January 26, 2023

Daily Announcements

January 26th, 2023       

Cafeteria Items:
Monday Ali Baba Pizza – $3.00/slice
Tuesday OPA Chicken or Falafel Pita Wrap – $8.00
Wednesday – Ali Baba Pizza – $3.00/slice
Thursday – Bon Sushi (Veggie or California Roll) – $6.00
FridayCLOSED  

New Today

Special Advisory TODAY at 2:45 to pick up your semester 2 schedule.

Girls Rugby starts Friday after school on the rugby pitch.

The first semester photo contest is now on display. Everyone, staff and students are encouraged/welcome to vote!! The contest entries are printed and on display across from the art room. Use the QR code at the display or posted around the school to access the voting form

Junior Drama class will be presenting an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Tempest on the following dates:
Thursday, January 26th – Doors open at 6:30PM, starting at 7:00PM
Concession will be open during intermission – proceeds will go to a school in Rwanda
Purchase your tickets here:  https://sd61.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/42330/140/False/True

University of New Brunswick will be in the Career Centre on February 1st to offer admissions on the spot and waive the application fee.  Drop by if you want to learn more!

Grade 11 University of Alberta Getaway. A university experience like no other… Are you considering post-secondary at the U of A ?  Twenty lucky students will be selected to visit the North Campus in Edmonton from May 26-28, 2023.  This is an opportunity to test drive the university to see if it’s a good fit for you. If selected the experience will include accommodations, travel expense reimbursement and a whirlwind weekend of exciting events.  Apply by January 31st, 2023 at  www.uab.ca/getaway

We are hosting the District of Saanich Career Fair on Thursday, January 26th, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm, at our WorkBC Centre located at 201-3962 Borden Street! This event is Drop-in only! All clients and interested members of the community are welcome.
This event will include all 13 departments: Engineering and Public Works / Parks / Fire / Police / Recreation / Community Services / Building Maintenance / IT / Planning and Development / Administrative Support, and others.  Representatives from each department will be on-hand to discuss current and future opportunities. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their resume to review with hiring managers. Please see the attached poster.  See the Oak Bay Career Centre Jobs website for more information.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer

Previous Announcements

Provincial Health Services Authority, an employer based in British Columbia would like to connect with current students about an open house information session organized by our BC Cancer center based in Victoria.  The purpose of  the event is to provide information and awareness in career opportunities with BC Cancer. We will have representatives from local post-secondary institutions such as BCIT as well as a number of professions including:
Radiation Therapists
Pharmacy Technicians
PET Technologists
The event will be hosted at the BC Cancer center located at  2410 Lee Ave, Victoria on the 31st of January 2023www.bccancer.bc.ca/hiring-events

Grade 11 or 12 students interested in Plumbing, Sprinkler fitting or Steam/Pipefitting may want to consider the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 324 Youth Employment Program which begins this summer.  To apply see Ms. Giesbrecht for an application.
If you would like to see the Career Trek BC short video on the different trades please go to the Career Centre website. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/trades.html

Volunteering Opportunities

Camp Thunderbird is looking to hire 16 Volunteer Program Assistants.  The position runs from June 24 until the end of August.  For more information on the responsibilities and qualifications go to the Career Centre website at https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer  Your cover letter and resume can be emailed to hr@vancouverislandy.ca
Please Note:
1. Application Deadline: This posting will close when suitable candidates have been found.
2. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
3. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

The Greater Victoria Green Team would like to invite all staff & students to an upcoming volunteer opportunity at UVic Queenswood Campus.
On Saturday, January 28th  from 9:45 am – 1:00 pm, we will be helping to restore habitat in the forest by removing invasive species like English ivy and holly. Event RSVP and further details can be found on our Meetup group website at bit.ly/GVGTjan28.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. All ages and abilities are welcome. Instruction, gloves, tools, and snacks are provided.

 Job Opportunities

The Fairmont Empress is hiring in many different areas of the hotel.  Please see the link to get more information on positions and how to apply.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer

Ali Baba Pizza at 775 Fort St. downtown is hiring for part time cooking and delivery positions.
Delivery pays $16 per hour plus $3.50 per delivery plus tips ( averaging $25 per hour). Own car required.
Cooking starts at $17 per hour plus tips.
Please email your resume to Mark Murr at Ali Baba Pizza. mark@alibabapizza.ca or drop it off at 775 Fort St.

Camp Thunderbird is hiring Counsellors.  Positions available are:
Counsellor
Out-Trip Counsellor
One-on-One Support Counsellor
Leadership Development Counsellor
This placement is from June until Sept. 1st.
For more information on the responsibilities, qualifications and wages go to the Career Centre website at https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer  Your cover letter and resume can be emailed to hr@vancouverislandy.ca
Please Note:
1. Application Deadline: This posting will close when suitable candidates have been found.
2. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
3. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

SMUS would like to let the students at Oak Bay High to know about an exciting work opportunity at St. Michaels University School this Spring 2023. Our team here at SMUS Camps is preparing to welcome 3 international ELL groups to our campus, on the following dates:
March 20-24
March 21-29 (excluding weekends)
March 24-28 (excluding weekends)
We are in search of hiring 50+ local students from grades 9-12, to work and/or volunteer as Cultural Ambassadors.  For more information and how to apply go to see Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre or click the link.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer

The Butchart Gardens is having a Job Fair on Thursday February 9th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.  They offer competitive wages and are recruiting for spring and summer employment in most departments.  Representatives will be available to answer your questions and accept your resume.  Exclusive gate opening complimentary admission but no garden access.  800 Benvenuto Ave. Brentwood Bay BC. If you are unable to make the Job Fair please see the the link on how you can apply.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer

Student Works Painting is hiring for summer.  No previous painting experience is required and all training will be provided.  Starting wage is from $19 – $24/hour. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm9omAm7Jm9ghLRA47KwcUvevLgDxBi0cftxpqnbkH1BX-jw/viewform    If you are interested please send your resume to gurjot@studentworks.ca