THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th, 2023

DO YOU LIKE BOARD GAMES? Then come to a games night hosted by the Music department and The Board Game Cafe. The Board Game Cafe will be bringing a bunch of games for you to try!  The Game Night is this Friday January 27th from 6-8pm and it is happening in the Dining Room. Tickets are $10 and are on sale in the office.. Only 50 tickets will be for sale so be sure to get your tickets early. 

FREE CLOTHING RACK outside the Textiles Room. Come on up and peruse the rack and take what you would like.   Everything is Free!!

SCHOLARSHIP MEETINGS:

All SCHOLARSHIP meetings are at lunch time in the Learning Commons. The  next meeting is Wednesday, February 15th .  Bee there if you can!!    

CAREER CENTRE

SHOCKWAVE Seats is looking for a Metal Shop Labourer.  Shockwave designs and manufactures marine suspension seats for professional and recreational boating markets. For more information see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  under the Job Opportunities tab.

Panorama Recreation is continually posting new positions and always looking for people that want to work in a fun and dynamic workplace with great wages and employee benefits! See all of the job opportunities on the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/              

THE DISTRICT OF SAANICH is hosting a Job Fair  TODAY, January 26th, 2023 from 3:00-6:00 pm.  The Career Fair will include a variety of departments including Engineering and Public Works / Parks / Fire / Police / Recreation / Community Services / Building Maintenance / IT / Planning and Development / Administrative Support.  There are many positions for current students (mostly grade 10 to 12).  For example Recreation and Community Services is always looking for Program Assistants/Leaders for our camps or Swim instructors for our two pool facilities or in Public Works as Labourer or Compost Attendant.  Otherwise, it is a great place to chat with hiring managers for future career opportunities and discuss types of certifications etc that might be required for specific positions.

Pacific Design Academy has an Info Session coming up on Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm on Zoom.  Are you looking for an in-demand career that will help you express your creativity?   Interior Design, Graphic Design App & Web Development, Fashion Design, Architectural Building Technology, Professional Photography & Imaging and Motion Picture Production.  `To register see the poster on the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/

 

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has a New Program, “Equine Care and Management Certificate”.  Apply for free for Fall 2023.  In person event, February 8, 2023 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm.  For more information and to register see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab.

 

BUTCHARD GARDENS JOB FAIR - Thursday, February 9th, 2023 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.  They are looking to hire in the following areas: Food Services - Visitor Services - Custodial Services - Seed & Gift Store - Gardening.   Bring resumé & cover letter OR an application.   Shifts will vary and weekend and evening work is required.  See the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab for more information and for the application link.

 

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA GETAWAY!! A student experience like no other … Your adventure will include transportation reimbursement*, accommodations, meals and a jam-packed schedule of events. You will stay in residence, explore state-of-the-art facilities, uncover hidden gems on campus and experience U of A student life first-hand. 

Who: 20 students from across Canada

When:  May 26-28, 2023

Where: University of Alberta (Edmonton)

The application deadline is January 31, 2023.  For more information and to apply see the Saanich Career Education website https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab.

                               

Are you interested in UVic Business?  Gustavson School of Business is hosting a “Faculty Spotlight Event” for students and parents that will take place on March 1st over zoom. Deadline to apply is January 31st, 2023. If you have any questions or would like to book a one-on-one advising appointment, please email bcomrecruit@uvic.ca    Also there are Zoom information sessions every Wednesday from 5:30 pm - 6:30pm PST to provide an overview of the program and application progress.  More details regarding this event will be coming by the end of this month.

 

Virtual Green Collar Careers Conference for students - Green Bricks is very pleased to offer to grade 9-12 students.   FREE participation in the Green Collar Futures Career Conference on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 9:00am - 2:30pm.  Space is VERY LIMITED so students MUST be registered by February 8, 2023 (or earlier as spaces will fill up) to attend this event.  For more information and how to register go to the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab.

 

University of Calgary Schulich Ignite is hosting FREE coding workshops for Beginners - Advanced (Python) & Web Development February 14, 2023 - April 8, 2023 - Schulich Ignite is a club at the University of Calgary with a mission to inspire the next generation of programmers and make learning to code fun and accessible for all students!  See the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Training, Workshops and Camps tab for more information.  NOTE: times in MST

 

Justice Institute of British Columbia - Law Enforcement Studies Diploma Virtual Info Session on  February 16, 2023 from  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm.    For more information and to register see the Saanich Career Education website https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab.

Greater Victoria Hiring and Post-Secondary Education Event - Featuring 50+ Exhibitors & Growing! Happening on Thursday, February 23. 2023 from 11:00am thru 3:00 pm. At the Bay Street Armoury, 715 Bay Street.  Bring your Resume! See the Saanich Career Education website @ https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  under the Events, Info Sessions and more to see all the exhibitors.

 

Experience the journey of a lifetime!!  YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange program is a national exchange program offering opportunities for youth to improve their second official language skills, explore another part of Canada, and gain valuable work experience through a work placement while on the exchange.  The program runs July 1 to August 12, 2023, you must be 16 or 17 years of age during the summer program.  Applications are currently being accepted,  Early Bird Deadline: February 26, 2023.  For more information and to apply see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Travel and Exchanges tab.

 

Sidney Employment Expo - Network with 30+ Employers - Instant Interviews March 2, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  Mary Winspear Centre, Free Event, Everyone Welcome!   See the poster on the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  for more information.

 

YMCA YWCA of Vancouver Island Outdoor Centre/Camp Thunderbird (Sooke, BC)  Is looking to hire Counsellors - Out-Trip Counsellor - One-On-One Support Counsellor - Leadership Development Counsellor @ $131.46-$145.19/day.  Students in Grades 12 are eligible to apply for paid positions

June 2023 to September 1, 2023.  For the complete Counsellors Posting see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Job Opportunities Tab.   

Is looking for Prep Cooks!! 40 hours per week, $18.00 to $24.00 per hour.  Students in Grades 11 and 12 are eligible April to September 2023.  For the complete Prep Cook Posting see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Job Opportunities Tab.   

Is looking for Volunteers!! Are you interested in working with children and youth in outdoor settings? Students in Grades 11 and 12 are eligible to volunteer from June 24, 2023 to the end of August 2023.  For the complete Volunteer Posting see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Volunteers Opportunities Tab.

 

PETIT ARCHITECT is looking for students to assist in a paid position ($16.00 hr.) with Pro-D Camps and a Spring Break Camp!  This is a great opportunity to gain experience in group facilitation, learn about the design process, sustainable architecture, model making, and work with youth.  Criminal Record Check may be required.   For Qualifications, Camp Dates and how to apply see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Job Opportunities tab.

 

Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!