CAREERS IN THE RESOURCE SECTOR Skills Connect for Immigrants Conference Coquitlam, B.C. January 26 th, 2015 Victoria Pazukha, CHRP Principal, Career Mobility Group

Overview Employers What employers are looking for? Skills and jobs in demand Job search and transferable skills Group activity – Self-assessment Resources 2

Employers 3

Employers’ Expectations Generally speaking, employers in the resource sector are looking for people who are: Safety conscious and respectful of others Enjoy a flexible work schedule Willing to relocate or work in remote locations Willing to work as a team member Able to work independently Able to adjust to changes Committed and take pride in their work Eager to learn on-the-job and share knowledge with others

Mining and Exploration 5 Picture. Students from the Northwest Community College School of Exploration and Mining visit the Huckleberry Mine site

Forestry Forestry Technologist and Technician Planermill Technician Power engineer Forestry Professionals Supervisors Industrial/Maintenance Mechanic Sawmill Machine Operator Logging Machine Operator Heavy Equipment Operator Industrial Electrician Lumber Grader 6

Agriculture Greenhouse Manager Greenhouse Operator Farm Supervisor Landscaping Maintenance Contractors Research Technician Field Technician Ground Maintenance Worker Machine Operator Aquaculture Technician Agricultural Technician Field Inspector Food Inspector Farm Worker Landscape Maintenance Worker Organic Farm Supervisor Process Control Operator 7

Natural Gas Geologist Mechanical engineer Chemical engineer Power engineer Well service operator Field production operator Laboratory technician Purchasing agent Quality assurance Welder and machine operator Industrial mechanic Instrumentation technician Steamfitter and pipefitter Truck driver Heavy equipment operator Gas fitter Crane operator Construction labourer 8

Job Search Tips Most jobs are found through networking. Get started with these steps: Make a list of companies you would like to work for Research the company to see if they are hiring Look beyond job posting, connect with people who work there Get the name of the right person to send your resume to Follow up with polite 9

Networking Your accessible network Business or work Training and education programs Organizations (volunteer, interest groups, community groups) Hobbies and sports Questions to ask Do you know any openings as ‘Job Title’ in your company? Are there any other vacancies? Who do I need to speak to? May I tell them you gave me their name? Do you know any other companies hiring at the moment? 10

Identify Your Transferrable Skills Key skills employers are looking for in potential workers are job specific skills and transferable skills Identifying your transferable skills and articulating them to potential employers will increase your success during the job search Transferable skills: leadership, interpersonal, teamwork, communication, time management, problem solving, organization, learning, listening, and creativity Group activity – Identify your transferable skills and develop a professional profile statement 11

Group Work 12

Resources

Thank you Questions and Comments 14