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REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
April 23, 2007 Resolution #: G.R~- 3'Z()-Cr~
Date:
Report #: CSD-006-07
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-006-07 be received for information.
Submitted 15
J . Caruana
. ector of Community Services
Reviewed by: ej ~~
Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
JPC/SM/SMJ.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOW MANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5506
REPORT NO.: eSD-00G-07
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 The Community Services Department hosted the first Job Opportunity Fair in
Clarington at the Rickard Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 25, 2007. The
objective of the day was to help create a larger pool of qualified part time
candidates and to provide a "one stop shopping" approach for individuals looking
for part time employment with the Municipality of Clarington. The Job
Opportunity Fair also provided an opportunity to promote the department and the
programs and services we provide.
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 on the employment opportunities available to them. The Job Opportunity
Fair provided us with the opportunity to gather applications, resumes, answer
questions and fast track the Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) and the first aid
qualification process.
2.0 EVENT DETAILS
2.1 Doors opened to a large crowd 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 the department were
on hand as well as interview and resume tip sheets. A PowerPoint presentation
played continuously providing information on the various jobs available as well as
showcasing part-time staff at work.
2.2 There was a brief presentation at 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. welcoming the
participants to the Job Opportunity Fair, detailing the role they could play within
the department and the skills they could acquire by being employed with the
Municipality. Following the presentation, participants had an opportunity to visit
the various booths representing each portfolio within the department as well as a
booth representing Human Resources. Attendees were able to interact directly
with the Supervisors and Coordinators regarding the positions that are offered.
Participants could submit copies of their resumes, gather details on necessary
qualifications and ask any pertinent questions.
2.3 There were over 200 youth in attendance at the Job Opportunity Fair. Staff were
able to collect over 300 resumes and applications for a variety of positions within
the department. Most importantly, staff had an opportunity to speak directly with
potential staff, provide them with guidance in obtaining future employment and
showcase the department and what we do within the community.
REPORT NO.: CSD-006-07
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2.4 The Job Opportunity Fair was promoted through several media outlets including
the Municipal website, local newspapers, marquees, flyers, posters, school
announcements, community centres, Clarington Youth Advisory Board, The
Firehouse Youth Centre, John Howard Society, Durham College and UOIT. In
addition, information was included on the front cover and Page 2 of the Spring
2007 Community Guide.
3.0 COMMENTS
3.1 Overall staff believe the Job Opportunity Fair was a success and plan to host
future similar events. In an effort to continually improve and build upon the
successes of this year, future job fairs will be open to other Municipal
departments in an effort to promote a greater array of part-time opportunities (i.e.
Operations Department and Emergency and Fire Services Department). Staff
will also be investigating the possibility of including youth development
opportunities/workshops on topics such as resume writing, interview preparation
and young worker safety.
3.2 This is the first event of its kind to be offered by the Municipality of Clarington. It
is the recommendation of staff to hold job opportunity fairs annually that coincide
with the Community Services Department's peak hiring season.