Let the Deconstruction Begin

BC Green is opening a cannabis growing facility in Princeton, and they will be looking to draw workers from the labour market.  That will be people already working and people currently seeking.  But what do you do when the industry you want to enter is so new?  What are the skills needed?  You’ve never worked in Cannabis before…what do you have to offer?

Enter…..Transferable Skills.

Not much is known about this specific facility, however clues are provided through already existing operations and their respective job postings.  Here’s what we see:

• Understanding and following proper procedures
• Working in a fast paced environment
• Physical stamina for crouching, bending, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and warm humid temperatures
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail: Visual acuity, Accuracy in Documentation
• Cleaning Practices: Knowing Sanitation practices, garbage removal, sweeping, mopping, recycling, pot washing

Jobs that might transfer well are:

• Garden centre work, Gardeners
• Dishwashing
• Production work
• Food Service Workers
• Health Care Professionals
• Housekeeping

Requested requirements may include

• Grade 12
• Clean Criminal Record
• WHMIS

Take stock of your past work history, your volunteerism, your work at home and your general skills sets, and begin crafting a resume for the Princeton Pot Industry.

Good Luck

Good news for our community! Training funds have been awarded to our expanding labour market, and we are extended to March 31, 2019! 

ALSO… eligibility has opened up- EI reach back participants can NOW APPLY!  If you are looking for a head start in your job search, and want to explore the “GROWING” labour market, we should talk! We are exploring the “In-Demand” Industries, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Skills.

This program is for all those seeking a rewarding career, improved skills and access to local training. You must be ready to be a Rockstar, underemployed and job ready! Priority is awarded to young people.  This 6 week program is designed in a fun group environment with a fast paced training schedule. Come on Princeton… Lets Grow Together!

Call Leah

250-295-4051 

The wonderful thing about being around in the age of technology is the access to information.

Did you know that Small Business BC has a regular schedule of very reasonably priced seminars.  Check out this link at https://smallbusinessbc.ca/seminars/

Alternatively the Princeton Skills Centre has an online portal with Education to Go to over 300 online courses many which are suited to the small business owner.

Further to that, onsite courses can be coordinated with the Princeton Skills Centre simply by inquiring.  You may be interested in our Bullying & Harassment training or maybe supervisory skills, all planned for early 2019.  Check our course calendar for details on this website.

Happy Learning Everyone.

With the summer labour market rush now showing signs of slowing down, some of our workers will be experiencing reduced hours or layoff.  If you need help updating your resume, finding out where opportunities for your next work adventure might lay, or want to access additional WorkBC services, stop into the office and book with an Employment Advisor.

For EI Active Recipients, or those that have had an EI claim in the last 5 years, additional services to aid you reconnect or redesign your work are available.

These services might be:

• Wage Subsidy Access
• Self Employment Training & Support
• Retraining Supports

The job board is updated regularly with local jobs as well as opportunities that are outside of our region.  Computer Access, Printers, Faxing and Scanning services are available to all job seekers at no charge.

We hope to see you check in with us as you navigate this next phase.

See anything interesting!  If you are not working, and want to take advantage of a free employment program that includes these AND MORE certifications, get yourself down to the Princeton Skills Centre ASAP before its gone.  September 17 program start date ~ some eligibility restrictions apply

There continues to be more jobs than workers it seems.  This trend is happening in more areas than just Princeton, but it sure is nice to see the swing happening in favor of the job seeker.

We continue to have postings for Servers, Cooks, Housekeepers.

SBC Firemaster continues its hiring to complete a new shift of workers.  

Stop in at the WorkBC office to view all the postings.  Use our resume services to get your application looking its best!

Happy Job Hunting

Last Call on the MATRIX Employment Program

Hey Princeton…! Our Youth Employment Program is being offered for the VERY last time! We need participants to apply! September 10 – Oct 12^th,  2018

Industry Training Includes:

$2500 In Certifications-

• H2S Alive
• CSTS
• Fall Protection
• Confined Space
• Forklift Operator
• First Aid

Click on the link to apply and or call for more details! https://princetoncsc.com/industry-oil-gas/

EXTRA… EXTRA… READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!

6 JOBS… nope scratch that, 1 just came in while I was writing this…. 7 JOBS advertised here in less than 24 hrs!  It is just Awesome for our local community; we have been working in the Princeton Employment Industry for more than 15 years… and “lemme” tell ya… THIS is BIG for Princeton! The last few weeks have been off the chart for job opportunities and we have seen huge increases to the local wages as well. 

Being the nutty and fun nerd that I am… I was curious to capture a bit of what is happening here in P-town.  So I ran a few numbers… loosely.  A Multiplier effect  (of 2.7 to 4.7) would lead us to believe that 7 Jobs could translate into roughly 20-30 indirect jobs in our community. 

Ohhh and that number of 7… it only represents 10-20 % of the demand needed in this HOT MARKET!  That sweet little Hidden Job Market is ALIVE and VERY well.  So of the 7 Jobs we see on our board, it is very likely that there are really around 35-70 openings locally (AKA Hiding within friends, family, neighbors).  Here is where the FUN lives… if we use a low number… say 40 Actual Jobs— THAT could  be close to 150 Indirect jobs created from the 40ish Jobs we calculated.  NOW that could be reason to celebrate; People with JOBS… translates into growth and BIG cash into our awesome surrounding communities. 

Soo the details:

7 Jobs: 5 Full Time:

• Storeroom Attendant- Weyerhaeuser
• Inventory Analyst- Copper Mountain Mine- (Monday to Friday!)
• Lunch Cook- Little Creek Grill
• Production Labourer- Princeton Wood Preservers
• Class 1 Logging Truck Driver- Blackmine Outfitters

1 Part- Time:

• Merchandising & Pharmacy Assistant- IDA

1 Casual

• Landscaping & Renovation – Randall 1-778-389-4432

Fun Fact: 2 of our Communities biggest Employers posted 2 similar jobs on the same day… what are the chances of that?  They also have some really great aspects, opportunities, and good wages included;  Monday to Friday— Unheard of… Training Included… Come On… Fair/Living Wages??? Giddy Up!!

Employment in PRINCETON has not seen Opportunities like this in a VERY, VERY, VERY long time!!! It’s “All Systems Go” for  various Industries and it appears to look good for all skill sets and various years of experiences! 

Competition is at an all time high… and opportunities are everywhere, it’s a really good time for Princeton’s Families, Local Business and our Economy.  So friends… now may just be the time to check your industry trends, future prospects, and peek out into the Hungry Princeton Labour Market!

• SBC Firemaster
• Standard Pellet Corporation
• Envirogreen
• Highline Mushrooms

Lots of Labouring jobs out there now!

SBC FIREMASTER IS INCREASING THEIR TEAM WITH

FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITIONS

STARTING WAGE IS $16.50 PER HOUR.

Drop into the WorkBC office in the Princeton Skills Centre for the full posting!!!