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!!!

Re-Think Education

Education and training will play an increasingly important role in the labour market over the upcoming next 10 years.  People looking for work will find that they will need a minimum of some type of post secondary training in order to qualify for 78% of the future jobs.  This projection leaves only 22% of available jobs that will require only High School or less that High School.  This is alarming to say the lease, and good advice is to complete your Grade 12 at a minimum, and to seriously consider putting a plan into action to acquire some career specific training.

Sourcing out High School Education in our area will take you to two avenues that will help you get on the path to completion.  The Bridge is the School District #58 alternate school and is located in the Riverside Centre.  Their phone number is 250-295-3180.  If the Bridge will not work for any reason, try the South Centre Interior Distance Education School (SCIDES).  They are located in Merritt, however their programming is online and they do have teachers on hand to help with subject matter.  Find SCIDES on the web.  Finally, and as always, we at the Princeton Skills Centre will continue to work for you in accessing this information.  Stop in to our office during office hours.

MATRIX YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM STARTING SOON!!

Customer Service Training including Cashier Certification, Foodsafe, First Aid, Serving it Right, Communications for Customer Service Excellence and a Forklift certificate.

6 weeks starting April 9 and running through to May 18, 2018

Must not have been on EI in the last 5 years

Stop in and see Leah or Sharan to complete your application and check out the Matrix Program on our webpage

Another Job Fair is planned for Wednesday, April 4, 2018!

Save on Foods will be at the Princeton Skills Centre prepared to accept resumes and interview

Positions at Save on Foods are part time with plenty of opportunity to grow and build a career within the Overwaitea Food Group

If you are thinking about re-entry to the workforce, or a part time supplement or even a first time job, come out to the Job Fair

As always, WorkBC is available to help you spruce up or create the resume to help with your first impression