Below are the available placements WAVE students can apply for using the form at the bottom of this page.
Work or volunteer hours will be determined between the employer and the student after application and acceptance.
| Placement Code | Occupation | Employer Name/Location | Position | Duties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01 | Business and Applied Business | Valley Geotechnical Engineering (Walnut Grove) | Engineering Assistant - 1 available | Job shadowing and assisting engineers with file management |
| 2020-02 ( 1 PLACEMENT FILLED) | Trades & Technology | Force Mechanical (worksite in Burnaby near Edmonds Skytrain Station) | Plumbers Helper - 1 available | Assisting plumbers in all general duties. digging, lifting, carrying pipe, jack hammering, underground, rough-in, waterpipe. |
| 2020-03 | Fitness and Recreation | Sportsplex (Walnut Grove) | Job shadow and assistant - 2 available | Working with Operations Manager and Ice Maintenance staff |
| 2020-04 | Business and Applied Business | Canadian Museum of Flight (Murrayville) | Web Design/Marketing/Sales Assistant - 2 available | Looking for a student with expertise in enhancing the organization's web page, work with staff to build an online store (e-commerce) |
| 2020-05 | Fine Arts, Design & Media | Canadian Museum of Flight (Murrayville) | Video Production Support - 1 available | Support the operation with videos for advertising on the website, provide videos for exhibits, film inside of planes |
| 2020-06 | Trades & Technology | Westcoast Moulding and Millwork (Port Kells) | Warehouse Labourer - 1 available (potential opportunity for a Millwork placement for students interested in woodworking) | Cleaning, tidying, and moving stock (steel toed shoes required) |
| 2020-07 (PLACEMENTS FILLED) | Trades & Technology | K-Line Trailers (Langley-Aldergrove) | Shop Assistant | Shop cleanup, material handling, inventory reporting, light use of power tools and machinery |
| 2020-08 (2 PLACEMENTS FILLED) | Animal Care | Murrayville Animal Hospital (Murrayville) | Assisting/Shadowing Reception and Technicians (potential for more placements once other volunteers finish) | Assisting and shadowing the Reception Manager and Animal Technicians |
| 2020-09 | Trades & Technology | Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co (Port Kells) | Assisting/Shadowing Metal Fabrication | Assisting Employees as necessary in their job duties. Cleaning, observing work in progress and being trained in Industry Best Practices |
| 2020-10 | Trades & Technology | Penfolds Roofing & Solar (most job sites in Surrey/Langley) | Roofers Helper (potential to turn into a summer job) | Assist in removing, installing, and replacing various roofing systems, Assist in removing, installing, and replacing plywood sheeting as required, General jobsite cleanup as required, Be an active participant in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and learn the best practices of trades, General set-up and other tasks as required by the site supervisor |
| 2020-11 | Trades & Technology | Penfolds Roofing & Solar (most job sites in Surrey/Langley) | Carpenters Assistant (potential to turn into a summer job) | Assist in measurement, cutting, carrying, and installation of fascia boards, soffit, and other materials, General jobsite cleanup as required, Be an active participant in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and learn the best practices of trades, General set-up and other tasks as required by the site supervisor |
| 2020-12 | Trades & Technology | Penfolds Roofing & Solar (most job sites in Surrey/Langley) | Electrician's Assistant (potential to turn into a summer job) | Assisting in running wires throughout an electric system, Assisting in connecting solar panel systems to complete the solar system process, Carrying and disposal of materials as required, General jobsite cleanup as required, Be an active participant in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and learn the best practices of trades, General set-up and other tasks as required by the site supervisor |
| 2020-13 | Trades & Technology | Penfolds Roofing & Solar (most job sites in Surrey/Langley) | Solar Installer's Helper (potential to turn into a summer job) | Assist in installing solar panels on top of the roof, Assist in jobsite setup as required, General set-up and other tasks as required by the site supervisor, Carrying and disposal of materials as required, General jobsite cleanup as required, Be an active participant in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and learn the best practices of trades |
| 2021-14 | Business and Applied Business | Rocky Point Engineering (Walnut Grove) | Engineering Student Assistant | Complete plumbing/cooling calculations using Excel, complete draft of engineering drawings using AutoCAD (under direction of senior staff), ability to work with drafting and modeling. Qualities: problem solver, attention to detail, positive attitude and interest in learning |
| 2021-15 | Aviation | Cascade Aerospace (Abbotsford) | Aircraft Cleaner - 3 Positions Available | Entry level aircraft maintenance/cleaning duties (interior and exterior) Opportunity to turn into summer work with support with trades training |
| 2021-16 | Horticulture | Canadian Landscape & Civil Services (Walnut Grove, Near Golden Ears Bridge) | Landscape Labourer - 3 (Full-time summer work - placement to start end of June. | We are looking for self-motivated and reliable people with the ability to help with planting, paving stones, and block walls. Preference given to candidates with valid drivers license. Potential for apprenticeship opportunity as well. |
| 2021-17 | Trades & Technology | Reliable Tube (Langley/Aldergrove) | Warehouse Person/Shop Hand - 1 Position | Work in the metal industry handling materials, cleaning, and basic tools. Assist in the warehouse with loading and unloading the trucks, and support the operators with moving, stacking and bundling the finished product. |
| 2021-18 | Trades & Technology | Division 15 Mechanical (Various locations around the Greater Vancouver Area -BCIT, Burrard Tower, Vancouver House, YVR, SFU Surrey - just to name a few) | Plumber Helper - 2-3 Positions (paid with potential to turn into an apprenticeship) | Assisting with general labour duties for foremen and plumbers on site, plumbing/ pipe fitting, adhere to company OH&S program and regulations, and ensure work meets code requirements. Drivers license or accessibility to major transit routes required. |
| 2021-19 | Trades & Technology | Merit Kitchens (Surrey/Delta border) | Light Manufacturing - 2 positions | Candidate will be trained for a position in Assembly, Dovetail Fabrication, Cabinet Making, and Paint Finishing. |
| 2021-20 | Trades & Technology | Millennium Landscape Contractors (various work sites Langley, Surrey, White Rock, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows) | Landscape Labourer - 2-3 Positions | Lawn mowing, raking, weeding, blowing, general cleanup. Student will need to be able to get to various worksites but schedule will be consistent weekly (IE: Monday same work site every week). |
WAVE students can apply for placements using the form below. Discuss your application with your Career Advisor and WAVE teacher before submitting as their approval is required before it will be sent to the employer.