After a quiet summer, there are lots of job fairs in October.
Government of Canada GTA Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Time: 9:30am - 6pm
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, South Building, Hall F.
Who should attend? Students and alumni from universities and colleges in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
See government job fair site for seminars and discussions timetables.
Free
NAPP Canada
Several job fairs are scheduled for the next few months. Free.
The first one is in Mississauga.
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: International Centre, Mississauga
Toronto
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Centennial College Residence and Conference Centre, 940 Progress Avenue, Toronto.
Open to the general public.
Check the NAPP Canada site for online registration, getting there, employers, etc.
Retail Job Fair
Information Session:
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: North York Civic Centre Council Chambers, 5100 Yonge Street
(North York Centre subway)
Job Fair:
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: North York Memorial Community Hall, 5100 Yonge Street, Lower Level
(North York Centre subway)
Free. Over 25 major retail companies now hiring for seasonal, part-time, full-time and permanent jobs will be there.
For more information, see your employment counselor or telephone 416-392-0101
Bilingual Jobs Event for French and bilingual candidates
Date: Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8, 2009
Time: 10am - 7pm
Location: Direct Energy Centre, Exhibit Hall C, Exhibition Place
For more information, call 1-866-784-3020 or see the BilingualLink.com website.
National Career Event
For professionals in technology & engineering (2 years' professional experience requested).
Also: opportunities from the financial, healthcare, and retail sectors, general and business opportunities.
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Hilton Toronto Hotel, 145 Richmond Street West
Free to attend, but you must preregister.
Community Connections Career and Job Fair
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall.
See the flyer for more information or call 416-393-7131.
More details on our previous post about this free event.
Scarborough Job Fair and Conference
A variety of positions for all job seekers in many sectors. Speed interviews, resume reviews, info sessions with employers, Second Career mini assessments and more. American Sign Language interpreters will be available.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Time: 12:30pm - 5pm
Location: Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive
Free. Register online for faster entry to job fair.