101 Jobs in Ladysmith

An opportunity for an (experienced FMCG & Cold Chain) DEPOT (SALES) MANAGER is required for permanent employment based in Ladysmith.

The Branch Business Manager takes responsibility for the branch income statement, the staff and the performance thereof.

The Branch Business manager must administer the branch in a profitable and sustainable way to increase the sales income at the branch, to control and administer all branch functions, process and procedures and to ensure all strategic objectives are met monthly and annually, in short to run the branch as a successful sustainable and profitable manner and to meet the required business objectives.
The Branch Business manager needs to be able to serves as a link between the company sales, despatch and logistics/distribution. The Branch Business manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of the branch and interfacing with logistics and distribution in order to ensure timeously loading of the branch trucks for deliveries.

A Branch Business manager must have a comprehensive understanding of business management as well as supply chain management for coordinating effectively and liaising with the DC, customers and sales and the effective and efficient loading of trucks for delivery purposes. The core functions of the Branch Business manager are planning leading organizing and control and productivity-based performance measurement. It is envisioned that the job requires approximately 60% of the incumbent’s time spent in the market doing sales and marketing and remaining 40% performing administrative and planning and organizing functions.

Industry: FMCG & Cold Chain.

Salary: Market related TCTC avail/neg.

Start Date: As soon as possible/neg.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The typical duties and responsibilities that a Branch Business manager has to discharge are as follows:

• Drive and facilitate the organization’s strategy for cultivating a fully engaged and productive workforce.
• Developing of quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Measure performance and employee output against daily targets
• Maintaining and caring for the branch, vehicles and equipment and fridges.
• Managing the sourcing, tracking and reception of products and materials.
• Evaluating and reviewing the organization’s depot and despatch operations and business practices, updating and developing process documentation, streamlining opportunities, and eliminating the non-value-added services.
• Drive an efficient branch
• Implement cost saving systems and practices.
• Take responsibility for stock control

Stock control, all finished goods and raw materials in stores:

• Daily stock take
• Stock received from despatch/distribution
• Stock received from returns
• Stock sold
• Stock rotation (first in and first out)
• Stock to returns
• Crate and pallet stock

Branch management, manage the branch focusing on:

• Sales and merchandising
• Marketing
• Distribution

Service management: manage service levels and relationships with:

• Customers: Correct stock despatched at the right time in the right quantities
• Service providers
• Local key accounts

Be part of the sales and marketing team:

• Staff management; Daily attendance, Manday planning for maximum productivity.
• Training and career development of your team
• Mandatory annual training
• Sales management: ensure sales budget is understood and sales are managed
• Brand is well entrenched and marketed
• Develop a marketing and sales strategy

Efficiencies:

• Staff productivity
• Dispatch accuracies
• Stock shrinkage and Stock waste

Maintenance of:

• Buildings
• Vehicles
• Equipment
• Report on all of the above and perform any other related duties as requested by the MD

Requirements:

• A Business degree / diploma is preferred / advantage.
• Over 5 years’ experience in FMCG / Cold-Chain / Perishables / Depot (Branch) environment of which 3 must be in a similar role and experience in managing a large number of staff.
• A proven sales and marketing track record.
• Strong entrepreneurial skills
• Computer literate
• Drivers licence

Skills Required:

The typical skills and specifications required from a Branch Business manager include the following:

• Strong business acumen for effectively managing the costs and revenues. Anticipating market and client opportunities and responding appropriately.
• Self –managing and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional demeanour and appearance.
• Effective in building customer relations.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Geographical knowledge of clients, service providers, competition, economic trends etc.
• Understanding client needs and anticipating the responds and changes appropriately.
• Ability to persuade clients for accepting reasonable solutions.
• Negotiation skills i.e. The ability for protecting the interests of the organization via negotiations.
• Proficiency in computers, especially spreadsheets., MS office word outlook, excel,
• Be proficient in software programmes such as SAP, Mosaic, appgen.
• 100 % accountable
• Budgeting skills, to set, monitor and control budget and expenditure
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail
• Sales and marketing skills .
• Management skills in planning and prioritizing the work of others
• Personnel management skills,
• Reporting and measurement skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and mange a team of approximately 150 employees

Find practice opportunities for optometrists, opticians, optometric staff and students.

• Job Title: Optometrist
• City: Ladysmith
• Province: British Columbia
• Date Posted On: December 20, 2024

Clinic Name: FYiDoctors Ladysmith

Experience: 0-4 years, 4+ years

Job Type: FT, PT

Summary:

FYidoctors Ladysmith has a fantastic opportunity for an Optometrist to join our clinic. We are renovating our space due to patient demand and adding an additional exam lane. Because of this renovation, we are excited to offer a full-time Monday through Friday OD practice opportunity. We are flexible with scheduling, so if the incoming doctor prefers to work 2 or 3 days, we can accommodate that as well.

Our clinic in Ladysmith is part of a group of clinics which includes practices in Nanaimo and Parksville. The team across these 3 clinics shares support staff, and there is an opportunity for a schedule split across the group if desired. The OD team in Ladysmith currently consists of 2 ODs. Our doctors practice full scope Optometry with some specialty dry eye management equipment, and the clinic serves a diverse patient base with elderly patients and young families. Because there is no local Ophthalmologist in Ladysmith, the practice manages a lot of patient disease.

The ODs are well supported by a talented and experienced pretesting and dispensing team providing an excellent patient experience. Our ODs in Nanaimo currently book on a 30-minute exam schedule; however, we can be flexible for a new OD joining and accommodate their preferred scheduling.

Equipment:

• OCT
• Optomap
• Topographer
• Visual Field (Type)
• Access to Topography and Macumira
• Osmolarity/InflammaDry testing
• AB Max

We are also offering exciting incentives in the form of:

• A Significant Retention Bonus / Forgivable Loan Program of up to $50,000
• Relocation support
• Ownership opportunities within our group
• Professional development opportunities such as:
• Coaching
• Mentorship
• Campus Engagement

If you are interested in practicing with our team in Nanaimo, please contact for an informal discussion.

About Ladysmith: Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Ladysmith, BC, is a charming seaside town known for its small-town warmth, stunning waterfront, and rich history. With its picturesque heritage downtown, vibrant arts scene, and access to outdoor activities like hiking, boating, and beachcombing, Ladysmith offers an exceptional quality of life. The community prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere, excellent schools, and family-friendly amenities.

About FYidoctors: FYidoctors is Canada’s leading diversified healthcare organization. Doctor-led, professionally managed, and patient-focused, the organization concentrates on delivering outstanding eye care and medical aesthetics treatments along with patient-centric products and services. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for five years, and a certified Great Place to Work, the organization operates over 350 locations across the country.

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Ladysmith Urgent Care invites qualified physicians to explore rewarding work opportunities in our picturesque oceanside community, located just 25 minutes from Nanaimo and 20 minutes from Duncan. We offer short-term and long-term positions with immediate availability. This job opportunity provides rewarding small town Emergency/Urgent care work in a collegial setting.

The practitioner will work collaboratively with an inter-professional health care team to provide culturally safe urgent care to patients on-site at Ladysmith Urgent Care Centre. Physician must be comfortable with acute management of minor injuries and medical conditions, and familiar with procedures including cardioversion, intubation, casting.

Our competitive pay consists of MOCAP and REEF bonuses (together around $375 per 7.5-hour shift), in addition to MSP fee-for-service earnings. Rural Retention Program's 4.2% fee premium applies to all MSP billings. We can also offer a hassle-free billing option through utilization of our local billing clerk. Total remuneration typically exceeds $,500 per 7.5-hour shift, depending on patient volume and procedures performed.

Embrace the flexibility of being "on-call" like a rural ER physician, coming in when needed and having the freedom to leave during quiet periods. Our prime location between Nanaimo and Duncan provides access to two sets of specialists and support from CDH and NRGH emergency rooms. We offer either 7.5 or 15-hour shifts with no overnight call.

Our modest facility boasts state-of-the-art resources, including a dedicated team of RNs, basic lab work, EKG/TNK thrombolysis, POCUS (Sonosite), CT scans, several chest tube options, X-ray/casting & finger-trap for fracture reductions, slit lamp, procedural sedation, cardioversion, and IV therapy and infusion capabilities. We also receive ambulances from the community.

Mandatory qualifications include current CCFP (EM preferred, but not required), Advanced Trauma Life Support certification or CARE course, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, must have done Paediatric Advanced Life Support course at least once. We offer trial shifts and buddy shifts to help you acclimate to the site. During buddy shifts, you'll work alongside a regular physician on a weekday morning, seeing patients at your own pace and billing for your services.

Start Date

As soon as possible.

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change):

Recruitment Incentive: up to a maximum of 10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)

Relocation: up to a maximum of 15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)

Flat fee: 6,508.80

Fee Premium: 4.20%

CME: 2,200/annum year 3-4 and 4,400/annum after 4 years in the community

The above amounts are current as of December 2024 and may be subject to change.

Full-time or Part-time positions available.

Community Information

Located on the beautiful east coast of Vancouver Island the Town of Ladysmith with a population of 8,000± residents offers a full spectrum of educational facilities from pre-school to senior secondary. Founded at the turn of the century the town still enjoys a small town family-oriented atmosphere while providing easy access to the larger centres of Nanaimo, Victoria and Vancouver.



With its temperate climate, the opportunities for recreational activities abound - from sailing, kayaking, and diving to golf and hiking the extensive network of area trails.



Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most livable regions, provides the very best in both urban and rural living. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an enviable quality of life.

Job Types

Permanent Family Practice

Department

Primary Care

Facility/Site

Ladysmith Urgent Care Centre

City

Ladysmith

Contact

Darsey Batchelor, Medical Staff Recruiter

Island Health

Email:

The physicians will work with a team, which includes Registered Nurses and other health care providers, to collectively deliver urgent care to patients at Ladysmith Urgent Care Centre 365 days per year. 7 days a week (0730 to 2230)

Remuneration

Education, Training and Experience

Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

The purpose of the role is to lead a team of controllers that provides end to end support to the Pingo driver network. Proactively monitor performance indicators and exception dashboards, resolving problems timeously to ensure that Pingo meets its service level agreement to our customers.

• Monitor order pipeline and order flow from pick complete to delivery
• Team stats, analysis and recommendations on improving KPIs
• Escalation of stores that are falling behind their SLA
• Proactively manage exceptions - resolving problems timeously to prevent any delays on order
• Continuous driver attendance management throughout the shift
• Handle any escalations from Controllers to minimise business disruption, while making note of further training or process changes to prevent escalation in future.
• Provide regular training and feedback to Controllers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork among control centre staff, facilitating open communication and knowledge sharing to enhance overall performance.
• Work with the other Team Leaders to ensure a consistent and aligned leadership team.
• Quickly and effectively manage, in conjunction with HR, any employee relation matters
• Manage sick leave and attendance, break schedules to minimize downtime and maximize productivity without compromising employee well-being or regulatory compliance.
• Ensure seamless communication and coordination during shift handovers for operational continuity and efficiency. Follow structured information exchange and collaboration between shifts, minimizing disruptions and maximizing productivity
• Participate in post-incident debriefs and reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement in emergency response protocols and implement corrective actions as necessary to enhance future response capabilities.
• Provide regular feedback on systemimprovements and/or challenges to help drive system improvements.
• Troubleshoot driver and system related technical issues and provide comprehensive insight and feedback.

• Grade 12 or equivalent at NQF level 4 (essential)
• Diploma in supply chain management/ transportation/ safety management or equivalent at NQF level 5 (preferred)
• Code B Driver’s License (essential)
• Own reliable car (essential)
• At least 3 years working experience in an operations environment (essential)

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Quality/ISO Department and contributing to the long-term development of the Quality/ISO Function.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant certifications in ISO: 9001:2015 or similar Quality Management System, or equivalent industry experience specific to the position.

Job Specification:

• Ensure compliance to ISO: 9001:2015.
• Conduct internal System Audits and issue Non-conformances in line with ISO 9001:2015.
• Follow up with respective process owners to ensure non-conformances are closed off (both internal and external audits).
• Preparation for external audits.
• Liaise and set up external audits (ISO 9001:2015, BTTG, Mark 434 - Bi-annually).
• Ensure all external non-conformances issued are closed off appropriately and timeously.
• Create and implement QA policies, procedures, work instructions, and supportive documents.
• Conduct all internal audits at least twice per yearly cycle across all Departments.
• Ensure all Policies and Procedures are up to date.
• Add new procedures created by respective Departments to the QMS.
• Maintain record keeping for all change requests and review the QMS with relevant HOD’s every 3 years.

Suitable applications to be emailed to (Email Disabled) .

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Area: Ladysmith

Industry: Glass & Auto Fitment Centres

Ref No.: TRG 2082

Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable on experience

Start Date: As soon as possible

An opportunity for an experienced Senior Service Consultant (Counter Sales & Team Leader) is required for permanent employment based in Ladysmith for a leading supplier of auto glass, repairs and building glass replacement services including the process of insurance claims.

To manage the front desk of a Fitment Centre by providing professional operational support and general business consultation to all customers and staff, whilst ensuring compliance to corporate identity, operating standards and business processes and procedures.

• Contribute towards the achievement of Company budgets by following and facilitating effective stock control procedures, generating sales, effective cash management and strict adherence to Company processes that will result in sustainable profitability and growth.
• Handle the processing of claims accurately and quickly by liaising with the customer on the correct excess amounts and collecting payments to ensure that daily key performance indicators are achieved and to avoid any financial losses to the business.
• Ensure that the Best Administrative Practices are always adhered to when conducting administration in order to ensure stock control and ordering processes are adhered to and customers have the ultimate low effort experience.
• Utilise the scheduling system in the Service Centre, maximising the productivity of fitters, in order to maintain the targeted jobs per fit per day.
• Accurately order stock according to work schedules following the buy-out procedures to ensure that there are no delays in rendering services to customers.
• Adhere to any other reasonable work requests from Management.
• Secure end of day and split reports, analyse all variances and escalate all discrepancies to manager.
• Up-skill and develop counter staff by identifying training needs and conducting training.
• Identify and escalate any potential detractors which may negatively affect the targeted Nett-Promoter Scores (NPS).

• Grade 12
• Degree/Diploma in Business Management, Operations Management or Retail Management (advantageous)
• Min 2-3 years’ experience in a fitment centre or similar industry environment (required)
• Must have no criminal record.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in completing tasks.
• Self-motivated and high level of initiative.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• Ladysmith residency required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Business acumen
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in completing tasks.
• Excellent telephonic skills
• Ability to analyse and institute improved methods in providing efficient service to customers
• Exceptional organizational skills

Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable on experience

Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Instructions

• We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
• Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CVs (in word.doc format) via email to using Ref # 2082.
• Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application.
• Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Area: Ladysmith

Industry: Glass & Auto Fitment Centres

Ref No.: TRG 2082

Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable on experience

Start Date: As soon as possible

An opportunity for an experienced SENIOR SERVICE CONSULTANT (COUNTER SALES & TEAM LEADER) is required for permanent employment based in Ladysmith for a leading supplier of auto glass, repairs and building glass replacement services including the process of insurance claims.

To manage the front desk of a Fitment Centre by providing professional operational support and general business consultation to all customers and staff, whilst ensuring compliance to corporate identity, operating standards and business processes and procedures. To ensure that all internal sales are processed and administered to standard business practices and taking a guiding and leadership role in the absence of a Fitment Centre Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute towards the achievement of Company budgets by following and facilitating effective stock control procedures, generating sales, effective cash management and strict adherence to Company processes that will result in sustainable profitability and growth.
• Handle the processing of claims accurately and quickly by liaising with the customer on the correct excess amounts and collect payments to ensure that daily key performance indicators are achieved and to avoid any financial losses to the business.
• Ensure that the Best Administrative Practices are always adhered to when conducting administration in order to ensure stock control and ordering processes are adhered to and customers have the ultimate low effort experience.
• Utilise the scheduling system in the Service Centre, maximising the productivity of fitters, in order to maintain the targeted jobs per fit per day, enabling the Fitment Centre to run to full capacity and customers' expectations are managed.
• Accurately order stock according to work schedules following the buy-out procedures to ensure that there are no delays in rendering services to customers to maintain the highest standard possible.
• Adhere to any other reasonable work requests from Management.
• Secure end of day and split reports, analyse all variances and escalate all discrepancies to manager to ensure processes have been adhered to, and to avoid financial losses.
• Up-skill and develop counter staff by identifying training needs, conducting and facilitating training and liaising with management to ensure exceptional customer service is achieved through skills building and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and escalate any potential detractors which may negatively affect the targeted Nett-Promoter Scores (NPS), which in turn would affect the Fitment Centre's KPI's and business achievement of a Low Effort Customer Experience.

• Grade 12
• Degree/Diploma in Business Management, Operations Management or Retail Management (advantageous)
• Min 2-3 years’ experience in a fitment centre or similar industry environment (required)
• Must have no criminal record.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in completing tasks.
• Self-motivated and high level of initiative
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• Ladysmith residency required.

• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Business Acumen
• High attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency in completing tasks.
• Excellent telephonic skills
• Ability to analyse and institute improved methods in providing an efficient service to customers
• Exceptional organizational skills

Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable on experience

Start Date: As soon as possible

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
• Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CV’s (in word.doc format) via email to using Ref # 2082
  • Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application
  • All Tertiary and Secondary qualifications
  • Any Relevant Professional Memberships / Partnerships
  • Any Trade, Training and/or In-House certificates etc
  • Any Relevant operating and/or vehicle / hardware / equipment licenses
  • All Previous employment references and their contactable details.
• Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Class B Gas Fitter and Plumber (DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR GAS A OR B TICKET for British Columbia, I AM NOT HIRING APPRENTICES AT THIS TIME)

E&S Heating is a small family-owned business that has been in business for 40 years and we are in need of a minimum Class B B.C Gas Ticket and plumbing ticket. The job is to service, install, and repair all gas heating appliances (furnaces, hot water heaters, and fireplaces) as well as some plumbing work. Running of underground gas lines from time to time is also required.

Shifts will be from Monday to Friday with no weekend work. You will need to be able to work well with others and have a friendly professional personality with customers. Most importantly, a great work ethic and punctuality are critical for this position. A service truck will be provided.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Please send your cover letter and resume to Ron Howe.

The Unit Manager will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring that Quality nursing care and service delivery is implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary team In accordance, the Unit Manager will be accountable and responsible for coordinating capacity building, mentoring, coaching, training and development in his / her unit.

RESPONSBILITIES INCLUDE:

Ensure that your unit is providing safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with the clinical governance strategy of the hospital group and evidence-based practice

• Evaluate the patient’s journey via patient experience and stakeholder contribution

• Evaluate and monitor nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes

• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care

• Promote health and wellbeing of patients and employees

• Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all international standard precautions are adhered to

• Implement group quality initiatives

• Liaise with public liability regarding all incidents of potential risk to the business

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A relevant nursing qualification
• Post basic qualification in ICU - registered at SANC
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience as a Unit Manager/shift leader IN ICU
• Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations
• Compulsory BLS certification
• Advanced Computer Literacy
• Knowledge and experience working on Kronos will be beneficial

INTERESTED? PLEASE ATTACH: UP to date CV, copies off all certificates, diplomas and degrees as well as SANC receipt. Also a copy of ID and last payslip. I will upon receipt of all documents as listed call you for an interview