Thursday, 19 May 2022
BCIT Marine Careers Exploration: Free Training Opportunity for Indigenous Youth Grades 11 & 12
BCIT Marine Careers Exploration for Indigenous Youth - grade 11 or 12
If interested come to Room 203
Attention Grads! Reel Opportunities Film & TV Boot Camps: Hands-On Training in the Film Industry
Open to those 18 and up as of September 30, 2022, we are actively seeking folks with diverse identities and lived experiences.
- The Canadian film and television industry is booming, and this means there is a whole range of career opportunities for your students right now and in the coming years. Whatever their interests – fashion, photography, carpentry… even cooking – there is a place for them in film.
- We’ve been getting the word out with Reel Opportunities workshops for the past two years. Now we’re excited to announce the next phase: Reel Opportunities Boot Camps. These are two-week hands-on paid training opportunities offering select students the chance to get practical basic training to go to work on a film set.
- Not only are these boot camps free of charge, but there will even be a modest stipend for participating, and some financial support for those who may need travel and accommodation.
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Skills Canada Competition: Watch Live, or Virtually or Sign Up to Participate!
Skills Canada HOME: Skills Canada National Competition 2022 (skillscompetencescanada.com)
Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities with Skills Competences Canada
Volunteer Registration: Volunteers - SkillsCompetencesCanada
Virtual Secondary Competition: see us in Room 203 or ask your shop teacher!
The competitions for secondary students will be held virtually, and will be highlighted onsite at the venue and through the livestream. The start times will depend on the Skill Area and time zones. Look at the specific Skill Area documents for details under the competition documents tab. These documents will be posted by April 15th.
BCIT Steel Trades: Recording of Ironworker and Metal Fab Information Session
Please see below the recording of the Ironworker and Metal Fab Information session. Packed with key information and visuals for students, parents.
Agenda
- Intro to Steel Trades – Mike McKoryk – Department Head (00.00)
- Ironworker Foundation – Ryan Downey – Ironworker Faculty (04:13)
- Metal Fabricator Foundation– Jeremy Cook – Metal Fabrication Faculty (11:42)
- Q&A – Mike (16:59)
- Contact info (25:36)
Take a virtual tour here: https://www.bcit.ca/programs/steel-trades/
Our Programs:
- Boilermaker: Boilermakers assemble and repair boilers, vessels, tanks, heat exchangers and other heavy metal structures.
- Ironworker: An ironworker welds, burns, rivets, drills, fits and fabricates structural shapes and plates in the erection of structural steel for buildings and bridges. Ironworkers often work at heights.
- Metal Fabricator: Fabricators build products using steel, aluminum, stainless steel and various other alloys.
Volunteer Opportunity: Vancouver Maritime Museum: Summer Camp Youth Volunteer
How to Apply:
Visit https://vanmaritime.com/volunteer/
Questions?
Contact Lorraine Smith, Volunteer Coordinator,
Email: volunteer@vanmaritime.com
Phone: 604-257-8312.
Thursday, 5 May 2022
Paid Position: Mount Seymour Summer Program Instructor
SUMMER PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
Position Summary:
Mt Seymour Resort is seeking strong environmental role models to be Summer Program Instructors for our wilderness-based summer day camps. Mt Seymour’s Eco-Adventure Camp provides wilderness-based day camp programs for children aged 5-12. Our experiential camps engage kids in nature education, wilderness survival skills, and personal growth.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Program development, program delivery, direct leadership and care of children and youth, and general administrative tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES (REQUIRED):
• Ability to commit to 9 full weeks of programming Monday-Friday, July 4th – September 2nd
• Experience working with children aged 5-12
• Exemplifies such qualities as: social and environmental responsibility, safety awareness, flexibility, sense of humor, and a passion for continuous learning and mentorship
• Demonstrated group leadership skills in an outdoor (preferably wilderness) setting
• Knowledge of wilderness skills, safety, and etiquette
• Amazing team player and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capable of mentoring and assisting volunteer leaders
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A love of nature and of working with children and combining the two!
• Capable of hiking over rough mountainous terrain for extended periods while carrying group and programing supplies
• Ability to handle potential stressful situations calmly and effectively
OTHER:
• Must be available for entire employment duration from June 20th to September 2nd
• Part-time hours from June 20th to start of camp. Full time (40 hours) for duration of camps
• Must be willing to complete a criminal record check
• Must be willing to occasionally supervise children traveling to and from camp on our busses
• Must be willing to work on a mountain top in challenging weather and environmental conditions
• Starting hourly wage range is $17.50 - $19
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES (DESIRED):
• Degree or diploma in outdoor recreation or adventure tourism or in progress ·Degree in biology, environmental studies, education, or related area of study, or equivalent or in progress
• Formal camp experience
• Knowledge of local First Nations history and culture
• Training or experience working with children with special needs
• Reliable transportation
• Class 5 driver’s license (Class 4 would be an asset)
• Current first aid certificate
• Familiarity with Mt Seymour summer hiking trails
• Knowledge of Mt Seymour flora and fauna
• Primitive survival skills and bushcraft knowledge an asset
Camp Instructors will work collaboratively to do the following:
Develop and refine age-appropriate summer program content
Deliver daily programming
Be responsible for the care, safety of, and injury prevention of campers
Develop props and supporting material/equipment
Maintain a positive camp environment
Please apply via E-Mail with cover letter, resume and references directly to:
Erin Morrison: emorrison@mtseymour.ca
OR: recruitment@mtseymour.ca OR Job Application | Mt Seymour
Wednesday, 4 May 2022
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