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Employment and Business Opportunities in the Region

Working in the Asessippi Parkland

For most of us, the decision to relocate depends on the work opportunities that are available. The information below is provided as a tool to help you find opportunity in the Asessippi Parkland:

The Regional Employment Resource Centre (RERC) - located in the IGA Mall on Main Street in Russell, provides assistance and support to job seekers. The following table is a list of current job orders advertised by local area employers. Further information on the positions and how to apply can be obtained by contacting the RERC at 204-773-3353 or online at http://www.mts.net/~employmb/

Position Terms Location
Plant Engineer Permanent Full-time Angusville
Childcare Workers Permanent Full-time Binscarth
Early Childhood Educator – Director Permanent Full-time Binscarth
Early Childhood Educator- Level 2 Permanent Full-time Inglis
Early Childhood Educator – Director Permanent Full-time Inglis
Servers Permanent  Full/Part-time Inglis
Server Part-time Shoal Lake
Kitchen Help Permanent Full-time Russell
Cook

Permanent

Full-time

Inglis
Community Development Officer Term 0.75 EFTl Shoal Lake
Cashier Permanent Full-time Russell
Automotive Mechanic

Permanent

Full-time

Russell
Parts Counter Person

Permanent Full-time

Russell
Artificial Insemination Breeder Permanent Full-Time Solsgirth
Direct Service Workers

Permanent Full/Part-time

Russell
Lawyer

Permanent Full-Time

Russell
Clubhouse Waitress/Waiter

Seasonal

Lake of the Prairies
Childcare Workers Various Rossburn
Manager of Agronomy

Permanent Full-Time

Birtle
Student Development Program 14-16 weeks Birtle
Agronomist

Permanent Full-Time

Russell 
Gas Bar Clerk/Attendant Permanent Part-Time Russell
Clubhouse Manager

Seasonal

Shoal Lake  
Farrower Permanent Full-time Solsgirth
Travel Counsellor

Seasonal

Russell 

Store Clerk/Delivery/    

Geothermal Assistant

Permanent Full-Time Russell
Carpenter

Full-Time

Russell 
Carpenter's Assistant Permanent Full-Time Russell
Mechanic/Service Technician

Permanent Full-Time

Shoal Lake  & Russell 
Labourer Seasonal St Lazare

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Layh Law is recruiting lawyers for their Russell office who are interested in practicing specialized commercial law while enjoying the quality of life afforded by rural living. For more information on this unique rural practice visit www.layhlaw.com or contact Don Layh 306-743-5520.

Assiniboine Regional Health Authority recruits physicians, nurses & aides, support services, EMS, Home Care, Public Health, diagnostics, mental health, management and administrative professionals to work in their facilities throughout the region. In the Town of Russell this includes the Russell & District Health Centre and Russell & District Personal Care Home. For more information visit http://www.assiniboine-rha.ca/careers/index.php

Other Health Professionals – Russell serves as a regional centre for health services including dental, optometric, pharmacy, and alternative health practitioners. Opportunities may be available at the Russell & District Dental Clinic, Optical Image, Reavies Pharmacy and the Russell and Asessippi Chiropractic Centres. Contact these businesses directly to secure further information.

Sensus Partnership of Chartered Accountants – Recruiting accountants and accounting technicians for their Russell office. Branch offices are located in Brandon and Langenburg. Information can be obtained by contacting Harold Reid at 204-773-2106.

Park West School Division – The Division is responsible for 3 schools within the Asessippi Parkland region; Major Pratt School in Russell and Binscarth School Inglis School. Recruit teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, administrative positions, clinicians and custodians. For more information visit http://ww1.pwsd.ca/jobs/ or call the administration office at 204-842-2100.

MAJOR AREA EMPLOYERS

Business Name Location Contact Information
Asessippi Ski Hill & Winter Park Inglis Website
Phone 204-564-2000
Bunge Canada Harrowby (12 km west of Russell on Highway #16) Website
Phone 204-773-3422 or
1-800-665-0499
Mosaic Potash Esterhazy, SK Website
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Rocanville, SK Website
Pizzey’s Nutritionals Angusville Website
Phone 204-773-2575 or
1-800-804-6433
Russell Inn & Conference Centre Russell Website
Phone 204-773-2186 or
1-800-665-0678
Russell Redi-Mix Concrete Russell Phone 204-773-2586
Twin Valley Co-op Birtle (Head Office)
Russell store locations (MB or SK) Website
Phone 204-842-3387 or
1-800-721-4112

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Unlike many rural areas the Asessippi Parkland is blessed with a diversified economy including agriculture, tourism and light manufacturing/processing.

Today’s technology, combined with our unique economy provides numerous opportunities for self-employment. Some ideas of opportunities include:
• Skilled residential contractors/carpenters
• Other technical or trade service providers
• Hospitality & tourism Entrepreneurs (accommodations, restaurants, tour guides/outfitters, recreation vehicle sales/service etc.)
• Artisans/crafters
• Agri-product service providers
• Retail sales/service Entrepreneurs
• Knowledge workers (where day-to-day business can be completed through technology)

Come and visit, we’d be happy to meet with you to discuss the various opportunities and how you’ll fit into our community lifestyle.

Agriculture and
Value-added Ag
Tourism
Skilled Trades
Entrepreneurs
Retail Sales & Service
Professional