Canadian Telecommuting

A free resource for all those looking for a wahj(work at home job) via telecommuting. Other wahj opportunities will also be listed.

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Tuesday July 25, 2006


NOVA SCOTIA
note:possible mistake in salary mentioned??
This job is for web content writer for an ezine.
(Writer/Marketing) Program
Name: Job Creation Partnership
Requirements:This position is being offered by Service Canada under the Job Creation Partnerships Employment Benefit.
To be eligible for this position you must meet one of the following criteria; Be an unemployed individual who has established a claim for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits; OR Be an individual whose EI benefit period ended within the last three (3) years; OR Be an individual who established and was paid a claim for EI maternity or parental benefits within the past five (5) years and is re-entering the labour force after having left it to care for newborn or newly adopted children.

Terms of Employment: Temporary, Full Time
Salary: $400.00 Hourly for 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Target Audience: Adults, General public
Essential Skills: Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Computer use, Continuous learning
Other Information: Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Public Relations, Marketing or related field with specialization in sales, marketing &/or journalism/ or equivalent experience. Self-motivated. Conduct interviews; write articles for CCNews (on-line E-zine). Vehicle required. Work from home/from the office
Employer: Coastal Communities Network
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
By Mail:
P.O. 402
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
B2H 5E5

By Fax: (902) 752-9844

Other: Term: immediate - end of December. Earnings are non-insurable. No calls please.
Advertised until: 2006/08/08

Typist (Court Transcript)
Terms of Employment: Casual, Part Time, On Call
Salary:
Remuneration Based on Commission Only, Piece Work
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: City of Brandon, Manitoba (2 vacancies )
Education: Not applicable
Experience: Will train
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Work Setting: Private sector
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Dictaphone, General office equipment, Word processing software
Keyboarding (Words Per Minute): 41 - 60 wpm
Technical Terminology: Legal
Area of Specialization: Reports
Specific Skills: Maintain and prepare reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists and databases, Prepare and format page presentation, Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing and filing
Own Tools/Equipment: Computer, Office equipment and supplies
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Tight deadlines

Work Location Information: Work from home

Essential Skills: Reading text, Job task planning and organizing, Computer use

Other Information: Transcription Services in the Brandon Court Office requires experienced typists to prepare and produce court related transcripts. This typing will be performed on a fee for service basis. Accurate typing speed of 50 w.p.m. is required.
Employer: Transcription Services
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
Contact Name: Anne McEachern
By Mail:
1104 Princess, suite 107
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 0P9
By Fax: (204) 726-7484
By E-mail: annmceache@gov.mb.ca
Advertised until: 2006/08/24
Kids Hospital looking for Web 2.0 Viral Marketing Guru
note:looks like it's a site of The Toronto Sick Kids Hospital
Reply to: wisewords@wisementorcapital.comDate: 2006-07-24, 10:39AM EDTI've been asked to help find a marketing wizkid/guru with strong knowledge of viral marketing and experience in the world of Web 2.0. A local hospital is looking for someone who may have built a community or recruited beta testers for a web 2.0 startups, since this opportunity requires similar skills. They are a local kids hospital, that is looking to build out their website offering (www.aboutkidshealth.com) into a sustainable business. If you have the skills, they have a 12-18 month gig with great benefits, good pay and a meaningful way to make an impact on sick kids lives worldwide. You should know how to: -build link campaigns -recruit sponsors -build forums and communities -do permission based marketing -work with large fortune 500s sponsor programs -work with not for profits -run contests to drive traffic -SEO -blogging You need more than just execution however, you need strategic leadership, as they will be looking to you to not only excute but decide what to do. There goal is to drive traffic and drive revenue so they can become self sustaining. Your goal will be to ensure that happens. Some coporate fundraising (i.e. raising charitable sponsorship) experience would be extremely helpful.
If you've always wanted to make a meaningful contribution while building out your online marketing skills and getting paid well, this is a great opportunity. If you want to know more, just email me your resume, metrics you have hit and your startup experience: WiseWords@WiseMentorCapital.com

Job location is Toronto
Compensation: 65k plus benefits plus a bonus program based on success
Telecommuting is ok.
This is a contract job.
This is at a non-profit organization.
no -- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
no -- Please, no phone calls about this job!
no -- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
yes -- Reposting this message elsewhere is OK.
http://toronto.craigslist.org/mar/185588210.html

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Monday July 24, 2004

SURREY,BC
Display advertising sales representative (Direct Ad Sales in Surrey)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Day
Salary: $8.00 Hourly for 40 hours per week, Commission
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Surrey, British Columbia (1 vacancy)
Education: Not required
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required
Experience: 1 - 2 years
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Word processing software, Electronic mail, General office equipment
Type of Sales/Marketing: General sales
Type of Sales Account: Key accounts
Type of Customers: Commercial establishments, Professional clients, Retailers
Products or Services (Sales): Media advertising
Specific Skills: Arrange for on-site previews of goods, Advertise sales, Promote sales to existing clients, Prepare or oversee preparation of sales or other contracts, Conduct sales transactions, Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates, Identify and solicit potential clients, Consult with clients after sale or signed contracts, Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions, Provide clients presentations of the benefits and uses of goods or services, Customer service oriented
Work Location Information: Work from home
Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation
Own Tools/Equipment: Computer, Printer, Internet access
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Decision making, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Employer: Coffee News Surrey
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
By E-mail: deanp@coffeenewssurrey.com
Web Site: http://www.coffeenewssurrey.com
Advertised until: 2006/07/26
VANCOUVER, BC
Office assistant (and Receptionist for Talent Agency)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, On Call, Overtime, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening
Salary: $10.00 Hourly for 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Vancouver 10th Avenue Area, British Columbia (2 vacancies )
Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English, Read English
Work Setting: Private sector
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Windows, General office equipment, Electronic mail, Electronic scheduler, Word processing software, MS Word, Excel, Database software, Internet browser
Keyboarding (Words Per Minute): 41 - 60 wpm
Technical Terminology: Legal, Business
Area of Specialization: Reports, Forms and records, Statistics, Invoices, Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams, Contracts, Correspondence
Specific Skills: Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents, Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries, Maintain and prepare reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists and databases, Sort, process and verify applications, receipts and other documents, Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically, Send and receive messages, Perform basic bookkeeping tasks, Prepare and format page presentation, Prepare equipment or software for type of document, Compile data, statistics and other information, Prepare invoices and bank deposits, Provide general information to clients and the public, Order supplies and maintain inventory, Service office equipment and arrange for servicing in the case of major repairs, Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing and filing
Security and Safety: Enhanced reliability security clearance, Criminal record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment: Computer, Internet access
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Sitting for extended periods
Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, Public transportation is available
Work Location Information: Work from home, Urban area, Various locations
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Employer: KING TALENT INCORPORATED
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:

By Mail:
228 EAST 4TH AVE, suite 303
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V5T 1G5

In Person between 9:30 and 17:30:
228 EAST 4TH AVE, suite 303
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V5T 1G5

By Fax: (604) 713-6981

Business Profile: King Talent is a licensed Talent Agency & member of the Talent Agents Managers Association of Canada. Operating in Canada for 23 years. We represent Professional.. Actors for film, television, theatre, commercials and voice work.
Web Site: http://www.kingtalent.com
Advertised until: 2006/07/23
KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ONT
Telephone sales agent (Telemarketing)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Part Time leading Full Time, Day
Salary: $10.00 Hourly for 13 hours per week, Bonus
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario (1 vacancy)
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required
Experience: No experience
Languages: Speak English
Type of Sales: Telemarketing
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Basic computer skills (will train), Word processing software
Specific Skills: Customer service oriented, Solicit sales and sell goods or services
Security and Safety: Enhanced reliability security clearance
Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation
Own Tools/Equipment: Computer
Work Location Information: Work from home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Sitting
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Computer use
Employer: Control Janitorial
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.

How to Apply:
By Phone between 9:00 and 17:00:
(519) 584-5562
By E-mail: info@controjanitorialinc.com
Advertised until: 2006/07/24
EMONTON ALBERTA
Bookkeeper (Part-time)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Part Time, Day
Salary: $18.00 to $22.00 Hourly for 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Edmonton North, Alberta (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of high school, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Experience: 3 - 5 years
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Windows, Electronic mail, Excel, Accounting software, Simply Accounting
Type of Bookkeeping: Computerized
Specific Skills: Maintain general ledgers and financial statements, Post journal entries, Prepare trial balance of books, Reconcile accounts, Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll, Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports, Calculate fixed assets and depreciation, Prepare tax returns
Security and Safety: Bondable
Work Location Information: Work from home, Various locations
Own Tools/Equipment: Computer
Other Information: Our client is seeking a part time bookkeeper who will be responsible for maintaining and recording business transactions, balancing ledgers and preparing reports. Other duties include: AP, AR, payroll, journal entries, reconciliations, month end and year end procedures and reporting.
Employer: Financial Staffing Solutions (Placement Agency)
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
Contact Name: Kendra McCrea
By E-mail: kendra.mccrea@financialstaffing.ca
Online: http://www.financialstaffing.ca/
Business Profile: Accounting and finance placement agency.
Web Site: http://www.financialstaffing.ca
Advertised until: 2006/08/05
VICTORIA AND AREA, BC
work from home but some travel involved
Bookkeeper
Terms of Employment: Temporary, Part Time
Salary: To be negotiated
Anticipated Start Date: 2006/08/15
Location: Saanich, British Columbia (1 vacancy)
Education: Completion of high school, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Experience: 3 - 5 years
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Work Setting: Public sector
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Windows, General office equipment, Electronic mail, Word processing software, Excel, Accounting software, Simply Accounting, Internet browser
Type of Bookkeeping: Computerized, Manual
Specific Skills: Maintain general ledgers and financial statements, Post journal entries, Prepare trial balance of books, Reconcile accounts, Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll, Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports, Control inventory, Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
Work Location Information: Work from home, Rural community
Own Tools/Equipment: Computer, Printer, Internet access, Office equipment and supplies
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Other Information: NEEDED:experience&reliable bookkeeper to cover maternity leave with chance of continuing on after.3 sets of books per week hrs: 1.In-house-retail store downtown Victoria.Approx 7 hrs 2.In-house-electrical co. in Saanichton.Approx 18 hrs 3.Work from home-restaurant locate in Tofino.Approx 8 hrs
Employer: shelter ventures ltd
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
By Mail:
2845 Pickford Road
Victoria, British Columbia
V9B 2K3
By E-mail: bookkeeperfor3@hotmail.com
Advertised until: 2006/08/06

Saturday, July 22, 2006

Saturday July 22, 2006


Technical Writer (84621)

DetailsJob Role Category: Technical Writer
Platform: BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYSTS
Position Type: Contract
Duration: 1 month
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
"Must have" skills:(These are skills that are absolutely required by the employer/client.)
Technical Writing - (3-5Y)
"Nice to have" skills:(These are skills the employer/client would like to have, but would be willing to go without.)
Telco experience - (1-2Y)

Our client needs to bring in a technical writer to document all processes and proceedures. To take the raw information that the managers have gathered and sculpt it into a document that we can hand to their client. Document of about 100 pages.It will probably take about 1 month. Needs to be completed around the end of September.The role will spend 2 weeks onsite in Fort MacMurray, Alberta then 2 weeks here and could work from home.
Starts first weeks of August.
The document is all about telco pbx environment, LAN networking, cabling, monitoring, MACS etc
Please contact your CNC representative or apply online today.
Position: Intermediate .NET Developer
Position Number
T26260
Location:Toronto, Ontario
Mandatory Skills: C#, .net, vb and MS Access
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Location: Work from Home
Duration: 3 months
Rate/Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: ASAP
PROCOM SERVICES A leading provider of IT services in North America, PROCOM and PROCOM SERVICES currently have more than 2300 consultants on assignment and place hundreds of people in permanent positions annually. For over 25 years, we have been finding high-quality jobs for our candidates. Our policies of maintaining open communication with both clients and candidates consistently make us the IT Firm of Choice.
We would like to thank you for your interest. Please note that all submissions will be assessed. However, only suitable candidates will be contacted further. Please submit your most recent resume to: harishv@procom.ca

PARENTY REITMEIER, INC.
DESKTOP PUBLISHER and PROJECT COORDINATORS and PROOFREADERS

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Winnipeg, MB, CANADA;
Job Category: Other
Industry: Other
Date Posted: Jul 22, 2006


Due to business growth, we are looking to fill the following positions:
DESKTOP PUBLISHER: Experienced desktop publisher required. Knowledge of XML, Mac & PC platforms an asset.
PROJECT COORDINATORS: Must have a good written and oral knowledge of one of the following languages: Danish, Polish, French or Norwegian. Must be detail-minded and have an excellent knowledge of the MS Office software.
PROOFREADERS: For people with good written knowledge of the Polish or Danish language who are willing to do contract work at home, evenings and weekends.
Please forward resumé to:
Parenty Reitmeier, Inc.,
123-B Marion St.
Winnipeg. Manitoba
R2H 0T3,
Fax to: 237-9997
TORONTO, ONT
OTTAWA,ONT
Job Title: Membership Representative
Job #: 06-3729
# of Positions:2
Job Type:Permanent
Category:Sales/Marketing
Salary:N/A
Education:None
Skills:None
Location:Toronto and Ottawa, ON
Contact:David Bigelow - Lighthouse Search Group/Toronto
Title: Membership Representative (4) – Ottawa and Golden Horseshoe, northern GTA and northern British Columbia areas
Reports To: Sales and Marketing Manager
Work from home. This is an ideal position for someone returning to the workforce after a maternity leave etc.
We are looking for several account representatives to sell and retain memberships for our trade association client. You will have the opportunity to earn a good living, making calls from your own home with visits to member prospects as required. Our client provides a car allowance and telephone expenses.You will have several years sales experience and it is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience selling to the food services sector.
General Responsibilities: Membership Representatives will promote the services and benefits of membership to non-member restaurants, foodservice companies, hotel operators and foodservice suppliers with the intent of enrolling new members in accordance with its by-laws and regulations. The Membership Representative will also service existing members with the intent of renewing them.
Specific Duties: • To consistently meet sales quotas determined for the territory.• To represent the association in a professional manner in all dealings with members and non-members• To source and contact new prospective members on an on-going basis.• To ensure all enrolment forms for the various member services are properly completed for each new member enrolled and in a timely fashion.• To develop a great knowledge of membership services and programs.• To work at the association's booth at the Canadian Food & Beverage Show, HostEx, ApEx and BC Food Services Expo (if required). • To service members by responding to their requests for information on services.• To follow up on membership leads provided by the national.• To follow up on non-renewals as requested.
Apply to:David Bigelow...Vice President and General Manager
Lighthouse Search Group Inc.
205-4211 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M2P 2A9
647-258-0473
LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO
Title: Sales administrator
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Weekend, Day, Evening
Salary: To be negotiated
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Leamington, Ontario (1 vacancy)
Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Work Setting: Retail / wholesale sales and services, Travel wholesalers, Agriculture / fishing / forestry
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Windows, Electronic mail, Word processing software, Presentation software, Accounting software, Statistical software
Staff Responsibility: 1 - 20
Area of Specialization: Sales, Marketing, Public relations, Market research
Specific Skills: Plan, organize and direct daily operations, Establish and implement policies and procedures, Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs, Plan, develop and implement communications strategies, Establish distribution networks for products and services, Plan and direct advertising and marketing campaigns, Plan and direct market research studies, Oversee the analysis of sales data and information, Oversee the preparation of reports, Generate ideas for products / services development, Evaluate markets, Deliver presentations on products / services, Participate in trade shows
Additional Skills: Plan and control budget and expenditures, Oversee payroll administration
Security and Safety: Confidential security clearance, Driver's validity licence check
Own Tools/Equipment: Computer, Printer, Internet access, Cellular phone, Office equipment and supplies
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Tight deadlines, Attention to detail
Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, Valid driver's licence
Work Location Information: Work from home
Essential Skills: Writing, Oral communication, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information, Computer use
Employer: Ontario Greenhouse Marketers Association
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
By Mail:
245 Talbot Street West (P O Box 203), suite 103
Leamington, Ontario
N8H 3W2

Web designer (Web and Graphic Designer)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: To be negotiated
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Trenton, Ontario (1 vacancy)
Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required
Experience: Will train
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Work Setting: Consulting firm
Specific Skills: Consult with clients to develop and document web site requirements, Prepare mock-ups and storyboards, Develop web site architecture and determine hardware and software requirements, Create and optimize content for web site using a variety of graphics, database, animation and other software, Research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products
Programming Languages: ASP, HTML, CSS, PHP
Computer and Technology Knowledge: Windows, Linux, Internet
Applications: Corel Draw
Own Tools/Equipment: Computer, Printer, Internet access, Cellular phone
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Sound discrimination
Security and Safety: Confidential security clearance
Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, Own vehicle, Willing to travel, Valid driver's licence
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Other Information: Local Trenton company requires web and graphic designer to complete work at home as well as customer site. Portfolio will be required at interview. Must be creative and able to work in fast paced high tech environment. Confidentiality is vital. Home computer ownership is a essential.
Employer: Career Edge
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
By Fax: (613) 394-3994
TORONTO, ONT
Computer services sales representative
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Part Time leading Full Time, Day
Salary: $15.00 to $25.00 Hourly for 25 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Toronto, Ontario (5 vacancies )
Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable
Experience: 3 - 5 years
Languages: Speak English, Read English
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Presentation software, Spreadsheet software, Word processing software, Electronic mail
Type of Sales/Marketing: General sales
Type of Sales Account: Key accounts, National accounts, Regional accounts
Type of Customers: Commercial establishments, Domestic governments, Industrial establishments, Professional clients
Specific Skills: Identify and solicit potential clients, Provide clients presentations of the benefits and uses of goods or services, Customer service oriented
Work Location Information: Work from home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Sitting
Own Tools/Equipment: Computer, Printer, Internet access
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Writing, Oral communication, Finding information, Continuous learning
Employer: Tactical Sales Solutions
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
By E-mail: astrid@tacticalsales.com
Business Profile: We do B2B sales lead generation calling into medium and large size organizations to uncover sales opportunities for our clients. Our clients are the leading computer hardware, software and IT services providers.
Web Site: http://www.tacticalsales.com
MISSION, BC
Administrative assistant
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Part Time, Weekend, Day, Evening
Salary: To be negotiated
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Mission, British Columbia (1 vacancy)
Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Work Setting: Not-for-profit organization
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Windows, General office equipment, Electronic mail, MS Word, Spreadsheet software, Excel, Accounting software, Simply Accounting, Presentation software, MS PowerPoint, Internet browser
Keyboarding (Words Per Minute): 41 - 60 wpm
Technical Terminology: Business
Area of Specialization: Forms and records, Financial statements, Publications and manuscripts, Correspondence
Work Location Information: Work from home, Various locations
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Other Information: -organizational & communication skills -mature,self-starting Duties: -assist board & staff with meetings -produce materials -public relations -MS Office, publishing -flex hours -min 40 hours/month. Please incl. relevant office & computer training in resume. Closes 31 July 2006.
Employer: Mission District Historical Society
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
Contact Name: Stuart Rosenburg
By Fax: (604) 826-6614
Business Profile: Non-profit society addressing heritage preservation in the Mission area. We operate the museum, archives and heritage places branch.
HULL, QUEBEC
PROOFREADER
Number of position(s) to fill : 6
ÉVALUATION PERSONNEL SÉLECTION INTERNATIONAL INC. - http://www.epsi-inc.com/
6 rue Ste-Marie
Gatineau - secteur Hull (Québec)
J8Y2A3
Details of work place territory : Work from home. You have to come to our offices to pick up the tests.
Main functions
Mainly correct tests as part of the staffing process. *
Requirements and working conditions
Education : University - Undergraduate (Bachelor's)
Years of experience related to the job offer : none
Description of qualifications : Good judgement and analytical skills; Enjoy repetitive work; attention to detail; reliability. *
Language(s) asked for :
French : very good knowledge
English : very good knowledge
Salary offered : to be discussed
Other form of remuneration : piece work
Number of hours per week : 20
Job status :
casual or temporary
full time, part time
day, on call
Length of the employment : To be determined
Job start date : 30-July-2006
fax telephone : 819-771-7590
E-mail (electronic mail) : nsioui@epsi-inc.com
VANCOUVER, BC
Title: Bookkeeper (Managing Company's Books)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Part Time
Salary: To be negotiated
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Vancouver 10th Avenue Area, British Columbia (1 vacancy)
Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Experience: 3 - 5 years
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Work Setting: Private sector
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Excel, Accounting software, Quick Books, Internet browser
Type of Bookkeeping: Computerized
Specific Skills: Maintain general ledgers and financial statements, Post journal entries, Reconcile accounts, Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll, Control inventory
Security and Safety: Bondable, Basic security clearance
Transportation/Travel Information: Public transportation is available
Work Location Information: Work from home, Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks
Essential Skills: Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Finding information, Continuous learning
Employer: BedCetera
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
By E-mail: hr@bedcetera.com
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO
Telemarketer (To set sales appointments with potential customers)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: To be negotiated
Anticipated Start Date: 2006/08/19
Location: Oakville, Ontario (1 vacancy)
Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English
Type of Sales: Telemarketing
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Basic computer skills (will train)
Specific Skills: Contact potential customers by phone
Own Tools/Equipment: Computer
Work Location Information: Work from home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail
Essential Skills: Finding information
Employer: CRS Relocation Group Inc.
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
By Fax: (905) 901-9306
Business Profile: Full service professional moving company. Residential, office, long distance moving, packing, storage, etc.
Web Site: http://www.crsrelocators.com
MONCTON or ST. JOHN
NEW BRUNSWICK
NOT TELECOMMUTING BUT HOMEBASED

Marketing co-ordinator (Trick or Treat Representative)
Terms of Employment: Seasonal, Full Time, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening
Salary: $11.00 Hourly for 37.5 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: 2006/08/28
Location: Moncton or St.John, New Brunswick (1 vacancy)
Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English, Read English
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required
Work Setting: Not-for-profit organization
Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Windows, General office equipment
Area of Specialization: Fund raising, Communication, Community campaign
Specific Skills: Plan and direct events for fund raising campaigns, Ability to make cold calls
Security and Safety: Bondable
Own Tools/Equipment: Computer, Printer, Internet access
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail
Transportation/Travel Information: Own vehicle, Willing to travel, Travel expenses paid by employer
Work Location Information: Work from home
Essential Skills: Reading text, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information, Computer use
Other Information: As the Trick or Treat Representative you will introduce and promote the program to schools; initiate campaign logistics and manage participant relations from end to end to ensure high levels of satisfaction and to secure timely efficiently process documents. Travel in New Brunswick required.
Employer: Unicef
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
By E-mail: ccole@unicef.ca
Online: http://www.unicef.ca/
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/ShowJob_en.asp?OrderNum=2224793&Source=JobPosting
CALGARY, ALBERTA
Women's garment custom seamstress
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: To be negotiated
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Calgary South West, Alberta (1 vacancy)
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Not required
Area of Specialization: Seamstress
Specific Skills: Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications, Operate sewing machines or sew by hand, Make patterns from sketches
Essential Skills: Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Continuous learning
Other Information: Work at home. Own equipment required.
Employer: BigDoer Enterprises
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
By Phone between 9:00 and 17:00:
(403) 246-4192
By Fax: (403) 217-0194
By E-mail: cameo1@telusplanet.net
Business Profile: High end Calgary lingerie manufacturer.Making high quality custom garments.

HINTON, ALBERTA
Dispatcher
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Part Time
Salary: To be negotiated
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Hinton, Alberta (1 vacancy)
Education: Completion of high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required
Experience: No experience
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Type of Work Experience: Industrial establishment
Other Information: Will work from home or office. Must be highly organized. WAGE is $50.00 a day. Resume required.
Employer: Rovin Investments Ltd
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply:
In Person between 9:00 and 17:00:
110 unit Brewster Drive
Hinton, Alberta
T7V 1X5
By Phone between 9:00 and 17:00:
(780) 817-5555
By Fax: (780) 817-5559
Business Profile: Oilfield Hauling & Safety Consulting

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Wednesday, July 19th, 2006 Globe and Mail article ...Up the Stairs: the other kind of commute

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