Less than two weeks until the region’s largest job fair

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 (Feb. 11)

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For media inquiries contact Rob Hatten, communications manager, at rob.hatten [at] grey.ca (rob[dot]hatten[at]grey[dot]ca) or call 519-372-0219 ext.1235, or 519-373-1592.