The Challenge: Finding the Perfect Fit
October 14, 2026
When the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society needed to fill the role of Office Manager, Executive Director Alda Nicmans looked for an efficient, streamlined way to connect with high-quality local talent. Managing recruitment in-house can often take dozens of hours of administrative work sorting through resumes and scheduling and conducting interviews. To simplify the process and access a vetted pool of qualified individuals, the Society partnered with the team at WorkBC Maple Ridge.
The Solution: A Customized, Turnkey Hiring Event
The staff at WorkBC Maple Ridge handled the operational heavy lifting. They reviewed their list of potential job candidates, identified the strongest matches for the Office Manager position, contacted the applicants, and coordinated an afternoon of interviews.
To make the day as convenient as possible for the employer, WorkBC hosted a four-hour interviewing event at their Maple Ridge offices, providing a private, professional space for the Society to conduct the interviews.
The Outcome: Efficient Recruiting Leading to a Job Match
During the focused afternoon event, Nicmans interviewed six strong candidates. The pre-screening done by WorkBC ensured that every single applicant brought high-value skills to the table, making the final selection a tough but rewarding decision.
The streamlined afternoon resulted in a job offer, and the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society secured their ideal new Office Manager.
Employer Testimonial
“We managed to hire our Office Manager as a result of the four-hour event WorkBC hosted for us at their Maple Ridge office. All the candidates were good and it was difficult to make a choice, but we did and we are more than delighted with our new Office Manager!
The staff at WorkBC contacted the candidates, booked the date and time for each interview, and gave us a private space to conduct the interviews. The day went smoothly and was a success. It was a pleasure to work with the WorkBC team!”
— Alda Nicmans, Executive Director, Ridge Meadows Recycling Society
