Client came in the other day and asked me, "How do I become a Pilot?" Good question! We soon found out that Canada has 4 types of Pilot Licenses that you can hold: Recreational Pilot Permit Private Pilot's License Commercial Pilot's License Airline Transport Pilot's License The minimum age to acquire a commercial license in Canada is 18. […]
According to Employment Ontario, "electricians (except industrial and power system) lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures". Employment prospects are expected to be good from 2009 – 2013 with many job openings resulting from workers retiring in this field. Also, changes […]
The 2011 Best Employers by Aon Hewitt, a consulting group, in partnership with the Queen's University School of Business, recognizes the companies that offer strong employee engagement. What exactly does this mean? According to Neil Crawford, Aon Hewitt's study leader, "An employee who is engaged is someone who speaks positively about the organization they are working for. […]
Canada Job Expo 2010 takes place on Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Meet potential employers, increase your chance of finding the perfect job and network with other attendees and participating businesses. This Expo is offering free seminars on: Using Linkedin to help find your next job Interview Preparation Finding the Right Job for You Marketing Yourself in […]
Link Up Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities is a not-for-profit employment services agency, assisting disabled job seekers find employment suited to their skills and abilities. They will conduct an assessment of your employment needs by looking at your skills, educational background and job experience. Once your employment goals have been determined, Employment Consultants will begin job […]
A career counsellor from Midaynta will help newcomers who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees or Live-In Caregivers with developing a professional resume, cover letters, job interview techniques, how to market your skills effectively, Canadian labour market information, networking/hidden job market, understanding work place culture, and other job search tools. When: November 15, 16, 17, 18, […]
Teaching English overseas is a great opportunity to earn some money, learn about a new culture, and meet interesting people. In order to teach English overseas, you may need a bachelor's degree from a university and come from an english speaking country. However, some countries may require a TEFL/TESL certificate. The Toronto District School Board is now […]
Engineering Your Way Into a Great Career is a must-read article by Possibilities, an online employment site. Here you will find out how foreign trained engineers can get the necessary credentials to work as an engineer in Ontario. There are many free employment resource centres out there to help foreign trained engineers. Skills for Change Engineering Your Future […]
The holiday shopping season is the busiest time for retailers. With Christmas around the corner, many retailers are now on the hunt for seasonal staff. Future Shop is hiring more than 4,000 seasonal associates for the holiday season across the country. According to the Future Shop website, these new hires will be in stores until January. […]
Are you interested in a summer job for 2011? If you are 14 years or older, Parks, Forestry and Recreation is accepting applications until February 14, 2011. Great opportunity to earn money while getting involved in your community! Example of positions in Recreation include: Community Program Instructors – Preschool/Children/Youth/Specialty Camps – Summer Camp Counsellors/Leaders/Instructors Aquatics – Instructors/Lifeguards/Assistant […]