Now hiring

(At least) 121 employers in the Victoria area are looking for workers.
See the list here.
Some highlights:
- ASL Environmental Sciences Inc., Sidney BC: Full-time Bookkeeper
- AXYS Technologies, Inc: Accounting Clerk
- Bradshaw Property Management: Administrative Assistant, Handyperson – Maintenance
- Carmanah Technologies Corp.: Opto-Electronics Engineer, Financial Analyst

The pulse of Victoria

an article in today’s Times-Colonist examines four key economic sector in Victoria; Construction, Tourism, Technology and Real Estate.
The article on the technology sector reflects what Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO, Bruce Carter spoke about last night at our networking event.
The local industry currently boasts more than 850 companies employing 12,600 people and bringing in an estimated $1.7 billion [...]

Science research opportunities

This press release from GenomeBC offers details regarding nine grant awards for scientific research worth over $2.3 million.
The nine teams of researchers located in Vancouver, the Okanagan and on Vancouver Island are launching peer-reviewed, short-term research projects the results of which will have impacts on important sectors of BC’s economy and environment.
    Approved projects range from understanding [...]

Weekend reading

Networking technology changes, but many tactics remain the same – Yes computers have changes the landscape of our job searches but networking is still the key
True and Outrageous Résumé Lies – When a resume is more fiction than fact
Viking Air’s first new Twin Otter days from test flight- Viking has seen their workforce grow from [...]

Do employers like you ?

Many employers hire based on a combination of factors. They are looking for somebody with the correct skill set but they also want to hire someone who has the potential to fit in with the team that is already in place. With employers who have only a few employees this becomes even more important.
This blog [...]