/r/VancouverIslandJobs
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/r/VancouverIslandJobs
Local Buisiness to avoid aswell as danger to society
Came to Vancouver island this month. Ended up working with a kid who really shouldn’t even be outside if you ask me.
Bogdan
Son of the owners of Cowichan Right Rim repair.
Guy is a literal crack head.
Drives drunk and high with no insurance everywhere on multiple occasions.
In the one week I worked with him I not only had to refinish recut and redo erything he touched on his own job site. But also watched him almost crash twice and drove drunk and high every single day.
Got into a crash drunk in a parking lot with no insurance and ended up fraudulently claiming insurance late along with the other driver who was apparently ALSO drunk and without insurance.
For 5 days straight of driving with and behind him I watched him consistently speed through the 1 between mill bay, Duncan and Victoria while under the influence.
Poor quality of work.
Doesn’t pay employees, atleast not on time. Heard it took him 2 months to pay someone else who worked for him and he also doesn’t pay on time and asks for constant advances from clients on the job site.
Smoking whole cartons of cigarettes on the job site. I can go on with that.
1 employee working with him living on him property is a massively raging alcoholic. Videos of him inside/underneath the rental property destroying it in a drunken rage included. While I hold my traumatized 14 week old kitten in the living area. Left the same night. And quit as that was the last straw for me.
still owes me money. But to be quite honest it’s worth not ever dealing with the literal danger to society or being associated with it.
Avoid like the plague unless you want your house ruined. And to deal with people like this.
Just a PSA, company is changing names constantly because people like this right? But last I know of cause I helped coined it was “Island Re-Fresh”
If you see a green VW Passat TDI with a smashed up rear bumper and falling off front bumper rolling coal down the road full to the brim of tools with ladders on top? Get out the way and report whatever plate he’s put on it at that point to the rcmp. I’ve already sent what I have to them just to create a profile.
People like this are dangers to this small community and to anyone on or off the road.
As a morally conscious person I cannot not make this known. Just doing my due diligence as a member of society. Someone who consistently makes choices that endanger everyone around them I cannot ignore, I’ve lost many friends and family to people like this.
NOTE: video is a trigger warning. Lots of screaming and smashing, I’d say domestic trigger warning for people who have dealt with alcohol abuse. Don’t have a photo of his employee as I think that kid honestly just needs help and to go to rehab. Again apparently. I’d post the videos of him drinking and driving while texting and speeding and high on weed with 2 other passengers and an animal on multiple occasions but I think that’s better kept as evidence for the rcmp if I do follow through with a complete report and I don’t know if that’s appropriate for a page like this.
Be safe out there on the roads everyone. And careful who you hire as a contractor
If this post is NSFW let me know and I’ll tag it as such.
Thanks for reading , sorry for any typos as I wrote this quite distraught from waking up from ptsd of being around this kid. hope this saves a life truly and honestly. From what I saw being around that it’s only a matter till something catastrophic happens around this individual. Btw crack head is not a derogatory throw. Quite litterally has smoked crack and most likely needs his brain checked out.
a Canadian Market Research Consultancy, is looking to speak with people across Canada for an online paid research project.
This would require up to 2 hours of your time for which you would be compensated $125 as a thank you for your time. The study takes place online over the meeting platform WebEx
The purpose of this group discussion is to hear people’s views on current issues impacting you in your community.
Participation in this research is voluntary and completely confidential. No attempt will be made to sell you anything or change your point of view.
We only want to hear your thoughts and opinions.
if you're interested in participating, please contact me directly or reply to the post.
As space is limited, I will ensure responses are answered in order of receipt. Thanks very much!
This Friday, April 5th, Portofino bakery is hosting a hiring fair in Saanichton, and have a ton of positions open. Check it out here: https://withe.site/portofino
Hi, I am married to a Canadian and we want to move to Vancouver Island, where he has a house. I am born and raised in Germany. Even though I have an English master's degree (M.A.) and international work experience, and currently work for a government entity in Germany in Human Resource Development, I don't feel very needed by the B.C. job market. And to be honest, I cannot really figure out if someone would hire an immigrant with average skills. Don't get me wrong I am not looking for a dream job, just something that pays the basic food bills and insurance for the time being. I am a bit overwhelmed figuring out where to start. However, most of my jobs where sort of assistant jobs where I had to be reliable, creative, and just a nice person. Criteria I easily fulfil. Not academically smart or hard skilled. Any good stories, tipps & tricks?
Edit: Dear community, I cannot thank you enough for your incredible support and warmth. This is unbelievably helpful for me and motivates me to not be so afraid of leaving my bubble and becoming an "immigrant".
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth? Do you have experience in the social services field, community support work, or a related area? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island (BBBSCVI) is on the lookout for a Program Coordinator to join our dedicated team.
Supporting my partner's gift, talent and desire to pursue videography full time.
$25/hr. Approximately 20 hours to produce a one minute video. Longer videos require more hours.
Looking for advertising for your business, real estate property, air bnb, wedding, etc?
He has all the equipment needed to perform during and post gig.
Experience: YouTube channel available for a portfolio. Video for a hair salon. Restaurant - work in progress.
Interests include the outdoors, waterfalls, hiking, adventure, sobriety/recovery, mental health.
Hey Vancouver Island!
Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island (BBBSCVI) needs volunteers like you, now more than ever!
Mentoring with us isn’t about being perfect; it's about being present. Whether you’re into sports, books, or just having meaningful conversations, your unique interests and experiences can make a huge difference in a young person's life. We're looking for volunteers from all walks of life to support our diverse range of mentorship programs.
By becoming a mentor, you're not just shaping the future of a child, but you're also contributing to a stronger, more connected community. Our mentors often find the experience as rewarding and transformative as it is for the mentees.
If you're in the Central Vancouver Island area and have some time to share, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to empower and inspire our youth. For more info, just drop a comment or visit our website!
Thanks for considering and helping us spread the word!
Hi, me and my girlfriend are considering moving to Vancouver island to work for the summer season. We are also looking at Banff but finding it hard to get a job so are looking at other options (open to other suggestions) what is the job market like for a foreigner? And is it difficult to get staff accomodation? Also we have Canadian working visas. Thank you
Hey Everyone,
Welocalize is hiring Part-time remote freelancers to help support our client as an Search Quality Rater.
Required:
- Fluent in – Chinese & English and living in Canada
- No experience required – Training will be provided
- Flexible hours (minimum 5 hrs/week to 20 Hrs/week)
- Payment- USD 15/hr
- Payment will be done via paypal/wire transfer/bank transfer
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Looking to add another Energy Advisor to the team. Also willing to consider someone interested in an Energy Advising Career.
Established company, good pay, benefits and a supportive team.
I can quickly learn pretty much anything you throw at me. I rarely take days off, I show up on time, I don't drink or do drugs, and I have a reliable vehicle. I am not physically fit at all, but I am not afraid of hard work and I can lift things no problem. I am mid 30's with no injuries that would effect my work. Looking for $25/hr, full-time, with benefits.
Looking for office work, but nothing is off the table. Remote work would be awesome so I can visit off-island friends a bit easier, but I'm not holding my breath. I'm not opposed to labor, but I might be a bit useless for the first few weeks till my body adjusts.
Fields I think I would excel in: Machinist and CNC shops, video game development, web development, UI/UX development, literally any job in a brewery from brewing to warehouse work, residential/office cleaning, and anything with coffee if it paid well. Landscaping is great work, but again, it'll take my body a few weeks to adjust.
I can start immediately. My current job knows I'm looking and is very accommodating. I live in Langford, but I can work anywhere from Sooke to Sidney.
Please message me here on reddit with a way to contact you. Messaging through reddit is likely inconvenient for you and I'd like to make this process is smooth as possible.