Cornwall and SDG Promoted at Salon d’emploi in Montreal
April 1, 2025Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall Economic Development will once again be promoting the benefits of living and working in Cornwall at the Salon d’emploi in Montreal.
“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 our community,” says Bob Peters, Manager with 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.”
The Salon d’emploi takes place Wednesday April 2 and Thursday April 3 at the Palais des Congrès in Downtown Montreal.
City officials will be joined by representatives of the United Counties of SDG to form a joint Cornwall/SDG booth. The combined team will be able to answer specific questions about current employment opportunities.
Hundreds of employment opportunities are currently available in Cornwall and SDG, including new jobs at leading local employers such as Walmart Logistics, Olymel, Leclerc, Hood Packaging and Cornwall Community Hospital. There are also open jobs with the City of Cornwall itself.
“The opportunities are diverse and exist across all sectors,” says Kat Rendek, Project Coordinator with Cornwall Economic Development. “In addition to logistics, there are available jobs in food processing, manufacturing, health care, and the service sector. Positions range from entry level to skilled trades and professionals.”
The 2025 version of the popular Cornwall Career Guide will also be available at the Cornwall/SDG booth.
This will be the twelfth consecutive year that Cornwall has exhibited at a major job fair in Montreal, and it comes on the heels of a very successful Cornwall and Area Job Fair that attracted over 1400 job seekers.
Jobs in Cornwall
Cornwall employment opportunities can be viewed online here:
Local employers have worked with Cornwall Economic to provide links to their job postings in one easy to access website. The job listings are regularly updated and people are encouraged to check back often.
Career Guide
The popular Cornwall Career Guide has been updated and expanded to include more information than ever before. The Career Guide will be available at the show and can be downloaded online from ChooseCornwall.ca, which offers other resources for job seekers:
- Career Guide to Cornwall (for residents and job seekers)
- Tips for Finding a Job
- Working in Cornwall (video)
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 a 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 Salon d’emploi
The Salon d’emploi is organized by L’Événement Carrières. Over 250 exhibitors are expected to participate in the 2025 show.
Admission to the 2025 Salon d’emploi is free for visitors. Show hours are as follows:
- Wednesday April 2, 2025: 12:00 pm to 7 pm
- Thursday, April 3, 2025: 10 am to 6 pm