Calgary Jobs, Information and Training

Here at CIES we always do our best to stay plugged into the Calgary community. so you can be too. From Day one CIES has always believed that strong community partnerships are the best way to have both a meaningful and sustainable impact on the life of immigrants here in Calgary.  We are affiliated with a number of key organizations throughout the city and this expansive network allows us to stay informed on your behalf. Below is a list of upcoming opportunities for a wide range of skills sets and experience levels to improve your skills, network and submit resumes for employment. Click on the provided posters for more details. 

JOB FAIRS

• McDonald’s is hiring.  Apply online at mcdonalds.ca/careers during their Hiring Day on September 24.  
• Attend the CCIS Career Fair on October 1 from 10 am. to 1 pm.  To register, send your resume to CCIS before September 25.  The event will give you an opportunity to meet Calgary employers from diverse sectors.  Job opportunities include Customer Service and Sales, Fitness Consultant (Sales), Housekeeping Aides, Laundry Aides, Dietary Aides, Cooks, Warehouse, Construction Labour, Class 3 Drivers, Restaurant Shift Manager, Restaurant Shift Member.
• Winter will soon be upon us!  Attend the annual Ski Hiring Fair on October 1 from 1 pm. to 4 pm. at Cascade Plaza in Banff.  

INFORMATION SESSIONS

• Apply to the CCIS Engineering & Technology Upgrading Program at any of their upcoming Information Sessions. The program provides newcomers with Engineering backgrounds with the necessary training to secure sustainable employment in their field of expertise.  Please see attached poster for more information.

SKILL BUILDING

• The no-cost NCLEX-RN study group for internationally educated nurses from October 15, 2015 to January 28, 2016 (Thursdays) from 5:00 pm. to 8:00 pm.  .

• The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) study group for internationally educated engineers. October 3, 2015 to February 6, 2016 (Saturdays) from 9:00 am. to 1:00 pm. (facilitated sessions) AND October 7, 2015 to February 3, 2016 (Wednesdays) from  5:30 pm. to 9:00 pm. (peer study)

• Attend the East Calgary Employment and Resource Fair on October 24 from 10 am. to 3 pm. at the Forest Heights Community Association.  On October 21 from 5 pm to 9 pm there is a great opportunity to get help with your resume and interview skills before you come at the Job Fair Prep session.