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Where to Find Good Paying Government Jobs

Discussion in 'Employment and Students' started by Superchecker, Nov 19, 2011.

  1. Superchecker

    Superchecker Guest

    Hello! Each and every city and municipality have their own websites and does their own hiring.
    Most civic-municipal job opportunities in BC are also listed over at www.civicinfo.bc.ca/index.asp and currently has over 100 Opportunities listed province wide...

    For "regional" opportunities, check out www.metrovancouver.org They are now what was once called the GVRD... They often post Spring-Summer "Parks" opportunities around Christmas time...

    For Provincial opportunities: www.employment.gov.bc.ca is the website, and they currently have 75 opportunities listed province wide... They too post seasonal "Parks" jobs ($25 an hour) in January-February...

    Then you could also Google: BC Transit (Victoria), BC Ferries, ICBC, Canada Post, BC Hydro, Fortis BC, the various school boards, and health authorities...

    Opportunities come and go almost daily... Many Opportunities only get posted for 5 business days...
     
  2. mission

    mission Full Member

    Thanks for the info
     
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  3. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Another tip: Don't just look at these various websites once. Check back almost weekly as many opportunities come and go all the time... Often many opportunities only get posted for 5 business days, so you have to act fast!

    Another website to check out: Google "UBC Jobs" and then click onto EXTERNAL APPLICANT... Sometimes 60+ jobs listed! Juts like city of Surrey too!
     
  4. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

  5. mission

    mission Full Member

    Good info, thanks
     
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  6. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Opportunities come and go d-a-i-l-y-!
    Over at www.civicinfo.bc.ca/16.asp they are currently showing 127 different career opportunities across this vast province!
    3 that I thought might be worth mentioning here:
    -UTILITY WORKER/PARKS in COQUITLAM,
    -LABOURER 2/WEED CONTROL in DELTA,
    -ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT in NEW WESTMINSTER

    Union wages and benefits!!! CHECK THEM OUT NOW!
     
  7. MynamesAlex

    MynamesAlex New Member

    Why do I feel marketed to in a forum?
     
  8. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    ???

    Who's "marketing" what???

    I'm just trying to "Inform" those who might be looking for decent paying jobs???
     
  9. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    City of Vancouver has a website, on that website is a list of current employment opportunities. There is a seperate page for Short Term/On Call opportunities... Be sure to also check out their S.T.O.C. opportunities as well!
    The currently need 2- KITCHEN ASSISTANTS...
     
  10. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    The operator of the Canada Line, ProTransBC, is currently looking to fill 2 opportunities: DUTY MANAGER & HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR... Google "ProTransBC"... They are based near the River Rock Casino in north Richmond...

    On another note: TRANSIT POLICE are hiring as well! They are currently hiring new officers as well they have a few office jobs too... Google TRANSIT POLICE or find a link on the careers page over at www.translink.ca

    The HandyDart operator, MVT Canadian Bus, has approx 6 management opportunities listed as well... Google MVT Canadian Bus or find their link on that careers page over at www.translink.ca too...
     
  11. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    City of Burnaby has 19 active career opportunities listed....

    Each city/municipality has their own website, and do their own hiring... Check out each one individually, and also check back regularly as well...
     
  12. GivesBadAdvice

    GivesBadAdvice New Member

    My tip for job hunting is to lie on your resume. Start by embellishing some job titles and when you feel more comfortable, make up entire jobs. If you put down large companies as employers, they're less likely to catch you! Grades and volunteer experiences are seldom verified. Have some friends be your references and you should be employed in no time!
     
  13. ema

    ema Full Member

    Have you done this? Where do you work now?
     
  14. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    www.civicinfo.bc.ca/16.asp is still a great source of information!

    BC Hydro, FortisBC, ICBC, Telus all are looking to fill numerous positions...

    Opportunities come and go almost daily! Many only get posted for 5 business days... You have to check back often if interested...

    Google City of Burnaby, City of Surrey, City of Vancouver and discover countless opportunities NOW!
     
  15. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Canada Post is now actively accepting applications for their "Holiday Seasonal" needs....

    Lot's of opportunities listed over at www.civicinfo.bc.ca/16.asp new opportunities added DAILY!

    OR Google your local and neighbouring city/municipal websites...
     
  16. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    180 Opportunities listed over at www.civicinfo.bc.ca/16.asp

    Casinos are almost always hiring! Google Great Canadian & Gateway Casinos!
     
  17. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    MAJOR HIRING FREEZE AT BC GOVERNMENT. THERE WERE WELL OVER A 100 DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTED JUST A FEW DAYS AGO OVER AT www.employment.gov.bc.ca AND NOW NOTHING! ALL POSTINGS HAVE BEEN TAKEN DOWN...

    COAST MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY has a few opportunities including PART TIME- TEMPORARY- CUSTOMER INFORMATION CLERK, $20.91 AN HOUR... apply by Sept 21 if interested via the CAREERS PAGE over at www.translink.ca and then scroll down to Coast Mountain Bus Company opportunities...
     
  18. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    141 Opportunities listed this morning...
     
  19. Bao

    Bao New Member

    haha, same
     
  20. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    I apologize to anyone who is offended, or feels "marketed" to, by any of my posts about employment information... I will stop posting such information...
     

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