My post-retirement struggles to find work

Nope as discussed it's the Hospital Employees' Union, nothing to do with Sodexho, and not only that but way more money and benefits, plus way better working conditions than any of the jobs you've referred to so far.

I'll send you a PM on this.

Driver has already been mentioned.
Lots of companies need drivers to pick up parts and make deliveries. The other option is courier driver which often works on a contractor basis.


Security guard is another thought if you are willing to work off hours.

Hi, and thanks for posting your thoughts!

There have been a few security guard type job postings from time to time, but employers are asking for training (something called "BST classes"), or a license, and /or a security background.

In addition, it's my impression that when one is a security guard, one must be prepared for possible physical confrontation, and I would not do well in that department. I don't have the physique or the temperament for the work.

Well, still no call back on the below job. Looking like it's another one down the tubes.

Well, applied for the below job yesterday - another auto part delivery one. Things are really slow for the type of jobs I can apply for.

Hoping at least for an interview for a change.

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Title: Delivery driver (Class 5 Licence or Class 7 (N)) (NOC: 7414)

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Shift, Weekend, Day

Salary: $8.50 Hourly for 40 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia (1 vacancy)

Skill Requirements:

Education: Completion of high school

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable

Experience: Will train

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Travel Experience: Local

Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Specific Skills: Pick-up and deliver various items and products, Collect or make payments for goods, Load and unload goods, Use maps and other trip planning aids

Additional Skills: Professionalism in customer service

Security and Safety: Driving record check (abstract)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment

Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence

Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Decision making, Critical thinking, Finding information

Other Information:Looking for a mature individual with a positive attitude to join our team of delivery drivers.

Employer: Wakefield Sperling Auto Parts Plus

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, Reyn

Thanks, J! One of these days!

I think my age is working against me.

Well, never heard back on the auto parts delivery job, but today I applied for a "General Labourer" position at a printing and sign business. It's full time.

I was hoping to read some good news, reyn. Something has got to happen sooner or later.

That would indeed be my hope, Edgar!

Maybe the print and sign business is the ticket, eh?

Did a quick scan through various categories on Craigs List for the Frasier Valley area and found these that might be of interest to you:

Janitor for condo building (Downtown Abbotsford)
http://abbotsford.en.craigslist.ca/lab/1402435935.html

Part Time Barn Help Needed at the Zajac Ranch for Children
http://abbotsford.en.craigslist.ca/lab/1400436066.html

Food Product Demonstrators (Abbotsford, Chilliwack)
http://abbotsford.en.craigslist.ca/csr/1379586444.html

Calendar Club/Hickory Farms/Clair de Lune Sales Associates (Seven Oaks Mall (Abbotsford))
http://abbotsford.en.craigslist.ca/csr/1380090107.html

Distribution of Auto and Truck Parts: Shipping/Rec, delivery office assistant
http://abbotsford.en.craigslist.ca/ret/1389736434.html

If you like gardening, you might like this one:

Greenhouse worker (Seasonal Greenhouse Labourer)
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/dispjb_eng.aspx?OrderNum=4669626&Source=JobPosting&TimeFrame=E7Days&ProvId=09&OfferpPage=50&Student=No

Hi B_ !

Actually, that's one of the websites that I check at least 3 times a day (along with some others)! So, I would have looked at those jobs at one time or another.

As far as the greenhouse work is concerned, my wife says she doesn't think it's a great idea for me to work in one, due to exposure to chemicals, etc., and being a cancer survivor.

Thanks for your interests though!

I did apply for another job (in addition for waiting to hear about the print and sign job) today as a dishwasher in a local all day restraurant.

Basically, right now I'm looking for full time day work only. I want to maximize my time until I'm 65 (I'm currently 58).

I'm willing to look at something with close to full time (about 32 hours vs 40), if it's something that I feel I could stick with.

The current minimum wage here in British Columbia is $8 per hour (lowest in Canada). I'm hoping for a job that pays a wee bit higher ($9).