The Haven Employment Application

Thank you for your interest in joining The Haven team!


The Haven is dedicated to helping people build richer relationships with others and themselves. With a centre on Gabriola Island, BC Canada our not-for-profit educational organization offers transformational learning experiences in group settings. We believe in creating a relational world where each of us is whole and responsible for ourselves and our environment. For over 30 years, The Haven has developed innovative approaches to teaching and learning, challenging thousands to define and shape their lives.

We're about the art and science of living well, together.

Does this sound like the right place for you?


You may pause at any time and return at a later date to complete this request. To pause, select "Save Answers and Resume Later" in the grey bar near the bottom of this window. Prior to sending this on-line registration request you will have the opportunity to review the information you provided and make adjustments as needed. After you "Send" the information you will receive an email confirming receipt.


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The Haven Employment Application

First, let's confirm your eligibility for employment.

Authorized to work in Canada*
You will be asked to present documentation to validate your status prior to being hired.

Please contact us to discuss your situation before continuing with this form. 

Management can be reached at talk2us@haven.ca

Age of majority
Most roles do NOT require employees to be 19 years or older. However some roles, like those involving service of alcoholic beverages, do require that employees must be at least 19 years of age, the age of majority in British Columbia.

The Haven Employment Application

JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Are you applying for a specific opportunity posted on The Haven jobs page? If so, please choose that role in the drop-down box. If you wish to apply for employment, but don't see your preferred role in the list, please choose "Other" and provide the information requested.

We will acknowledge receipt of your application via email. We will contact only those applicants selected for an interview.

Please use this drop-down list to choose the position you wish to apply for. If the position is not listed, choose "other". See The Haven website jobs page for more information about available opportunities.
I wish to submit a general application.
I wish to submit a general application.
  First Choice Second Choice
Administration
Bodywork / Massage
Front Desk / Reception / Host
Garden / Grounds
Housekeeping
Kitchen
Maintenance
If you wish to submit a general application, please rank your preference for employment in the departments shown. We will acknowledge receipt of your application via email. We will contact only those applicants selected for an interview

Other employment - If you are applying for a position not listed above, please describe the role you are seeking. We will acknowledge receipt of your application via email. We will contact only those applicants selected for an interview.

MY AVAILABILITY IS AS FOLLOWS:

MONTHS - I am available for work that is: (choose all that apply)
Some jobs at The Haven are seasonal, beginning sometime in June and ending in late August or September. Actual scheduled weeks, days and hours are based upon then current business levels.
DAYS - I am available to work: (choose all that apply)
Actual scheduled hours will be based upon then current business levels.
HOURS - I am available to work: (choose all that apply)
Actual scheduled hours will be based upon then current business levels.
TIMES - I am available to work: (choose all that apply)
Actual scheduled hours will be based upon then current business levels.
If you may NOT be available for particular periods during the dates and times selected, please describe. For example, you may not be able to work on Saturdays, or you may have a planned vacation or other personal leave, school, training program, or other pre-existing commitment.

The Haven Employment Application

We will use this email to acknowledge receipt of your application and for future correspondence related to the application process.
Please provide a phone number where we can reach you during daytime hours Monday to Friday.
Preferably your mobile cell number.

To provide further details, you may choose to upload your cover letter and resume, or use our easy-to-complete application form to tell us about your work experience.

Upload your resume or use the application form?*
Would you prefer to upload your cover letter and resume, or use our on-line application form?

The Haven Employment Application

Please upload your cover letter and resume. These documents will be included with your on-line application.


If you would prefer to use the on-line application form, select "previous" and choose "I would prefer to tell you about my experiences using your on-line application form".

Upload a cover letter
No File Chosen
File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.
File types accepted: pdf, doc, docx or txt.

In your cover letter, please tell us how your skills, experience and participation will make you the best fit for this role.

Upload your resume
No File Chosen
File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.
File types accepted: pdf, doc, docx or txt.

The Haven Employment Application

The Haven Employment Application

Have you worked at The Haven previously?
(100 words or less)
(100 words or less) Please tell us if you know someone currently or previously employed at The Haven.
(100 words or less)
(100 words or less) How will your skills, experience and participation make you the best fit for this role?

The Haven Employment Application

EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE #1

Provide your title and a brief description of your responsibilities and duties.
Please tell us why you left this job.
Please tell us about your experience.
Please tell us about your experience.


EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE #2

Example, "From October 2014 to June 2015"
Provide your title and a brief description of your responsibilities and duties.
Please tell us why you left this job.
Please tell us about your experience.
Please tell us about your experience.
AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES*
Please let us know if it's OK for us to contact your references.

The Haven Employment Application

EDUCATION

1 - Currently attending this school?
2 - Currently attending this school?
Please describe your skills and experience with computer applications and office systems. Example, "I regularly use Microsoft Word and type about 60wpm", or "I have above average experience with Microsoft Excel, and have used Simply Accounting, and hotel registration systems", or "I'm comfortable using email, texts and basic internet searches".
Please tell us about languages you speak/write fluently, and special skills, on-the-job experience, certifications, licenses, awards, volunteer service, travel and other information you wish us to consider.

The Haven Employment Application

Driving License*
Some roles at The Haven require a British Columbia Class 5 driving license or equivalent.

By signing and submitting this on-line form, I certify that all information provided with this application is true and complete. I understand that any false information or omission may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in dismissal if discovered at a later date.

If you have not completed your application, you may select PREVIOUS below, or you may select SAVE AND RESUME LATER. When you have completed, continue to the next page where you will have the option to send your application.
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Date and time submitted
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The Haven Employment Application

Next steps?


When you are ready to send your application, please enter CAPTCHA code in box below and select "SEND Form" at the bottom right of this window. If you wish to view a new challenge code select the 'double arrows' icon.

You should receive an email confirming receipt within a few minutes of sending your application. If you don't receive this email or have questions about the application process please contact us.

We will only contact those applicants selected for an interview.

Again, thank you for your interest in joining The Haven team!


Warren Fraleigh

Executive Director, The Haven
240 Davis Rd, Gabriola, BC V0R 1X1


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