42 OAKVILLE BEAVER, Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Milton based Madison Chemical Industries Inc. is seeking an energetic person to assist in the shipping, receiving and warehouse management functions. Emphasis will be on improving systems and ensuring high levels of safety. The successful candidate will have; excellent communication and organizational skills. Key Roles and Responsibilities: · Assist in the carrier selection process, freight negotiation, claim, customs compliance as required. · Responsible for all receiving functions included some quality control tasks. · Assist in all shipping functions including but not limited to staging, labeling and wrapping freight, in an organized and safe manner. · Assist in the tracking and tracing of individual exports to ensure on time delivery as required. Requirements: · High School Diploma or GED · 1-3 years shipping and receiving experience · Attention to detail and problem solving skills · Ability to work in a fast paced constantly changing environment · Experience with U.S. and international compliance requirements related to transportation of dangerous goods would be an asset Compensation: The successful candidate will enjoy a broad benefit package, retirement savings program, bonus program, profit sharing and an hourly between $12-$14.00 per hour (40 hours per week) commensurate with experience. Please note this is a full time day shift position. BE PART OF THE TEAM! RONA, Canada's leading distributor/retailer of hardware, home improvement, and gardening products, is growing once again and is opening a RONA Home and Garden store in FLAMBOROUGH. If you are a customer service oriented individual who works well in a team environment, we have the following PART-TIME openings in; Full-Time and Part-Time Positions available NOW! Stokes is a Canadian retailer that has 88 stores.The head office is located in Montreal. With its fast-expanding operations and aggressive strategies, Stokes is undeniably the largest tabletop & giftware chain in the country. To ensure the success of our company, we are constantly seeking qualified personnel. Ideal candidates are dynamic, brimming over with vitality and ready to take up several captivating challenges.They love teamwork and demonstrate great communicating skills with others. TRAININGStokes gives complete professional training adapted to each position within the company, so newcomers can fully benefit from the numerous advantages that the company offers. CAREER PROSPECTSOne of our priorities is to provide our best employees with career advancement within the company. Therefore, there are many chances of promotion at all levels, especially since our company has rapidly expanded its operations over the years. At Stokes, we favour the personal and professional fulfillment of our personnel. SOCIAL BENEFITS & SALARIESWe offer competitive salaries and many social benefits. As well, many positions entitle you to various incentive bonus programs based on performance. · Cash · Lumber & Building Materials · Plumbing · Hardware & Tools · Electrical & Lighting · Seasonal & Garden Centre · Paint & Décor · Installs · Tool Rental · Flooring · Night Crew All candidates must be available to support retail hours including evenings and weekends Madison Chemical would like to thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Interested applicants should forward their resumes to: Madison Chemical Industries Inc. Attn: Manager, Human Resources 490 McGeachie Drive Milton, ON L9T 3E8 debbie@madisonchemical.com Fax: (905) 878-1449 Please apply by visiting us on-site at: 52 Dundas Street East Flamborough, ON L9H 7K6 ( just East of Hwy 6) Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm Or by fax and email at Fax: 905-689-9433 Email: hrretail@rona.ca www.rona.ca We thank all candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Drop off your resume at our location here in the Burlington Mall or speak to the Store Manager Kelly at 905-631-7619 for further details. Or you can send your CV by email to hr@stokesstores.com So You Want to Write a Strategic Résumé? By Sharon Graham, CRS, CIS, CPRW, CEIP If you have been speaking with a résumé writer lately, you may already know that "Strategic Résumés" produce results. Rather than using a pre-determined template or formula, a professional résumé writer will craft a one-of-a kind document. 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