Inclusion & Belonging

Dan and Travis work at McLean’s Mill maintaining the trails and doing grounds maintenance.

Travis is working his second season at Port Alberni Port Authority.

Sebastien has recently acquired a position at Quality Foods and is pictured with Store Manager, Steve Sexton.

Simone has worked at DBA Silencing (Handy Andy’s) since 2018.

Simone has been employed at Port Boat since 2014.

Sumeet is a cashier at Dollarama.

Michael has been a seasonal employee in the Garden Centre at Canadian Tire for 5 seasons now.

Ken has been employed at the Starboard Grill since 2015.  Pictured next to Ken is Chef Brad DeClercq.

Kim has worked at Quality Foods in the Deli Department since 2019. Pictured with Kim is her manager, Jill.

Karen loves her job at Tyler’s No Frills.

Karen has been employed at Wal Mart providing customer service since 2006.

James is responsible for outdoor maintenance at the Visitors Centre.

Jerami works at the Port Alberni Friendship Centre maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Brad has worked at the Landmark Theatre since 2005, maintaining a clean venue.

Taylor has worked at the King Edwards Liquor Store since 2015.

Dan works at the Visitors Centre doing outdoor maintenance.

Dan works at the Landmark Theatre in the concession area, selling tickets, and maintaining a clean venue.

Lisa and Andrew have been learning the bus routes in their community.

Connections garden project is in full bloom and ready to enjoy.

Jarrett has been a seasonal employee with the Port Alberni Port Authority since 2014.  Jarret maintains a clean and safe site for the fishermen and public.

Joe was hired at Boston Pizza in 2021 and works in the kitchen doing food prep. 
Appearing in the photo with Joe is Head Chef John Nemeth.

Joe has been employed at Boston Pizza since August 2021 as a prep cook and loves his job!  Benjamin and the kitchen team have welcomed Joe to the team and continue to support him to build on his talents.

Jarrett has been employed at the Port Alberni Port Authority as a seasonal employee since 2014.  Jarrett loves his job and looks forward to returning each year!

"Black Puss is essentially a support animal for my mental health.  Without her I would feel isolated.  It has strongly affected my well-being knowing that Black Puss is safe, healthy, and taken care of. 

Thank you for helping me give Black Puss a pain free life and worry free for me."