CAREERS IN THE RESOURCE SECTOR Skills Connect for Immigrants Conference Coquitlam, B.C. January 26...
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CAREERS IN THE RESOURCE SECTOR Skills Connect for Immigrants Conference Coquitlam, B.C. January 26 th, 2015 Victoria Pazukha, CHRP Principal, Career Mobility
CAREERS IN THE RESOURCE SECTOR Skills Connect for Immigrants
Conference Coquitlam, B.C. January 26 th, 2015 Victoria Pazukha,
CHRP Principal, Career Mobility Group
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Overview Employers What employers are looking for? Skills and
jobs in demand Job search and transferable skills Group activity
Self-assessment Resources 2
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Employers 3
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Employers Expectations Generally speaking, employers in the
resource sector are looking for people who are: Safety conscious
and respectful of others Enjoy a flexible work schedule Willing to
relocate or work in remote locations Willing to work as a team
member Able to work independently Able to adjust to changes
Committed and take pride in their work Eager to learn on-the-job
and share knowledge with others
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Mining and Exploration 5 Picture. Students from the Northwest
Community College School of Exploration and Mining visit the
Huckleberry Mine site
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Forestry Forestry Technologist and Technician Planermill
Technician Power engineer Forestry Professionals Supervisors
Industrial/Maintenance Mechanic Sawmill Machine Operator Logging
Machine Operator Heavy Equipment Operator Industrial Electrician
Lumber Grader 6
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Agriculture Greenhouse Manager Greenhouse Operator Farm
Supervisor Landscaping Maintenance Contractors Research Technician
Field Technician Ground Maintenance Worker Machine Operator
Aquaculture Technician Agricultural Technician Field Inspector Food
Inspector Farm Worker Landscape Maintenance Worker Organic Farm
Supervisor Process Control Operator 7
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Natural Gas Geologist Mechanical engineer Chemical engineer
Power engineer Well service operator Field production operator
Laboratory technician Purchasing agent Quality assurance Welder and
machine operator Industrial mechanic Instrumentation technician
Steamfitter and pipefitter Truck driver Heavy equipment operator
Gas fitter Crane operator Construction labourer 8
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Job Search Tips Most jobs are found through networking. Get
started with these steps: Make a list of companies you would like
to work for Research the company to see if they are hiring Look
beyond job posting, connect with people who work there Get the name
of the right person to send your resume to Follow up with polite
email 9
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Networking Your accessible network Business or work Training
and education programs Organizations (volunteer, interest groups,
community groups) Hobbies and sports Questions to ask Do you know
any openings as Job Title in your company? Are there any other
vacancies? Who do I need to speak to? May I tell them you gave me
their name? Do you know any other companies hiring at the moment?
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Identify Your Transferrable Skills Key skills employers are
looking for in potential workers are job specific skills and
transferable skills Identifying your transferable skills and
articulating them to potential employers will increase your success
during the job search Transferable skills: leadership,
interpersonal, teamwork, communication, time management, problem
solving, organization, learning, listening, and creativity Group
activity Identify your transferable skills and develop a
professional profile statement 11