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Updated: Tuesday, 13th May, 2008 @ 04:20pm

Employment & Business Opportunities

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DO YOU LIKE TO CLEAN? Blue Sky Resort in Silverton requires casual help for cabin cleaning. Please phone 358-2362.

5T DECK/TOW TRUCK DRIVER: Full-time work, willing to train. Scrap King Auto Wreckers, 357-2091..

A CHALLENGING AND REWARDING CAREER in recycling and retail management. S.H.A.R.E. Nelson (Supporting Humanity and Responsible Ecology) largest recycling store in Southern BC is looking for an experienced store manager. Competitive wage, medical benefits, and making a social and environmental difference are great reasons to make us your career choice. S.H.A.R.E. Nelson is a ministry of Kootenay Christian Fellowship. Please send resume to pastorjim@shaw.ca or mail to KCF, 812 Stanley St, Nelson, BC. V1L 1N7.

ATTENTION PET LOVERS! Easy, fun, promotional help needed. All areas. Flexible hours. ripleesranch@telus.net 362-7374.

BALFOUR BEACH INN IS HIRING: Servers, kitchen managers and Bartenders. Please apply in person. Info, call 229-4235.

BLUEBELLE BISTRO & BEANERY is now accepting resumes for experienced Cooks and Servers. Please apply in person with resume to 347 Front Street, Kaslo.

COME WORK WITH US...AT THE KASLO BAY RESORT. We are getting ready for a busy Summer season, we need enthusiastic coworkers in a variety of areas: Kitchen, Retail, Customer service, Janitorial. If you like to work hard, have fun and like to be rewarded for a job well done...come work with us! Phone (250) 353-7777, Fax (250) 353-7636, e-mail kaslobayresort@telus.net.

EXPERIENCED LOGGING TRUCK OPERATOR WANTED: Fully ticketed, full-time work, Meadow Creek to Castlegar area. 353-2804.

HOUSEKEEPING STAFF WANTED to work casual hours Tuesday to Saturday. Please call 353-2431, Kaslo Motel. Previous applicants need not apply.

IF YOU ARE: Hardworking, reliable & honest, provide excellent customer service skills, work flexible hours, good organizational skills, like a fast-paced environment, working as a team player, come join the Salmo Pump Team. Will train, cashier experience is an asset. Drop off your resume or mail to Box 609, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0.

JB'S PUB & RESTAURANT NOW HIRING for 2008 season. Kitchen staff & server positions available. Fax resume to 353-2004 or call Rob, Terry or Dina Jones, 353-7717.

KASLO VISITOR CENTRE NOW HIRING: 3 summer positions available July 1-August 31, drop off your resume at 537 Front St. or phone 353-2525 for more information.

KOOTENAY KIDS CARE TO LEARN CHILDREN'S CENTRE is accepting applications for casual employees, Email resume: michellec@kootenaykids.ca or phone 354-4673.

LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED and energetic individual seeking a marketing career in a fast-growing natural products business. For details visit Whats New at www.sunshinebay.com

MONUS SENIOR CARE HOME looking for a full time Care Aide. Call 364-2265.

NEED A PHONE INC: Reconnection with no credit check, no one refused. www.Need-A-Phone.com Need-A-Phone@telus.net 1-866-444-3815.

PART-TIME SALES/OFFICE ASSISTANT required. Please fax resumes to 364-2261.

PERIWINKLE PRESCHOOL: Looking for qualified on-call preschool assistant. Also, openings for 3-5yr old children Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-12pm. Please call for more information. Sarah, Suzanne. 353-2222.

SALMO: Needed, someone to plow, disc, plant 5 acre level field. Crop negotiable. 357-9460, 357-2455.

TRAIL COMMUNITY FUTURES has a summer employment opportunity as a Research Assistant. Applicants must be returning to Post Secondary Studies in the fall. Learn more & apply at www.communityfutures.com

VILLA MOTEL IS LOOKING FOR full-time or part-time housekeeper. Drop off resume at front desk.

YARD PERSON WANTED: Must have own tools, apply in person. Scrap King Auto Wrecking, 357-2091.

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CLASS 1 DRIVER seeking any available work, experience with dump trucks. 354-3612.

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APPROXIMATELY 952,900 PEOPLE are employed by small business in BC. Create your own job! Community Futures is your small business expert. If you have a business idea you'd like to explore, a representative will be at the Castlegar City Hall on Wednesday, May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2008. A representative will be at the W.E. Graham Community School on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Unemployed? Ask about the Self-Employment Program. Community Futures offers business loans, business management workshops, business resource library and more. Call 352-1933 extn. 100 for a free appointment.

ATTENTION BABY BOOMERS: Are you serious about your future? Design it with the Freedom Project. Free personal online training, www.see-it-do-it.com

BEVERAGE CONCESSION BUSINESS: Smoothies, Coffee. Concession trailer, commercial blenders, freezers, coffee machine and more. 354-4333.

BUSY TAKEOUT OR EAT-IN RESTAURANT with a low over head and a high return on a relatively small investment, in the hub of the West Kootenay. For more info call 505-3325.

CATERING TRUCK: Operated in Rossland for 3 yrs, work sites = big cash, $6000obo. 362-9531.

COMMUNITY FUTURES is your small business expert. Need assistance with your business? Have a business idea you want to explore? Need a business loan? A representative will be at the Salmo Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. A representative will be at the Village of Kaslo Office on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Unemployed? Ask about the self employment program. Call 352-1933 extn. 100 for a free appointment.

CUSTOM DESIGNED 51'x14' CHARTER/RENTAL HOUSEBOAT: Kootenay Lake cash generator! Twin engines-10 person hot tub-transferable Class A liquor license for 40 persons. Excellent condition. Visit www.ablboats.com, enter ID #78632 or call Dennis (250) 769-0616. E-mail funseekercruises@shaw.ca for pictures & info pack. Appraises at $146,000. Sale price: $146,000 including liquor license. Will consider offers.

DELUXE STAINLESS-STEEL HOT DOG CART: Great condition, many features, $6500. Call for details, 226-7672, (604)732-7156.

ESTABLISHED OKANAGAN FRUIT BUSINESS: Everything you need, must sell. For info call 355-2612, eves.

FULL CIRCLE CAFE RESTAURANT FOR SALE: Own a very successful part of Nelson. www.fullcirclecafe.ca $269,000. 354-4458.

HISTORIC HOTEL, PUB & RESTAURANT: Exceptional downtown location, high traffic and visibility, $675,000. Visit www.victoriaplaceproperties.com

HOME BASED BUSINESS HEALTH & WELLNESS: Computer required. 352-3517, libaz@shaw.ca

ICE CREAM TRUCK/BURRITO STAND: Operating in the Kootenays for 9 years, festival line up, all equipment included. 353-3223.

SMALL FOOD MANUFACTURING BUSINESS: Located in Nelson, $2700. 352-5654.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY: Complete moveable meat shop for sale, 2000sq.ft., all necessary equipment, priced to sell. 367-6661 days, 367-7658 eves.