WINDSOR WORK EXPERIENCE BLOG : February 2024

Wednesday, 28 February 2024

Rotary North Vancouver: Adventures in Citizenship ~ March 4th Application Deadline!!

Information: Home Page | Rotary Club of Ottawa-Ontario (rotaryottawa.com)

APPLICATION FORMS ARE IN ROOM 203

La Salle College Work Experience & Training Spring Break Work shop! Register by March 15th!

Priority will be given to Grade 12 students. All applicants should be Grade 11 or above.

Structured Work Experience and Training (SWEAT)

Explore creative career opportunities in our workshops as you learn to create project-based portfolio work with industry-related technology and equipment. Be inspired!

Participate in one of our hands-on workshops in the following areas and receive 30 hours of work experience towards your graduation requirements:

3D Modeling for Animation & Games
Digital Film & Video
Game Art & Design
Professional Recording Arts
Visual Game Programming
Culinary Arts
Baking & Pastry
Fashion Design
Jewelry Design
Interior Design
Graphic Design

Save your spot now! Deadline for applications is March 15, 2024.

Register Here: SWEAT 2024 (lasalleinternational.com)

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Playland is Hiring! Various Summer Positions

What Positions are available?

Candy/Concessions Attendant – 15 years of age or older by April 1, 2024

Provide exceptional guest service at a Playland candy or concession stand while processing transactions and operating a point-of-sale system.

Candy Runner – 15 years of age or older by April 1, 2024

Prepare, stock, and deliver a variety of foods for Playland candy stands and maintain the cleanliness of the candy stock area. This is a physical role and requires an ability to mop, sweep, and lift food & beverage inventory up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

Concessions Cook– 16 years of age or older by April 1, 2024

Prepare a variety of food and beverage items for various fast-paced Playland concession stands.

Games Attendant - 15 years of age or older by April 1, 2024

Provide an excellent guest experience by engaging with guests, encouraging them to play, and monitoring gameplay. Duties include prize distribution and processing monetary transactions.

Guest Experience Attendant- 15 years of age or older by April 1, 2024

Deliver exceptional guest experience by providing guests with resolutions to concerns, redeeming admission tickets, greeting guests, and providing guests with site information.

Grounds Maintenance Attendant – 15 years of age or older by April 1, 2024

Provide a safe environment for staff and guests by ensuring that washrooms, picnic areas, attractions, and all other spaces on the Playland site are maintained in a clean and debris-free manner. This is an active position that will see you getting in lots of steps on every shift!

Playland BBQ Attendant- 15 years of age or older by April 1, 2024

Provide excellent guest service to our Playland BBQ guests, including food service, food inventory control, and BBQ area maintenance.

Playland BBQ Grill Cook- 15 years of age or older by April 1, 2024

Prepare and grill a variety of foods for large parties, and provide excellent guest service for Playland BBQ events.

Playland BBQ Runner- 15 years of age or older by April 1, 2024

Receive, store, and distribute various food & beverage items throughout the PNE site. This is an active position that involves a lot of physical activity each shift, and you must be capable of repeatedly lifting 50lbs on a regular basis.

Playland Busser- 15 years of age or older by April 1, 2024

Maintain the cleanliness of various food stands and guest dining areas by washing soiled dishes, and clearing waste and waste stations.

Rides Attendant - 16 years of age or older by April 1, 2024

Operate all rides and attractions in a safe, friendly and professional manner, and ensure our guests are provided with a safe ride, every ride.

When will you work?

Dates:

Playland is open from May 18^th – September 2^nd
Employees hired for the Playland season will also be required to work select dates in October for the Fright Nights operating season.

Hours:

Playland will operate daily from 11am – 5pm; and on Fridays & Saturdays will also operate during the evening from 6pm – 11pm.
Shifts will be scheduled according to operational times and may vary week over week.

Availability Requirements: at least 3-4 days per week, including evenings and weekends.
Training: Training for Playland positions will begin at the end of April and run through the month into May.

There is a mandatory training date for all employees on Saturday, May 11.

How to apply?

Applications can be submitted via the PNE website at www.pne.ca/jobs and will be accepted until the roles are filled. Preference will be given to candidates who submit their resume before Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Successful applicants will receive an interview invitation via email in late March. Virtual group interviews will be held on April 2^nd, April 4^th, and April 11^th. The interview invitation will allow all candidates to choose their preferred Playland jobs.

VCH Spring Break Camp! More Details to come...

VCH Spring Break Camp:

Spring camp is a five-day immersive and dynamic experience where students will connect with health-care professionals and engage in hands-on experiences that can fuel passion and shape a future in a health-related career. The camp will include site specific tours, presentations from various disciplines within the health-care team, simulations, and Heart & Stroke certification in Heartsaver CPR AED - Level C.

Audience: Grade 10 to 12 students

Date: March 18 to 22, 2024

Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (to be confirmed)

Venue: VGH Simulation Centre

Registration fee: $150 to cover event expenses. Payment details are provided after participation is confirmed.

Participants must be able to provide proof of double COVID-19 vaccination as they will be visiting patient care areas.

For more information or to register, please email careerpathways@vch.ca by February 26, 2024.

Medical Radiation Technologists Info Session: March 7th, 2024

Come to Room 203 if Interested!!

BCIT Engineering Panel Open to Everyone: March 5, 2024

Got an Aspiring Engineer in Your Life?

Help your student get inspired in civil, marine, mining, geomatics, building science engineering, and more. Join the BCIT engineering panel and info session to speak with faculty and grads in engineering.