Inclusion & Belonging

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."

Sumeet busy working throughout the pandemic at the Mini Price Store on 3rd Ave. He has been employed at Mini-Price for one year, working 3-4 days per week assisting customers with all this business has to offer... and of course, ensuring physical-distancing & sanitizing.

(Left to Right) Mr. Ivar Rage of Rages Farm, General Manager Derek Bosma and Sheldon have been extremely busy growing top quality English cucumbers at the farm.

James cleaning the golf carts at the Alberni Golf Club located out Cherry Creek

Happy smiles from Ken (R.) as he’s back to work with Chef Brad DeClercq (L.) at the Starboard Grill Restaurant located at Harbour Quay

(left to right) Taylor and Ken practicing social distancing at the King Edward Liquor Store

Kim (middle) is pleased to be back to work at Quality Foods with her supervisor Jill (right) and Store Manager Steve (left).

Karen (middle) again is very pleased to be back to work at Tyler’s No Frills with Laurie (left) and of course Tyler (right).

Here is Karen and Diane practicing social distancing during her first day back at Walmart

Brad and Ken have created a great working friendship over the years. Dawn started her dishwasher position in the spring of 2017. Dawn finds the kitchen a busy jovial place to work.

James has many duties such as detailing boats, pouring oil, shop clean-up and cleaning tools.  It has been a very successful position for both employer and employee.