutions Inc. is an employment agency founded by professionals dedicated to the principle of quality customer service, and the desire to develop long term working relationships with both candidates and clients in the Lower Mainland.

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The TDL Group Corp. (Tim Hortons)
Tim Hortons
Surrey only
Tim Hortons operates over 2,870 locations in Canada and over 424 restaurants in the United States.  With a wide variety of positions, offering part-time and full-time shifts, you're sure to find something that 'fits' with your life.  Working at Tim Hortons is more than just a job.

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UPS Richmond & Surrey

UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in the supply chain service. UPS employs more than 6,800 people in Canada and 357,000 worldwide. UPS is now hiring for part-time warehouse jobs that are:

  • Monday to Friday 3 am, 4 am, 2 pm and 6:45 pm
  • All shifts are 3-5 hours in length
  • Full benefits
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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Vancouver Coastal Health Surrey only
Named as one of BC's Top 50 Employers for 2009, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) provides a full range of health care services ranging from hospital treatment to community-based residential, home health, mental health, and public health services.  Our health care professionals are among the best compensated in Canada, with access to training and career development opportunities to help them grow in their chosen fields.

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Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services

Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services

Richmond & Surrey
CITY OF VANCOUVER FIREFIGHTING AS A CAREER Firefighting is more than just another job. It is an employment opportunity for men and women that offers a demanding, exciting and rewarding career in a department that is striving to reflect the cultural diversity of our City. Today's firefighter is a skilled professional able to meet every kind of emergency. CALL VANCOUVER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES OUTREACH/RECRUITMENT 654-0645 / 654-0646 e-mail: fire_recruitment@vancouver.ca.

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VANOC Richmond & Surrey
Working at the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) is more than a job.  It's an unparalleled opportunity to become a champion of change, and an ambassador of the possible.  Job satisfaction at VANOC isn't measured by the size of your workspace or responsibilities, but in the size of the mountain you help move.  Staging an Olympic and Paralympic Games is an enormously complicated and rewarding mission.  Every member of the Vancouver 2010 Workforce makes that mission possible.

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Wells Fargo Financial Corp Surrey only
Wells Fargo Vision Our Vision is to help satisfy all of our customers' financial needs, help them succeed financially, be the premier provider of financial services in every one of our markets, and be known as one of North America's great companies. HCFG Business Strategy Job #1 - Running the Business Job #2 - Investing in Our One Wells Fargo Future Job #3 - Building the Next Generation of Leaders HR Mission Our Mission is to ensure Wells Fargo is an employer of choice, where people are our competitive advantage.

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WorkSafeBC Richmond & Surrey
WorkSafeBC has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2009.  We are a Provincial statutory agency dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of this province.  Whether you join in a front-line role or a behind-the-scenes support function, your contribution, creativity and commitment will be recognized, appreciated and rewarded.  We work to make a difference in the lives of British Columbia's workers.

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Xerox Canada Surrey only
Xerox is a $16 billion, multi-national, Fortune 200 company. Our business runs on fresh ideas. Staying on the cutting edge of technology demands originality, creativity, and ingenuity. That's why Xerox recruits exceptional people; the kind of people whose professional and technical finesse are fuelled by imagination. We support a workplace where inventiveness flourishes, where employees are encouraged to express vision, ideas, and leadership. Come work with our high energy people!

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YMCA of Greater Vancouver Richmond & Surrey
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver looks for people who share our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to join us in building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Working with the YMCA is more than a job. We are committed to fostering careers, creating life changing experiences, and unique opportunities for kids, families, and communities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of others. Whether experienced or new to the workforce, you will find fulfilling full-time and part-time career opportunities of all varieties at the YMCA.

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