The 2019 Regional Job Fair is set to be the largest yet. The area’s premier job fair returns the Bayshore Community Centre on Thursday, February 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. More than 100 businesses are already registered, offering jobs in manufacturing, healthcare, the nuclear industry, retail and more.
Some registered employers include Chapman’s Ice Cream, Caframo Limited, Exceldor Foods Ltd, the Bluewater and Catholic District School Boards. A full list of registered businesses can be found at www.grey.ca/job-fair.
“The Regional Job Fair is a great opportunity to connect people with employment opportunities in and around Grey County,” explains Jacinda Rudolph, outreach coordinator with Grey County’s economic development department. “Employers from across the county, large and small, are eagerly searching for dedicated staff to join their teams.”
Job seekers are encouraged to bring their resumes to the event. Some employers will be interviewing on the spot.
“With one of the lowest unemployment rates in the province, Grey County is full of employment opportunities,” said Rudolph. “The regional job fair showcases the great careers available right across the region. If you’re out of work, looking to re-enter the workforce or upgrade your current position, I encourage you to come out to the job fair and talk with employers.”
Free transportation is available to help job seekers outside of Owen Sound get to the fair. Routes are organized from Hanover to Durham and down Highway 6, from Dundalk down Highway 10, and from the Town of The Blue Mountains down Highway 26. Space in vehicles is limited. All rides must be booked in advance by calling Mark Carlson at 519‑376‑7122 extension 1350 no later than 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20. Transportation will arrive around the time doors open at 2:00 p.m.
A group of skilled individuals from the GTA will also be attending the job fair as part of a full-day tour organized by Grey County and the Newcomer Centre of Peel. The purpose of the tour is to introduce newcomers to Grey County as a place to live, work and raise a family.
“Newcomers to Canada come from all different backgrounds. Many are highly educated, highly skilled and can become valuable parts of our communities and our local workforce,” explains Rudolph. “We want to show our guests more than just the jobs available. We want to show them that our communities are welcoming and offer a quality of life and affordability you can’t get in the big cities.”
The 2019 Regional Job Fair is a collaborative event supported by Grey County, the City of Owen Sound, the YMCA Owen Sound, Georgian College and the Four County Labour Market Planning Board.
Registered Businesses as of Feb. 11
7ACRES
Georgian College
Participation Lodge Grey Bruce
A&W
Georgian Shores Marina
Pickard Construction
Abraflex
Grey Bruce Health Services
Plan A Simcoe Health care Staffing Solutions
Aecon
Grey County HR
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Bayshore Broadcasting
Grey County Long Term Care
Revera Inc
Beaver Valley Outreach
Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce
Riddell Contracting Ltd.
Black & McDonald
Harrison Park Inn Restaurant
Rossiter Boat Company
Blue Mountain Resort
Hi-Tech DKI
Saugeen Springs RV Park
Bluewater District School Board
Honda of Canada Manufacturing
Sea and Ski Realty Ltd.
BMKC Canada (Big Mama's Kitchen Creations)
IBEW Local 804
Seasons Retirement Communities
Boilermakers Local 128
IG Wealth Management
Shouldice Designer Stone
Boston Pizza
Infinity Network Solutions
SNC-Lavalin
Bruce Anchor Motel & Cottage Rentals and Bruce Anchor Cruises
INTERNATIONAL PAINTERS UNION AND ALLIED TRADES
Sola's Grill
Bruce County
Jeff Lockwood Painting Services
Southampton Golf and Country Club
Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board
Kelseys
South West Local Integration Health Network
Bruce Power
Kids & Us community Childcare
Sparkle Window Cleaning
Built Wright Fencing
Kognitive Marketing
St. John Ambulance
Caframo Ltd.
KTH Shelburne Mtfg. Inc.
Stevcon Packaging & Logistics Ltd.
Campbell Transportation Services
Kunkel Bus Lines Ltd.
Stoltz Sales and Service
Canadian Union of Skilled Workers
Leads Employment Services
Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club
CarePartners
LIUNA Local 1059
Sun Life Financial
Chantico Fireplace Gallery
Luscious Bakery Deli Cafe Inc.
Sunbelt Rentals of Canada
Chapman's Ice Cream
Mac Taylor Corporation
The Agency
Cobble Beach
MacLean Engineering
The Owen Sound Transportation Company
Combined Insurance
Manax Plumbing
Transcontinental RBW Graphics
CRG Energy
Mars Cosmic Fries
UA Local 527
Crose Mechanical
Masaba Canada
Viking-Cives Ltd.
DJ Peat
McSound Investments
VON Grey Bruce
Evergreen Resort Ltd
Metis Nation of Ontario Education and Training Branch
VPI Working Solutions
Exceldor Foods Ltd
Miller's Family Camp
100 YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce
First Student
Municipality of Brockton
Fox Harley-Davidson
Municipality of Meaford
GBTel Inc.
Musashi Auto Parts Canada Inc.
Garden Holistics Inc
Owen Sound Ledgerock
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd
ParaMed Inc
source: media release, Grey County
