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Drivers / Skilled Trades / Labourers
August 28 - September 3, 2015
EDMONTON | RED DEER EDITION
H&R Transportation Requires Class 1 Team Drivers for California and Texas
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CURRENTLY RECRUITING
Seasonal Class 1 Drivers for Interload Services in Edmonton. June through October, Home every night. Monday - Friday and rotating Saturdays, experience hauling aggregates necessary.
• Top Rates Paid • Health & Dental
• Safety Bonus • Paid Stat Holidays
Contact Hutch at: 1-800-567-7266 www.hrtrans.com
Interload Services Ltd is a subsidiary of Caron Transportation Systems.
Class 1 Drivers
in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and Grande Prairie. Year round, Group Benefits, Assigned units, Paid training, minimum 4 years experience.
Take your next step to a better future and join the Caron Transportation team by faxing your resume to: 780-449-6696 or email: careers@carontransport.ca
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General / Sales
EDMONTON | RED DEER EDITION
August 28 - September 3, 2015
DOMO is seeking Permanent, Full-Time Gas Bar Attendants in various locations in Edmonton, Alberta $11.00/hour for 40 hours per week, plus Bonus REQUIREMENTS: Completion of secondary school and clear Criminal Record Check. Cash handling and customer service experience an asset. Candidates must be fluent in English. Select duties include: • Refuel customer vehicles • Take payment from customers and make change • Clean customer windshields OR BY MAIL: 10605 106 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 4B2
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Flight Centre Limited is one of the world’s largest travel agency groups, with more than 2,500 businesses in 11 countries. With 30 years of experience, Flight Centre is an industry innovator and leader, with $15 billion in sales, 16,000 employees around the world and profit of $300 million. We’re proud to be innovators in the industry and provide a unique offering for our people. What other company offers global travel opportunities, uncapped earnings and plenty of ongoing training and support? We’re more than just travel. If you’d like the opportunity to fulfill your ambitions then join Flight Centre today. Apply now at www.flightcentre.ca/careers
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SYSTEMS L.P.
HELP WANTED St. Albert Construction Company requires
Class 3 Operators and Labourers for Gypsum Concrete Work & Waterproofing Good Health Benefits and Competitive Wages.
PLACE-CRETE SYSTEMS Fax resume to: 780-460-7113 Email: martin@place-crete.com Phone: 780-460-7787
DOMO is seeking Permanent, Full-Time Gas Service Station Shift Supervisors at various locations in Edmonton, Alberta. $18.00/hour for 40 hours per week, for shift work, which includes weekends, day, night or evenings.
REQUIREMENTS: Completion of Secondary School (High School), a minimum of 1 year of experience in a Supervisor role in retail or sales, and cash experience, as well as a clear criminal record check. Select duties include: 路 Organize and direct the ongoing operations of a gas service station 路 Develop and coordinate shift schedules, and ensuring they are implemented 路 Develop daily work plans and issue to gas service attendants Candidates must possess good problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities. A strong communicator is key for this position, and is considered a major asset.
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EDMONTON | RED DEER EDITION
I’M ASHLEY AND I’M A CAD
August 28 - September 3, 2015
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Computer Aided Drafters (CAD) assist engineers and architects in creating our world. Design your future in this rewarding and innovative career. At Digital School Technical Design College you will:
Choose the Right Program for Your Career Select from the Best Financing Options Available to You Train with Industry Experts Learn the Most Up-to-Date Software and Techniques Receive Job Placement Assistance
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BUSINESS, HEALTHCARE, IT, LEGAL, HOSPITALITY AND MORE! Expect from Academy of Learning Career College:
A wide variety of career programs to choose from Advice on the best funding options available to you A supportive, effective and flexible learning environment Caring student supports including job placement assistance
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SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION “BECOME A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER” • Bring your children to work with you • FREE Nationally accredited training* • $$ TRAINING BONUS $$ • Driver & Mechanic Referral Bonus • Drive 3 -4 hours per day • Enjoy evenings, weekends & holidays OFF
SOUTHLAND has the perfect job for you if you: • Enjoy driving and like kids • Have a safe driving record • Are fluent in written and spoken English • Seek permanent part-time employment • Have no criminal record
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Working Wise Dear Working Wise: I’ve applied for a new job that I’m really excited about, but the employer wants references from my past three supervisors. The problem is I’ve worked for the same company for the past six years. My former supervisor is retired and the supervisor I had before that was at a fast-food restaurant. What can I do? Signed, Missing References
Dear Missing References: Your situation is not unique—many people come up short when it comes to references for a number of reasons. Here are some ideas that you may find helpful.
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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.
Create a list of potential references: • Contact your retired supervisor, explain your situation and ask if they are willing to act as a reference. • Use your “fast-food” reference. They may not be able to talk about your current skills, but they can talk about how reliable and trustworthy you are. • Look for other potential references in your current and past workplaces, including co-workers, supervisors in other departments, internal clients, and other people who are familiar with your work. • Ask someone who supervised you in one of your volunteer roles. • Assemble a package of performance evaluations, letters of recognition, thank-you letters, and examples of your accomplishments and offer that in lieu of one reference.
How to ask for a reference: Ask, “Do you feel you know me and my work well enough to provide a reference?” This question gives them a gracious way of saying no. If they say yes, you can feel fairly confident that they will have good things to say about you. It’s always a good idea to ask what they will say. More tips: • Prioritize your list based on how well they know your work, how recently you’ve worked with them and what they will say about you. • Always ask permission before providing someone’s name as a reference. • Keep your reference list up-to-date including their name and current job title, company, contact information, and how they prefer to be contacted. • Contact your references each time you provide their name to a potential employer and give them some notice so they can prepare for the phone call. • Prepare your references – send them a copy of your resumé and the job posting so they are familiar with your current skills and accomplishments, and will know which of your strengths to focus on. • Ask your reference what they think your weaknesses were and tell them how you’ve worked on them since. • If your reference is a former supervisor, make sure you both agree why you left that job. • Some employers will only confirm basic employment information such as dates, job title and salary. In this case, ask your former employer to explain their policy so the new employer does not mistake their brevity for a bad reference. • Thank your references and keep in touch with them. • Every time you leave a job or your supervisor leaves their job, ask for a letter of reference just in case your supervisor wins the lottery and disappears. Explain your situation to the potential employer and show them how you have tried to meet their needs—they will appreciate your efforts. Good luck!