Invasive Species Supervisor

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INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL OF BC

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Invasive Species Supervisor

TERM: Full Time, August 27 2018 to December 21th, 2018

LOCATIONS: Williams Lake

WAGE: $24-$27 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

If you are interested in making a difference in your community, have field experience and are good working with people, then this is the job for you!

The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) is a registered charity whose members are involved in all aspects of invasive species management across BC.

The ISCBC is working in partnership with provincial government and local community partners in the Cariboo to provide practical skills development and field experience in inventory, treatment and monitoring of invasive species, with a special focus on invasive plants. A special key component in the project will be working with provincial agencies carrying out survey, restoration and reclamation in wildfire areas. Also included in this program is assisting teams in gaining outreach and public presentation skills by developing invasive species presentations, displays and booths for presenting at a wide variety of community events and settings.

What does a Supervisor do?

With the support of ISCBC, the Invasive Species Supervisor is responsible for program delivery in the central/north Cariboo and east Chilcotin regions which includes, but not limited to:

  • Develop, coordinate, manage and report on the local work plan
  • Supervise and support a team of three program participants
  • Maintain daily/weekly contact with Program Manager
  • Perform invasive species and plant activities, including survey, inventory, control and reporting
  • Ensure correct safety and treatment procedures are used at all times
  • Ensure correct and safe use of all control equipment
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained and stored appropriately at all times
  • Ensure professional team approach during all field and office operations and at all public outreach events and presentations
  • Participate in orientation session, weekly planning sessions and joint review
  • Hold weekly safety sessions to ensure all relevant practices are followed
  • Input and ensure accurate entry of treatment data into Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) database.
  • Ensure regular and complete project reporting Who are we hiring?
  • Invasive Species Supervisor will have proven field experience including, but not limited to:
  1. Technical field records and data management
  2. Strong commitment and knowledge to safety standards
  3. Knowledge of local region and navigation and mapping skills
  4. Invasive and native plant identification
  5. Best Management Practices for invasives, including invasive terrestrial plants
  6. Invasive plant management techniques, including use of herbicides
  7. Experience in public education/awareness/outreach What skills do you need?
  8. Ideally, you will have a strong combination of the following skills:
  9. As an Invasive Species Supervisor you will lead a team of three people in field activities and in community outreach and extension on a daily basis. You need to have field experience and field knowledge and be outgoing and confident. Successful candidates must be self-motivated, highly organized, responsible, work well in a team and be responsive to direction from the Program Manager.
  • Past field experience in field survey, inventory and/or layout
  • Past experience/knowledge on invasive plant identification and treatment
  • Past supervision and work planning experience
  • Valid Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed Pesticide Applicators Certificate or past experience
  • Valid Class 5 (or 4 ) BC Driver’s License
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience conducting field research or field operations and managing data
  • Ability to travel and work in variable environmental conditions
  • Strong and effective communications skills

Other skills that will help you with this position:

  • Ability to read maps and operate IPad with various GPS mapping programs
  • Experience working with online databases and/or IAPP
  • Practical field experience or certification, or working towards a technical certificate or degree in natural resource science or have graduated.
  • Current WCB Level 1 First Aid certification preferred
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel or PowerPoint APPLICATION PACKAGE – MANDATORY ITEMS:
  • Please include the following items in your application package:
  • Letter of Introduction detailing:
    • How you meet the hiring criteria,
    • Your relevant skills and experience.
  • Full Resume’

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE ASAP TO:

Email to: info@bcinvasives.ca with subject line: Attn: Supervisor Position  

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:

  • Mail to: ISCBC #100 – 197 North Second Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1Z5
  • Invasive Species Council of BC
    • Only candidates being considered for positions will be contacted.
    • Successful candidates must be available for out of town travel Aug to Dec 2018.
  • Application deadline Aug 15, 2018

 

LABOURER-PRIVATE RESIDENT

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Labourer to help with moving furniture and boxes into a house

Must be strong for lifting and a hard worker

Have your own transportation to get to the job

2 people needed

Wage: $15/hr. to start depending on work ethic, could be more

Apply by phone to  Karen at 250-215-1347

Warehouse Shipper/Receiver

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FULL TIME POSITION offered at TASCO SUPPLIES

APPLICANTS REQUIRE:

  • Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
  • Must be physically fit and able to perform heavy lifting
  • Knowledge of industrial supplies a definite advantage
  • Must be able to communicate well with others

How to Apply:

Please bring in your resume to Mr. Jim Harrop at 336 N. MacKenzie Avenue, Williams Lake  V2G 1N7

Temporary Labourer

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Seeking a temporary laborer to help with clean up for our Lakeshore bank. Cleaning weeds out of water and growth along edge of the bank.

For more information, please call 250-392-5267

Servers- P Bass Fish & Chips Restaurant

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A new fish and chips restaurant in 100 Mile House

2 P/T Servers or 1 F/T Server required

Qualifications:  Food Safe and Serving It Right

Start Date : Immediately

Wage: $12.65 +Tips

Email resume to  zheliele@gmail.com .

Housekeeping, Grounds Keeper, Maintenance Workers, Front Desk

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The Bonaparte Inn in Cache Creek is currently looking to fill the positions of housekeepers, grounds keepers, maintenance workers and front desk staff. They are offering full-time and part-time positions. Experience is an asset, but is not required.

If you are interested, please apply in person to the Bonaparte Inn and ask for Sean. No phone calls please.

Full Time Store Bookkeeper

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We are looking for an experienced full time Bookkeeper. Duties include but not limited to Accounts Payable, Payroll, Bank and Accounts Reconciliations, overseeing Accounts Receivables and Inventory, dealing with suppliers and customers, keep the business compliant with federal and provincial requirements. The bookkeeper will be responsible in maintaining the petty cash fund, chart of accounts and government remittances. Must be able to work closely with management and provide information to the external accountants as needed. The right candidate must have attention to detail, business acumen, the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines, and keep confidential information. Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge using spreadsheets, QuickBooks and other accounting softwares. Rate is negotiable according to experience. Drop off resumes at New Waves Pool & Spa, 74 Broadway Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC.

Health Care Assistant

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The Esk’etemc Health Department is seeking a very positive and energetic person to fill the position of Health Care Assistant for a one-year term until the return of the incumbent.  The successful candidate will be under the direction of Home Care Nurse.

 

Specific Duties:

Provides personal care services under the supervision of the HCC Supervisor in accordance with the client’s care plan, including bathing and grooming, toileting, dressing, skin care, eating, transferring, assistance with mobility aides and related activities.
Assist with client transportation, adult day program, housekeeping and home management services in accordance with Health & Safety Standards.   The client’s care plan, including house cleaning, laundry, ironing, meal planning and preparation, safety and wellness checks, shopping, light snow removal or sidewalk clearing related to the safety of clients and related services.
Provides short-term (hourly) respite services to allow family care givers some personal time.
Under the direction and supervision of the HCC Nurse provides information and education to clients and family members regarding home management and housekeeping techniques that will assist the client and family with self-care.
Provides support to clients and accompanies them to social, cultural or recreational activities where appropriate.
Assists clients in keeping appointments with various health services.
Monitors and observes changes in the health status and observes clients behaviors; regarding, their living situation and reports these to the HCC Nurse.
Reports client health status changes to HCC Nurse in a timely manner.
Assists HCC Nurse with in-home nursing services; for example, dressing changes, vitals.
Participates in community activities maintaining good relationships with community members.
Contributes to the Team Communication process and line of authority.
Provides administrative support to the community health programs by Maintaining records, writing and submitting reports to the HCC Supervisor and Esk’etemc Health Director as required.
Performs all duties in accordance with the Esk’etemc Personnel Policy, Code of Ethics and Code of Confidentiality.
Team oriented to Home & Community Care staff and clients.
Qualifications:

 

Experience

Knowledge of Health issues and needs of First Nations people.
Knowledge of the structure of health delivery in British Columbia.
Good communication skills with patients and health care providers.
2 years recent Health Care Assistant experience.
Education
Health Care Assistant Certificate
Valid BC Driver’s License
Valid First Aid Certificate
Valid WHIMIS Training
Valid Food Safe Certificate Level 1

Requirements
Must be available evenings and weekends and willing to work a rotating schedule.
A willingness to submit a Criminal Record Check.
Attend professional development and training courses as required to maintain high standards and work performance.
Attend Health Services Department staff meetings as required.
Please submit a cover letter and resume including references to the Esk’etemc Health Department via email to tamarab@esketemchealth.ca or via fax (250)440-5691 ATTN: Tamara. Only applicants short listed will be contacted for the interview.

*No Phone Calls Please*

 

Resume due date:    August 10, 2018

Starting date:            August 20, 2018

Millwright

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Job Description:

All candidates for this position must possess a valid Canadian Red Seal Certification.

Major work areas for this position include machinery and equipment installation, maintenance, service and overhaul.

Areas of specialization include installing and adjusting machinery and equipment, fabricating machinery and equipment parts, rigging and handling, centering and setting to elevation, leveling and aligning and troubleshooting.

Familiarity with conveyor systems, industrial and stationary engines, pumps and compressors, rolling elements, hoists and other fifting equipment, rock crushers and screens, gas and air dryers, fans and blowers, hydraulic systems and press brakes, lathes, grinders and welding processes are cosidered assets.

Job Requirements:

Core competencies for this position include demonstrated ability to:

  • detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions;
  • install machinery and mechanical equipment;
  • repair or replace defective machinery parts;
  • perform routine maintenance work on a variety of machinery and equipment.

In addition, candidates for the position must be team-oriented, able to perform work with minimal supervision, communicate effectively with both union and non-union employees and exhibit excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

I.G. Machine & Fibers Ltd. is a member of the IKO Group of Companies. IKO has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like YOU!

How to Apply:

Contact: Ross Anderson

Phone: +1 250-453-9015

Fax: 1 250 453 9078

Email: ross.anderson@iko.com

Website: http://www.iko.com













	Chief Financial Officer				
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The Opportunity:


As the Chief Financial Officer you would be responsible for the Village’s financial planning, statutory and compliance reporting and administration of its financial affairs. You would provide financial advice to the CAO, Council and staff on financial and economic matters relating to the long term financial health of the municipality, best practices, risk management, asset management and innovative approaches to long term planning and sustainable and effective service delivery. You would be responsible for all of the statutory duties of the Financial Officer as required under the Local Government Act and the Community Charter.


You would be an integral part of a solution-driven management team and play a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting and monitoring, risk management, information technology, human resources and corporate performance management. You would maintain effective working relationships with Mayor and Council, staff, citizens, businesses, regional and neighbouring local governments, First Nations, and other agencies and organizations.


Qualifications:


    

  • Positive, solution-driven visionary fluent in the financial management role within a municipality. Municipal or related accounting/financial and management experience would be an asset.
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  • The ability to assist in leading a cooperative and participative workplace environment with a cohesive team that promotes and sustains a productive workplace and superior customer service.
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  • Good working knowledge of government and legislative financial management policies and standards.
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  • Preferences will be given to candidates with an accounting designation (CGA, CMA, CA).
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If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding leadership role, forward your resume and cover letter with a minimum of three (3) related references to James R. Craven & Associates, by 5:00 pm on Monday Aug. 27th, 2018.


A Supplementary Package can be obtained from the consultant, which includes a complete job description, benefits plan, and details of the competitive compensation. Please feel welcome to request the package by email, and following that to discuss the position with the undersigned:


Jim Craven

James R. Craven and Associates Ltd.

250 -744-9455

craveninfo@gmail.com

www.jrcraven.ca