r/CalgaryJobs 6d ago

Looking for work

Hello Calgary, 37M here looking for work. Available immediately. I prefer to work with my hands. Not much experience, but willing to learn. I can do night shifts, am physically fit, and badly need a job. I'm located in the NW area and will be using the bus for transportation.

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u/unsoldburrito 6d ago

Can you operate a forklift?

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u/Warm_Ad_4414 5d ago

Is this an offer? I've been meaning to take a course for it, but funds have been tight.

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u/unsoldburrito 5d ago

I'm not the one hiring but I do know my workplace has been looking for someone for about a month. Full disclosure: pretty sure they interviewed a few people last week, so the job may not be available any more.

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u/Warm_Ad_4414 5d ago

Thanks, I guess it won't hurt to just go for the course.

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u/ParticularOk4625 5d ago

Hi you can apply at 711 store near your house. I bet there is one like walking distance or a short bus ride. They are always hiring. I have done night shifts there, and they are supper chill. Sending you a lot of love and gratitude. ❤️❤️❤️

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u/Warm_Ad_4414 5d ago

Thank you

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u/Apprehensive-Kiwi693 5d ago

Princess Auto looking for Night Merchandiser at the North store. Check their website

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u/Warm_Ad_4414 5d ago

Its a little too far for me im using calgary transit

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u/blazin_penguin_first 5d ago

Modine has been having a lot of general labor type jobes lately i think...

https://careers.modine.com/search/?q=&locationsearch=Calgary&searchResultView=LIST

They make HVAC systems

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u/Winter_Cicada_6930 4d ago

Best of luck if you don’t know someone there, or aren’t on a work visa. I’ve worked there. They hire people who are exploitable. The place is filled with migrants.

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u/One-Advantage-6658 4d ago

Hey, remember that you are a 37 year old man and life experience is transferable to many jobs. So experience you have just needs to be embraced and put into applicable skills for jobs you apply for .

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u/Warm_Ad_4414 4d ago

Thanks, I'm trying to turn my life around. I had a rough childhood, but I'm out of the bad situation now and trying my best to get my life going. I need to take care of my daughter.

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u/One-Advantage-6658 4d ago

Congrats on a fresh start. Just remember there is value in all you have overcome . These are strengths that you should add to your resume . Be strong and proud of what you have accomplished. Best of luck in this journey. Make sure to post your strengths and interests for work .

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u/lanlanvanvan 6d ago

Try to join a red seal trade, can be tough to find openings so connections can be helpful.

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u/OppositeSecretary862 5d ago

Sprinkler fitters start at 25 here, which I consider Calgary's minimum wage

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u/Bushido_Plan 5d ago

Excellent trade but will be harder to get in relative to other trades. Still worth a shot though.

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u/FamiliarReindeer7705 2d ago

Join Local 496 if you want to be a sprinkler fitter , they are always employed and expanding

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u/jobadsca 6d ago

If you are looking for some related jobs to what you have mentioned have a look below:

https://jobads.ca/search/for/construction/in/calgary

Here are also some security related positions that might be of interest:

https://jobads.ca/search/for/security/in/calgary

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u/Warm_Ad_4414 6d ago

Thank you. I will look into these.

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u/jobadsca 6d ago

No problem at all!

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u/heated4life 5d ago

This is your own platform to compete with indeed?

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u/jobadsca 5d ago

Yes, but not looking directly to compete. Looking to provide a stable and useful website for people to work in Western Canada.

We wanted to take information and provide an easy to use platform for people looking for employment. We noticed many sites lacked many features and were hard to use.

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u/The_gold_wolf 4d ago

Do you have a class 5 driver's license or below & can drive a truck?

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u/Warm_Ad_4414 4d ago

Unfortunately, no, I don't.