Kraft Canada - Taste Panel Assistant

Kraft Canada Inc. is the country’s leading marketer of food products and services. With solid roots in Canada, Kraft’s heritage can be traced back to two of the country’s most successful food entrepreneurs: J.L. Kraft and W. M. Christie. Kraft manufactures and markets many of the favourite foods and beverages that are the mainstay of Canadian kitchens.

Taste Panel Assistant
Kraft Canada currently has an opening for contract Taste Panel Assistants on an occasional basis, approximately 3 hours every 2 weeks. This role is ideal for someone who is interested in working as part of a team, at our Corporate Office in Don Mills.

Projects are managed by the Kraft Kitchens, Consumer Research and our Research and Development Departments. Under the direction of these teams, these individuals will assist in the execution of employee taste panels during business hours. This includes preparing tasting and sample portions, and clearing used samples. The individuals have a flexible timetable enabling him/her to be available on a week’s notice to support tasting sessions.

Qualifications:
High school graduate
Willingness to learn
Proficiency in English – spoken and written
Enjoy working with people and on a team
Demonstrates an eye for detail
Demonstrates a passion for food

Head Office location:
95 Moatfield Drive
(Don Mills & York Mills)
Don Mills, ON
M3B 3L6

Resumes with cover letter can be sent to:
Email: HRCanada@kraft.com
Subject line: Taste Panel Assistant

BC Hydro Apprentice Vehicle Tradesperson

To apply for this opportunity with BC Hydro, please apply online and mention that you saw the opportunity on Connect Moms!

Your passion lies in making a difference. By moving beyond the expected, you help make our world a better place. These are values we respect and seek out in employees. As the demand for electricity grows, so does our need for more bright minds to join our team. Together, we can build our community, foster conservation and deliver clean, reliable energy solutions for today, tomorrow and generations to come.

Fleet Vehicle mechanics at BC Hydro maintain (including inspection, diagnosis and repair), modify and outfit BC Hydro vehicles. The BC Hydro fleet consists of 2,500 vehicles including passenger vehicles (e.g. cars, SUVs, passenger vans), light vehicles (e.g. pick up trucks, commercial vans, flat deck trucks), heavy vehicles (e.g. manlifts, digger derricks, crane trucks), mobile machines (e.g. fork lifts, self propelled man lifts) and trailers (e.g. pole trailers, reel trailers, utility trailers).

Fleet Services delivers the service via a main maintenance garage, satellite work shops and mobile work shops.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will learn to:

Performs regular maintenance inspections conforming to regulatory requirements and Fleet Services practices.

Repair deficiencies discovered during maintenance inspections.

Diagnose and repair failures causing machine breakdowns - these tasks are on trucks, pickup trucks, vans, trucks with service bodies, pickup fork lifts, self propelled man lifts, pole trailers, reel trailers, utility trailers, tilt trailers, hot stick trailers, and highway tractor trailers.

Overhaul heavy equipment.

Outfit new vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of an approved Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport entry level trades training program is required.

Preferably 2 years of experience in the trade.

English, Math, and Physics 12 are not required if the candidate has written and passed college-based entry level trades training program entrance examinations.

High School graduation with English 12, Math 12, and Physics 12 are preferred.

Preferably 2 years of experience in the trade with work performed on heavy vehicles equipped with aerial devices, digger derricks, stiff cranes and folding cranes mounted.

Must be physically fit, have a mechanical aptitude, have normal color vision, and be eligible for (or have) Class 3 with air endorsement Driver’s License.

All applicants should submit full details as to education and previous experience.

After satisfactory completion of a probationary period, apprentices will be required to become indentured and follow a course of study
Applicants must be prepared to move from location to location within the province as required by the program.

Please ensure you submit a complete and comprehensive application package, making sure you include:

Cover letter - provide in your online application

Resume (include street address and mailing address if different, email address and phone contacts) - provide in your online application

Proof of pre-requisite completion: copies of school transcripts or copy of graduation certificate from your educational institution confirming the completion of an accredited Entry Level Program for Commercial Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanic

Include in your application a copy of your ICBC Driver’s Abstract and Claims History (2 documents); - which can be obtained from a motor vehicle branch or by calling Public Information at 604-661-2800 or 1-800-663-3051

Please attach to your online application or provide to us via fax at 604-663-3921, quoting job number 605234 and job title Apprentice Vehicle Tradesperson by July 5, 2009.

Interested candidates should submit their applications online by July 5, 2009.

At BC Hydro, our vision For Generations is about working together to make a difference for the future of all British Columbians. To achieve this goal, we live by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Service, Accountability and Teamwork.

Safety - we integrate safety into everything we do
Integrity - we are fair, honest, open and straightforward
Service - we seek solutions and build relationships
Accountability - we take responsibility for our actions

Teamwork - we work together to achieve results

If you share our values and are ready to join a great team, we’d love to hear from you!

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

BC Hydro Senior Leader, Procurement - 2 Vacancies

To apply for either of these opportunities with BC Hydro, please submit your website online and mention that you saw the position on Connect Moms.

Your passion lies in making a difference. By moving beyond the expected, you help make our world a better place. These are values we respect and seek out in employees. As the demand for electricity grows, so does our need for more bright minds to join our team. Together, we can build our community, foster conservation and deliver clean, reliable energy solutions for today, tomorrow and generations to come.

Engineering, Aboriginal Relations Negotiation and Generation,
Generation Engineering (1 Role)
DUTIES: The successful candidate:

Leads and manages a team of approximately 25 Contracts Engineers and Professionals engaged in the development, issuance, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and award of a variety of contracts, up to values of $500M. These contracts could include design-build, supply and install construction and/or consulting engineering services and are complex, multi-faceted, high value and high risk.

Reports directly to the Director of Generation Engineering, which in turn reports to the Vice President of Engineering.

Establishes and cultivates relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders in order to understand, define and influence business needs.

Accountable for developing contracting and negotiating plans and strategies and will support the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) in the development of procurement policy. Supports Generation Project Delivery in the development of capital project and program procurement strategies.

Represents BC Hydro in the investigation and resolution of contract disputes.

Responsible for creating a long-term vision and business plan for Generation Procurement, reflecting the overall role and accountabilities of the team and aligning these with other Procurement teams in the Business Group and in the company.

Directs ongoing professional development of staff to develop and maintain appropriate levels of expertise and competency.

Actively participates in industry and association based committees to keep up-to-date on developments in the field and develop business opportunities.

Demonstrates BC Hydro values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Service and Integrity as a model of behaviour across business unit and within staff behaviours and decision making.

Field Operations, Operational Support Services – 1 Role

DUTIES: The successful candidate:

Reports to the Director, Field Operations Procurement; this role leads the development of long term procurement plans and strategies and the management of contracts and supplier relationships for Field Operations.

Responsible for leading a group of professional staff involved in the development of procurement strategy, demand planning, procurement analytics management and supplier relationships as well as contract management and key sourcing for Field Operations.

Identifies opportunities and leads improvements in the business model and processes to execute on proposed procurement strategies.

Develops Business Group specific processes, guidelines and tools related to operational categories and services to ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures across the Business Group and at corporate level for stock, non-stock and operational related service categories.

Leads the gathering of business intelligence and market intelligence to determine procurement priorities and develop opportunity assessments for recommendation to Senior Management.

Develops consistent methodologies for supplier evaluation and overall supplier relationship strategy for operational commodities and services
Leads longer term demand planning for operational categories and services. Conducts high level negotiations on higher risk/spend areas for strategic categories.

Develops Business Group Procurement Reporting metrics to meet regulatory and corporate business priorities related to spend and process efficiencies.

Develops operational, financial and strategic planning process related to one to three year procurement plan for operational related supply and service categories. Develops strategy for prioritizing opportunities, and determines optimal procurement approach and associated resourcing to facilitate implementation.

Provides input into Corporate Strategic Sourcing Strategy and Procurement plans and recommends corresponding Field Operations Procurement Sourcing Strategies to meet business goals and security of supply issues aligned to demand.

Determines demand trends to facilitate longer term procurement approaches.

Leads an analytical function to evaluate spend opportunities, and market drivers to determine timing and procurement strategy approaches.

Responsible for high level understanding of client’s business to enable meeting diverse and complex procurement requirements. Responsible for Business Group relations with asset managers, project managers, forecasting and planning functions and work scheduling functions to facilitate demand.

Works closely with Engineering Standards, Projects and Quality Assurance Professionals to establish technical drivers impacting procurement execution and timing.

Works with Strategic Suppliers and Service Providers and Key Contractors to resolve issues and participates in negotiations on strategic contracts. Develops relationships with other utilities and supply chain managers to identify market trends and procurement approaches.

Resolves problems and issues associated with Key Supply and Service contracts. Utilizes innovative approaches to ensure strategies address security of supply to meets work demands while driving costs out of the procurement process.

Recommends procurement strategies impacting significant spend areas and timing of procurement approach to take advantage of market conditions through hedging strategies.

Manages operational risk through strategic procurement planning to ensure timely delivery of supply and services.

Provides technical leadership on procurement and supply chain management across Business Groups and functional portfolios to ensure policies, procedures and tools meet corporate and government procurement requirements and collaboration to resolve key procurement issues as well as contract management forms, terms and conditions and issues management.

Leads tracking of contract compliance (pricing and Total Cost of Ownership),and the development of tracking mechanisms to measure cost reduction against ongoing contract maintenance and support
Participates in strategic sourcing activities including opportunity assessments, category sourcing working groups, negotiations, and contract implementation. Resolves significant non-conformances, issues and equitable adjustments associated with large service and commodity contracts.

Facilitates cost reduction and cost avoidance targets through contract form and pricing strategies; creates contract policies, procedures and tools to ensure consistency of practice for Business Group specific commodities and services.

Leads the implementation of Strategic Sourcing Contracts for Business Group categories.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidates will have:

Post Secondary undergraduate degree or equivalent is required
Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation or equivalent program is preferred.

12 to 15 years experience in a procurement environment with a focus on contract management. Experience working in a capital intensive industrial or engineering environment is desirable. In-depth knowledge of contract law and governmental regulations.

Ideal candidate should be leading teams of up to 10-20 professional staff with business unit accountability and a mandate to set direction, monitor results and build synergy across the unit and broader organization.

Has broad knowledge and experience in the theory and application of a wide range of procurement models and best practices used across industry.

Has expertise in negotiation strategies, protocols and experience in tender and contract law, tendering and Requests for Proposals (RFP) processes, bid evaluation criteria and processes.

Demonstrated strong leadership, negotiation, relationship management, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

The ability to establish a high level of rapport with senior management, provide leadership in determining appropriate courses of action and provide expert advice with respect to the urgency of issues.

Interested candidates should submit their applications online by June 21, 2009.

At BC Hydro, our vision For Generations is about working together to make a difference for the future of all British Columbians. To achieve this goal, we live by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Service, Accountability and Teamwork.

Safety - we integrate safety into everything we do
Integrity - we are fair, honest, open and straightforward
Service - we seek solutions and build relationships
Accountability - we take responsibility for our actions
Teamwork - we work together to achieve results

If you share our values and are ready to join a great team, we’d love to hear from you!

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

BCIT - Auxillary Administrative Support - Various Campuses

The BCIT in-house temporary auxiliary support service is looking for high calibre, dynamic and flexible individuals who are capable of moving between departments to fill a variety of temporary assignments.  At the present time, we are actively recruiting for qualified individuals who wish to work on an on-call basis varying from one shift per week to full weeks as a Switchboard Operator and/or a Facilities Operations Assistant.

REQUIREMENTS:

Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to being successful in this temporary environment. Positions may be located at any of BCITs campuses.

Our business is client driven. If you have the skills and we have the workload, we can keep you busy. We fill assignments that provide support when employees are absent from the job due to sick leave, vacation, on training courses or to assist on projects or heavy workloads. Due to this varying demand for our services, there may be breaks between assignments. We therefore cannot guarantee on-going employment.

The ideal candidate for this position must possess the following:
• Successful completion of Grade 12
• Minimum six months of formal training in business office skills or other post secondary training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two years of general experience, plus one year of administrative experience
• Formal training and experience using email systems and Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel and Access
• Desire to remain current with business office systems
• Keyboarding skills of 55 wpm
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Must be flexible and able to be called in on short notice
Competition Number: 09BA27

To apply, visit us online at bcit.ca/jobs and complete our application form. Please note in your cover letter that you interested in the Switchboard Operator and/or Facilities Operations Assistant position.

BCIT Human Resources accepts auxiliary applications on an ongoing basis.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
We are only able to accept applications submitted online.

Sales Assistant & Bookkeeper - Contract Part-time

We have a need for a truly professional corporate multitasker.  Someone that is comfortable assisting salespeople, organizing an office, data mining, managing tradeshows, assisting in lead generation and completing bookkeeping.  If you like the sound of this unique blend of jobs, please read on…

Our international organization works in the area of “clean tech” or “renewable energy” with a strong focus on education and R&D markets.  We are a small subsidiary of a larger European parent with growing sales in a high growth industry throughout the Americas.  We are making a difference by working in the area of renewable energy and education.

We are looking for a professional person with a positive attitude, passion and drive to do great work and help be a part of growing a successful business.  Here are a few details about the type of work you could be doing:

Bookkeeping – we use the MS Dynamics Navision ERP system for bookkeeping.  While the more advanced bookkeeping is done by professional bookkeepers and accountants, we still have a need for someone that can complete day-to-day bookkeeping activities.  Specifically you would help with imputing and managing: vendors, vendor payments, client purchase orders, overdue accounts, monthly reporting, banking, filing and interfacing with our German parent.  If you have experience with bookkeeping or ERP systems, this would be a great asset to our organization.

Sales & Marketing – we sell directly to education and industry clients and we also manage multiple channels within North America and Latin America.  We need assistance with many sales and marketing related activities such as:  marketing campaigns, market research, lead generation, online data mining and channel/partner management.  All sales will soon be managed with an advanced CRM called Microsoft Dynamics CRM.  Data entry, management and reporting within this system will also be required.

Tradeshows – our tradeshow schedule can be intense in Spring and Fall.  We require someone to manage all our tradeshows so we can stay focussed on building the business.  This entails:  conference sign-up, ordering booth materials, organizing marketing material, shipping and management of all activities related to tradeshows.

Office Management – we have a very small office, but do require someone that can keep us organized and managed so we can be successful.  This will require:  answering the telephone, filing, booking shipping/couriers, database management, and banking.

We realize that we’ve listed a lot of very unique and different tasks, but this is what keeps it interesting.  Some activities will be the same every week, some will vary depending on the time of year and sometimes we’ll throw in something completely new.  If you’re up for the task, here are some important skills we’re looking for:

Attitude: Positive, Flexible, Willing to Learn, Respectful & Passionate about our direction

Communication: Professional, Articulate, Ability to Craft Well Written Documents & Advanced Language Skills

A Wizard At:  Computers, MS Software, Online Navigation, Online Data Mining, Online Searches, & Accuracy

Over the Top Great At: Problem Solving, Multitasking, Organizing & Completing Activities on Time

Experience With:  Bookkeeping, Sales Coordination, Sales Assistance, & Office Management in a similar environment

Education:  College or University Level

Nice to Have Skills:  Experience with the ERP System Navision, and  Knowledge of MS Dynamics CRM, Ability to Speak Spanish or German.

What do we offer?

In the short-term we’d prefer someone that can work on contract part time for approximately 15 – 20 hours a week.
•    We pay well and we can pay per hour or per contract
•    Flexible working hours – we are flexible with the days and hours of work.
•    A small downtown Vancouver office
•    Room for growth

While this position is advertised as a part-time contract, we’d like to stress that we are not looking for a short-term commitment.  If you become part of our small team, we’d like a commitment to stay a part of that team in the coming years. This can remain as a part-time role or grow into something full-time.

If this sounds like something for you, please email us your resume with a great cover letter so we can learn more about you – vancouver@heliocentris.com.  Please no phone calls.

Thanks for taking the time to consider our opportunity.