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Career Opportunities

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Employment Agencies

Career Opportunities

are available at the following Markham or GTA Companies

Click on the company links below for job details, and submit your résumé

Allstate Insurance
AMD
Bank of Montreal
Bay 3000
Benson Medical Industies Inc.
Canada Premier Life Insurance Co.
CBL Data Recovery Technologies Inc.
CIBC
Corporate Mailing & Printing
DMTI Spatial
EdgeTech

Evron Computer Systems
Genesis
Global Consulting Group Inc
Global Matrix
Highland Transport
IBM Canada
Jacques Whitford
J. D. Barnes
Keating Technologies Inc.
Markham-Stouffville Hospital
Markville Shopping Centre

NDA Corporation
Network Builders, Inc.
Prohire
SMTC
Staples Business Depot
Supremesoft Corporation
TD Canada Trust
Toshiba
Town of Markham
York Catholic District School Board
York Region District School Board
York South Association for Community Living

If you would like to advertise a job opening, or enquire about our rates, contact us at advertise@guidingstar.ca.

Job Fairs

Join the Bilingual Job Fair Spring 2010

Toronto Bilingual Job Fair
Spring 2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010
from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Hilton Hotel
in the Main Toronto Ballroom

145 Richmond Street West map
Downtown Toronto
(Richmond Street West/University Ave)

Preliminary list of participating companies

Adecco
Altis Human Resources
B2B Trust
Conseil scolaire de district catholique du Centre Sud
Drake International
Findhelp Information
Keith Bagg Staffing
Manpower
Moneris Solutions
Peel Regional Police
Quantum Management
SunLife Financial
TD Canada Trust
Tim Horton's children foundation
Toronto District School Board
World Travel Protection Canada Inc

York Region Bilingual Job Fair
Spring 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010 (new date)
from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
in the Ellesmere West Room

7095 Woodbine Avenue map
Downtown Markham
(Steeles & Woodbine Avenue)

Details coming soon

Where employers and bilingual candidates will meet in more than 5 Ontario cities

Private sector includes:

. Banks and Financial services

. Logistics and distribution

. Communication

. IT and Telecommunication

. Real estate

. Health care

. Manufacturing

. Business services

. Call centres and collection

Public sector includes:

. Provincial governments

. Federal government

. government agencies

. municipalities

. Police, OPP and RCMP

. Parliaments

. Universities

Non-Profit sector includes:

. Community organizations and centres

. Schools and school boards

. Community medias

. Fondations

. Colleges

. NGO

www.bilinguallink.com

16th Edition

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
& Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre,
South Building, Hall E
255 Front Street West map

Most established, influential, comprehensive and largest job & career fair event for adult candidates in Ontario.

Designed to develop best careers.

Thousands of job & career opportunities and services.

Over 150 exhibitors from Ontario, across Canada and abroad.

Meet over 700 recruiters, career specialists and admission officers.

Offers in more than 80 sectors to advance your career.

General admission: $3.95 per person.

Markham Job Workshops & Training

Interview Tips Workshop – Part I

Monday, March 1, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
or Monday, March 15, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
or Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Venue: COSTI Employment Resource Centre Markham
4961 Highway 7 East map

• The Interview is the key!!! Succeeding in a job interview is a skill that can be learned

• Know what to expect and how to prepare to succeed

Interview Tips Workshop - Part II

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
or Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
or Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Venue: COSTI Employment Resource Centre Markham
4961 Highway 7 East map

• From this hand-on workshop you will learn how to deal with those especially tough
   and tricky interview questions in a confident way

• You will have the opportunity to practice the skills and techniques through role plays,
             visual aids and group participation as well as receive feedback from the group and facilitator.

Prerequisite: Interview Tips Part I

Free adult workshops.

For more information call 905.947.0172 or email: markham@costi.org

www.costi.org

Dynamic Resume Writing Workshop
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
or Friday, March 12, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
or Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
or Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Venue: COSTI Employment Resource Centre Markham
4961 Highway 7 East map

• Learn how to write a targeted resume with accomplishment statements
• Understand what information the employer looks for on your resume and where they look for that information
• Understand the different styles of resumes and which one markets your skills and abilities most effectively

Free adult workshop.

For more information call 905-947-0172 or email: markham@costi.org

www.costi.org

Effective Cover Letter Workshop

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Venue: COSTI Employment Resource Centre Markham
4961 Highway 7 East map

• Employers are looking for cover letters that show you have effective communication skills

• Don't leave it to chance; make this Marketing Tool work for you

Free Adult Workshop

For more information call 905-947-0172 or email: markham@costi.org

www.costi.org

Hidden Job Market & Cold Calling Workshop

Monday, March 29, 2010

10:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Venue: COSTI Employment Resource Centre Markham
4961 Highway 7 East map

• This workshop will introduce you to the Hidden Job Market and teach you how to make effective use of your time while you are job searching
• The latest and most effective job searching techniques will be discussed
• Learn how to develop a Networking card

Free Full Day Adult Workshop

For more information call 905-947-0172 or email: markham@costi.org

www.costi.org

Job Skills
Laid off? Downsized? Need work? If you can't find a job and and are eligible to collect Employment Insurance (E.I.) or have collected (E.I.) in the last three years or maternity/ paternity benefits in the last five years, call Job Skills. Free services. Call 905-948-9622 or drop in at 4855 14th Ave., at Brimley Road in Markham. map
Website: www.jobskills.org

ESL (English as a Second Language)
and Computer Classes

ESL (English as a Second Language) and computer classes to gain skills for fruitful employment run at COSTI in Markkham. Located at 4961 Highway 7 map. Register now at 905-947-0172.

www.costi.org

Employment Workshop

Seneca College Markham Campus
offers an employment assistance seminar
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.
Call 416-491-5050, ext. 3532.

Language & Skills Trainings Services

Also introducing a new English as a Second Language and specialized programs for adults on Saturdays. Courses include English for the workplace, English conversation cafe, grammar and writing and fast tracked citizenship preparation. Classes meet Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 8515 McCowan Road, Unit 4, map Markham, Ontario. Registration accepted now. Call 905-472-4688.

The Top Job Search Engines of the Greater Toronto Area

Below are helpful job search web sites listing job opportunities
in Markham, York Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
Begin by clicking any one of the web sites below.

Employment Agencies
Jobs are also available at employment agencies in the Markham area.
To apply for a position, please send your résumé in Word format
to the email address listed below, or you can fax your resume.

National Management Group Inc.

National Management Group Inc. is one of Canada's leading boutique bilingual staffing service providers. Our team has been delivering Human Capital Solutions successfully to many organizations across North America for over 20 years. We service from Intermediate to C-level positions.

71 Kerrigan Crescent map
Markham, Ontario
L3R 7S8 Canada Telephone Number: 905-940-6335
Toll Free: 1-888-660-0444
Fax #: 905-940-3090
E-mail: resumes@nmgi.net
Web Site:  www.nmgi.net

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Abel Placement Consultants Inc.
• www.abelplacement.com • 7030 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 500 map
   Markham, Ontario
   L3R 6G2 • Tel: 905-513-1515
• Fax: 905-764-8112
• Email: info@abelplacement.com
• résumés: john@abelplacement.com

Adecco Canada
• www.adecco.ca • 8500 Leslie Street, Suite 530 map
   Markham, Ontario
   L3T 7M8 • Tel: 905-695-1120
• Fax: 905-695-1129

GAAP Placement Solutions for Senior Professional Accountants • 29 Dewberry Drive map
   Markham, Ontario
   L3S 2R7 • Tel: 905-471-5502
• Email: info@gaap-placements.com

Global Consulting Group Inc
• www.globalrecruit.com • 195 Main Street North Markham map
   Markham, Ontario
   L3P 1Y4 • Tel: 905-472-9677
• Email: infoweb@globalrecruit.com

International Talent Placements
• www.itplacements.com • 201 Whitehall Drive, Unit 4 map
   Markham, Ontario
   • Tel: 905-513-9999
• Fax: 905-513-9995
• Email: contactus@itplacements.com

IT Resources
• www.itrgroup.com • 25 Valleywood Drive, Suite 10 map
   Markham, Ontario
    • Tel: 905-415-1800
• Fax: 905-415-8111
• Email: resumes@itrgroup.com

Job Skills
• www.jobskills.org • 4855 14th Ave. map
   Markham, Ontario
   L3S 3L6 • Tel: 905-948-9622
• Fax: 905-948-8737
• Email: markham@jobskills.org

Kelly Services
• www.kellyservices.ca • 7100 Woodbine Ave, Suite 113 map
   Markham, Ontario
    • Tel: 905-477-5748
• Fax: 905-477-8205
• Email: 7671@kellyservices.com

Manpower
• www.jobbank.gc.ca • 7500 Woodbine Ave. map
   Markham, Ontario
   L3R 1A8 • Tel: 905-948-1235

National Management Group Inc.
• www.nmgi.net • 71 Kerrigan Crescent map
   Markham, Ontario
   L3R 7S8 • Tel: 905-940-6335
• Fax: 905-940-3090
• Email: resumes@nmgi.net

The Bagg Group Staffing Solutions
• www.bagg.com • 2900 Steeles Ave E. Suite 218 map
   Thornhill, Ontario
   L3T 4X1 • Tel: 905-709-3917
• Fax: 416-350-9648
• Email: resumes@bagg.com

The Compensation Company
• www.hrcompensation.ca • Markham, Ontario • Tel: 905-294-6394
• Email: sallinson@hrcompensation.ca

W5 Staffing Inc.
• www.w5.net • 100 Allstate Parkway, Suite 302 map
   Markham, Ontario
   L3R 6H3 • Tel: 905-940-0255
• Fax: 905-940-0258

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