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WK Job Fair • WK Job Fair • WK Job Fair • WK Job Fair • WK Job Fair<br />

Prepare for remote<br />

interviews<br />

Even after businesses have<br />

reopened, remote interviews<br />

will likely be the norm. Set<br />

up an interview spot in your<br />

home with good lighting, a<br />

neutral background, limited<br />

distractions, and a desirable<br />

camera angle. Practice being<br />

interviewed digitally. Master<br />

various meeting applications<br />

by downloading necessary<br />

software in advance so that<br />

technical difficulties will not<br />

derail the process. The interviewer<br />

sees only your background,<br />

so utilize a paper or<br />

whiteboard in front of you<br />

with notes or talking points.<br />

A job search may be complicated<br />

by the coronavirus,<br />

but there are steps to make<br />

it easier to find a job. With<br />

patience and positivity, the<br />

odds can be in job-seekers’<br />

favor.<br />

811 Stanley Street<br />

<strong>Nelson</strong>, BC<br />

250-352-6681<br />

Update your résumé for job hunting during COVID-19<br />

The economy has struggled during<br />

the COVID-19 pandemic, and many<br />

people are concerned by what the future<br />

may bring, particularly regarding their<br />

careers. Some fields may continue to<br />

scale back while others may increase<br />

operations. There is much uncertainty<br />

for those looking for new work or considering<br />

changing jobs.<br />

Even though the coronavirus may<br />

slow down the process of hiring and<br />

make it even more competitive, job<br />

seekers must avoid the notion that<br />

they should throw in the towel and try<br />

to wait out the lull. Many people have<br />

found new jobs during the pandemic,<br />

and these strategies can help men and<br />

women do just that.<br />

Update your résumé<br />

Many people may think that résumé<br />

writing is a “one and done” process,<br />

but that’s not the case. The Balance:<br />

Careers says a résumé should be<br />

updated and tweaked each time a<br />

person applies for a position. Keep a<br />

generalized outline for your résumé,<br />

but be sure to modify your skills and<br />

accomplishments as they pertain<br />

to the specific job for which you’re<br />

applying.<br />

In many instances, a functional<br />

résumé format, which emphasizes<br />

skills over linear job experience, is a<br />

good choice because it can gloss over<br />

gaps in the résumé or frequent job<br />

changes. Remember to fill the résumé<br />

with the same verbiage used in the job<br />

posting. If scanning software is used<br />

to cull résumés for key words, yours<br />

will have the right words and phrases.<br />

Update social media<br />

If you use a<br />

social media<br />

application like<br />

LinkedIn, Plaxo<br />

or Jobster to network,<br />

be sure to<br />

keep your profile<br />

current. It<br />

also may be<br />

helpful to join industry networking<br />

groups and organizations at this<br />

time, as they may have an ongoing<br />

aggregator of job openings in particular<br />

fields.<br />

Research the industry<br />

While travel, hospitality and event<br />

planning have been hit hard due to<br />

COVID-19, other industries like<br />

online shopping, delivery, healthcare,<br />

grocery stores, cleaning services,<br />

and more, have experienced growth.<br />

Many industries also have revamped<br />

operations and may need a consultant<br />

or expert to help them change<br />

over their business formats. Do not<br />

assume that the pandemic has stalled<br />

all job prospects.<br />

Employment Opportunities<br />

Posting # 3070190<br />

Casual/On Call Custodians<br />

District Based<br />

Posting # 3076472<br />

Casual/On Call Journeyman Carpenters<br />

Creston Maintenance Department<br />

Posting # 3076<strong>06</strong>8<br />

Casual/On Call Journeyman Carpenters<br />

Maintenance Department<br />

Posting # 3070168<br />

Casual/On Call Bus Drivers<br />

Multiple Schools<br />

Posting # 3076<strong>06</strong>5<br />

Casual/On Call Journeyman Plumbers<br />

Maintenance Department<br />

For more information visit: www.sd8.bc.ca<br />

To apply online today:<br />

https://www.makeafuture.ca<br />

(Choose Kootenay from the Regions & Districts tab)<br />

Job Opportunities<br />

The Kaslo and District Arena Association is<br />

hiring a new Manager and Assistant Manager.<br />

These are seasonal opportunities (approx.<br />

<strong>Sept</strong> 15-March 31). There is a possibility of<br />

limited hours in the off season.<br />

Manager duties to include but are not limited to:<br />

ice making; scheduling; cleaning/sanitizing; banking;<br />

ordering; liaising with Arena board; working as a team and<br />

keeping the arena in good working order.<br />

We are looking for someone for the upcoming season, one we<br />

hope will want to continue on for several seasons. Wages to<br />

be determined, based on experience and qualifications.<br />

Approximately 27 to 30 hours a week but could be increased.<br />

Assistant Manager duties to include but are not limited to:<br />

covering Arena Manager days off; maintaining ice; assisting<br />

Manager with ice installation and de-installation; cleaning,<br />

sanitizing, following COVID protocols as set out by KDAA<br />

board; assisting Manager with ice-reconditioning; reporting<br />

any issues or accidents to Manager; other duties as deemed<br />

necessary or appropriate by Manager or KDAA Board.<br />

Approximately 20 hours a week but could be increased.<br />

Please send inquiries or resume<br />

as soon as possible to:<br />

Marty Lynch<br />

mclynch3rd@gmail.com<br />

Thank you ~ KDAA<br />

Porcupine Wood Products located in <strong>Salmo</strong> BC is a leading<br />

producer of western red cedar products, supplying<br />

premium products for the North American lumber markets.<br />

For more than 27 years, we have been delivering top-quality<br />

lumber products to our valued customers. We are leaders<br />

in sustainable forest management and in converting wood<br />

residuals into renewable energy. As we continue to grow<br />

our company and our markets, find out how you can grow<br />

your career with us.<br />

We currently have the following full-time positions available:<br />

• Sawmill Production Workers<br />

• Millwright • Moulder Technician<br />

• Forklift Operators<br />

Premium wages paid for Level 3 First Aid Certificate<br />

& Lumber Grading Ticket<br />

Offering Competitive Wages, Benefits and Pension.<br />

Apply with resume to: sasha@porcupinewood.com<br />

or Main Office - 8564 Hwy 6, <strong>Salmo</strong> BC<br />

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES<br />

Cedar Avenue<br />

Trail, BC<br />

Dental Centre<br />

Hygienist • Dental Assistant<br />

Training will be provided for the right applicant<br />

Send resume by email to<br />

odys46@hotmail.ca<br />

www.cedardentaltrail.com<br />

Develop a new career in<br />

Resource Recovery with the RDCK<br />

Job Summary:<br />

Recycling & Waste<br />

Educators are<br />

essential workers in<br />

our communities,<br />

ensuring the success<br />

of the RDCK’s recycling<br />

program in partnership<br />

with RecycleBC.<br />

Educators work with the<br />

public to ensure only<br />

recyclable materials<br />

are accepted & waste<br />

material is redirected.<br />

LOCATIONS AVAILABLE:<br />

Creston* Nakusp<br />

Silverton Riondel<br />

Boswell<br />

Ootischenia<br />

<strong>Nelson</strong>** New Denver<br />

YOU are:<br />

A friendly, hard-working community<br />

minded person who enjoys working<br />

outdoors.<br />

Passionate about the concept of Zero<br />

Waste and bringing better recycling services<br />

to the Kootenays.<br />

Physically fit & able to work alone<br />

outdoors in remote areas.<br />

Enjoy educating & engaging with the<br />

public.<br />

Able to demonstrate exceptional<br />

interpersonal communication skills with the<br />

ability to act with tact and diplomacy.<br />

RDCK provides:<br />

• Comprehensive onboarding and training program<br />

• Supportive team network throughout the Kootenays<br />

• Wage of $18.81 per hour plus 4% vacation pay<br />

• Multiple locations of work = more hours of work<br />

available<br />

• Flexibility in work schedule may be accommodated<br />

The RDCK is always looking for awesome individuals to join our<br />

Resource Recovery team, as part of the Environmental Services<br />

Department.<br />

Being a Recycling & Waste Educator is a great opportunity to<br />

contribute to your community and kick start an exciting & varied<br />

career with the Regional District of Central Kootenay.<br />

Crawford Bay<br />

Crescent Valley<br />

Kokanee Marina<br />

Slocan<br />

Balfour<br />

Kaslo<br />

<strong>Salmo</strong><br />

Winlaw<br />

Rosebery<br />

*Creston: Landfill & Helen Street locations<br />

**<strong>Nelson</strong>: Grohman Narrows Transfer Station & Lakeside Drive locations<br />

For more information about this opportunity,<br />

call us at 250-352-1546 or visit rdck.ca/jobs<br />

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