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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-002-07 " ~n REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: February 5, 2007 Resolution #: seA -- cf!7 - () 7 Report #: CSD-002-07 File #: By-law #: Subject: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT JOB OPPORTUNITY FAIR Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CSD-002-07 be received for information. Submitted by: J eph P. Caruana . ector of Community Services Reviewed bY:O ~ -'~ Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer JPC/SM/jm CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5506 REPORT NO.: CSD-002-07 PAGE 2 ______________________________________________________________________ 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 The Community Services Department is planning to host its first Job Opportunity Fair in Clarington at Rickard Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 25, 2007. The objective is to help create a larger, better pool of qualified part time candidates. The Job Opportunity Fair will also provide us with the opportunity to promote the department and what it is that we do. 1.2 The Community Services Department is one of the larger part time employers within the community, employing approximately 250 part time personnel each year. We have a responsibility to help develop personal skills and educate our youth to the employment opportunities available to them. This day will provide us with the opportunity to gather applications, résumés, make initial impressions, and fast track the Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) and the first aid qualification process. 2.0 EVENT DETAILS 2.1 Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. for sign-in and to provide an opportunity for those in attendance to fill out job applications. Employment opportunity booklets detailing the positions available within our department will be available as well as interview and résumé tip sheets. A PowerPoint presentation will be continuously playing providing information on the various job opportunities within the department. 2.2 Community Services senior staff will make a brief presentation at 10:00 a.m., followed with an opportunity for participants to visit a booth representing each portfolio within the department. There they will be able to interact directly with the Supervisors and Coordinators regarding the positions that are offered and submit copies of their résumé. 2.3 The Durham Regional Police Department has been approached in hopes that they will be in attendance at this event to help fast track the Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) process. 2.4 The Job Opportunity Fair will be promoted through several media outlets including our website, local newspapers, marquees, flyers (see Attachment #1) and posters to schools, community centres, Clarington Youth Advisory Board, The Firehouse Youth Centre, John Howard Society, Durham College and UOIT. In addition, a banner will be on the front cover of the Spring 2007 Community Guide and an half page ad will be on page 2 of the guide. REPORT NO.: CSD-002-07 PAGE 3 ______________________________________________________________________ 3.0 COMMENTS 3.1 This is the first event of its kind to be offered by the Municipality. It is staff’s intention to offer two job opportunity fairs each year to coincide with the Community Services Department’s peak hiring seasons. Attachments: Attachment # 1 – Promotional Flyer ~ o C'-1 CSD-002-07 ATTACHMENT #1 O-P-PO'RTUllIT~ SUNDAY MARCH 25, 2007 REGISTRATION 9:00 AM Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex 2440 Highway 2, Bowmanville APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE @ WWvV.CLARINGTON.NET OR AT ANY MUNICIPAL FACILITY r .,.'1' ,. '"