• Sales Clerk

    • Our client requires outgoing people for their kiosk/booth in a large store.


      The successful candidate attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information products


      You will greet customers that come to the booth, assist them in selecting the right product for them. For this position, you do not handle cash, once the customer takes the product, they will pay at the front before leaving the store.


      Please note that you will be will be on your feet for the entire shift. Preference will be given to individuals with a retail sales background.


      If you meet the required criteria and are interested in the above position, please submit a Word version of your resume.


      Candidates may apply in confidence quoting Job-1707 and should submit a Word version of your cover letter and resume detailing education and previous experience.


      We thank all applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. StaffQuest Placement Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


    • Temporary
    • Courtenay
    • 12
    • JOB-1707
    • Kitchen Manager
    • Do you have Management experience in the food industry?

      Are you outgoing, energetic, organized and committed to building long-term relationships with your customers?

       

      Our client is searching for a dynamic Kitchen/Restaurant Manager for their new restaurant in downtown Nanaimo!

      The successful candidate will have excellent communication and analytical skills, a sense of humour and is customer service oriented.

       

      Qualifications:


      • 3 to 5 years management experience with ability to manage a team of 14 full-time and part-time employees.

      • Duties include menu preparation, hiring, ordering and scheduling.

      • Previous kitchen experience required with a focus on advancement.

      • Baking skills an asset.


      Training will be provided. Anticipated start date mid-May.

       

      Candidates may apply in confidence quoting Job- 2737 and should submit a Word version of your cover letter and resume detailing education and previous experience. We thank all applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. StaffQuest Placement Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

       

       

       
    • Permanent
    • Nanaimo
    • DOE
    • JOB-2737
    • Cost Accountant
    • Reporting to the Cost Accounting Manager, the Cost Accountant is responsible to provide technical cost accounting support to financial and operational personnel and assist with the reduction/control of costs. This position supports operations staff in reviewing, analyzing and reporting on inventory valuation, inventory transactions and costs to provide management with timely, relevant and useful information to allow for cost-effective decisions. The Cost Accountant provides financial analysis, cost model management, analysis on changes that affect prices and profitability of products and supports month-end closing and reporting.

       

      Role and Responsibilities

      • Perform all aspects of cost accounting including the preparation, review and analysis of product inventory costing, standard costing, overhead allocation, variance analysis and related month end processes.

      • Develop and maintain tracking systems, cost analysis tools for efficiency, tools for overhead spending, and tools for labour cost.

      • Monitor production cost variances and related exception reporting to promptly identify key variances from standard costs. Identify root causes and review recommendations with operations management to eliminate key variances.

      • Work with management to establish and maintain accurate reporting of product costs, margins and similar management reports to improve operations.

      • Assists in the preparation of annual budgets, lending technical and analytical expertise for the development of labor efficiencies, rates, overhead and raw materials.

      • Review costs on a periodic basis and manage standard cost updates for multiple products.

      • Prepare cost estimates of products to establish pricing and production.

      • Monitor cost and inventory controls, including physical inventories and cycle count programs

      • Support the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the ERP system.

      • Collaborate with the Cost Accounting Manager to synchronize financial data and ensure consistency with values to achieve parent company goals and initiatives.

      • Assist in developing and maintaining strong internal controls to protect company inventories; evaluate internal controls and conduct value added audits to improve the productivity of company operations.

      • Document policies and procedures, and educate employees.

      • Partner with Controller and Cost Accounting Manager to implement and manage internal controls with respect to financial policies, processes and procedures of general accounting operations.

      Qualifications and Education Requirements

      • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

      • Professional designation (CPA, CGA, CMA or CA) or enrollment in the CPA program required

      • Minimum 5 years direct work experience, preferably with experience in a manufacturing or agricultural setting

      • Knowledge of purchasing, receiving, inventory flow required

      • Audit experience preferred

      • Experience with ERP systems. Experience with Acumatica ERP is an asset

      • Computer literacy including advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications

      • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to work with large volumes of data and identify the most critical points

      • Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information within an organization; both to finance and to operations

      • Advanced knowledge in all aspects of indirect costs, analyses and reporting required

      • Self-motivated individual who will drive process improvements where needed

      • Able to work independently and as part of a team

      • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

      • Attention to detail in all areas of work.

      • Excellent time and project management skills

      • Must have the ability to obtain A/RPIC status as per Health Canada Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations

       

       
    • Temporary
    • Nanaimo
    • D.O.E.
    • JOB-1718
    • Bookkeeper
    • Our client is a Certified Professional Bookkeeper with a growing business. They are looking for a part time Bookkeeper with good adding machine skills to join their team for up to 10 hours per week to start.

       

      Duties:


      • Posting Transactions and reconciliation of accounts.

      • Must have completed courses recognized by the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada Proficient in QuickBooks desk top and QuickBooks on-line as well as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)

      • Experience with Hubdoc, Ledgerdocs and TSheets an asset

      • Other accounting duties as assigned.


      Candidates may apply in confidence quoting Job-1677 and should submit a Word version of your cover letter and resume detailing education and previous experience.

      We thank all applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. StaffQuest Placement Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

       
    • Temp - Perm
    • Nanaimo
    • D.O.E.
    • JOB-1677
    • Accounting Technician

    • Are you a Bookkeeper working on getting your designation? Or are you a strong Bookkeeper that has worked on or assisted with year-end before? Then we want to speak with you.


      Our client at an establish firm in Parksville is seeking an Accounting Technician. The hours could be flexible and would be dependent on the workload.


      Responsibilities:



      • To prepare corporate year ends in CaseWare from information provided by clients.

      • To communicate and work with owner on client issues.

      • Meet reporting deadlines and do so in a time efficient manner


      The successful candidate:



      • Minimum of 1-2 years of public practice experience

      • Hands on knowledge of CaseWare and Caseview

      • Strong working knowledge of Sage and QuickBooks

      • Working knowledge of payroll, GST, PST

      • Able to troubleshoot and correct errors found in client bookkeeping

      • Effective ability to communicate in writing as well as possess interpersonal skills

      • Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks

      • Positive attitude and willing to work in a team environment


      Candidates may apply in confidence quoting Job-1693 and should submit a Word version of your cover letter and resume detailing education and previous experience.


      We thank all applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. StaffQuest Placement Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    • Casual
    • Parksville
    • D.O.E.
    • JOB-1693
    • Administrative Assistant

    • Our client is seeking a Financial Advisor for their growing firm. Very few careers offer you the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. The chance to help them make their dreams come true...to help them build wealth and protect it.


      You’ll rely on your personal drive, leadership and relationship-building skills to deliver personalized investment solutions to your clients.


      Financial Advisors succeed by demonstrating a unique combination of ambition, self-motivation and commitment to establishing long-term client relationships.


      Qualifications



      • Valid Mutual Funds accreditation (Investment Funds in Canada or Canadian Securities Course) 

      • Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC)

      • 2-3 years of proven sales experience in the financial services industry, handling credit and investments 

      • Demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain long-term client relationships 

      • Digital literacy across a broad range of devices (i.e., smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.) 


      Candidates may apply in confidence quoting Job- 2731  and should submit a Word version of your cover letter and resume detailing education and previous experience.


      We thank all applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. StaffQuest Placement Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    • Permanent
    • Qualicum
    • D.O.E
    • JOB-2731