Friday, June 7, 2013

About the Staff - Sandra Seymour

About the Staff




Sandra Seymour, Director 

Human Resources Specialist, Undertaking B.A in Human Resources and Labour Relations.
Graduate of a Sign Language Interpreter Program.
Graduate of Institute of Personnel Management in Human Resources, Training and Development.
Expertise employment and training, assists employers with positive recruitment practices and work with job seekers, includes resume writing, career planning, interview skills and supported job search.  



Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Job Fairs - Calgary 

Here is a list of job fairs that are happening in the month of June here in Calgary:

Tuesday June 4:
Who: ATCO Structures & Logistics
Where: Calgary South- Fisher Park Alberta Works Centre (6172 Fisher Street SE Calgary)

Time: 1pm- 4pm
What: ATCO is looking for Production Workers.
        - General Carpentry or labour experience
        - Must have a strong commitment to safety
        - Ability to work with power tools and read blue prints
        - Bring your resume


Thursday June 6:
Who: Oil and Gas Job Search Bootcamp Introduction to the Oil and Gas Sector
Where: University of Calgary Downtown Campus, (906 8 Ave SW Calgary, AB) Time: Registration 8:30am – 9:00am Program 9:00am – 3:30pm
COST: No charge
REGISTER: www.futures-by-design.ca For more info, call 403-452-2210. Space is limited. Lunch is provided.

Who: Alberta Works Hiring Event- Landscaping 
Where: Calgary East- Radisson Alberta Works Centre Main Floor (525 28th Street SE Calgary)
Time: 1pm-4pm 
What: Alberta Works is having a hiring fair for: Yard Labourers, Landscapers and Class 1 Drivers 

Monday June 10:

Who: Oil and Gas Job Search Bootcamp Prepare for Success at the Global Energy Expo 
Where: University of Calgary Downtown Campus, (906 8 Ave SW Calgary, AB)
Time: Registration 8:30am – 9:00am Program 9:00am – 3:30pm
COST: No charge
REGISTER: Online at www.futures-by-design.ca. For more info, call 403-452-2210. Space is limited. Lunch is provided.

Tuesday June 11:

Who: Chevron Hiring Fair
Where: Calgary Telus Convention Centre (120 9th Ave SE, Calgary)
Time: 8am-5pm
Pre-Register: Pre-Register Here
What: Chevron is looking for: Experienced facilities engineers (mechanical, civil, electrical,chemical), petroleum engineers (reservoir, production), finance, health,environment and safety, human resources, information technology, policy,government and public affairs, supply chain management, business development and commercial professionals, earth science, land and legal professionals.

Wednesday June 12:
Who: Global Energy Career Expo
Where: Hall E, BMO Centre, Stampede Park (1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary)

Time: 11am-6pm
What: Since 2008, the Career Expo has provided opportunities for recruiters to meet face-to-face with thousands of highly qualified candidates. Join Global Energy Career Expo in Calgary – held in conjunction with Gas & Oil Expo 2013. Explore opportunities worldwide in the oil and gas industry and find out about the leading companies looking for your expertise.
Head to http://globalenergycareerexpo.com/calgary/2013/ for more information

Thursday June 13: 
Who: Global Energy Career Expo

Where: Hall E, BMO Centre, Stampede Park (1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary)
Time: 11am-6pm
What: Since 2008, the Career Expo has provided opportunities for recruiters to meet face-to-face with thousands of highly qualified candidates.Explore opportunities worldwide in the oil and gas industry and find out about the leading companies looking for your expertise. Head to: http://globalenergycareerexpo.com/calgary/2013/ for more information
Wednesday June 19:
Who:Discover Careers in Banking and Insurance
|Where: John Dutton Theatre, Downtown Library (616 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary)

Time: 9am-4pm
What: Alberta Works in partnership with the Calgary Public Library will be hosting Discover Careers in Banking and Insurance.
- In the morning, there will be keynote speakers from the Canadian Bankers Association and the Insurance Institute of Canada as well as career champions from both industries talking about their successful careers. There will also be networking sessions where attendees can talk with the keynote speakers and educational institutions that offer related programs of study.

- In the afternoon, there will be a Job Fair. Intact Insurance, ATB Financial, TD Canada Trust, Scotiabank and more will be present recruiting to a variety of positions

Monday, June 3, 2013

About the Staff - Diane Kreuger

About the Staff - Diane Kreuger 

Diane Kreuger
Diane Kreuger, Director Diane is self-employed as a Career Advisor where she assists individuals with disabilities with their career planning as well as job search. Diane volunteered with the Calgary Association of Disabled Skiers for 5 years in Calgary and 1 year in Grande Prairie.
She is also the Past Chair for the Career Development Association of Calgary. She is a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Association in Calgary and works closely with several agencies and organizations that advocate and promote independence in daily living, community, volunteer and employment.For the past 15 years, her passion has been with the overall well being of persons with disabilities and their communication needs.
She has been particularly involved with the deaf community. Through her involvement with the deaf community and work as a community and employment facilitator, she has become acutely aware of the need to enhance the quality of life for deaf, deaf/blind and hard of hearing individuals within their community and at home.Diane has been a Board member for 8 years with the Calgary Centre. In that time she was acting Executive Director for 4 months and then became Chair of the Board. She was a Board member for Independent Living Canada as the Alberta Representative for three years and the treasurer for 2 years.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Welcome!

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