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EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH – DECEMBER 2024

Tell us about your business/organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?

BC Infrastructure Benefits (BCIB) employs skilled trades workers on some of B.C.’s largest public projects. Our role is to supply skilled workers to these projects and help diversify and expand the province’s labour pool. Through the Priority Hiring of underrepresented workers, we open doors. Through culture change training, we keep people in the sector. Through training and apprenticeship partnerships, we help workers progress in their careers.

We work with contractors, unions, project owners, and training organizations to pave the way to good-paying, career-building jobs, and a stronger economy for all British Columbians.

On Vancouver Island, BCIB supplies the workforce to the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project. The new hospital will be three times larger than the existing facility while being 30% more energy efficient. It will be a LEED Gold project – the first fully electric hospital in BC!

How many employees do you have?

Thousands of qualified, skilled tradespeople have worked for BC Infrastructure Benefits. Currently there are over 600 tradespeople working on the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project.

What do you look for in a new employee?

We work with contractors and unions to fill positions across various projects. The positions are filled based on trades qualifications, and applicants benefit from a priority hiring system that gives preference to locals, Indigenous workers, women, and others who have been traditionally underrepresented in the trades. We’re working to open doors for people so they can build and progress their careers in the trades.

What advice would you give someone who wants to work for your organization?

Make sure your certifications are up to date and apply at BCIB.ca. When jobs come up that match an applicant’s skills, that tradesperson might be called for the job. They don’t need to closely watch for new openings, but rather create a profile and make sure it’s up to date. We work with our partners to do the rest.

Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so, for what types of positions?

Check out the Trade Profiles Page on our website to explore current opportunities with BCIB. Trade Profiles are like job descriptions, and they highlight the roles we are currently looking to fill. You will find what certifications and other requirements are needed for this trade on this project. Requirements can change from one project to the next, so be sure to read the trade profile for the project you’re hoping to work on. If we don’t have a project or trade posted, that means we’re not looking to hire people in those places or professions at the moment – but people can still create a profile for future consideration.

What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for your organization?

Read the Trade Profile to know if you’re ready to apply. Then, click the purple “Apply Now” button to join our candidate database. That way, if a contractor needs a tradesperson with your qualifications, we’ll be able to contact you.

EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH – NOVEMBER 2024

Tell us about your business/organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?

Waypoint stands out as an employer because we value culture and emphasize employee growth. While the company is growing quickly, we make it a point of importance to ensure our employees feel heard and taken care of. We believe in promoting from within so whenever we can, we work diligently to support our employees in developing the right set of skills to succeed in their current role and future roles.

How many employees do you have?

Roughly 800 employees in 24 offices across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

What do you look for in a new employee?

When hiring new employees, we’re focused on finding the right culture fit above all else. What that means to Waypoint is finding someone who is eager to learn and grow with an organization. Someone who is ambitious and excited to create something great in the workplace.

What advice would you give someone who wants to work for your organization?

Be ready to work hard and have fun with a fabulous group of people!

Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so, for what types of positions?

We are always hiring! We’ll be looking to hire for the following roles:

  • Advisor, Auto Insurance
  • Advisor, Personal Insurance

What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for your organization?

The best way to apply is through the Waypoint Careers page or through our careers email – careers@waypoint.ca as well as Indeed and LinkedIn

EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH – OCTOBER 2024

Tell us about your business/organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?

We pride ourselves on providing quality services and products to our customers. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive total compensation package, career growth, education and paid volunteer opportunities, and much more!

How many employees do you have?

Roughly 350 employees

What do you look for in a new employee?

Personable, proactive, pleasant, exemplary customer service, and community-minded.

What advice would you give someone who wants to work for your organization?

Come see us in person! We value great customer service skills, a sense of pride in the work you do and a drive to develop with us as an organization. We want you to grow with us!

Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so, for what types of positions?

Yes! Mostly Customer Service Representative positions in both our Energy and Liquor divisions. A few Customer Service Supervisor positions on the liquor side are available or will be coming up as well.

What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for your organization?

In person at your desired location, we want to meet you!

EMPLOYER OF THE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 2024

 

Tell us about your business/organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?

A family-owned propane dealer since 1993, Ready Propane provides bulk propane delivery, cylinder sales and rentals, and cylinder re-qualification services to its many residential and commercial customers.

We currently operate throughout the mid-Vancouver Island region. From Cassidy to Nanaimo, Lantzville to Courtenay, and west to Port Alberni. Administrative functions and daily delivery operations originate from our main yard located in Parksville.

Besides being a local company, we are a small, like-minded group who believe customer service sets us apart from our competition.  We are an equal opportunity employer. We are safety focused, offer competitive wages, steady employment, paid training, and a great work life balance.

How many employees do you have?

We have 5 full time employees and 2 part time employees

What do you look for in a new employee?

Firstly, we look for individuals who will be a good fit within our small team.  As a representative of our company, employees must be professional, yet personable. A willingness to learn new skills, to work indoors or out, and handle a fast-paced work environment are also standout qualities we look for. In addition, any new employee must love living on the island and have a well-rounded life outside of work. We believe this is important for an employees’ physical and mental well-being.

What advice would you give someone who wants to work for your organization?

We would recommend any person interested in working for our organization learn as much as you can about propane, our company, and what sets us apart from our competition.  Additionally, we value a lifelong learner, great work ethic, and a desire to grow with the company.

Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so, for what types of positions?

Yes! We are looking to hire a Full Time Propane Technician 1 to our team in September 2024. Be on the lookout for our job posting if you are interested in joining our team.

What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for your organization?

If you are interested in working for Ready Propane, please email your resume, and a short introductory message to:   k.orr@readypropane.com. No walk-ins please.

 

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#110-198 East Island Hwy,
Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
Tel. 250.248.3205
Fax. 250.248.4154

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#110-198 East Island Hwy
Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
Tel. 250.248.3205
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Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm