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2024 County of Simcoe & Invest Barrie Delegation Head to CANSEC

2023 County of Simcoe & Invest Barrie Delegation Head to CANSEC

Integrated Learning in Simcoe County 

Did you know that Simcoe County is home to Georgian College, Ontario’s leading co-op college, and Lakehead University?

Take the Path Less Travelled and Journey into the Tourism Sector

Every year, Simcoe County welcomes around nine million visitors, making tourism a billion-dollar industry in this region. As a result, tourism accounts for thousands of local job openings, from entry level positions to executive careers, from part-time, seasonal employment to full-time permanent work.

Student Co-Op Opportunities – A recruitment strategy that’s here to stay

Looking for a cost-effective solution to recruitment? In an economy with labour shortages across industries, co-op student opportunities are a great way to develop students into loyal, life-long employees. Most Co-op positions align with the school calendar, starting in September, January, and May. Terms typically last four months, with some work terms lasting up to 16 months.

3 Strategies for Talent Attraction

The best candidates will be selective in what jobs to apply for due to the time it takes to complete applications – A local Employment Ontario Office, FOCUS Employment Services recommends including salary or rate of pay as well as benefits, vacation time and any other compensation you offer.