Simply Said

Courtesy of treasured alumnus, Mary, here's a heads-up on an interesting free speaker coming soon:

The Value of Simplicity
Cecile Andrews - Author of The Circle of Simplicity
Monday, May 11, 7- 9 pm

Free Public Lecture, Alma van Dusen Room
Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, 300 West Georgia

Cecile Andrews is the author of The Circle of Simplicity: Return to the Good Life, and Slow is Beautiful: New Visions of Community, Leisure, and Joie de Vivre, and the forthcoming Less is More: Embracing Simplicity for a Healthy Planet, Caring Economy, and Lasting Happiness. She has been a visiting scholar at Stanford University where she received her doctorate in education. A former community college administrator, she now works with community groups to explore the issue of living lives that are sustainable, just, and joyful.


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Big (and extra-sparkly) shoes

Hi, gang - hope you're enjoying the sunshine this week.

This is a note to let you know that Marcy has decided to leave her position at Compass to pursue other career opportunities. On behalf of the Compass staff and the many participants she worked with, we would like to thank Marcy for all her outstanding contributions during her time at Compass and wish her the best of luck in all future endeavours. If you would like to contact Marcy directly, please email her at info@marcyadams.com.

~The Compass Team

Public Service Announcement

Hi, gang - hope you're enjoying the beautiful bounties of a long-awaited Spring (yes, Canuck playoff games included). Here's a heads-up for an Industry Focus Event being offered by Training Innovations where you can check out a number of Public Sector employment opportunities including federal positions, provincial opportunities, Crown Coporations, and the RCMP.
Check out the details below:

Did you know that there are over 250,000 core federal public service jobs in 1,600 points of service across Canada. There are also 222,000 members of the Canadian Forces, the RCMP, and Crown corporations?
Over 30% of the BC Public Service employees are expected to retire by 2015.
Numerous jobs are also available at municipal levels.
This Panel Discussion on Careers in Government & Public Service will bring together managers and recruitment experts to present their perspectives on federal, provincial and civic jobs. Specific topics may include:
In-demand positions
Hiring process
Benefits and challenges of working for the
government and public service
How to get started and advance your career
Join us to get the experts’ perspective on working for
the government and in public service.

Wednesday, May 13th
1.00 - 3.00 pm
Michael J. Fox Theatre
7373 MacPherson Ave.
Burnaby, BC

To register, call 604.298.4757, ext. 245 or e-mail careersingovernment@gmail.com - Admission is free
Free limited parking is available at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, which is attached to Burnaby South Secondary School.
The nearest major intersections are Kingsway and Royal Oak, and Royal Oak and Rumble St. The Royal Oak Skytrain station is just 500 meters north-west - on leaving the station, walk left on Beresford, then right on Antrim - follow this small street right to the parking lot and front door.