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Drivers / Skilled Trades / General
February 20 - 26, 2015
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RECENTLY RETIRED? REWARDING CAREERS
Driver, Technician, Operations, Customer Service & Administration Opportunities Across Our Network
Supplement your income as a steady part-time School Bus Driver with First Student. We provide full friendly, free training. For more information call 1-877-914-KIDS or email Canadajobs@firstgroup.com An equal opportunity employer that values diversity
visit bisontransport.com for more information Bison Transport is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity
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Butchers/Meat Cutters $17.60 - $19.30 hr
Full time positions available. Day or evening/night shift. Experience an asset. Full training provided to successful applicants without experience.
Beef Processing High River, Alberta Cargill Facts • Full Company Benefits After 6 Months Employment • 2014 Immigrants of Distinction Award for Organizational Diversity • 2013 Top Employer For Young People • 2013 Canada's Best Diversity Employers Award • 2007 High River Chamber of Commerce Community Builder Award Winner • 2007 Calgary Chamber of Commerce Healthy Workplace Award Winner • 92% of our Management Staff started as Hourly Production Workers. • Award Winning Health and Wellness Program
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION Successful applicants will work on a fast moving production line trimming/deboning beef cuts using knives.
Automation Techs/PLC programmers/Control Systems Technologists $35.41 hr
Experience: PLC programming and troubleshooting; Industrial networks; Instrumentation Major Work Area: Programming, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing complex automated manufacturing systems composed of AB PLC Controls, Plant PCs, Industrial networks, and instrument devices.
Industrial Electricians $35.41 hr
Major Work Area: Industrial Installation, Maintenance, Repair, Service, Troubleshooting/Diagnostic. Area of Specialization: Power generating and distribution systems, Low-voltage distribution systems, Microprocessor based systems, Climatic control systems, Emergency power and stand-by systems, Robotics systems.
High River is Located Outside Calgary (Approx 30 mins South)
CONTACT: Jonathan Corsino Tel: (403) 652 8404 Email: jonathan_corsino@cargill.com Fax: (403) 601 8885 Address: 472 Ave & Hwy 2A N, High River, Alberta T1V 1P4
Full company details available at: www.canadasbestjobs.com/cargill.html
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AT HOME WITH YOUR TODDLER? Maybe you could earn extra income as a steady parttime school bus driver and bring your toddler along with you, every day. Professional driving experience is not required. At First Student, we provide the free training. For details call 1-877-914-KIDS or email Canadajobs@firstgroup.com An equal opportunity employer that values diversity
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Career & Job Training
February 20 - 26, 2015
GET A $1,500 TUITION BURSARY! Have you been laid off recently? CDI College is offering a $1,500 bursary* to those who have recently lost their jobs. At CDI College, you will get the hands-on training and experience you need to become job-ready fast! Start your career training in healthcare, business, legal, art and design, or technology! Gain a competitive advantage over other graduates and job seekers with: • • • •
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For more than 50 years, Manitoulin Transport has been providing comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions for clients across North America. Our success lies in our innovation and safety, and our dedication to reliable, on-time delivery. So, if you know where you’re headed, we have the training and career development to help you get there. We have a brand new maintenance facility at our new location in Acheson and in Calgary. We are looking to hire the following for both locations:
Journeyperson Truck Trailer & Reefer Mechanics (3rd or 4th Year Apprentice) and cost-effective Truck and Transport Mechanic, Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician or Heavy Duty Mechanic. Trailer Mechanics: Days: $33 - $35.49 Afternoons: $34 - $36.98 Week Nights: $37.58 - $39.58 Weekend Days: $40.64 - $42.64 Weekend Nights: $41.64 - $43.64
HD Mechanics: Days: $36.50 - $38.09 Afternoons: $38 - $40.29 Week Nights: $39.43 - $41.43 Weekend Days: $43.76 - $45.76 Weekend Nights: $44.76 - $46.76
+ $1/hour CVI premium
+ $1/hour CVI premium
Not only do we offer an excellent salary, comprehensive benefits, and career growth, we have recognition programs, a social club, profit sharing opportunities, service awards, and training programs. If this interests you, please apply to:
Employment services are available in the Calgary region to help you skill up, develop your talents and obtain a career. You’re one click from: • Job search assistance • Resumé and interview skills • Career planning • Skills development • Academic upgrading
e-mail Rob Potter at rpotter@manitoulintransport.com fax: 780-452-8140 We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Community Support
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SOMETIMES, ALL YOU NEED IS A LITTLE HELP TO GET BACK ON TRACK
The Calgary Food Bank understands that sometimes difficult, unexpected and temporary emergency situations arise. That’s why a majority of our clients accessed the food bank three times or fewer in their lifetime. Community owned and community supported for 30 years.
www.calgaryfoodbank.com Calgary Food Bank Phone: 403.253.2059
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Maya, 5, Leukemia “I wish to be a ballerina”
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PET OF THE WEEK
Harold
Hi there, is anyone looking for a really cute pet, how about a teddy bear hamster? A teddy bear hamster is actually a Syrian hamster, the largest domestic breed, growing up to 6" long. They are very fun to watch, as they are always busy tunneling, playing or running on a wheel. But be warned, since hamsters are nocturnal you might have to stay up late to see them at their best. While hamsters are gentle and playful with humans, this species is territorial and will fight with other hamsters. Hamsters are easy to care for, just keep their cage clean and feed them lots of seeds, grains, fruit and veggies, in return they will provide you with years of entertainment.
Reference Number: A24636758 Name: Harold
Included in the adoption fee: - Spay/Neuter surgery - Microchipping - First set of vaccines - Complimentary post-adoption vet exam - And so much more!
Age: Young Adult Sex: Male Species: Hamster Breed: Teddy Bear Color: Tan & White
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Working Wise Dear Working Wise: I just lost my job as a manager of a video store. I would like to find a new career with better pay, but I can’t afford to spend four years in school. What are my options? Signed, Want to Work Dear Want:
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Do you have a work-related question? Send your questions to Working Wise, at charles.strachey@gov.ab.ca. Charles Strachey is a manager with Alberta Human Services. This column is provided for general information.
Spending four years studying for a new career can be difficult for some people—especially those who are working on their second or third career. Mortgages and family commitments can make a lengthy return to school nearly impossible.
If you are looking for job-specific training, you might want to investigate training options at Alberta’s many colleges and technical institutes. They offer programs that can range in length from four months to one year. They also offer online- and distance-learning courses, which allow you to work while you upgrade your skills. There are also many private vocation schools and colleges that offer short-term training for specific careers. Earning your Class-one license, for example, can take between four and six weeks depending on your experience. And class-one drivers can earn between $17 and $50 per hour depending on the industry they work in, how much experience they have, and how far they drive from home. You might also want to consider a career in one of Alberta’s 50 registered trades. Registered Apprentices spend about 80 per cent of their time earning a paycheck while they learn on the job. For more information on the wide variety of career options in the trades, check out http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca. Alberta Occupational Profiles (OCCinfo) is a database of more than 500 careers that you can search by job title, industry, subject and interest. You can also use the database’s advanced search by anticipated demand, physical strength required, and required training. I performed a quick search of careers that require one year or less of post-secondary training and found more than 300 occupations. You can try searching the database yourself at: www.alis.gov.ab.ca/occinfo. Here are just a few examples of careers that require a year or less of formal training. Accounting Technicians require a high school diploma and earn $24.57 per hour on average. Sterile Processing Technicians need a high school diploma and earn $20.32 per hour on average. Bus Drivers with a high school diploma, earn $24.76 per hour on average, and often receive their driver training from their employer. One final suggestion is to check the Canada-Alberta Job Bank www.jobbank.gc.ca and your local help-wanted ads for job postings that interest you. You can then use the Occinfo database to find out what the position salary and educational requirements are. For more information on quick careers: • Call the Alberta Career Information Hotline toll-free at 1-800-661-3753; or • Visit your nearest Alberta Works Office and ask to speak to a Career and Employment Consultant. You can find your nearest Alberta Works Office by clicking on http://humanservices.alberta.ca/offices. Good luck! MY JOB FINDER ALBERTA JOB OPPORTUNITIES 15
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