Minerals Ed - Spring Break Volunteer Admin Position

MineralsEd is a not for profit educational organization that is dedicated to encouraging and supporting Earth science, mineral resources and mining education in BC schools.

The work experience position is for:

• 2 students in the role of Education Program Assistant (downtown Vancouver office)

The Program Assistant will assist the MineralsEd Director and Coordinator as needed. This will include: • assist in the assembly of teaching kit materials (e.g. labelling and bagging rock and mineral specimens, collating posters, duplicating files on USBs, compiling experiment kits). Depending on the student's skills may also include: • assist in updating web site entries • assist with online search for useful geology and mining newsThe student will also be introduced to mining related companies and organizations in downtown Vancouver, including those that are hosting other Work Experience students that week


Qualifications - A basic knowledge of Earth science, rocks and minerals • Excellent written and verbal English language skills • Competency using MS Word and MS Excel • Ability to work within and contribute to a small team and to work alone.  
Work Hours Monday -Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm; 30 minute lunch break at noon  

Position is being offered during the week of Spring break from March 23-27.  

Application Deadline Monday, February 24, 2020

Teck Resources - Work Experience position during Spring Break, March 23-27, 2020.

Teck Resources is offering a one week long Work Experience position during 

Spring Break, March 23-27, 2020.

Teck is a major Canadian mining company with head office in Vancouver and operations in many parts of North and South America that mine metallurgical coal, copper, zinc and oil sands.

The work experience position is for:

1 student as Administrative Assistant, , Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting (downtown Vancouver office). The ideal candidate for the Administrative Assistant position should be interested in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance fields. Through this placement, the student will develop an understanding of working in a professional environment, gain exposure to Teck’s daily business administration activities, data management strategies and how it is applied and implemented within Teck’s operations.  

Interested in applying?  

Please see Ms. Nieken-Spence in Room C103 or email: YNieken-Spence@sd44.ca

Operation Med School - Registration is now open!

Operation Med School (OMS) is a non-profit, student-run organization that hosts one-day conferences in Canada and the USA to educate youth about the journey of a medical career. Our goal is to inspire, inform and encourage students to follow their medical dreams and head bravely into their future endeavors.

OMS was started by a group of high school students in Vancouver, BC in 2012. Each conference gives students a new approach to medical careers through activities and lectures by medical experts. It is the perfect chance for high school students to explore the medical field, meet peers who share the same passion, and speak with knowledgeable medical professionals.

OMS has been creating an opportunity for youth to gain valuable leadership and event management skills since it began in 2012 as a conference for high school students from high school students. As the organization has grown, each city conference continues to be organized by a team of local high school students.

Interested in a career in law enforcement and public safety? Info session

 

Interested in a career in law enforcement and public safety? Discover what it takes at an upcoming information session for the Law Enforcement Studies Diploma and the Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies programs. Learn about the education, applied skills and specialized knowledge required to become a superior candidate in the recruiting process. 

January 9 or February 25

7 pm - 8:30 pm

New Westminster Campus 
715 McBride Boulevard, 
New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4

Questions? Email lesd@jibc.ca 

Interested in becoming a firefighter?

Hands-on Firefighting Information Session

JIBC Maple Ridge Campus (13500 256th Street Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1C9)
January 25, 2020 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Curious about a firefighting career? Discover first-hand what it takes at our upcoming hands-on information session

In our new, hands-on information session format, learn about the Fire Fighting Technologies Certificate (FFTC) program and get a taste of firefighting by practicing some essential firefighting skills at one of Western Canada’s most extensive firefighting training facilities.

Cost to participate is $25.  

Minimum age to participate is 18. 

As the information session will involve some strenuous physical activity, participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle and dress in appropriate active wear.

Pedalheads swim instructor - paid

Join Our Team

Looking for an exciting and rewarding career? At Pedalheads, we’re always looking for happy, quirky, and energetic individuals to join our team. If you think you'd be a good fit, then let's chat about you joining our ever-growing, sensational staff.

Great Place to Work-Certified™

Part-time/Seasonal Opportunities

When you work for Pedalheads, we make sure you're prepared to take on the daily challenges and excitement of working with kids. Not only do we provide program-based online training, hands-on site training, and manuals, we also teach our employees about customer service and how to work with young children.

Bike and Sport

Swim

Full-Time/Year-Round Opportunities

Want to be a part of the magic all year long? Send us an email at hr@pedalheads.com telling us why you would be a great fit for the company.

Join the Lonsdale Youth Lounge Advisory Committee - Volunteer

Lonsdale Youth Lounge Advisory Committee Members Wanted

Are you a high school student looking for an awesome volunteer opportunity? Join the Lonsdale Youth Lounge Advisory Committee!
As part of the committee you'll create and promote events & programs for youth on the North Shore, and gain valuable leadership skills. You'll also get up-to 30 hours of volunteer work for school.

Come to our info session on Tuesday, January 7 from 4:30-5:30pm in the Lonsdale Youth Lounge at Harry Jerome.

Got questions? Email jennifer.folkersen@nvrc.ca

The Wellness Show- Volunteers Wanted

The Wellness Show at the Vancouver Convention Centre will once again be requiring a large number of volunteers.

The volunteer hours are as follows:
 
Friday January 31st 5:30pm – 7:30pm (set-up 12:00 noon-6:00 pm)
Saturday February 1st 9:00 am - 7:30 pm (show 10:00 am-7:00 pm)
Sunday February 2nd 9:00 am - 6:30 pm (show 10:00 am-6:00 pm) & 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (tear-down)

Stage Assistant, Runners and Show Office Assistant positions, this is where we really need help and students should be able to sign up with friends. The Feature Area is Ping Pong again this year so that is also a great area to be all day!

Please apply via email to: volunteersnrp@gmail.com

https://thewellnessshow.com/be-a-volunteer/

Join G08 Arts-Based Teen Program (2015 Spring Break)

This March Break, Satellite Gallery, an exhibition space shared by four public art galleries - Charles H. Scott (ECUAD), Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery (UBC), the Museum of Anthropology (UBC) and Presentation House Gallery, are running an arts-based teen program called G08.  

Students (grades 11 and 12) from any discipline as various as the arts, theater and the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. 

G08

• designed to inspire, engage and excite youth to become immersed in Vancouver's Contemporary art world, to work collaboratively, and to create a public art project with the group.  Final project ideas could include creating a flash mob event, a temporary public art piece, or a new work for the Gallery's Seymour storefront window.
• will meet for five days over the 2015 spring break at the centre of downtown Vancouver, above CLUB 560.
• will be led by a high-school art teacher, senior university students, gallery professionals and Vancouver-based artists. It will include a public art tour, artist studio visits, workshops as well as gallery and exhibition tours.

The program is free of charge and can be applied to a student's work experience hours required for graduation.

Submit your application by February 6, 2015 before 6 pm for early consideration.  Final deadline is on February 20, 2015 before 6pm.

Visit http://satellitegallery.ca/g08.html
or email:  info@satellitegallery.ca


or see Ms. Abad to get the application form

Be a Gene Researcher for a Week in 2015

The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation is looking for mature, capable high school students age 16.

You must be:

• passionate about science and intrigued by genetics
• have an overall average of at least 85%
• can write a brilliant essay to demonstrate your excitement about science and your advanced communication skills
• can convince a teacher to write a stunning reference for you

Gene Researcher for a Week (GRFAW) program is your opportunity to gain insight into the world of genetic diseases through a mentorship in one of Canada’s top genetic labs. This program is designed to provide a learning experience for students that have not had extensive lab experience from other programs or work experience opportunities.

Participants can learn how genes cause human genetic disorders and how top scientists translate these findings into treatments and cures for genetic diseases.

In this program you will participate in the activities in the lab with as much hands on experience as possible*. The GRFAW mentoring program is a great opportunity for YOU to learn about human genetics research and connect with the scientific community.

Apply online between Nov 1 and Dec 31st at www.genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/student-application/

by filling out and submitting the following:

• Student Application Form
• Student Essay
• Teacher Reference Letter

*every lab is different in the experience they provide and we cannot guarantee that every student will have the opportunity to be "hands on".

UBC Faculty of Pharmacy

 

ENTRY-TO-PRACTICE DOCTOR OF PHARMACY PROGRAM

 

An Information Session for High School students to learn more about pursuing a future in Pharmacy.

 

November 13, 2014

6:00-8:00pm

UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences Bldg

2405 Westbrook Mall Vancouver,

BC V6T 1Z3

 

RSVP by emailing undergrad.pharm@ubc.ca

Deadline: November 5^th

 

or see Ms. Abad or Ms. Watson