Employment Opportunities

Opportunities in our Community!

 

 

School & Youth Programs Spring Break Camp Staff 

 

The Gardens at HCP is a public garden for learning in Saanich, BC. The Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (HCP) is a not-for-profit society focused on the provision of horticulture education and the development and maintenance of 103 acres of educational gardens and conservation lands. We are currently looking for  two secondary school students to fill our Spring Break Camp Staff positions. The successful candidates will work with the School & Youth Programs Coordinator to assist with the planning and delivery of the spring camp programs and provide ongoing support to the camp program leader (including volunteers and other staff).

General Duties to include:

  • Collaborate in the daily planning of a creative, hands-on, and interactive outdoor garden camp program
  • Support a small team of program delivery staff and volunteers through cooperation and enthusiastic participation
  • Provide leadership to a group of up to 16 children between 5-12 years, both in the garden and other natural areas, independently and collaboratively

 

The successful candidate must:

  • Value and practice collaboration for a fun and interactive learning experience
  • Have had positive experiences working with children and youth
  • Be knowledgeable in natural environmental systems, including food production
  • Be committed to providing exceptional experiences for all participants
  • Practices a strong work ethic including; be diligent, responsible, and prompt
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Have dependable transportation
  • Complete a Criminal Record Check
  • Have a current Emergency First Aid Certificate

Requirements

Applicants must:

  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
  • be available for either or both weeks of programming requirements between March 17-28, 2025

Duration:           March 17 – March 28 (2 hour orientation + 2 weeks Spring Break camp delivery)

Wage:                 $18–$19/per hour (according to experience)

Days:    Monday – Friday (8:15 am – 4:45 pm)

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume with at least three references to Paula McCormick  youthprograms@hcp.ca  by March 4, 2025.

 

 

 

Server at Minton House

Minton House is a +55 condominium building with 26 suites that offers services to its 30 residents.  It has a certified kitchen with a Red Seal chef, who prepares an evening meal according to foodsafe standards, 365 days a year. Dinner is served by two people every evening.

Minton House is currently recruiting servers.

Responsibilities

  • Lay the tables before dinner
  • Serve dinner
  • Take trays up to the units on a trolley if requested
  • Clear the tables and clean-up in the dining room after dinner
  • Wash-up and clean up the kitchen (a commercial dishwasher is available) after dinner

 Qualifications

  • Working age
  • Able to follow written and oral instructions in English accurately
  • Courteous and friendly
  • Willing to interact with seniors
  • Able to physically lift 10-20 lbs
  • Willing to attend first aid course

Rate:  $ 18 or 19 an hour?

Hours of work:

The serving shift is from 05:00 to 09:00 PM.  Day(s) of the week to be agreed upon.

For more information about Minton House, consult the website www.mintonhouse.ca

Applications to be sent to:  mintonhouse@shaw.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starbucks is looking for a Barista! Click here to find your store and more about the positions available!

As a Starbucks barista, you’ll create the Starbucks Experience for our customers through excellent service and expertly crafted products. You’ll be in an energetic store environment where you’ll have the ability to master your food & beverage craft, work alongside friends and meet new people every day. A cup of coffee and a smile can go a long way, and we believe our baristas have the power to be the best moment in each customer’s day. True to Our Mission & Values, working together we can inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighbourhood at a time.

You’d make a great barista if you:

  • Consider yourself a “people person,” and enjoy meeting others.
  • Love working as a team and appreciate the chance to collaborate.
  • Understand how to create a great customer service experience.
  • Have a focus on quality and take pride in your work.
  • Are open to learning new things (especially the latest beverage recipe!)
  • Are comfortable with responsibilities like cash handling and store safety.
  • Can keep cool and calm in a fast-paced, energetic work environment.
  • Can maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Have excellent communication skills.

Click HERE to see what opportunities are available. 

 

Epicure is looking for both temporary and permanent employees

Epicure is your opportunity to innovate, create, and grow. And what’s not to love about working on a beautiful 80-acre farm in North Saanich, BC? Join an amazing team, in an extraordinary place, with a very exciting future. Visit www.epicure.com/en-ca/careers for more information or email your resume to www.epicure.com/en-ca/careers

 

 

We are looking for awesome people !!

 Click here to view the County Grocer job board to see positions available near you.

Working at Country Grocer you are a team member contributing to our overall goal of exceptional customer service and support of our community. Our Motto is “You’ll Feel like Family” which we embody in everything we do – from developing team member-focused policies to renovating our facilities to enhance our customer shopping experience and team working environment, family is always top of our mind.

 

 

Click on the logo to explore Thrifty Foods Job Board!

We offer a lot of opportunities for Students deciding what career path to take, helping them build confidence, self-esteem and knowledge in every department.

No experience is necessary, we have a very detailed training program and instore mentors to support all our new hires in the learning processes.

We are looking for Enthusiastic young adults who want to take this path, have fun while learning and helping to make a difference in someone’s shopping experience. Most of all, especially at this age, getting a paycheck at the end of summer break. 

We have a variety of Departments students can work in:

  • Front end Cashier
  • Deli,
  • Bakery
  • Grocery
  • Floral
  • Produce with a Juice Bar
  • Meat
  • Seafood
  • Vitamins / Supplements and Pharmacy

 

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