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Career Opportunities Job Workshop & Training Job Search Engines 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 mapRegister 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.
 
All Markham Jobs All Star Jobs
Career Builder canjobs
Careerjet Career Owl
Charity Employers Employment News
hcareers Job Bank
jobboom Job Bus Canada
JobLoft.com JobPostCanada
Jobshark Markham Jobs
Media Job Search Canada Monster.ca
Now Hiring Ontario Jobs
Ontario Public Service Careers prohire
Roevin TorontoJobs
working.com Workopolis
Youth.gc.ca Youth Opportunities Ontario


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.
 

 

 

 

 

Interested in placing an ad here,
contact info@guidingstar.ca 

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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