Operations Manager!
After 26 dedicated years in the Organization, our Building & Operations Manager is retiring. We are so thankful for the passion, guidance and support we have had with our current Manager, who has paved the way into this next chapter of the Princeton & District Community Skills Centre. We are seeking applications from passionate and interested leaders who will take us into the future.
If interested, please see the posting below for a full description of the role.
The Princeton & District Skills Centre is seeking a qualified candidate to fill our Employment Advisor position.
For all information on this position, please refer to the full posting below.
Are you an employer seeking new team members? Or, are you a job seeker seeking to meet potential employers in our area? Then attend our Job Fair on May 6th, 2025!
Employers interested in attending can register by contacting WorkBC at (250) 295-4051. If you’re a job seeker wanting to brush up your resume before the Job Fair, come to the WorkBC Centre resource room to access our resources including resume assistance.
We hope to see you there!
To our valued Clients and Customers, the Princeton & District Community Skills Centre and WorkBC Centre will be closed for the statutory holiday Family Day on Monday, February 17th 2025.
We hope everyone has a great long weekend and we will be open on Tuesday, February 18th 2025!
To our valued Clients and Customers, the Princeton & District Skills Centre will be closed Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 for New Years Day.
We are grateful for the 2024 year, and look forward to 2025 with you all.
From the Board & Staff at the Princeton Skills Centre, Happy New Year.
WorkBC Princeton gives ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD a Certificate to acknowledge leadership in supporting and building inclusive and accessible workplaces!
September is a special month for the Developmental Disabilities Association and Jobs West. As decreed by the government of British Columbia, it is Disability Employment Month!
Through our employment service, Jobs West, we facilitate successful employment opportunities for our neurodiverse clients, while at the same time working with businesses so that they understand the unique needs and abilities of the people hired through us. This year we’ve helped find employment for over 100 people!
With that in mind, every year Jobs West honors a business that goes above and beyond to foster an inclusive and diverse workforce. They have chosen Crate & Barrel at Oakridge Park as Jobs West Employer of the Year. Crate & Barrel hired Maxwell, a client of Jobs West, and they could not be more proud of his accomplishments and being a hard-working member of the team.
We caught up with Crate & Barrel’s manager, Elliot Fisher about bringing Maxwell on the team.
What does it mean to Crate & Barrel to get this accolade from Jobs West?
Being recognized by Jobs West as their employer of the year is such an incredible honour. Our company mission is to help our customers build a home with purpose, and we believe that diversity of people, thought and voice makes life beautiful. We pride ourselves on building a workplace that is inclusive of all races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities. The award from Jobs West is a great reminder that we are on the right path, and a reminder to always strive for a more equal and inclusive workplace and society.
What does it mean to have Maxwell on the team?
Having Maxwell on the team is a great joy for myself, and our staff at Crate & Barrel Oakridge. He’s such a warm and kind individual who is always excited to come to work and eager to help others (and always willing to laugh at my dad jokes). He is an inspiration to the team, and for a lot of team members their first encounter with disability in the workplace. Many have remarked to me that they are proud to be working for a company that sees the person without focusing on the disability.
I’m also so grateful to the Jobs West team for their fantastic support. Everyone I’ve met and worked with from Edith back in February to Alison just this week has been the kindest and most wonderful people. The focus has always been on considering the needs of both the individual and the business and creating a harmonious relationship. Thank you again.
B.C. is home to over 200,000 Indigenous people, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, representing one of the largest and most diverse Indigenous populations in the world. There are over 200 distinct First Nations, whose languages, cultures, values, traditions, world views and customs continue to be an integral part of society in B.C.
National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures and resilience of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and to recognize the importance of continued commitment to our collective journey towards reconciliation.
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day filled with celebratory events and activities to recognize the history, culture, heritage and diversity of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day are the perfect opportunities to educate oneself about the experiences, culture and traditions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and to honour the significant achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples while listening to their perspectives and stories.
Learn
This June, take some time to learn about the diverse Indigenous cultures in B.C. and Canada, and about the commitments and actions that are being taken towards truth and reconciliation.
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada – discover Indigenous culture, traditions and history by immersing yourself in stories from Indigenous Elders, leaders, community members and youth.
First Peoples Map of B.C. – an interactive map that allows you to explore the language, arts and cultural heritage of 204 First Nations communities in B.C.
List of B.C. First Nations – listing of the First Nations in B.C. that includes information about the First Nations and their current activities.
Métis in B.C. Virtual Exhibit – watch a video series showcasing the history and culture of Métis in B.C.
Indigenous Collections and Repatriation department – discover thousands of objects, photographs, films and recordings showcasing over 10,000 years of history of Indigenous Peoples in B.C., either online or in person at the Royal B.C. Museum.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action – view the 94 calls to action aimed to address the historical and ongoing consequences of colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – check out the framework established by the United Nations for reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples that the B.C. Government is implementing through the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan.
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act – learn about the actions the B.C. Government is taking to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Territorial Acknowledgements – a useful guide on how to respectfully acknowledge whose traditional territory you are on.
A Guide to the Pronunciation of Indigenous Communities and Organizations in B.C. – a helpful guide to correctly pronouncing the names of Indigenous communities and organizations in B.C.
Participate
Many Indigenous organizations and municipalities are hosting community events to honour National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. See what’s going on in your community by checking out your local Friendship Centre’s website or contacting your local municipality.
View a list of events happening across the province on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
See the Government of Canada’s website to learn more about National Indigenous History Month and how you can participate.
If you’re in what is now known as Greater Victoria, celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples (the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations) at Royal Roads University.
You can find us conveniently located at 206 Vermilion Ave, Princeton BC
You can call 250-295-4051 or email: info-princeton@workbc.ca
Every year on April 28, workers, families, employers, and others come together to remember those who have lost their lives on the job, and to renew our commitment to creating healthier and safer workplaces. The 2024 Day of Mourning Vancouver ceremony is taking place at Jack Poole Plaza in Vancouver to remember the 175 B.C. workers who died in 2023 from workplace injury and disease. When you lose a loved one, the pain never goes away. We all have responsibilities to ensure workers and workplaces are healthy and safe. Visit https://dayofmourning.bc.ca for information on how you can honour lives lost in the workplace.
If you are an Employer wanting to connect with potential team members or a job seeker hoping for some “face time” with the business, then plan to attend April 30, 2024.
Employers, please register with WorkBC at 250-295-4051 so we can make sure we are set and ready for you. Job Seekers brush your resume up by checking our resources at the WorkBC office.
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.