Employers can register for the upcoming Regional Job Fair for Grey County.
The region’s largest job fair is set for February 21 at the Bayshore Community Centre in an effort to help local employers find the qualified workers they need to fill vacancies and grow their businesses.
“This year we’re expanding our outreach and promotion beyond Grey County’s borders,” said Jacinda Rudolph, outreach coordinator with Grey County’s Economic Development Department. “With one of the lowest unemployment rates in the province, Grey County is full of opportunities for meaningful employment and it’s a great place to settle down. We want job seekers from all over to know how great of a place this is to live and raise a family.”
Over 1,000 people attended last year's job fair from all over the county and beyond.
Grey County’s Economic Development Department expects that number to climb even higher this year.
The job fair will run from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the arena floor at the Bayshore Community Centre.
Employers are expected from all nine local Grey County municipalities. Employers from outside of the county are also welcome if they employ locally and support the regional economy.
"The job fair isn’t just for Owen Sound, it’s for all of Grey County. Job seekers are interested in opportunities in several communities. We’re encouraging employers from across the County to register so they don’t miss out on the chance to meet their perfect candidate,” said Rudolph.
The Regional Job Fair is a collaborative event supported by Grey County, the YMCA Owen Sound, Georgian College, the City of Owen Sound and the Four County Labour Market Planning Board.
Employers can now register for their booth online at www.grey.ca/job-fair.
Booth registration is $75 to help offset costs and expanding marketing
Employer booths are 10 feet square and include drapery and tablecloths free Wi-Fi and optional electrical service. The venue will also include an employer-only lounge with refreshments and private spaces for on-the-spot interviews.
