ae ele ae Le sagan a eh I ar IM gal OME OR lh ee Improved earnings for Placer Placer -- - Development _ $38,588,000 and consolidated wee wn eat RR ne GR Ga rae Gene le ESR a OA Ge ctcetn cant manta " commenced on February. 14, STOTHERT GROUP -_STOTHERT- ENGINEERING LTD. has” Gibraltar’s return_to: full . Limited reports that consoli- dated first quarter earnings, -before an extraordinary item, were .$11,459,000 or $0.95 per share compared to net earnings of $5,030,000 or _ $0.42 in the first 1978. The offer by Noranda . Mines Limited to exchange one of its shares for each 24% ‘ shares, of Mattagami was completed on March 29. R.G. . Duthie,” president, . reports that Placer has received for its 27.1 per cent interest ‘in ' Mattagami a 5.5: per cent interest in‘ Noranda, result- ' ing in the recording of an extraordinary — gain ‘of quarter of ' net earnings of $50,047,000 or $4.13 per share. : The -gain’ represents ‘the difference between the value of the Mattagami shares on the company’s balance sheet and the market price of the Noranda shares, and as such is a non-cash adjustment. The improvement in earn- ‘ings before the extraordinary . item -reflects increased con- Endako, © tributions from Marcopper and Craigmont as a result of higher metal prices. Duthie went onto say that the strike at Endako. which is still in force. Although the company is continuing efforts | to negotiate a settlement; the union -has not= altered - its demand. for a 44 per cent increase in wages and benefits over 26 months. Development deposit $1,000. A deposit of $1,000 will be required for either zoning or development. permit appli- cations in West Vancouver. If applications for rezoning. or development. permit ° UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA + REQUIRES FOOD SERVICE. _ MANAGER . Due to the retirement of our present encumbent, we have a vacancy within Food Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for the organization, supervision and ad- ministration of a food service program in a Residence Dining Room which services approximately 1,000’ students. We require a person with a degree in Home Economics followed - by an approved internship or diploma in Hotel Administration or equivalent. Five years’ experience in large Commercial Food Services or Institution is also required. Please send resume stating qualifications and experiences to: Employment Administrator 2075 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, 8.C. V6T 1W5 Employee Relations Department University of British Columbia The University of British Columbia offers equal employment opportunities to qualified male and female applicants. —- INSURANCE AGENCY FRIDAY. . Experienced person required for sm: insurance agency to be responsible for Salary COOMBES. . POLICY TYPIST Several positions are open for ex: perienced people. if you have good skills and are looking for a change, call PAT DESCHENEAUX. Salaries are negotiable. Associated Personnel Ltd. ' 669-1616 #430 W.Pender at Howe CAREERS | Building Manager To provide teadership and guidance to electrical, mechanical, carpentry and caretaking staff. Must have mechanical and electrical apptitude with Luff... ......4knewledge of construction industry. desirable. . Preference will be given to a certified engineer. This management position offers a modern en- vironment, complete benefit programme including 37% hour work week and employee discount on purchases. Apply in person, in confidence, to the Personnel Office, 4750 Kingsway, Burnaby. ' capacity. .can ,deduct administrative municipality and return the balance to the applicant. ‘openings for the following: staff in the ~ Varicouver Office to work on. bleached kraft pulp mills and_other challenging projects. DRAFTING PERSONNEL INTERMEDIATE PIPING _ INTERMEDIATE MECHANICAL - CHECKERS | - MECHANICAL STOTHERT is a 100% Canadian owned — company and provides full fringe benefits as. well as excellent working conditions. oo) production, following settle- ment of the ‘strike on February 6, is progressing . well with the. mine now | opefating at approximately 85 per cent of normal ? projects are not. approved, .« the director of development For a personal interview call: Mr. M.H. Tipney 7 STOTHERT ENGINEERING LTD. 1155 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3H6: PH: 681-8165 and other costs to the~ \ "GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER A career opportunity exists in the Civil Department of the Hydroelectric Design Division for an engineer with ex- . - perience in preparation of feasibility, preliminary and final. designs of the. geotechnical aspects for hydroelectric projects and other civil structures. .- Interested applicants must have an advanced degree in soil mechanics and at least ten years, of broad experience in geotechnical engineeting. Must be eligible for registration with the Association of Professional |. Engineers of British Columbia and be competent in report writing. Salary range: $29,484 to $37,428 per year with a comprehensive benefits package, (Salary currently under review.) Position is open to men and women. | --interested applicants should submit’ a detailed resume quoting job no. EN-21 and the name of | this newspaper to: Y tor? ~ 9,C- | a Ms. J. Alderdice, Persoanel B.C. Hydro : 555 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 4T6 , FISHERIES — BIOLOGIST Required to plan, execute, supervise and report on field prdgrams which will provide environment impact assessments of power generation projects. Most such plans will be terms of reference tor consultants which will involve review of Proposals and reports and monitoring of projects. Also required to review mitigation recommendations and participate in discussions with government resource biologists at all stages. Applicant should possess a degree trom a recognized university with biological courses in fisheries and related subjects. Fisheries field experience is essential, especially useful would be stream or river experience. Knowledge of field ecology of B.C. fish fauna desirable Starting salary ran and women. Apply quoting job no. EN-22 and the name of this newspaper to. Ms. J. Alderdice, Personnel, B.C. Hydro, 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 4T6 CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST , A technologist is required by our Material Research and Testing Department to test, record and report on civil engineering materials such as concrete, aggregates and soil. Activities will also include tield quality c Bee ordance taste q y control and product ge Is $1663 to $1995 per month. Position is open to men The successtul applicant will have graduation trom an institute of techn in civil engineering plus a minimum of t ad wo years related laboratory experience Salary range $1663 to $1995 per month, with full range of emplo benefits. Position is open to men and women ° pryee ~~" Pléase submit a detailed resum ®, quotin n HO- namo of this papor to q Q 10b no HO-25 and the Mrs PM Knight Head Office Personnel BC Hydro 970 Burrard Street Vancouver, B C V6Z 1Y3