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the LEAD Sheet CONTENTS TRADES AT CAMOSUN BC’S HOUSING DILEMMA ASK A CASE MA NAGER JUNE 30, 2016 A LABOUR MARKET NEWSLETTER FOR GREATER VICTORIA EMPLOYMENT SERVICE CENTRES NEXT ISSUE: JULY 14, 2016 2 5 3 By Kate Wiley R oam the streets in Victoria and you’ll notice there’s a whole lot of selling going on. Housing prices are on the rise again, and homes are selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars above the asking price. “There are influences in the marketplace that we do not fully understand yet, like the impact of out-of-town buyers and millenials moving into the market, and the seemingly sudden international attention our island city has started to receive,” says Mike Nugent, president of the Victoria Real Estate Board . “And some folks may be buying now because they are concerned that the market is going to continue to increase in value.” But not everyone can afford million-dollar homes. With prices off the hook, condos are looking increasingly appealing. May saw a tremendous increase in condo sales , with prices regaining the peak of 2010. Given the skyrocketing demand, supply is running out, and this means builders are busy. Jordan Kersch, Representative for the BC Regional Council of Carpenters, says he’s (Continued on page 4 ) Jordan Kersch

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the LEAD Sheet

CONTENTS

T R A D E S A TC A M O S U N

B C ’ S H O U S I N GD I L E M M A

A S K A C A S EM A N A G E R

JUNE 30, 2016

A L A B O U R M A R K E T N E W S L E T T E R F O R G R E AT E RV I C T O R I A E M P L O Y M E N T S E R V I C E C E N T R E S

NEXT ISSUE:JULY 14, 2016

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By Kate Wiley

Roam the streets in Victoria and you’llnotice there’s a whole lot of selling

going on. Housing prices are on the riseagain, and homes are selling for hundreds ofthousands of dollars above the asking price.“There are influences in the marketplacethat we do not fully understand yet, like theimpact of out-of-town buyers and millenialsmoving into the market, and the seeminglysudden international attention our island cityhas started to receive,” says Mike Nugent,president of the Victoria Real Estate Board.

“And some folks may be buying now becausethey are concerned that the market is goingto continue to increase in value.”

But not everyone can afford million-dollarhomes. With prices off the hook, condos arelooking increasingly appealing. May saw atremendous increase in condo sales, withprices regaining the peak of 2010. Given theskyrocketing demand, supply is running out,and this means builders are busy.

Jordan Kersch, Representative for the BCRegional Council of Carpenters, says he’s

(Continued on page 4)

Jordan Kersch

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By Kate Wiley

Camosun’s new $35 million Centre for Trades Educationand Innovation building at Interurban campus is now

open and welcoming students.

Camosun is the largest provider of trades training on Van-couver Island and the second largest in BC. The college willeducate 2,700 trades students every year in 20 differenttrades foundation and apprenticeship programs.

The looming skills shortage across the province helped toget the Ministry of Advanced Education on board. “Through-out British Columbia, we are building skills and trades train-ing through targeted investments in infrastructure,equipment and program. The new trades training centre atCamosun College will assist students in their transition fromlearning to earning,” said former Minister Amrik Virk in 2014,at the outset of the project.

The 80,000 square-foot centre houses a marine and metaltrades training program that includes welding, sheet metal,metal fabrication, nautical and ship building and repair pro-grams. The mechanical trades program will train students inheavy-duty commercial truck transport mechanics and auto-motive service technician.

"This new facility will help propel our region to the veryforefront of trades education and innovation: Graduates will

emerge with the latest in-demand skills; employers will havetheir pick of well-qualified, job-ready workers; and, Camosunwill continue to strengthen its role as a key economic driver,"said Camosun's Vice President of Administration and ChiefFinancial Officer Peter Lockie.

The current Jack White Trades Building will be repurposedas a Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energy TradesCentre to house electrical, plumbing and pipe trades, andfuture renewable energy programs. There will also be a build-ing dedicated to research and innovation services for indus-try, as well as space for carpentry and joinery trades.

“Not only will it allow Camosun to expand into new pro-gram areas like renewable energy and ship building, but it willprovide our trades students the unique opportunity to learnfrom related disciplines like business and technology, and takepart in practical, hands-on experiences through our emergingpartnerships with industry,” said Kathryn Laurin, the presidentof Camosun when the college broke ground on the complex.

Camosun trades students go on to become carpenters,welders, plumbers and pipefitters, electricians, automotiveservice technicians, furniture makers, horticulture techni-cians, heavy duty mechanics, professional chefs, ship buildersand more. Alumni are currently working in BC and around theglobe for companies that include: BC Hydro, Department ofNational Defense, Viking Air, BC Ferries, BC Transit, and Sea-span Victoria Shipyards.

Learn more at Camosun.ca/about.

Got a story to share? Your success could inspire others. [email protected].

Camosun College

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L ast year the CIBC reported that job quality in Canadawas at an all-time low. The quality of employment in

Canada is partly determined by how many low-paying,temporary and part-time jobs there are. The CIBC noted intheir report that after recessions the amount of full-time,secure, good-paying jobs never bounces back to their pre-vious level. After numerous recessions, this has become adeath by a thousand cuts when it comes to job quality ingeneral. It doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find a good job,it’s just that this trend has been in effect for decades nowand shows no promise of turning around. As a result, moreCanadians find themselves earning a wage that fails to meettheir financial obligations. The first place that people feelthis crunch is when it comes to the cost of shelter. TheTimes Colonist recently reported that Victoria had the third-highest rental rates in Canada and that the vacancy rate isless than one percent.

A quick glance at local job boards will show you thatmany openings are in the tourism and hospitality sector.While certainly there is diversity to our local economy (Vic-toria has a thriving technology sector and there are jobs tobe had in shipbuilding, construction, the public service,education, etc.), it’s well documented that the tourismsector is driving much of the job growth in Canada and BC.

By Tony Abbis

Historically, tourism and hospitality wages are lower than inmany occupations. Combine this with the rising cost of shel-ter, and it’s easy to see why housing affordability is becom-ing an increasingly important issue.

If the trend in job quality continues to decline and wagesdon’t reflect the cost of living, we’ll continue to see reportsin the news like this one from Tofino where the shortage ofaffordable housing for workers (and residents) is described asdesperate. So desperate in fact, that Tofino council was ex-ploring the option of making it legal for people to live in theircars. In Whistler they have dealt with this problem by creat-ing a housing authority and building staff housing (thanks inpart to the 2010 Olympics) and therein lies the solution.

Every time we have a recession in Canada, governmentsrush to create stimulus packages in order to create employ-ment. I predict that eventually federal and provincial govern-ments will constantly be in this mode. It won’t be triggeredby a recession — it will just be the new normal. Usually stim-ulus projects involve the construction or upgrading of dams,hospitals, highways, bridges and the like. There’s no reasonthat subsidized housing developments can’t be added to thestimulus mix, so that if this trend in job quality continues toerode, workers don’t have to live in their car or a tent.

It can be jarring to step back and look at what is happen-ing in the Canadian economy. It would be nice to think welive in a time when governments could stick to paving ourroads and providing fire, police, education and health careservices. Thanks to globalization, technology, and otherchanges that have impacted the world of work, those daysare gone. Until we see an increase in higher quality employ-ment, we are living in an age that future historians mightdescribe as “the era of government stimulus”.

For links to resources and an archive of this column checkout worklink.bc.ca.

TECHNOLOGY JOBS

Maximus BC Health requires a Windows Technical Sup-port Analyst in Victoria. A technical diploma or technicalcertification from an accredited technical college or uni-versity is preferred. Details at bctechnology.com/jobs.

One Net has an opening for a Front-End Web Devel-oper with 2+ years of open source web development

experience. Team players welcome. Application detailsat onenetmarketing.com/careers.

Best Buy in Langford seeks a Counter IntelligenceAgent Level 1 (Computer Technician) with at least sixmonths’ related work experience. Diploma in ComputerTechnology preferred. Go to bestbuy.ca > Careers.

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seeing a “huge” workload coming in. Apprentice carpentersapply to the union and, within a matter of days, Jordan hasthe majority of them placed on a job. The primary require-ments are experience as a labourer and a solid work ethic.

“The housing market is on fire and looks like it will notcool down for at least two to three years,” predicts Jordan.“Demand for skilled, qualified Red Seal tradesmen is at anall-time high.” The 2004-2008 housing boom saw a lot ofstart-up construction companies enter the market with un-qualified workers. But the market has since corrected, andprojects are currently willing to pay for qualified tradesmen,according to Jordan. “As a result, building costs have doubledand tripled in some municipalities.”

There’s a misconception that those who struggle in schoolend up in the trades, but that is quickly being debunked. Mathis a huge part of most trades, particularly carpentry. The de-mands of the job are reflected in the attractive pay. “I knowjourneyman carpenters who are making as much as first-yeardoctors,” says Jordan.

The BC Regional Council of Carpenters is successful in partbecause of its progressive policies, such as full benefits afterthree months and regular training opportunities, includingfunding for apprentice schooling. The union also offers assis-tance in the form of counselling or rehab outside of the work-place.

New members have an option to not pay membership duesuntil they start earning. And earning is something you’ll bedoing far sooner than most skilled workers. With a trade ap-prenticeship, classroom time is generally limited to 6 to 8weeks a year, with the rest of the learning happening in thefield — doing field work that pays.

Making connections on the jobsite is instrumental to mov-ing up the ranks. “Entry-level labourers and apprentices canexpect to be laid off when the project is over,” says KevinMcTavish, former Regional Manager of the Skilled Trades Em-ployment Program (STEP) on Vancouver Island (he has beenreplaced by Jazret Mraze). In addition to keeping a currentresume, Kevin recommends workers constantly talk to othertradespeople about next job prospects.

Find out who is doing the work and approach that companydirectly. “It’s not about a three-page resume with the properbuzz words; contractors want to look you in the eye andmake a judgement if you are going to work hard and be reli-able,” adds Kevin.

“If you aren't excited by the idea of working incredibly hardfor nine hours a day, every day of your life, then carpentry is

not for you,” says ticketed carpenter Dave MacKenzie, Presi-dent of Falcon Heights Contracting. “There is no sittingaround. The job calls for continuous, arduous labour, workingin all elements, rain or shine.”

If the skilled trades are on your radar, Kevin’s organizationmay help get you launched. While no two situations are thesame, eligible STEP participants are often in low-skilled posi-tions and lack certification, high school diplomas, or trade-specific skills.

He strongly recommends that apprentices chart a courseand look beyond what he calls “the big four,” i.e. carpentry,electrical, plumbing and welding. “There are over one hun-dred different trades, all of them critical to construction,”explains Kevin. “Quite a few people are taking technicaltraining. Try to find a field where there is less competitionand more jobs to fill.” Housing is only the tip of the iceberg.There are mega engineering projects like the $8 billion BCHydro Site C dam, seven kilometres from Fort St. John, andthe $2.5 billion project announced by Veresen Inc. on naturalgas processing plants located near Dawson Creek. One of thebiggest local construction projects on the industry’s radarright now is the Belmont Market Shopping Centre in the West-shore, slated to start January 2017.

Wherever you seek employment, get your feet wet first.Find work as a labourer and determine if the reality of workon a build site appeals to you before investing in an educa-tion. By doing so, you’ll experience first-hand one of themost gratifying outcomes of a job in the trades: Witnessingthe fruits of your labour.

Kate Wiley is editor of The LEAD Sheet. Contact her [email protected].

(Continued from page 1) “The housing market is onfire and looks like it will notcool down for two to threeyears. Demand for skilled,

qualified Red Seal tradesmenis at an all-time high.”

– Jordan Kersch, Representative for theBC Regional Council of Carpenters

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WorkBC Employment Services Centre

servicecanada.gc.ca

Rogers (Ocean 98.5 & KiSS 103.1) is seeking a part-timePromotions Assistant with an energetic and outgoing per-sonality. Must be willing/able to do physically demandingwork as required (lifting, dragging, carrying boxes, etc.)and be available to work weekends. Find out more atjobs.rogers.com.

Flynn Canada is currently recruiting General Labourers(commercial) to fill vacancies in Victoria and surroundingarea. Some construction experience preferred; valid driv-er's license and vehicle required. Apply online atflynnhr.ca.

West Shore Parks and Recreation Society is acceptingapplications for part-time, casual Arena Workers. Qualifi-cations include Inter-municipal Learn to Skate InstructorsTraining and NCCP coaching level 1 in a related discipline(Hockey, skating, ringette, speed skating, or Canfit in-structing experience). Must be able to work weekends andevenings. Find the complete job posting at workbc.ca.

K-Bro Linen Systems is looking for a full-time, perma-nent Maintenance Person. Responsibilities include repair-ing and maintaining large industrial laundry equipment as

well as facility maintenance. Must have own transporta-tion, as the shift can start before bus availability. Findthe complete listing at workbc.ca. Expires Jul. 9.

District of Saanich Parks Division is hiring multiple tem-porary, full-time Parks Workers to perform a variety ofmanual tasks in the maintenance of park areas in any ofthe following sections: Horticulture, Maintenance, Con-struction, Urban Forestry and Natural Areas. Require-ments include Grade 11, one accredited course in aparks-related field, and 6 months parks-related experi-ence. Details at civicinfo.bc.ca/careers. Closes Jul. 6.

University of Victoria Student Affairs seeks a Manager,Residence Facilities. Qualifications include 3 years’ ofexperience in a property or facilities management super-visory role, preferably in an institutional environment.Apply online at uvic.ca > Future faculty & staff. ClosesJul. 8.

Source Security is looking for a Site Co-Ordinator inVictoria. A valid BC security license is required. PreviousSupervisory experience will be considered an asset. Go tosourcesecurity.ca > Jobs.

MANUFACTURING & FACILITIES JOBS

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SOCIAL & HEALTH JOBS

Shoppers Drug Mart requires a part-time Pharmacy As-sistant at its Hillside location in Victoria. Qualificationsinclude experience as a Pharmacy Assistant and an abilityto work flexible hours, including some evenings andweekends. Find out more at jobs.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

Retirement Concepts is accepting applications for atemporary General Manager (6-month term) at BeaconHill Villa. Qualifications include completion of undergrad-uate degree in health sciences or related field, plus 7years’ recent related experience, including 2 years inleadership role. Go to retirementconcepts.com/careers.

Happy Campers Child Care in Colwood is hiring a per-manent, certified ECE Teacher for either full- or part-time shifts. Find the complete listing on indeed.ca.

Burnside Gorge Community Association seeks a full-time, permanent Community Recreation Coordinator.

Qualifications include a university degree or diploma inRecreation Management or related, plus a minimum of 3years programming and special events planning experi-ence. Visit workbc.ca. Expires Jul. 8.

The BC Cancer Agency has an opening for a PatientCare Aide. Qualifications include graduation from a rec-ognized Nursing Assistant program or an equivalent com-bination of education, training and experience. Must beregistered with BC Care Aide Community Health WorkerRegistry. Go to phsa.ca/careers. Open until filled.

Under the Umbrella Daycare & Preschool is hiring afull-time Early Childhood Education Facility Manager.Qualifications include 2 (preferably 5) years of EarlyChildhood Education experience or the equivalent (i.e.,graduation from an ECE program would be a major asset),as well as an ECE license to practice. Application detailsat workbc.ca.

Olde Country Masonry has an opening for a MasonrySupervisor. At least, five years’ experience and/ or RedSeal certified. Experience with brick, block, natural full-stone and repointing work in residential and commercialsites is desired. Find the complete listing at workbc.ca.Expires Jul. 31.

Retirement Concepts is hiring a Cook at Selkirk Place.Qualifications include graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking, with relevant cooking experi-ence. Current certificate in FoodSafe I and FoodSafe IIrequired. Multiple shifts available. Go toretirementconcepts.com/careers.

Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative re-quires a full-time Driver/Transportation Manager. Quali-fications include a clear Criminal Record Check and theability to lift up to 75 lbs and carry furniture up and downstairs. Application details at workbc.ca. Expires Jul. 8.

Monk Office is looking for a Delivery Driver in Victoria.Qualifications include Class 5 Drivers License with cleanabstract; Experience with 3 tonne truck an asset. Visitmonk.ca > Careers.

Hertz is hiring a casual/on-call Driver. Responsibilitiesinclude cleaning the vehicles and preparing them for rentstatus and checking fluid levels and tire pressure. Findthe posting at indeed.ca.

On Side Restoration Services seeks a Finish Carpenterwith at least 2 years of relevant experience. Must beavailable for rotational “On Call” for evenings and week-ends. Openings also exist for Drywall/Painter and WaterDamage Technician. Apply online at onside.ca/jobs.

McElhanney Consulting Surveying seeks a StructuralDrafting Technologist with at least 5 years’ experience inbridge design. Search the complete listing at eluta.ca.

TRADES & TRANSPORT JOBS

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what youdon’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.”

— Oprah Winfrey

Shoppers Drug Mart requires a Post Office Clerk andCashier at its Hillside location in Victoria. Both positionsrequire flexible hours, including some evenings and week-ends. Find out more at jobs.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

The Fairmont Empress is hiring a temporary Tour Coor-dinator. Qualifications include a minimum of 5 monthsrecent experience during a peak season within Front Of-fice, Reservations, or Tours at a property of comparablesize. Apply online at fairmontcareers.com. Closes Jul. 8.

Monk Office is looking for a full-time Customer Experi-ence Team Member in Victoria. Qualifications include 1-3years’ experience in customer service, sales, logistics,call center and/or data entry. Visit monk.ca > Careers.

RONA Home & Garden seeks a permanent AssistantStore Manager in Langford. Qualifications include leader-ship capabilities and a commitment to managing and de-veloping the performance of others. Learn more atcareer.rona.ca.

Mark’s is hiring a part-time Sales Associate at Broad-mead Village. Qualifications include high school educationor current enrollment in high school and the ability towork long hours standing/walking. Details atworkopolis.com. Closes Jul. 25.

Purdys has an opening for a permanent, part-timeChocolate Sales Connoisseur at Mayfair Shopping Centre.This role requires open availability for all types of shifts.Go to purdys.com/careers.

Three Point Motors Victoria seeks a Customer ServiceGreeter. Applicants must be adaptable to all weather

conditions while maintaining a professional appearance.Experience driving vehicles with standard transmission isan asset. Go to gain-vi.ca > View Job Postings.

Pacific Coastal Airlines is currently looking for a part-time Customer Service Agent. This position is based atthe Victoria International Airport. Must be flexible to workweekends, evenings, holidays and/or irregular shifts. Ap-ply online at pacificcoastal.com > Careers. Closes Jul. 31.

Walmart in Langford requires a full-time Assistant Man-ager - Overnight. Qualifications include 3+ years of man-agement experience in the retail, wholesale, food, orhospitality industry. Apply online at careers.walmart.ca.

West Coast Grill in Sooke is hiring Banquet Servers, anexperienced Restaurant Server, and a Night Cleaner.Flexibility with scheduling (weekend and/or eveninghours) is required. Go to sooke.pocketnews.ca > Jobs tofind the complete listings.

Silk Road Tea is accepting applications for full- andpart-time Retail Sales Positions. Previous experience insales or high-end service environments required. Applyonline at silkroadteastore.com/careers.

Ramada Victoria seeks an experienced Front DeskAgent. Qualifications include a bachelor degree or equiva-lent. Find the complete job posting at indeed.ca.

Thrifty Foods - James Bay seeks a part-time FloralClerk. Qualifications include a green thumb and an eyefor design and colour. This role can lead to promotion andthe opportunity to explore other aspects of the business.Visit to sobeyscareers.com. Closes Jul. 4.

HOSPITALITY & CUSTOMER SERVICE JOBS

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Feedback? Send your comments to [email protected].

PROFESSIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE JOBS

Motion Specialties requires a Reception & Client Ser-vices Administrator in Victoria. Qualifications include 2years’ experience working in a fast paced office receptionenvironment with a multiple line phone system. Knowl-edge of HME products is an asset. Go tomotionspecialties.com > Careers. Closes Jul. 10.

Maple Glass Holdings is accepting applications for a full-time Office Manager. Qualifications include a high schooldiploma and minimum experience of 2 years as officemanager. Find the complete listing at workbc.ca.

Better Choice Staffing has immediate and anticipatedopenings for short-term assignments with the BC Provin-cial Government. Requirements include knowledge of anyone of (or combination of) the following: TRIM,ARCS/ORCS, CLIFF, QRMS/CRMS, ORACLE, and MicrosoftOffice. Search indeed.ca for the job posting.

Carmanah Technologies is hiring a Product Managerwith 5+ years’ experience in a product management andmarketing environment. Degree in engineering, market-ing, or a related discipline is required. Find the completelisting on the Job Board at viatec.ca. Closes Jul. 31.

Amica is looking for a Community Operations Managerin Victoria. Qualifications include a diploma or certificatein bookkeeping or managerial accounting, along with pre-vious experience executing administrative tasks in hospi-tality setting or similar environment. Go to amica.ca >Careers. Open until filled.

Greater Victoria School District is accepting applicationsfor temporary, on-call Accounts Clerk – Schools. Candi-dates must have Grade 12 or equivalent and completion ofFinancial Accounting 1 or equivalent, plus 2 years specificfinancial accounting experience in a large automated fi-nancial department. Visit makeafuture.ca > Find A Job.

The CRD is recruiting a Communications Supervisorwith at least 2 years of supervisory experience. Qualifica-tions include the ability to develop marketing campaigns,from inception through to completion and evaluation, onenvironmental initiatives. Find out more at crd.bc.ca >Careers. Closes Jul. 8.

JDRF is hiring a full-time Manager, Fundraising andDevelopment to work from a home-based office. Qualifi-cations include a college/ university degree in FundraisingManagement or related discipline and 3 years previousrelated experience. Go to charityvillage.com to find thisposting. Closes Jul. 29.

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island re-quires an Annual Giving and Events Manager. Qualifica-tions include a university degree in a related field and aminimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive fund developmentexperience. More information can be found atcharityvillage.com. Closes Jul. 8.

Villa Eyrie Resort (Malahat) seeks a Night Auditor. Qual-ifications include more than 1 year in front desk supervi-sory experience, experience handling cash, accountingprocedures and general administrative tasks. Go to gain-vi.ca > View Job Postings.

Whole Foods Market is hiring a Marketing & CommunityLiaison in Victoria. Qualifications include basic knowledgeof marketing principles and grassroots community rela-tions, and some event planning and management experi-ence. More information at indeed.ca.

CIBC has an opening for a full-time Financial ServicesRepresentative at its Tillicum location. Prior experiencepromoting financial services products including creditcards, accounts, mortgages and credit lines is a definiteasset. Learn more at cibc.com > Careers. Closes Aug. 1.

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