The Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of the largest distributors and retailers of beverage alcohol in Canada, generating a net income of approximately $1.08 billion on annual sales of approximately $3.3 billion in fiscal 2016/17. LDB has a workforce of approximately 4,000 full and part-time employees, operates 197 retail stores across the province, oversees the operations of approximately 220 Rural Agency Stores and has the role of wholesaler to approximately 700 private liquor retail outlets and 10,000 licensed establishments.The LDB is a unique government entity that operates with similar independence to a Crown Corporation under the direction of a General Manager and CEO.

We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service, delivered with friendliness, individual pride, initiative, and retail passion! If you fit this description and you are prepared to work in a fast paced environment, we encourage you to apply to become a part of BC Liquor Stores.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following qualification requirements:

• Be at least 19 years of age
• Be able to legally work in Canada
• Be able to provide excellent customer service
• Be able to communicate effectively and professionally with the public
• Be able to work positively within a team environment
• Be able to demonstrate aptitude for cashier and related duties, including calculations
• Be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 20-25 kg boxes
• Have a valid SIR

BC Liquor Store Sales Associates may be required to operate a variety of mechanical and hand-operated equipment, in addition to handling large volumes of bottles as part of the LDB’s recycling program.

A criminal record check will be required.

Rate of Pay: Auxiliary Sales Associate – $17.90 per hour (effective April 1, 2018).

BRIDGE RIVER INDIAN BAND
Community Wellness Worker
Full-time Permanent Position

Working as a member of the Xwisten Health and Administration team to provide assessment, referrals, and counselling to Xwisten members.

The Community Wellness Worker will liaise with other departments and local service providers and groups to participate in educational sessions, provide programming, and offer support services.

Duties And Responsibilies:
Increase awareness and understanding among the Bridge River Band residents and members about mental, emotional, alcohol, and substance abuse issues.
Assessments, referrals and a follows up for clients requiring treatment;
Act as a resource for clients and their families by providing information regarding accessing community services, facilitating referrals where appropriate, and assists in the development of Xwisten resources by identifying services gaps needed to support the health and well-being of all members;
Assist in the development and provision of relevant educational programs for home, health care staff, clients, their families and community agencies on psychosocial issues as they relate to health, illness and disability;
Liaise with other health service providers, traditional healers and community services;
Provide Counselling and Support to our members and maintain written and clinical records as required;
Increase awareness about and promote healthier lifestyles (for example, through traditional values and individual and family well ness values) including providing culturally appropriate programs to educate and promote healthier lifestyles and addiction-free lifestyles.

Qualifications:
Preference of a Bachelors (Social Work or related field) Degree with a specialization in Mental Health counselling from an accredited educational institution in an Allied health, Behavioral, or Social Science field relevant to this position/ or equivalent experience.
Addictions Counselling Training. Preference will be given to applicants who have been certified as an Addictions Councellor by ICBOC, CACCF, or CCPC, or willing to train to be ICBOC, CACCF, and CCPC.
A minimum of 2-4 years of recent experience in providing assessments, referrals and counselling.
Current valid BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Previous experience or familiarity working with First Nations organizations and/ or communities is preferred. *Please note, the successful candidate must also be willing to submit a Criminal Records Check with a vulnerable sector search.

Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of Current psychological and Mental Health Counselling practice;
Ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently and as well as part of a team;
Ability to communicate both verbally and written;
Counselling skills in individual, family and group;
Experience is community-based health programming;
A strong understanding of Indigenous people’s cultures, traditions, issues, protocols and communities.
Financial management skills including creating and maintaining budgets, tracking expenditures,record keeping and reporting.

How To Apply:
Submit resume, cover letter and three work-related references to:

Bradley Jack, Administrator
Bridge River Indian Band
1AJoseph Road, P.O. Box 190, Lillooet, BCVOK 1VO
Fax: (250}-256-7999
Deadline: Friday, November 16, 2018