2020 Job Fair
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Posted: March 3, 2020 | 0 Comments
LOCAL EMPLOYERS OFFERING A VARIETY OF POSITIONS FOR THE UPCOMING CRUISE SEASON
March 3rd, 2020, Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Cruise Industry Alliance (VCIA) is calling on job seekers, entry-level to experienced, to attend the fourth annual VCIA Job Fair Saturday, March 14th from 10am – 2pm at Pier B, Ogden Point, The Breakwater District.
In 2020 upwards of 290 ships and over 750,000 cruise passengers are expected to arrive in Victoria through Ogden Point. “The cruise industry generates over 800 jobs both seasonal and year round, and offers opportunities to employees seeking experience in wide variety of roles. VCIA members are proud to offer good jobs to people who live within our community.” Anna Pircher, Operations Manager of Pacific Northwest Transportation Services
Businesses such as The Butchart Gardens, Wilson’s Transportation, Seaspan, .Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, and Victoria Pedicab Company will be recruiting. Employers are hiring for a variety of positions, ranging from front-line to skilled trade and administrative-related roles; everyone from youth and post-secondary grads transitioning into careers to those who are looking to stay active in their retired years.
“Our family owned business has been operating down at Ogden Point for the past 35 years. We have seen the tremendous growth in the cruise industry, and every year we look to add people of all ages and skill sets to our growing team. We love being a part of the community down here.” says Simone Kearney, Manager of Beaver Gift Shop
Job seekers are encouraged to bring a resume to Pier B, Ogden Point, The Breakwater District. 185 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V 1A1 on March 14th from 10am – 2pm. Free parking is available on site.
For more information on cruise ships in Victoria, visit the VCIA website: www.viccruise.com
The Victoria Cruise Industry Alliance (VCIA) is a grassroots group of like-minded Greater Victoria region retail businesses and industry service providers. Alliance members are enthusiastic supporters of Victoria’s annual cruise ship season for the range of benefits that it delivers to the community. In addition to showcasing the beautiful city of Victoria to the world, the jobs that come with the annual cruise ship visits support families, pay tuitions, pay mortgages and so much more. The cruise ships also provide meaningful employment to a highly skilled and well-educated labour force in Victoria.
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Media Contact
Anna Pircher
Operations Manager, Pacific Northwest Transportation Services
250-940-4441
anna@pnwts.com