JOBS THIS WEEK IN JAMES BAY VICTORIA

A short listing of jobs now available in James Bay, Victoria B.C.

Educational Assistant, James Bay Community School. Contract position (October - June) to assist with care of 4-year old special needs child entering pre-school this year. Must have experience working with autistic children and obtain a criminal records check. Email: lilpearl113@yahoo.ca

Casual On-Call Cook for upscale seniors residence. Experienced, trades qualified casual cook who must be willing and able to work breakfast (6:45am-2:15pm) and/or evening shifts (12 Noon-7:30pm). Candidate must have Tuberculosis Clearance Certificate must be able to pass background check. Compensation: &17.80/hr + $0.70/hr evening shift premium.

Experienced Casual Housekeeper for Seniors Care Home. Requirements: Criminal Record Check, recent TB screening, flexible and reliable, compassionate and kind. Fax your resume to 250.383.8011 - Attention Andrea. Compensation $12.74/hr.

Experienced Dishwasher, The Superior Cafe, 106 Superior Street. Must be mature individual who is prepared to keep the place spic and span. Good wage, tips, meals, and benefits. Email: torin@thesuperior.ca or apply in person Tuesday-Sunday 1-3pm.

THIS WEEK'S JOB BULLETIN BOARD

Remember...the Early Bird, is more likley to land the job, especially if they live in James Bay!

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY: Calling All Baristas, Servers, & Helpers!

Beacon Drive-In Restaurant, 126 Douglas Street, Victoria (James Bay). Position: Cook. This position starts at 6:30 am - 32 to 40 hours per week plus an opportunity to move into full-time work Monday to Friday in a business that operates year-round. Qualifications and Responsibilities: Breakfast experience is required; do temperature checks, maintain high standard food standards, order and rotate stock; ability to to work alone or as part of a team, be reliable, possess strong work ethic and take pride in their work. Drop off resume (with 3 references included) or email to: beacondrivein@shaw.ca

• Blue Crab Bar & Grill (in the Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel), 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4. Tel: 250.480.1999. Position: Full time dishwasher with some culinary prepping skills required.

• Embassy Inn, 520 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2H4‎ - Tel: 250.382.4224. Email: embassyinn@shaw.ca - Two Positions Available: -- ‎Full-time Server for primarily day shifts. "Squirrel" experience (no that does not including hiding and finding nuts) and "Serving It Right" certificate required. Compensation: $10.00/hr. Please send resume to embassyinn@shaw.ca. -- Hotel Maintenance Person. Must have vehicle and pool chemical knowledge, skilled in painting, minor plumbing and electrical. Please send resume to embassyinn@shaw.ca

• Fisherman's Wharf (Small Food Kiosk), Fishermans Wharf, James Bay, Victoria. Position: Part-time food kiosk help; must have Food Safe Certificate; person must be dependable and available Saturdays and Sundays until the end of September or possibly October. Compensation: $10/hr.

• Moka House Shoal Point, (Fisherman's Wharf), unit 110 - 19 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 5A6 Tel: 250.298.8452. Fax: 250.294.4199. Position: Barista/Counterperson - 7 am - 2 pm. Must be available Saturday and Sunday. Compensation: $9.00/hr.

• The Bent Mast, 512 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1L8 - Tel: 250.383.6000. Position: Cook. Drop by with a resume!

• Victoria Best Western Hotel (Inner Harbour), 412 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC. Position: Part-Time Houskeeping (but may become full-time). Compensation: $12.50/hr to start, MSP benefits after three months and Extended Benefits after six months. Apply in person or fax resume to: 250.384.5113.

OTHER:

• In-Home Child Care for James Bay Family. Position: Full-time child care (Monday-Friday) for two boys under five. Please email your name, qualities, certificates, and experience to: lucychicken@hotmail.com

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WHAT IS THE JAMES BAY JOB CLUB?

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The James Bay Job Club is a volunteer group that is open to anyone who wishes to enter the labor market, get back into the workforce, or update their skills and broaden their network.

1. What do we do?

• meet up weekly over coffee/breakfast


• gather and share information


• make connections


• prepare or polish a c.v., portfolio, or resume and cover letter


• practice interview and negotiation skills

2. What resources are available?

Through a community partnership network, we have access to:

• computers, internet, and email


• local phone service/messages


• mail collection


• a resource library


• reduced costs for photocopying and faxing


• audio-visual equipment if required.

3. Where and When do we meet?

Date: Monday mornings

Time: 8 am - 10 am

Venue: Ogden Point Cafe, (adjacent to the Ogden Point Breakwater and Cruiseship Terminal).

4. What does it cost?

Our services are based on the Musketeer Motto: "All for One and One For All" (or in today's lingo, "Pay It Forward").

For those who wish to drop by and see what we're all about, it's free.

And, for those wishing to make use of any club services, there is a modest fee to cover contributions/donations or equivalent volunteer time that we make available to our community partners.

5. Contact Information:

Email: editor[at]myjamesbay.com

Leave a message for James Bay Job Club at James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2G7 (Open: Mon.-Fri. 9am-9pm, Sat. 9am-4pm, or Sun. 12:30-4pm).

WELCOME TO THE JAMES BAY JOB CLUB

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WHY A JOB CLUB IN JAMES BAY?

Well, the short answer is why not!

James Bay is the oldest neighborhoood in Victoria, British Columbia's capital city.

It's also one of the most densely populated areas in the city with almost 15,000 people calling it home, while also playing host to hundreds of businesses in the hospitality and tourism industry, marine-based industry sector, not to mention senior care facilities, rental accommodations, and community-based organizations.

The purpose of the James Bay Job Club is to provide assistance and support to those seeking employment...whether it be short-term, casual/part-time, contract/freelance, or full-time work.