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Orangeville area job fair features local employment opportunities
October 21, 2019 · 0 Comments
The Town of Orangeville is inviting job seekers and commuters to explore local employment opportunities at the Orange-ville and Area Job Fair next Tuesday, October 22.
More than 30 local employers will attend the job fair and will be recruiting for permanent full-time and part-time positions. Key industries represented will include manufacturing, health care, hospitality, social services, retail, and food service. A full list of participating employers can be found at orangevillebusiness.ca.
As part of ongoing efforts to support workforce development in the community, this will be the third job fair hosted by the Town. Past events have attracted between 400 and 650 job seekers.
“There are excellent employment opportunities available right here in our community,” says Ruth Phillips, the Town’s Manager of Economic Development & Culture. “Finding qualified, local candidates is a priority for many area businesses and this job fair is an opportunity for job seekers and employers to connect.”
The Orangeville & Area Job Fair will take place at the Orangeville Best Western Plus Inn & Suites on Tuesday, October 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. Job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally, bring resumes, and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews.
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