GREAT Outdoor Job Fair

Grand River Employment and Training is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an Outdoor Job Fair on Tuesday, September 21st, from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Chiefswood Park.

It is no doubt that employers and job seekers have been severely impacted as a result of the pandemic. At GREAT, our vision is a prosperous community that has equal access to sustainable employment, however, over the last few years, this has been a challenge. We are thrilled to bring a Job Fair back to the community in hopes of assisting those who are struggling to secure employment during this time.

ALL attendees and participating employers MUST adhere to COVID policies and guidelines as well as complete screening prior to entering the event. Although the event is outdoors, masks will be required. 

Supports/activities offered on-site for attendees:

  • Connect with local ready-to-hire employers across all industries
  • Resume/cover letter assistance
  • Information about programs and services for job seekers
  • Free professional headshots
  • Food trucks on site
  • Swag bags
COVID Protocols 
  1. All attendees and employers will be screened upon arrival. This process will include screening questions, temperature checks, and collecting names and phone numbers for contact tracing purposes.
  2. Masks will be required for entry despite the event being outdoors to keep community members and employers safe.
  3. All employer booths will be 6ft apart, and signage will be present to remind attendees to socially distance themselves when possible.
  4. Handwashing stations will be set up throughout the venue.
  5. GREAT will be providing employers with hand sanitiser in addition to the handwashing stations as well as face shields.  

Summary

Location: Chiefswood Park, 1037 Brant County Hwy 54, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0.

When: Tuesday, September 21st, 2021

Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Confirmed employers

  1. Kayanase
  2. OSTTC
  3. IUOE Local 793 – International Union of Operating Engineers
  4. First Nations Construction Group
  5. Kelly Services
  6. BB Gun Contracting Ltd
  7. Dixieland Grill
  8. Jukasa Radio
  9. Six Nations Council (representing council departments)
  10. Ohsweken Tim Horton’s (recruiting for both Ohsweken locations)
  11. Centre for Indigenous Theatre
  12. Original Trades Energy
  13. Townline Variety
  14. Six Nations Economic Development Corporation (Chiefswood Park, Six Nations Tourism, and the Six Nations Bingo Hall)
  15. Grand Erie District School Board
  16. Thrive Cannabis/Venn Cannabis
  17. Budget Environmental Group
  18. Paramount Consulting
  19. GardaWorld
  20. Glazier’s Local 1795
  21. Atlohsa
  22. A6N
  23. Sx Nations Lifelong Learning Taskforce
  24. Six Nations Fire Department
  25. Canada Post
  26. Carpenter’s Union (Cambridge)
  27. Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
  28. RBC
  29. Six Nations Police
  30. BGIS
  31. Brantford General Hospital

EMPLOYERS

If you are recruiting and would like to join us for this event, we will be recruiting employers leading up to next week. Please contact Catherine Porter at catherine@greatsn.com or 519-717-4952.

Date

Sep 21 2021
Expired!

Time

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location

Chiefswood Park
1037 Brant County Hwy 54, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
Website
https://chiefswoodpark.ca/
Grand River Employment and Training (GREAT)

Organizer

Grand River Employment and Training (GREAT)
Phone
519-445-2222
Email
reception@greatsn.com
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