Employers

Employers Attending

Burnaby, BC based Best Buy Canada Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortune 100 company Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) and is one of Canada's largest and most successful retailers. With more than 22,000 employees across the country, Best Buy Canada Ltd. operates the Future Shop and Best Buy Canada brands, providing unique and distinct in-store and online consumer offerings, tailored to meet a diverse range of needs. Do you want to learn the retail electronics business in a logistics environment? Do you enjoy teamwork and value managers who are focused on your personal growth? At our Distribution Centres and Service Depots, we offer full-time, part-time and seasonal employment with flexible hours and shifts. You'll find a wide range of positions - from shippers/receivers and technicians to team leads, supervisors and managers. www.bestbuycanada.com

A wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), UAP INC. is a Canadian leader in the distribution, merchandising and remanufacturing of automotive parts and replacement accessories for cars, trucks and heavy vehicles. www.uapinc.com

      Established in 1908, Soprema is a $2B multinational manufacturer of waterproofing materials for the construction industry. With $125M in annual sales, the Chilliwack site serves regions throughout western North America and across the Asia-Pacific and has been the company's top-ranked facility for the past 3 years. We offer 100% medical/dental, a pension plan, profit sharing and job stability close to home. www.soprema.ca

EECOL is a leading electrical products distributor with 56 locations in Canada. Our employees stay for the long-term because we offer a rewarding and exciting career, not just a job! Just ask our President, Executives or management team. They all started out in the warehouse. You won’t meet a more down-to-earth, hardworking and dedicated team. EECOL employees enjoy full time employment, Monday through Friday, competitive starting wages plus regular reviews and increases, with potential for bonus opportunities as well. Our recipe for success has been to promote from within. This allows opportunities to advance and grow within our organization. www.eecol.com

Van-Centre Forklift and Industrial Repairs Ltd. has nearly forty years of experience in the industrial equipment and material handling industries. We provide paid apprenticeships for automotive technician who are looking to break into the related field. Our technicians are fully licensed Red Seal certified and have experience with both the automotive field as well as with forklifts. We offer top wages, benefits and 3 weeks' vacation per year. www.vancentreforklift.com

Building on an award-winning reputation, while cultivating a dynamic team culture. Freybe Gourmet Foods Ltd. is recognized internationally as a high quality producer of sausage, ham and specialty meat products, supplying customers across North America. Career opportunities: Millwright, Electrician, Fourth Class Power Engineer, and Maintenance Planner. www.freybe.com

We manufacture diverse specialty printing papers, newsprint and pulp for retailers, publishers and commercial printers. We are the largest producer of mechanical printing paper in western North America, and the fourth largest on the continent—and—the only western North American producer of coated mechanical paper and SC paper. We are among the largest producers of directory paper in the world. We are headquartered in Richmond. All of our mills are chain-of-custody certified to both the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards. www.catalystpaper.com

BC Hydro is the largest electric utility in BC and one of North America's leading providers of clean, renewable energy. Our company's business activities focus on the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. Opportunities for students and graduates include Co-op roles, Power Smart Representatives, Engineers in Training, Graduate Technologists in Training and Apprentices. www.bchydro.com/careers

 
BuildMeUp is a New Zealand recruitment company based out of Christchurch, New Zealand that is passionate about connecting employees and employers the right way. We are a small team heavily involved in the transition of qualified trade workers from Canada to New Zealand. We provide guidance for young people to experience a new culture, travel a different part of the world; and place them in meaningful work. www.buildmeup.co.nz

Leavitt Machinery is one of North America's largest Dealers of Materials Handling and Aerial equipment. We are a growing company that offers you the potential to grow with us. We   value a strong work ethic, dedication to continuous improvement and learning, social responsibility, work-life balance, and personal accountability. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, a dynamic work environment, and the opportunity for the right individual to make their mark. At Leavitt Machinery, we are leaders in our industry looking for like-minded leaders to join our growing team. www.leavittmachinery.com

 

Rakia Recruiting is a Vancouver based global workforce company that provides professional labour solutions to the construction, mining, and energy industries. www.rakiarecruiting.com

BC Ferries is one of the largest ferry operators in the world, providing year-round vehicle and passenger service on 25 routes to 47 terminals, with a fleet of 35 vessels. We are an essential transportation link that connects coastal communities and facilitates the movement of people, goods and services. In April 2003, BC Ferries was transformed from a Crown corporation into an independent, commercial organization under the Company Act.  Our Company is governed by an independent Board of Directors appointed by the BC Ferry Authority. www.bcferries.com

Simply connecting great people, Angus One Professional Recruitment & Templine provides Western Canada with a prompt, professional and reliable one-stop source for all staffing and recruitment needs. BC owned since 1986 AngusOne has represented many of Western Canada's most exciting organizations & leading candidates. With offices in Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia we make staffing efficient and simple. www.angusone.com

CLAC is one of Canada's fastest growing labour unions representing 50,000 workers across a wide variety of sectors such as construction, health care, retail, service, transportation, mining, and more. We care about you, your family, and your future. So we provide comprehensive health and welfare and retirement benefits so you can enjoy peace of mind. Enjoy union advantages-job security, advocacy for fair pay and work conditions, great benefits, training programs-without the negative union baggage. Social justice, respect, dignity, fairness in the workplace-these are some of the values CLAC stands for, and they make for the most effective union representation. Today, aggression is out. Constructive dialogue is in. www.clac.ca

Noble meets the needs of busy professionals and contractors. At Noble, we want to help our customers' businesses succeed. That was our goal when we began more than 20 years ago, and it's still our goal today. While we've grown and continue to expand, one thing about Noble that hasn't changed is our commitment to delivering the best service in our industry. Whether it's more than 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space, an incredible selection of leading brands, a 98% fill-rate, quick turnaround, a growing network of branches and delivery options, outstanding product knowledge, support on bids and quotes, if you need it, we got it. That's the Noble Difference. www.noble.ca

Metro Vancouver delivers regional services, planning and political leadership on behalf of 24 local authorities. We ensure that we take care of 2 million people today, while planning for a sustainable future that everyone can enjoy. Explore our great career opportunities and we're sure you'll be surprised---surprised by the opportunities to make a difference in your community, by the diverse, ground-breaking and challenging projects you'll get to work on, and by the amazing sense of teamwork and camaraderie that's felt throughout our organization. www.metrovancouver.org

The Mechanical Contractors Association of British Columbia (MCABC) is BC's largest trade association and the only association in BC dedicated to the mechanical contractor. If you're ambitious, energetic want to earn a great wage the mechanical trades is for you! There are many careers to choose from: plumbing, heating, gas installations, HVAC, fire protection, controls, pipefitter/steamfitter, sprinkler fitter, welding and industrial mechanical systems. www.mcabc.org



BC Construction Industry Training Organization has been in operation as an Industry Training Organization (ITO) since the spring of 2006 and is the ITO responsible for the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) sector of the construction industry. www.bccito.ca



For more than three decades, TYCROP has been designing, engineering, building and supporting mobile equipment for specialized markets around the world. tycrop.com

ALSO Attending:

Ashton Service Group

BC Construction Training Organization

Skilled Trades Employment Program