NEW CYCLE QF PROSPERITY for the B.C. mining industry is expected to start during 1979 with increased ex- ploration, although production results may lag several years behind. . -C. a bright spot . . . we « Page 21, January 10, 1979 - North Shore News - PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS “BUILDING MATERIAL SUPPLY WORKER 16 Weeks , This course is designed to train graduates for em- ployment in the operation of a. building supply business. Main features of the program will include building material handling skills and fundamentals, safety, customer service skills, operation of a fork lift. * = * LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER 16 Weeks A course designed to train graduates for employment _as landscape and grounds maintenance workers. Main features will include preparation and maintenance of yards and grounds, proper use of equipment, safety, application of pesticides and insecticikles. Both courses begin January 22, 1979. For further information and student interviews call 986-1911 local 390, or your local Canada Employment Service office. . HELP YOURSELF - CALL TODAY B.C. HYDRO AND POWER AUTHORITY For Sale in Canadian economy ? But unemployment problems to continue A relatively bright - economic outlook for B.C. in 1979 -- marred, however. by continuing unemployment! at unacceptably high levels -- ts predicted by the Employers’ Council of B.C. The council foresees areal growth of four per cent for the province, compared to 3.5 per cent for Canada as a whole and a sluggish three per cent in the U.S. The next 12 months should be particularly strong — for forest products, newsprint, rourtsm, fishing and trans- portation, the council says. Construction ts expected to pick up by mid-vear after a slow start, with) Vancouver the centre of the action during the last two quarters. The — council forecasts about 1.7 million square feet of new office space under construction this year -- a- marked increase on 1978. Vancouver's tourist potential is also regarded as excelleni. With prices of metals major strengthening — and MECHANICAL exploration rising, the pros- pects for the mining indus- try look hepeful again, although council president Wilham Hamilton notes that production starts tend to lag CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 Y/11 \ - By Tender As Is - Where Is Tenders will be received up to 12:00 Noon on Tuesda January 16, 1979. CARS & STN WGNS 1 ea 71 Ford Torino Stn Wen ; ° 2 ea 72 Ford Torino Sedans , 1 ea 72 Ford Pinto Sedan 1 ea 75 Ford Torino Sedan 2 ea 72 Valiant Sedans 1 ea 72 Dodge Dart Sedan 1 ea 72 AMC Matador Stn Wen Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Calgary INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR The Aeronautical-Mechanical Department offers an immediate opportunity to teach subjects in Engineering Economics. Human Factors at Work and Production Management with some teaching responsibility in basic Mechanical Engineering subjects Applicants should have a degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with coursework in related areas. at least 3 years apphcabie industnal expenence 1S preterred. e@x- penence in aviation industry beneficial For further information contact Mr RAR Barrow. Per- sonnel - (Collect) 403-284-8633 COMP NO 5501-C-56 CARPENTRY INSTRUCTORS Prepares and presents lectures and demonstrations to Carpenter Apprentices in construction shop practices and related subjects, such as construction theory, practical carpentry mathematics. explosive actuated tools, quantity take-off. shop drawing and blueprint reading Requires a Journeyman Carpenter with several years of diversified expenence = in both residential and commercial construction Those who have completed an Apprenticeship Program would be proterred Commencing salary $18,204 per annum (currently under review) For turther information contact Mr A Haynes SAIT Personnel Senices. (Collect) 403 284 8633 COMP NO 5501 -C.-1 These competitions will remain open until suttable candidates have been selected Faculty atl SAIT enjoy approximately two months vacation leave each year and other benefits including Pension Plan. Lite Insurance Plan, and Medical and Hospital Plans UPGRADING PROGRAM FINNING TRACTOR - CATERPILLAR DEALERSHIP B.C. & YUKON TERRITORY We are now accepting applications for participation in a 6-12 month Mechanical Upgrading Program on Caterpillar Equipment This program will commence in the latter part of January in Dawson Creek, BC Successtul graduates from the course will be employed tn our Northern BC branches This program +s intended tor in- dividuals with a good mechanical aptttude and 2:3 years previous expenence in the Heavy Duty or Automotive trade Intermews will be arranged in major cities in your area Please apply in writing, detailing previous expenence and telephone number to (Ms.) B. Brown Employment Co-ordinator Finning Tractor & Equipment Co. Ltd., $55 Great Northen Way Vancquver BC VOT IE? and Yukon FINNING 3 ea 73 Datsun Sedans 2 ea 74 Honda Civic Sedans _ TRUCKS | ea 71 Ford Bronco 4x4 Htp 1 ea 70 Ford Econoline Van 1 ea 70 Ford % ton Crew-Cab 2ea 71 Ford '4 ton Pickups lea 71 Ford % ton 4x4 Pickup 1ea72 Ford % ton 4x4 2 ea 73 Ford % ton 4x4 Pickups Lea 74 Ford “4 ton 4x4 Pickup 1 ea 74 Ford % ton 4x4 Service lea 74 Ford % ton 4x4 Pickup lea 75 Ford % ton 4x4 Pickup 1 ea 63 GMC Line Truck with Derrick fea 65 GMC Van Truck with Compressor | ea 66 Chevrolet % ton Pickup | ea 69 Chevrolet % ton Service 3 ea 73 Dodge Tradesman Vans lea 74 Dodge % ton Pickup lea 74 Dodge '4 ton Picku 2e¢a 71 Fargo Tradesman Vans lea 71 Fargo % ton 4x4 Service 1 ¢a 72 Fargo Tradesman Van 1 ea 64 International Walkin Van | ea 59 Kenworth Diesel 6x6 Cab & Chassis Accident Damaged 1 ea 72 International Walkin Van Lea 73 Dodge '2 ton 424 Pickup INSPECTION DATES & TIMES. Saturday: Jan 13, Sunday Jan 14, Monday Jan 15 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM and Tuesday Jan 16 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. LOCATION: B.C) Hydro Disposal Yard, Southeast corner of Boundary Rd & Lougheed Hwy. Entrance off the Lougheed Hwy | Burnaby TENDER FORMS may be obtained at the Disposal Yard Offers should be mailed to B.C Hydro Disposal Dept. 3855 Kitchener St) Burnaby, BC V5C 3L8. telephone 291-2211, Local 254 . 3B.C.HYDRO G)