WAVE Board

Below are the available placements SD35 students can apply for using the form at the bottom of this page. All of the postings can be used with the Work And Volunteer Experience (WAVE) course to high school credits for paid or unpaid work.

Work or volunteer hours will be determined between the employer and the student after application and acceptance.

Posting #OccupationEmployer Name/LocationPositionDutiesPaid/Unpaid
2023-06Trades & TechnologyBC Plant Health Care Inc. - WAVE applicants onlyArborist Apprenticeavailable at least 1 or 2 full day of the week (full-time preferred)Paid ($18-$27/hr)
2023-05Trades & TechnologyLangley Volunteer Bureau - Langley
Accepting SD35 students
WordPress Web Page Designer (100% remote work)Update and add to the Langleyvolunters.ca website developed using WordPress. This includes creating non-profit member pages, where you learn about the non-profit and create a robust landing page to showcase the mission of the non-profit and miscellaneous updates as our membership changes.Unpaid - may lead to a paid position
2023-03Fine Arts, Design & MediaSD35 Career Education Department - WAVE applicants onlyVideo EditorEditing raw footage from interviews into short clips that can be posted to YouTube, website and social media. Virtual placement.Unpaid
2023-02Health & Human ServicesSurrey Crime Prevention Society (Major Transit Points in Surrey) - WAVE applicants onlyCommunity Safety Program VolunteerObserve and report on incidents that occur, report on illegal dumping and graffiti, navigate concerns at major transit hubs, record speeds of vehicles, scan vehicle silence plates to identify stolen vehicle or platesUnpaid
2023-01Trades & TechnologyTerraCana Foundation Solutions (Various Sites in lower mainland - Work sites in Langley (near 220 & 56 ave) - WAVE applicants onlyCrew MemberInstallation of sheet piles, H-piles, screw piles, micropiles, record keeping of installations

Punctual and reliable, proficient in English, comfortable working outdoors, comfortable with manual labour
Paid (wages $19-20 starting with benefits package and training opportunities)
2023-04Fitness and RecreationValley Therapeutic Equestrian Association - WAVE applicants onlyLeaders and Sidewalkers for horses, Barn Assistants, Maintenancevarious hours: we operate 7 days/weekunpaid
  • Apply for WAVE Board Posting

    SD35 students can apply to positions with employers using the form below. Discuss your application with your Career Advisor and/or WAVE teacher before submitting. Their approval is required before applications are sent employers.

  • Employers: Want to post a paid or unpaid position on the WAVE Board?

    Please complete the form below and we’ll be in touch!

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  • How the WAVE Board works (for students enrolled in WAVE)

    1. SD35 student applies to WAVE Board posting
    2. SD35 student’s Career Advisor and WAVE teacher are contacted to confirm
      1. SD35 student is ready to apply for the position
        1. Enrolled in WAVE
        2. Has completed WAVE Student Guide/Workplace Safety Training
      2. Application is ready to forward to the employer
    3. Application is sent to the employer
    4. Employer chooses to:
      1. Interview the SD35 student
      2. Not interview the SD35 student
    5. Employer chooses to:
      1. Offer SD35 student a WAVE placement
      2. Not offer SD35 student a WAVE placement
  • How the WAVE Board works (for students not enrolled in WAVE)

    1. SD35 student applies to WAVE Board posting
    2. Application is forwarded to the student’s Career Advisor
    3. Career Advisor confirms with SD35 Career Education Department if:
      1. Application is ready to forward to the Employer
      2. Application needs to be revised and resubmitted
    4. Application is sent to the employer
    5. Employer chooses to:
      1. Interview the student
      2. Not interview the student
    6. Employer chooses to:
      1. Offer student a position
      2. Not offer student a position
  • How the WAVE Board works (for employers)

    1. Employer contacts SD35 Career Ed with opportunities for SD35 students
    2. SD35 Career Ed ensures employer meet SD35 and Ministry of Education requirements and understands the WAVE course
      1. Only employers who are willing to accept WAVE students and complete the required documentation to create a placement will be posted to the WAVE Board
    3. Information on position is collected and posted to the WAVE Board
    4. Student applications will be screened by Career Advisors before being forwarded to the employer
    5. Employer chooses to:
      1. Interview the student
      2. Not interview the student
    6. Employer chooses to:
      1. Offer student a position
        1. Please notify SD35 Career Ed if a placement will be provided
        2. Please notify SD35 if the placement should remain open to applicants or closed
      2. Not offer student a position