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BC Corrections
Be a Role Model, Be a Peace Officer - Join BC Corrections
Create change in your community as a Correctional Officer. With leadership from department supervisors, you will be responsible for maintaining security, safety, good order, discipline, and care of incarcerated adult individuals by providing orientation, direction, guidance, and programming. The focus is on engaging these individuals in a pro-social environment that provides maximum opportunity for change in a setting that is productive, supportive and where they are treated in a respectful, fair, and equitable manner.
About Us
BC Corrections' Adult Custody Division helps keep British Columbians safe by managing adults who are in custody. With ten provincial correctional centres across British Columbia, our correctional officers can work in a variety of settings. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we believe they act as strong role models in both their personal and professional lives to create positive change. Take a closer look at the role of a correctional officer and learn more about opportunities available with BC Corrections.
Why Work For Us?
• It's a career to be proud of! You will be part of a great team and get all the benefits that are associated with a stable government job.
• We offer a fully paid, on-the-job comprehensive training program to new recruits.
• We offer a variety of work schedules, providing staffing coverage on a 365/24/7 basis. Correctional Officers work various shift patterns, including day, night, weekend and statutory holiday shifts. All positions are rotational.
• We encourage maintaining a healthy work-life balance and we provide shifts, on average, of 70 hours per pay period.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package (worth up to approximately $16,000 annually) which includes: Basic and Extended Health and Dental plan, Group Life Insurance, a uniform allowance, fitness training and facilities, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, subsidies for continuing education, and a pension plan that ranks among the best.
• We offer extensive training, growth, and development opportunities to our staff.
• We offer a Student Loan Forgiveness program and scholarships.
• We offer the opportunity to make a difference in your community by maintaining public safety.
Questions?
Visit our webpage @ Careers in BC Corrections - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) for more information or contact our recruiters at BCCorrections.Recruiting@gov.bc.comor call us on 604-317-1480 or 604-319-6076.
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Bronze SPONSORS
Bronze sponsor PICS CAreer Services
PICS Career Services offers a wide range of services to assist newcomers to Canada start their new career and adults 55+ transition to new ones. They also promote and program activities towards Anti-Racism Awareness to make our communities better.
The services offered include:
Career Paths for New Immigrants
https://pics.bc.ca/free-programs-services/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants/
Foreign Credential Recognition Program
Employment Options for 55+
https://pics.bc.ca/free-programs-services/employment-option
Intercultural Youth Anti-Racism Awareness (IYARP)
https://pics.bc.ca/free-programs-services/anti-racism-awareness/
Please contact us for more information.
EXHIBITORS
Securiguard
College of The BC Building Trades
College of The BC Building Trades
At Securiguard we believe in living and acting by our values: R.E.A.C.H.
Respect · Empathy · Accountability · Courtesy & · Honesty
We're in the business of making people feel safe. We have proven expertise in deploying security and safety personnel in a variety of industries including Corporate, Retail, Property Management, Industrial, Aviation, Marine, Government, Educational, and Industrial/Resource Projects, and have the largest and highest accredited K-9 detection and screening division in Canada.
With the ability to service clients across Canada including major centers, small towns, and remote locations by air, land, or sea, our team of 4000+ strong security and safety professionals provide people with a feeling of safety by offering a comprehensive selection of security services and solutions.
We believe that diversity enables the company to grow towards a better future. By creating an environment which is inclusive and provides equal opportunity for all, ideas are generated which help to solve the problems of a changing and increasingly complex world. Our mission, vision, and values enabled us to be the 2021 winners of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Culture and a finalist of the 2021 Canadian HR Awards' Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion category
College of The BC Building Trades
College of The BC Building Trades
College of The BC Building Trades
The College of the BC Building Trades is an association of training providers affiliated with the construction unions that belong to the BC Building Trades.
Our more than a dozen trade-specific schools and connected campuses stand alone in offering wrap-around supports and the best quality training available. We are BC’s most comprehensive college specializing in the Building Trades.
The College of the BC Building Trades is the leading authority on trades training in B.C.
Our graduates are always in high demand and will go on to build B.C.’s future skylines and most iconic infrastructure, from the hydroelectric dams and expansive bridges that power and connect communities, to major stadiums and convention centres that host the world on our doorstep.
We map our students’ journey to ensure career success, offering the students we accept the best job security in the Building Trades
BC Public Service
College of The BC Building Trades
NorthWEst Skills Institute
The BC Public Service is comprised of over 27,000 employees in more than 200 different job types working across 280 communities within the province to deliver services to more than four million British Columbians every day. The BC Public Service offers a range of careers and the opportunity to engage in rewarding, innovative work driven by purpose and responsibility to the citizens of British Columbia.
NorthWEst Skills Institute
NorthWEst Skills Institute
NorthWEst Skills Institute
Northwest Skills Institute is an industry focused training organization. Our programs are geared specifically for industry, making students more qualified and ready for work.
For Job Seekers, we offer a comprehensive selection of technical courses and vocational certificate programs. Our programs are designed to fill high-demand occupations in industries critical to our economy.
For Employers, we offer an assortment of industry designed training programs in key business areas. Our programs are online and face-to-face. In addition, we have a train-the-trainer program that will train your key employee to teach any subject to your workforce.
For Non-profits, we are the training partner for employment, skills, and job readiness. Our comprehensive industry designed programs are online and face-to-face.
Looking for participants for the upcoming employment specific training programs.
Contact us at: https://nwskills.org/
Back In Motion
NorthWEst Skills Institute
Back In Motion
Back in Motion Employment provides industry-leading, professional employment solutions, to assist people in overcoming barriers and reaching their full employment potential. Upon completion of our programs, our participants gain skills, certifications, and confidence to be a strong candidate in their job search.
Programs’ Offered:
- Career Paths:
Back in Motion’s Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program supports internationally trained professionals looking to re-build their pre-arrival careers in the local job market. It is a FREE employment support program that provides occupation-specific resources and support to help immigrant jobseekers move into careers that match their qualifications. We serve clients who live in Richmond, Delta, Surrey, Langley, White Rock, and Aldergrove, as well as BC Priority Health Occupations Province-wide which include: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Medical Lab Technicians, Dietitians and Veterinarians.
Email us at info@careerpaths.ca or call us 604-575-3800 for more information.
- Skills for Life and Work:
- This 6-week cohort-based training is designed to support persons with multiple barriers to employment. We help participants gain meaningful and sustainable employment through hands-on workshops and one-on-one supports. Our program includes job search and career exploration techniques to become a better job seeker. We also spend time building confidence and coping skills through our soft skills and essential skills training. All of our participants get an opportunity to hear from speakers and potential employers.
Email us at info@skillslifework.caor call 604 273 7350.
- WarehouseAbilities:
- This 9-week training program is designed to address employment barriers faced by Persons with Disabilities. WarehouseAbilities is tailored to industry needs, with skills training and supports that prepare individuals for sustainable employment in the high-demand warehousing sector. Our uniquely designed program offers a hybrid model of virtual training and in-person hands-on supports. Our participants get hands-on work simulation activities in a real-life warehouse setting, while gaining key certifications in the warehousing sector such as WHMIS, Occupational First Aid, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Forklift Operator, Scissor/Boom Lift, and Fall Protection.
Email us at info@warehouseabilities.ca or call 604 273 7350.
CPABC
NorthWEst Skills Institute
Back In Motion
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 39,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA candidates.
CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy.
CPAs are on the front lines of business in BC, and they see firsthand the issues that are affecting investment and the economy. Our members advise multinational corporations, small businesses, not-for-profits, government agencies, and countless individuals. They are highly regarded for their leadership in the field of public accounting, their strategic insight in the boardrooms of top corporations, and their guidance in government and public sector accounting.
Each provincial CPA body is a member organization of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), which represents more than 217,000 professional accountants across the country and around the world.
Visit our website:
GardaWorld
VPL - Skilled Immigrants InfoCentre
Native Education College
Unleash your potential and unlock a world of possibilities! Join a team that values personal and professional growth and offers a multitude of work assignments on an international level.
Native Education College
VPL - Skilled Immigrants InfoCentre
Native Education College
The NEC Native Education College provides a culturally appropriate and supportive learning environment for Indigenous learners, within available resources. Non-Indigenous learners are welcome.
In pursuit of this Mission, the NEC Native Education College will bring about the following results:
· Learners will experience a learning environment that respects and reflects the diversity of Indigenous culture.
· Learners get the support they need to achieve their educational goals in a way that respects their individual cultural values.
· Learners are prepared for meaningful roles in Indigenous communities and society in general.
· Graduates are prepared for employment or to go on to further their education
· Graduates receive recognition in the form of a certificate, diploma or degree.
· There is an informed respectful working relationship amongst Indigenous groups.
· The public is better informed on Indigenous education issues.
Visit us at: https://necvancouver.org/
VPL - Skilled Immigrants InfoCentre
VPL - Skilled Immigrants InfoCentre
VPL - Skilled Immigrants InfoCentre
BC Infrastructure Benefits (BCIB) employs skilled tradespeople on some of B.C.’s largest public projects. The Crown corporation works to grow and diversify the workforce by attracting and retaining underrepresented workers. Through equitable hiring practices and respectful culture training, BCIB helps pave the way to a stronger construction sector.
https://www.bcib.ca/home-2/workers/hiring-process/
Sprott Shaw
Evolution Canada Gaming
BC Infrastructure
Jumpstart your career at Sprott Shaw College. Our hands-on, accelerated diploma and certificate programs prepare our students to start their careers in under two years. For over 120 years, our college has proudly helped students across BC discover their passion and build successful careers. Whether online or on-campus, Sprott Shaw College provides everything you need to thrive in your field.
With convenient class sizes, experienced instructors, practicum placements with reputable BC establishments, and lifetime job placement assistance—Sprott Shaw College supports its students from the classroom to graduation and beyond. Between monthly start dates and no waitlists*, we are ready to launch your career. Are you?
BC Infrastructure
Evolution Canada Gaming
BC Infrastructure
BC Infrastructure Benefits (BCIB) employs skilled tradespeople on some of B.C.’s largest public projects. The Crown corporation works to grow and diversify the workforce by attracting and retaining underrepresented workers. Through equitable hiring practices and respectful culture training, BCIB helps pave the way to a stronger construction sector.
https://www.bcib.ca/home-2/workers/hiring-process/
Evolution Canada Gaming
Evolution Canada Gaming
Evolution Canada Gaming
Evolution is a world-leading B2B provider of video-streamed Live Dealer gaming, committed to delivering unique and flawless gameplay across multiple platforms through revolutionary product innovation.
With more than 17,000 employees across 30 markets worldwide, we livestream high-quality, entertaining games 24/7 in multiple languages from our professional studios across Europe, Canada, and the USA.
Our multicultural team work together to host popular table games and exciting game shows on camera from our broadcasting studios while seamlessly interacting with real players on the other side of the screen to create an immersive gaming experience.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sweden, Evolution is a leading digital powerhouse of entertainment products and services. We are a publicly listed company on Nasdaq Nordic (EVO), and we take pride in our consistent success and recognition as an award-winning industry leader.
Automotive Training Centre
Automotive Training Centre
Automotive Training Centre
Automotive Training Centre has been providing automotive training and job placement support for over 38 years. Here’s a list of our programs. Welcome to come and check us out.
Programs and Durations
Automotive Technical Trades
Automotive Service Technician Foundation (Diploma) 43 Weeks
Automotive Technology (Diploma) 26 Weeks
Collision Repair Trades
Automotive Refinishing Prep and Body Technician Foundation (Diploma) 43 Weeks
Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician (Diploma) 24 Weeks
Auto Body Technician (Diploma) 24 Weeks
Auto Detailing (Certificate) 2 Weeks
Automotive Service Operations
Automotive Service Operations Specialist (Diploma) 26 Weeks
Automotive Service and Parts Specialist (Diploma) 17 Weeks
Automotive Parts and Estimating Specialist (Diploma) 17 Weeks
Automotive Collision Estimator (Diploma) 13 Weeks
Automotive Service Consultant (Diploma) 13 Weeks
Transportation Operations
Dispatching and Transportation Operations (Diploma) 26 Weeks
Other Programs
Ozone Depletion (CFC) Regulation Air Conditioning (Certificate) 2 evenings
Air Conditioning and Retrofit (Certificate) 2 evenings
Understanding Hybrid & Electric Vehicles (Certificate) 3 evenings and 4-hr online
Distance Auto Body Collision Technology and Estimating (Certificate) 1 Year
Distance Automotive Mechanics Technician (Certificate) 1 Year
Distance Automotive Business Manager (Certificate) 1 Year
Distance Transportation Safety Supervisor (Certificate) 1 Year
Online Dispatching 1 Year
https://www.autotrainingcentre.com/automechanic-auto-body-school-surrey/
YMCA BC
Automotive Training Centre
Automotive Training Centre
The Youth Employment Bootcamp offers Youth the opportunity to work one-on-one with a Case Manager to improve their skills and tools, and to guide them on their career pathway, leading to full-time employment prospects. The program integrates both in-person and online training to equip participants with the essential knowledge to develop both hard and soft skills. This knowledge helps participants navigate their employment journey, and they can apply it by working with one of the YMCA's employment partners.
ISS of BC
Automotive Training Centre
Brighton College
Brighton College
Spectrum Spectrum Society for Community Living
Brighton College
Brighton College is a career training school located in Metrotown, Burnaby. We are dedicated to providing high-quality technical and practical education for students from diverse backgrounds and abilities to excel in their careers.
Established in 2000, Brighton College has since grown to offer a variety of programs areas ranging from construction and engineering technology to architectural design, as well as a full range of business-related courses including Office Assistant, International Trade, Accounting, Business Management and Hospitality. Many of our programs are developed with accreditations and partnerships from industry-recognized certifications.
Brighton College is a designated institution of Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) and has also earned British Columbia Education Quality Assurance (BC EQA) designation, assuring all our programs and instruction meet standards of quality. We follow the guidelines of Quality Matters for all of our online programs.
Spectrum Spectrum Society for Community Living
Spectrum Spectrum Society for Community Living
Spectrum Spectrum Society for Community Living
Who we are:
Spectrum Society assists adults with developmental disabilities to enjoy full lives in community, supported by networks of family, friends and allies.
Come and join a dynamic and diverse group of staff and individuals!
At Spectrum Society, we support people who are exploring their individual interests and goals.
This support can be provided in a variety of different ways from daily life skills, daily activities they enjoy, grocery shopping, food prep, personal care and other physical supports. We shape the support provided based on what the person, their family and/or networks are saying they need; our person-centered approach is what attracts people to our organization!
The successful candidate will have a strong skill set as a team player and can also work autonomously.
They will have an understanding and belief system of respect, optimism and innovation in the community.
They possess an attention to detail and use a consistent and non confrontational approach to challenging behaviors and know how to set appropriate boundaries.
Must be attentive and have a calming influence in busy environments. A person who understands how to communicate well with someone who may be sensitive, while still maintaining strong boundaries.
Understands body language and tone of voice as mood cues and communication, as well as encouraging verbal communication.
A fun-loving leader and mentor that gracefully role models to people in the community how to actively respect people with disabilities.
We provide training for all positions. Specific education or experience is not required but is considered an asset.
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