Career Day Exhibitors 2006
1-800-Got-Junk? ranked as the #1 Best Company to Work for in B.C. in 2004 and 2005 according to a B.C. Business Magazine and Watson Wyatt survey. In a matter of years we have become a strong international brand with hundreds of Franchise Partners across Canada, the United States, and Australia. Our innovative, goal oriented Client Services Centre is committed to helping you achieve your potential while maintaining a balance in your life.
BackCheck is a rapidly growing firm in the field of Human Resources Outsourcing. BackCheck specializes in pre-employment background checks, including Criminal Record Checks, Investigative Reference Checks, Credit Inquiries and Education Verifications. BackCheck also provides Psychometric Employee Assessments and Exit Interviews. With hundreds of clients ranging in size from 100 to 100,000 employees, BackCheck is the leading Canadian provider of pre-employment due-diligence.
For more information visit: www.backcheck.net
One of the largest electric utilities in Canada, BC Hydro’s vision is to provide Reliable Power, at Low Cost, for Generations. Currently, BC Hydro serves more than 1.6 million customers, 94% of BC’s population with a 99.96% reliability rate.
BC Hydro has a wide variety of opportunities available for students and graduates! We hire Co-op students, Engineers-in-training, Technologists-in-training and Apprentices on an ongoing basis. Check out what BC Hydro has to offer you today!
CSIS is currently hiring 100 Intelligence Officers as Surveillants and Translators.
As of April 1, 2006, the salary for Intelligence Officers starts at $42,560 and progresses to $78,440 after 8 years of satisfactory performance.
CSIS is a career-oriented Federal Government employer that is committed to employment equity and encourages the equitable participation of all Canadians.
Canada Border Services Agency
With a workforce of approximately 12,000 public servants, CBSA provides services at approximately 1,200 points across Canada and 39 locations abroad. We administer more than 90 acts and regulations on behalf of other federal departments and agencies, and international agreements.
CBSA provides an essential service to Canadians and we are responsible for managing, controlling and securing Canada's borders.
The CGA program offers the flexibility you will need to take you further in your career, faster. It offers you the flexibility to work in any business sector you choose; whether it's industry, finance, government, technology, not-for-profit or public practice.
For more information about the CGA program refer to www.THINKCGA.org
Certified Management Accountants (CMAs) do more than just measure value – they create it. As the leaders in management accounting, CMAs actively apply a unique mix of financial expertise, strategic insight, innovative thinking and a collaborative approach to help grow successful businesses. Visit our website at www.cmabc.com and find out what a CMA designation can do for your career. Meet with us today by calling Shannon Thompson at 604.484.7023 or email shannon@cmabc.com.
What do you want to do in business? Run a small company? Run a charity? Run an international conglomerate? Run up the corporate ladder? Run your life the way you want to?
Choose any to custom-tailor your career. With a CA designation at the end of your name, you'll have the run of the business world for career opportunities. Check out www.becomea.ca for more information.
CIBC Retail Markets is a full-service retail bank serving more than nine million clients across Canada through 1,073 branches, 4,136 ABM’s, four telephone banking offer, President’s Choice Financial, a co-venture with Loblaw Companies Limited.
Our more than 22,000 employees, focused on providing excellence in client service, product solutions and relationship-based advice, contribute 59% of CIBC’s net income.
Retail Distribution’s team of highly skilled and experienced frontline employees is directly responsible for helping CIBC’s personal, small business, Imperial Services, and Private Wealth Management clients achieve the things that matter to them. With operations throughout Canada, in Asia and the Caribbean, Retail Distribution takes a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of its more than 8 million clients-from investment and retirement planning to credit day-to-day banking.
Coca-Cola Bottling Company a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Enterprises the largest bottler of non alcoholic beverages in the world. Our brand portfolio includes a full line up of carbonated soft drinks including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite & Barqs. Non carbonated brands include Nestea, Fruitopia & Minute Maid juices drinks, Dasani & Evian water, Powerade sports drinks and energy drinks Full Throttle & Rock Star.
Compass Group Canada is a leader in contract food service and hospitality. By combining fresh ideas with the industries greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. In 2005, Compass Group PLC was named the world’s 12th largest employer by Fortune. Our mission is simple. We are about three things: Great People delivering Great Service achieving Great Results.
Copper and Brass Sales is a processor and distributor of metals, providing logistical support to improve cycle time for our customers.
We recognize the importance of each and every member of our team, and with their support are actively working towards becoming a $1B dollar company. Our parent company is ThyssenKrupp, who last year surpassed $50B in gross revenues.
This pedigree provides unlimited career potential for any successful candidate who joins our team.
Coast Capital Savings is Canada's second largest credit union, with $7.2 billion in assets, 300,000 members and 47 branches across the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
Our long-term vision is to serve communities across Canada and to be your first choice for financial services, products and financial planning advice, and to help you find solutions to your financial challenges.
Our promise to corporate social responsibility means we have incorporated responsible financial, social, and environmental practices into our overall business strategy. In 2005, we are providing $3.8 million in funding to support our local communities.
Feel the difference of a fashion career with Danier Leather!
We’re Danier Leather, the world’s second largest manufacturer and retailer of fashion leather garments and accessories with over 95 locations across North America.
We are looking for confident, hardworking individuals with excellent English communication skills and that special customer service touch for career development opportunities in British Columbia as:
- Management Trainees
- Sales Associates *
- Customer Service Representatives *
*(full-time and part-time)
You will qualify for one of these positions if you are energetic and creative with a solid track record and flair for fashion. Previous retail experience is an asset but not essential.
If you have the touch we’re seeking, we offer you:
- Professional sales training
- An exceptional salary and commission package
- Employee group benefit eligibility *
- A generous employee discount
- Outstanding rewards and incentives
- Internal promotional opportunities for personal and professional growth
* Subject to service and hours of work requirements
The Delta Police Department was established in 1888 and is one of the oldest municipal police departments in British Columbia. The Delta Police Department serves the communities of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta with a dedicated and committed staff of police officers, civilians and volunteers.
Enterprise, one of Canada's Top 50 Best Companies to work for is a large recruiter of University graduates. Over 60,000 employees strong, we are the largest rental car company in North America and have over 6400 offices worldwide. With a growth rate of 15-20% per year and revenues of over $8.3 Billion, we are actively recruiting candidates from all faculties to join our corporation as Management Trainees.
Envision Financial is one of B.C.’s most innovative companies and has been listed among Canada’s 50 Best Employers for four years running.
Our vision is to become the best place our employees have ever worked, the best place our member-owners have ever done business, an industry leader in financial performance and an industry leader in corporate citizenship.
We want you to join our team. Visit our careers website at www.envisionyourfuture.ca
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. Through training and experience, Vancouver firefighters gain knowledge of the latest developments in firefighting, rescue techniques, medical emergency procedures, public education and also such subjects as the control of hazardous materials, communication systems, fire prevention legislation and fire investigation techniques.
If you are interested in becoming a Vancouver firefighter, you should be: physically fit and well coordinated, highly motivated, willing to work co-operatively as part of a team and committed to continuous learning. As a customer focused organization, the ability to speak other languages and knowledge of different cultures is an asset.
CALL VANCOUVER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES
OUTREACH/RECRUITMENT
654-0645 / 654-0646
Email: fire_recruitment@city.vancouver.bc.ca
Imagine the Possibilities!
Fraser Health invites you to explore the possibilities to partner with our 23,000 highly-skilled employees and 2,000 physicians in our pursuit of Better health. Best in health care for our more than 1.5 million residents.
Fraser Health provides mental health, public health and continuing care services in the communities from Burnaby to White Rock to Hope.
Fraser North:
- Burnaby Hospital
- Eagle Ridge Hospital
- Royal Columbia Hospital
- Ridge Meadows Hospital
Fraser South:
- Delta Hospital
- Langley Memorial Hospital
- Peace Arch Hospital
- Surrey Memorial Hospital
Fraser East:
- Hope, and Boston Bar.
- Chilliwack General Hospital
- Fraser Canyon Hospital
- MSA (Abbotsford) Hospital
You can have a work environment where excellence, innovation and learning are valued, and work with leaders in the health care field. Why settle for less?
Imagine the possibilities…then live them.
Please visit our Career Opportunities website at www.fraserhealth.ca for a listing of all of our opportunities and to apply online or contact Recruitment Services at 604-953-5115.
Great Canadian Casinos is proud to be the employer of choice for thousands of people in British Columbia.
There has never been a better time to become part of the exciting entertainment industry as we deliver an unparalleled entertainment experience to our guests and team members.
- Work for an established company
- Experience outstanding career growth opportunities with one of BC’s Top 4 Fastest Growing Companies
- Become part of an exciting growth industry which is preparing to welcome the world for 2010
- Learn new and valuable skills with a company that is committed to employee growth and satisfaction
- Be part of a diverse team in a socially responsible gaming & entertainment company
Great Canadian Casinos was the first gaming operator in British Columbia, and since its inception in 1982, has grown to become Western Canada’s largest and most well respected gaming/entertainment company. With three locations in the lower mainland, two on Vancouver Island and a corporate head office located in Richmond, we are always looking for dynamic new individuals to help us build on our team’s success.
Great Canadian Casinos is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC). The corporation, home to over 5000 employees, is a multi-jurisdictional gaming and entertainment operator with facilities in British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Washington State. GCGC operates casinos, thoroughbred and standardbred racecourses, a community gaming centre, theatre, marina and licensed restaurants.
Please visit www.greatcanadiancasinos.com for more information and to apply online.
The ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General offers employment opportunities as Correctional Officers. There are 10 Provincial Correctional Centres in BC. We are looking for people who have exceptional interpersonal skills, studies enrolled in criminology, psychology, sociology, social work or law. The BC Corrections Branch is currently hiring a number of entry level Correctional Officers.
The Justice Institute of BC, Corrections and Community Justice Division also offers training and education in:
- Adult Custody
- Adult Probation
- Family Justice
- Youth Custody
- Youth Probation and Customized Programs.
If you are interested visit the booth at the Kwantlen Career Day.
Linens 'N Things is one of the leading, national large-format retailers of home textiles, house wares and decorative home accessories. As of April 2005, the Company operates over 500 stores in 45 states and four Canadian provinces. Since our founding in 1975, Linens 'n Things, Inc. has evolved from a small chain of traditional home specialty stores to a powerful, network of home fashion superstores with more than 15,000 employees. The Company’s business strategy is to offer a broad selection of high-quality, brand name home furnishings while providing superior guest service.
Mavi Jeans, an international company, was introduced to Canada in 1997. Since its conception, millions of mavi jeans have been worn and loved by Canadians across the country.
The perfect fit is very important to us and we strive to achieve that in everything we do. We take care of our customers and in turn, they take care of us.
Who works at Money Mart? It could be you.
Are you reliable, motivated and looking for a challenging work environment?
Do you take pride in outstanding customer service?
Looking for a personal growth, advancement and a solid career path? Then it really could be you! Come in to Money Mart and apply today or visit moneymart.ca
Para Space Landscaping Inc. has been an industry leader for 30 years providing all landscaping services. We provide consistent, dependable, high quality services while enhancing the well being of our staff through hard work, efficiency and innovation. We pride ourselves on being the "high end" operation and have been recognized as such with the many award winning landscapes we've been involved with. We are always looking for people to grow a career with us either in our maintenance or installation division.
A Sweet Job…
Purdy’s is Western Canada’s largest chocolate retailer and a very special place to work. From the moment you step into one of our stores you’ll find:
- Appreciative customers who love our finest quality products
- A nurturing and mentoring team environment
- Unparalleled training
- Open communication
- Competitive compensation and great benefits that include educational and scholarship programs.
And best of all, Purdy’s tradition of quality and innovation applies not just to our chocolates, but to your career growth and development too.
If you’re passionate about chocolate, capable of providing exceptional customer service and flexible to work all mall hours, take a sweet step in the right direction
Email your resumes to resumes@purdys.com or drop it off at one of our stores (please see our website for locations).
The RCMP provide policing services across Canada. Opportunities include Municipal or Federal Policing, UN Missions, and various specialized sections. To meet basic requirements you must: be a Canadian Citizen, be of good character, be proficient in either English or French, have a secondary school diploma or equivalent, have a valid unrestricted Canadian driver's license, be at least 19 years of age at engagement, meet physical/medical requirements, be willing to relocate anywhere in Canada.
STAPLES-Business Depot has grown to be the leading office product supplier in Canada, and we're not slowing down! When you begin your retail management career at STAPLES as a recent graduate, you will receive $6000 through our Tuition Payback Program. If you want a career that offers professional development and advancement possibilities please visit us at www.greatcareersatstaples.ca and consult Job Order #725.
Vancouver Police Department
The men and women who wear the badge of the Vancouver Police Department belong to one of the leading, most innovative police forces in Canada. We're committed to being the best police force in Canada, and that commitment begins with recruitment. Our standards are high and our training rigorous. We’re not training you for a job, but a career.
Vector Marketing Corporation and Vector Marketing Canada are wholly owned subsidiaries of Alcas Corporation, which has been manufacturing Cutco Cutlery for 56 years. Cutco products, which are handcrafted, have a Forever Guarantee that protects the consumer’s investment. Vector Marketing Corporation belongs to the Direct Selling Association, whose members are leading companies engaged in direct selling in the United States. All DSA members adhere to a strict CODE OF ETHICS and promote a high standard of integrity in our industry. Vector’s annual sales are over $180 million dollars USD; a compelling testament to the fundamentals of our business: People, Products, and Programs. Currently Vector has over 200 offices in the U.S. and Canada.
WorkoplisCampus.com, Canada’s biggest job site for students and recent graduates just keeps on growing. Over 1,000,000 students from more than 200 participating colleges and universities are currently accessing thousands of job postings from employers of choice. User friendly and free to job seekers, workopolisCampus.com is built on Workopolis technology, allowing students to take advantage of the same tools that made workopolis.com so successful.
WorleyParsons Komex provides a range of services including water resource engineering and specialist geotechnical and environmental consulting and engineering to the resource and energy sector. WorleyParsons Komex services extend from initial environmental impact assessments to environmental management planning, ongoing site monitoring and end of operational life site remediation. WorleyParsons Komex is recognized as one of the world's leading environmental and water resource consultants.
