Kelowna, Bc Entry level field Jobs – 22 Openings This Week

Drug Checking Technician
UBC Faculty of Forestry —Kelowna, BC
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- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Data entry
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Shop Hand
Doortech Mfg. & Distribution Ltd —Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Landscape Maintenance Apprentice / Outdoor Labourer
Creative Roots Landscaping Ltd —Kelowna, BC
- $22–$26 an hour
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
Quick apply
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Head Chef
CMH Heli-Skiing —British Columbia
- $62,000–$68,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Casual dining restaurant
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Dental care
Occupational Safety & Health Specialist 2 - Fort St. John/Site C
BC Hydro —British Columbia
- $95,000–$102,200 a year
- Temporary
- Research
- Training & development
19h
Line Cook - Heyhey Bar & Grill
GSL Group —Kelowna, BC
- $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- No experience needed
- Organizational skills
7d
Infanteer
Canadian Armed Forces —British Columbia
- $4,337–$6,413 a month
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- No experience needed
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Combat Engineer
Canadian Armed Forces —British Columbia
- $4,337–$6,413 a month
- Part-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- Maintenance
- No experience needed
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Project Manager, Construction
Okanagan Urban Contractors Inc. —Central Okanagan J, BC
- $95,000–$112,500 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Project management
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
Quick apply
Armour Soldier
Canadian Armed Forces —British Columbia
- $4,337–$6,413 a month
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- No experience needed
- Driving
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Dental Technician
Canadian Armed Forces —British Columbia
- $4,337–$6,413 a month
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Winter 2026/27 - Massage Practitioner
CMH Heli-Skiing —British Columbia
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
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Compliance & Audit Specialist
Global Fruit Brokers Ltd —Kelowna, BC
- $48,000–$68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
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Water & Wastewater Operator I
Westbank First Nation —Westbank, BC
- $64,753 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Maintenance
- Dental care
Quick apply
Geotechnical & Materials Technologist
PRI Consultants —Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Accounting Technician
A&W Restaurants —Vernon, BC
- $28 an hour
- Immediate opening
- English
- No university degree
- QuickBooks
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply
Superintendent 1 Civil Construction Kelowna BC
Norland Limited —Kelowna, BC
- $120,000–$140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Class 1 Truck Driver - Wood Chips
The Sutherland Group of Companies —Kelowna, BC
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- Full-time
- Home daily
- Commuter benefits
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Drug Checking Technician

UBC Faculty of Forestry
Kelowna, BC

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Job details

Part-time
4 days ago

Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Harm reduction
Post-secondary education
Written report writing
Data entry
Communication skills

Full job description

Staff - Union

Job Category

BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff

Job Profile

BCGEU OK Hourly - Research Assistant and Technician II

Job Title

Drug Checking Technician

Department

UBCO | Program Support | Campus Wellness

Compensation Range

$27.00 - $30.96 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

August 27, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

April 30, 2027

Must be certified with BCCSU drug checking

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The Research Assistant will assist the Harm Reduction Project Coordinator and the PI with day-to-day operations of the harm reduction project contract. The RA will assist with fulling contract deliverables related to providing confidential drug checking, data entry, interpreting and communicating the results of drug checking, and providing guidance on safe use, risk reduction and referral to other services. In addition, the RA will communicate with other team members and community partners on project related items.

Organizational Status
The position reports to the Harm Reduction Project Coordinator and the Principal Investigator, Melissa Feddersen.

Work Performed

Assists the Harm Reduction Project Coordinator and the Principal Investigator with the harm reduction project project:

Provide confidential drug checking using an FTIR and other testing materials, following strict protocols established by provincial health authorities to ensure safe handling of substances and accuracy of results.
Interpret and communicate the results of drug checking to individuals, and using available resources provide confidential guidance on safe use, risk reduction and referral to other services as requested.
Maintain FTIR and testing materials and ensure secure storage on campus when not in use.
Ensure safe handling and disposal of substance samples following strict protocols.
Assists with routine tasks in data collection (i.e., note taking, data entry), as well as assisting with data organization, identification, preparation and management. The level of assistance required for such duties include following data collection protocols, and correctly entering and saving data in secure database.
Strictly follows COVID-19 safety protocols both on campus and at community sites.
Communicating with the project team and community partners concerning project related issues.
Participating in meetings with research team and community partners.
Preparing and submitting first drafts of required project reports. The level of assistance required for such duties include compiling data for report in table and narrative formats, and reviewing reports for accuracy and completeness in capturing experiences related to harm reduction services.
Performs literature searches related to substance use, reviewing, and synthesizing literature.
Performing other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Exercises sensitivity, initiative, tact and discretion in carrying out the duties of the position and adheres to all ethical and protocol requirements, i.e. maintaining strict confidentiality, and safe handling and disposal of substances. Errors in judgment could result in inaccurate drug checking results and inaccurate interpretation/communication of results that may have significant effects on the quality of the project services and increased risk to service users.

Supervision Received
Position will work collaboratively with the project team coordinator, PI, other team members, and community partners. Position will report to and be directly supervised by the Harm Reduction Project Coordinator. The Harm Reduction Project Coordinator will regularly review the Research Assistant’s work and provide feedback to ensure that it meets expected standards. Any concerns will be discussed with the PI.

Supervision Given
May assist with overseeing other students working on the project.

Education/Work Experience:

Post-secondary degree, with some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of FTIR testing protocols, interpretation of the results of drug checking, and current evidence related to substance use and harm reduction is essential.
Experience in counselling and providing information related to substance use and harm reduction preferred.
Related experience in collection and management of confidential data is preferred
Experience with writing manuscripts and reports.

Performance Competencies and Criteria:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and sensitivity to the needs of individuals who use substances
Ability to conduct and accurately interpret the results of drug checks using FTIR and other testing materials, and sensitively communicate results to individuals along with information support harm reduction
Ability to follow strict protocols with respect to drug checking, data collection and management
Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and community partners.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, to multi-task and to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet skills.

Expectations for all UBC employees:

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

About Us

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].

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entry level field jobs in kelowna, bc

Drug Checking Technician

Shop Hand

Landscape Maintenance Apprentice / Outdoor Labourer

Head Chef

Occupational Safety & Health Specialist 2 - Fort St. John/Site C

Line Cook - Heyhey Bar & Grill

Infanteer

Combat Engineer

Project Manager, Construction

Armour Soldier

Dental Technician

Winter 2026/27 - Massage Practitioner

Compliance & Audit Specialist

Water & Wastewater Operator I

Geotechnical & Materials Technologist

Accounting Technician

Superintendent 1 Civil Construction Kelowna BC

Class 1 Truck Driver - Wood Chips

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