Throughout February we’re hosting events designed to help job seekers find work. These events are hosted across our 17 locations in the GTA and Bruce County.
Unless noted otherwise, all events are free and require registration in advance as space is limited. For more info or to register for an event, visit our Event Calendar.
Hiring events
Attend a Hiring Event to connect with employers who are actively hiring. Many of our Hiring Events include on-the-spot interviews with hiring manager or representative.
| Company & positions | Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Connect to Careers Fair Over 100 employers will be ready to hire for full-time, part-time, co-op/internship and summer positions. |
Thu, Feb 2 11:00 a.m. |
FirstOntario Centre |
| Maple Leaf Foods General Labourers, Skilled Labourers, Semi-Skilled Labourers |
Fri, Feb 3 1:00 p.m. |
Hamilton |
| Maple Leaf Foods General Labourers, Skilled Labourers, Semi-Skilled Labourers |
Thu, Feb 9 1:00 p.m. |
Hamilton |
| Student Job Fair This event takes place on a P.A. day and students are encouraged to bring a resume and dress for success! |
Fri, Feb 17 1:00 p.m. |
Ajax |
| Student Job Fair This event takes place on a P.A. day and students are encouraged to bring a resume and dress for success! |
Fri, Feb 17 10:00 a.m. |
Etobicoke |
| Student Job Fair This event takes place on a P.A. day and students are encouraged to bring a resume and dress for success! |
Fri, Feb 17 10:00 a.m. |
Oshawa |
| Student Job Fair This event takes place on a P.A. day and students are encouraged to bring a resume and dress for success! |
Fri, Feb 17 1:00 p.m. |
Scarborough |
| Maple Leaf Foods General Labourers, Skilled Labourers and Semi-Skilled Labourers. |
Wed, Feb 22 11:00 a.m. |
Hamilton |
| Career Expo for Internationally Trained Professionals IT, Finance, Engineering, Legal, Health Care |
Wed, Feb 22 10:00 a.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Career Expo for Internationally Trained Professionals IT, Finance, Engineering, Legal, Health Care |
Thu, Feb 23 10:00 a.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Student Job Fair This event takes place on a P.A. day and students are encouraged to bring a resume and dress for success! |
Mon, Feb 27 4:00 p.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Stratosphere Quality Quality Inspectors, Project Supervisors, Team Leads |
Fri, March 3 9:30 a.m. |
Vaughan |
Special events
The goal with all of our Special Events is to help job seekers improve their chances of getting hired.
| Event | Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Careers at Costco Join us alongside Costco to learn about current job opportunities. Registration in advance is required. |
Wed, Feb 1 12:00 p.m. |
Ajax |
| Info Session: Employer insights for youth Learn what employers look for when hiring youth and what type of applications stand out from the rest. This session will be led by one of our valued employers, and attendees will also participate in a short group activity. |
Wed, Feb 1 4:00 p.m. |
Etobicoke |
| Info Session: Career Expo Information about employers, preparation workshops, and event details will be given to clients who are interested in attending the Career Expo. |
Mon, Feb 6 5:00 p.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Info Session: Career Expo Information about employers, preparation workshops, and event details will be given to clients who are interested in attending the Career Expo. |
Tue, Feb 7 11:00 a.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Online Job Application for youth Everything you need to know about applying for jobs online, including how to create an account, register online, and complete the application process for big companies and job search sites |
Wed, Feb 8 4:30 p.m. |
Ajax |
| Info Session: Career Expo Information about employers, preparation workshops, and event details will be given to clients who are interested in attending the Career Expo. |
Thu, Feb 9 1:00 p.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Advanced Interviewing Polish up your interviewing skills. Learn about advanced interview techniques and practice greetings, body language and how to answer questions effectively. |
Thu, Feb 9 2:00 p.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Apprenticeship Learn how to start your apprenticeship and what skilled trades opportunities are in-demand in your region. |
Thu, Feb 9 1:00 p.m. |
Walkerton |
| Canadian Work Experience Learn how having little or no Canadian work experience can sometimes be a barrier to employment. We’ll discuss ways to overcome this barrier, and your legal rights under the Ontario Human Rights Code. |
Fri, Feb 10 10:00 a.m. |
Scarborough |
| Info Session: Government & Community Services Fair Visit our booth during the Government and Community Services Fair hosted by MPP Yvan Baker & MPP Peter Milczyn. By attending you will learn about local services available to you. |
Sat, Feb 11 11:00 a.m. |
Cloverdale Mall |
| Career Expo: Resume and Cover Letters This workshop is all about resumes and cover letters, what to include in both a résumé and a cover letter, as well as how to organize the information in a way that’s attractive and easy to read. By the end you’ll have hands-on experience putting together both tools. |
Tue, Feb 14 9:00 a.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Career Expo: Job Interviews The job interview process in three stages: preparation, the interview itself, and the follow-up. We’ll also talk about ways to handle your nerves during the interview, and we’ll get some practice with greetings, body language, and answering questions. |
Tue, Feb 14 2:00 p.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Career Expo: Job Interviews The job interview process in three stages: preparation, the interview itself, and the follow-up. We’ll also talk about ways to handle your nerves during the interview, and we’ll get some practice with greetings, body language, and answering questions. |
Wed, Feb 15 9:00 a.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Career Expo: Resume and Cover Letters This workshop is all about resumes and cover letters, what to include in both a résumé and a cover letter, as well as how to organize the information in a way that’s attractive and easy to read. By the end you’ll have hands-on experience putting together both tools. |
Wed, Feb 15 2:00 p.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Career Expo: Resume and Cover Letters This workshop is all about resumes and cover letters, what to include in both a résumé and a cover letter, as well as how to organize the information in a way that’s attractive and easy to read. By the end you’ll have hands-on experience putting together both tools. |
Thu, Feb 16 9:00 a.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Career Expo: Job Interviews The job interview process in three stages: preparation, the interview itself, and the follow-up. We’ll also talk about ways to handle your nerves during the interview, and we’ll get some practice with greetings, body language, and answering questions. |
Thu, Feb 16 2:00 p.m. |
Richmond Hill |
| Online Job Application for youth Everything you need to know about applying for jobs online, including how to create an account, register online, and complete the application process for big companies and job search sites |
Wed, Feb 22 4:30 p.m. |
Ajax |
| Applying for jobs online This workshop covers: The process of applying for jobs online |
Wed, Feb 22 2:00 p.m. |
Scarborough |
| Guest Speaker: Working with diabetes We’re offering a 6-week workshop series on how to create a life plan for people with diabetes. These workshops will take place on February 23 & March 2, 9,16 ,23, 30. |
Thu, Feb 23 2:00 p.m. |
Oshawa |
| Info Session: Jobs for Correctional Officers We’re partnering with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to discuss opportunities for Correctional Officers and the requirements of the selection process. |
Fri, Feb 24 10:00 a.m. |
Scarborough |
| Info Session: Entrepreneurship Connections Learn about the Entrepreneurship Connections program that helps newcomers start a business in Canada |
Tue, Feb 28 2:00 p.m. |
Etobicoke |
1-on-1 Pre-employment Support
Register for free one-on-one assistance with your resume, cover letter and interview support.
| Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 1 @8:30 a.m. | Oshawa |
| Wed, Feb 1 @ 8:30 a.m. | Kincardine |
| Mon, Feb 13 @ 2:00 p.m. | Georgetown Public Library |
| Thu, Feb 16 @ 8:30 a.m. | Port Elgin |
| Thu, Feb 23 @ 8:30 a.m. | Wiarton |
Training events
We host training events to help job seekers acquire skills and become certified in areas that will help with their job search. Most training events include a fee.
| Event | Date & Time | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-day Smart Serve Training and Certification We’re hosting a training session and certification for the Smart Serve program that allows participants to legally serve alcohol. |
Sat, Feb 4 9:30 a.m. |
$25 | Walkerton |
| 3-day Microsoft Word Training Lake Huron Learning Centre is hosting a 3-day training session on Microsoft Word. Please note, this training will take place on February 10, 17, 24. |
Fri, Feb 10 9:00 a.m. |
$200 | Kincardine |
| 1-day Working at Heights Training & Certification We’re hosting a one-day training session and certification for Working at Heights. This training is required by the Ministry of Labour for construction workers that complete projects at height. |
Tue, Feb 14 8:30 a.m. |
$70 | Wiarton |
| 1-day Working at Heights Training and Certification We’re hosting a one-day training session and certification for Working at Heights.This training is required by the Ministry of Labour for construction workers that complete projects at height. |
Thu, Feb 16 8:30 a.m. |
$70 | Walkerton |
| 2-day Standard First Aid and CPR Training and Certification We’re partnering with First Aid Care to offer a two-day training session on Standard First Aid and CPR. This training will take place from February 16-17. |
Thu, Feb 16 9:00 a.m. |
$110 | Scarborough |
| 2-day Smart Serve Training and Certification Join us for a 2-day training session and certification for the Smart Serve program that will allow you to serve alcohol. Training will take place on February 24 & March 3. |
Fri, Feb 24 9:00 a.m. |
Free | Oshawa |
| 1-day Working at Heights Training and Certification We’re hosting a one-day training session and certification for Working at Heights. This training is required by the Ministry of Labour for construction workers that complete projects at height. |
Tue, Feb 28 8:30 a.m. |
$70 | Kincardine |
Youth job Connection Info Session
The Youth Job Connection program offers paid pre-employment training and paid job placements to help youth overcome barriers to employment. The purpose of these info sessions is to teach job seekers what the Youth Job Connection program is all about. At the end of the session, participants will understand the program eligibility requirements, benefits and how to register successfully.
| Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 2 @ 1:00 p.m. | Etobicoke |
| Tue, Feb 7 @ 1:00 p.m. | Etobicoke |
| Wed, Feb 8 @ 10:00 a.m. | Milton Public Library |
| Thu, Feb 9 @ 1:00 p.m. | Etobicoke |
| Tue, Feb 14 @ 1:00 p.m. | Etobicoke |
| Wed, Feb 15 @ 10:00 a.m. | Milton Public Library |
| Thu, Feb 16 @ 1:00 p.m. | Etobicoke |
| Tue, Feb 21 @ 1:00 p.m. | Etobicoke |
| Tue, Feb 21 @ 4:00 p.m. | Port Elgin |
| Wed, Feb 22 @ 4:00 p.m. | Walkerton |
| Thu, Feb 23 @ 1:00 p.m. | Etobicoke |
| Thu, Feb 23 @ 4:00 p.m. | Kincardine |
| Fri, Feb 24 @ 4:00 p.m. | Wiarton Public Library |
| Tue, Feb 28 @ 1:00 p.m. | Etobicoke |
| Tue, Feb 28 @ 10:00 a.m. | Milton Public Library |
To find out about all of our upcoming events including workshops to help with resumes, job interview skills and building self-reliance, visit our Event Calendar or contact us directly.