Cornwall to Exhibit at National Job Fair

Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall Economic Development will be promoting the benefits of living and working in Cornwall at the National Job Fair in Montreal next month.

The National Job Fair takes place Thursday and Friday (October 12-13) at Place Bonaventure in conjunction with the National Education Fair.

The Cornwall Booth Number is 355.

“There is always a lot of interest in Cornwall from people in Montreal and Western Quebec and the show gives us the opportunity to answer their questions about the community,” said Bob Peters of Cornwall Economic Development. “We hope to attract new residents to Cornwall, and one of the best ways to do that is with the potential of a new job.”

Hundreds of employment opportunities are currently available, including new jobs at leading local employers such as Walmart Logistics, Morbern, Olymel, Atelka, Xplornet and Scotiabank – to name just a few.

“The opportunities are diverse and exist across all sectors,” says Mr. Peters. “In addition to logistics, there are available jobs in food processing, manufacturing, call centres and retail. Positions range from entry level to skilled trades and professionals.”

In addition to promoting local employment opportunities, the Cornwall team will also be promoting educational opportunities, immigration support programs, entrepreneurship and new housing developments.

This will be the fifth consecutive year that the City has exhibited at the Job Fair.

“The show is a busy two days and our booth is popular with attendees,” says Mr. Peters. “We’re once again looking forward to talking to people about Cornwall, and inviting them to visit and take a closer look.”

Job Opportunities

The main purpose of attendees is to gain information on available jobs. Cornwall employment opportunities can be viewed online at ChooseCornwall.ca.

“Local employers have worked with us to provide links to their job postings in one easy to access website,” says Mr. Peters. “The job listings are regularly updated and people are encouraged to check back often.”

Living in Cornwall

In addition to the prospects of a new job, there are a number of compelling reasons to move to Cornwall, including an affordable cost of living and some world-class recreational amenities. The average sale price of a house in Cornwall is far less than in Montreal, Ottawa or Toronto, and the cost of electricity is amongst the lowest in Ontario.  Ontario residents also benefit from lower income tax rates than Quebec residents.

ImmigrationCornwall.ca

The City has launched a new website that offers valuable information for newcomers looking to establish their families in Cornwall. The website provides information on living, working and opening a business, as well as links to a wide range of support agencies.

About the National Job Fair

The National Job Fair of Montreal is presented jointly with The National Education Fair and The Study & Stay Abroad Fair, a unique concept in Canada. These complementary events represent the largest and most important gathering dedicated to the world of employment and education in Canada with over 250 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors yearly.

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