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2012-10-17 at 17:22

About 2,000 job hunters had their sights set on Job Match 2012

By Jamie Smith, tbnewswatch.com
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Stephanie Emrick is looking for a job.

Trained in theatre, she can do everything from dancing to set design. But if she can’t find anything in her field, Emrick said she’s willing to learn a new skill. She was at Job Match 2012 at Silver City on Wednesday and said the hunt was going very well.

“I’m pleasantly surprised that there’s a lot of activity and a lot of people here. It’s a great place to come out for the day and search for some employment,” she said. “Everybody is very helpful and very friendly here."

Event organizers were expecting up to 2,000 people to check out jobs from 40 employers on scene. Organizer Dave Farrell said that with 1,000 jobs going unfilled in Thunder Bay, there’s something out there for everyone.

The best part about Job Match is networking.

“It’s amazing what links you can make,” he said.Resolute Forest Products’ Rhonda Davis agrees.

The local sawmill is looking for more than 30 positions to fill in January from shoveling sawdust to millwrights.

“This way we get a chance to meet the people and they have an opportunity to ask us any questions that they have too,” she said.

 

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tbayokay says:
This fair was a bit of a disappointment. It was only held until 5:30p, promoted the presence of over 50 employers (which was not true) and many of the people there were not able to accept resumes despite constant promotion to bring one. As I arrived around 5, I saw 2 different sets of employers had already packed up their booths and were now loading their cars even though it was meant to run until 5:30p.
10/17/2012 7:42:06 PM
Tim H. says:
trained in theatre and cant get a job?? that theres a shocker!

if you choose an education in a field that has very few openings and exists in a non-essential area (arts) then you made a bad decision.

good luck finding a job, but I think you best shot is to get anohter education, this time focus on getting a real job at the end of it.
10/17/2012 8:53:58 PM
TBDR says:
If art (film, theatre, music, photography, etc) isn't essential, then there would be a lot more out of work people in this city. There are over a dozen film companies, a professional theatre, three or 4 larger amateur theatre troupes, many SOCAN musicians, and dozens of photographers in this city. Should everyone work mindless rat-race jobs so you can die of a heart attack at 60? For many people art is one of the most important part of their daily lives. Not everyone bases success or failure on how much money they can make in their 9-5.

FYI, you go to any large city in Canada and there are plenty of people working in the arts.
10/19/2012 4:25:15 PM
jimmyboy says:
Well...I did drop in to check this event out today...I had a most interesting conversation with Tammy from Dilico as well with Sue from Northwest Employment Works who perform the same type of services as our local YES Employment Agency. In speaking with Paul-Cephas Semajuste of "HGS" telemarketing ne stated that his company at times has difficulty filling open positions...and lastly I also had a great talk with the ladies from Avenue 2 community program services.

All in all it was a good opportunity for individuals to do some networking...which is a great thing in my opinion on any given day.!

I am very glad to see that they had 2,000 people through out the day.
10/17/2012 11:08:22 PM
CJ says:
Good luck finding a decent job here. Overworked and underpaid is what you'll get.
10/18/2012 8:18:24 AM
tbayguy009 says:
In a small community like Thunder Bay, word of mouth gets around quick.

Having difficulty filling positions is code for "nobody wants to work for you". Word has been spread around about the working conditions.

While most will jump on the band wagon to claim that people are just lazy (which some are), the truth is, many companies just rely on that public imagine as an excuse to never change their working conditions.

Nationaly. XL foods used many foreign workers to process beef. They can now be paid 15% less. They have no access to the EI system. They had to keep up with a production line speed according to corporate profit margines, not public safety.

If anyone follows job postings regularily, some groups of companies are ALWAYS listed as hiring. The truth is, their turnover rate is absolutely horrific.

Professionally dressed people looking for minimum wage workers is BAD sign. Wise people know that.

Company profits used to promote bad jobs, instead of employee retention. Hmmm ..
10/18/2012 9:09:49 AM
bttnk says:
Sorry CJ. Having just moved back to Thunder Bay 6 months ago after living in 6 of the largest cities in North America, I can tell you with certainty that Thunder Bay workers are over-paid and under-worked. The 37.5 (35 for city workers) or even 40 hour work week does not exist in many places, but in good old Tbay it is expected. Now I am not complaining, it is part of why I moved back here, but it is a fact.
10/18/2012 9:33:08 AM
tsb says:
I must be an exception then!
10/18/2012 5:10:55 PM
yqt says:
You seriously have a problem. Every article posted on this website; you have some sort of negative twist, or post your facts that are far from the truth. Maybe it's time to spend your time elsewhere.
10/18/2012 10:07:33 AM
thinkagain says:
disagree with bttnk, if you work within city limits i.e not a remote mine or Fort MCmoney, you are likely underpaid.If your educated and experienced they would rather not hire you, it's cheaper to hire a new grad, or you will be stuck looking at contract work. Unless of course you are related to someone who will get you into a good job ahead of better qualified people. The only people that do well are those protected by their unions and even those people are taking concessions.
10/18/2012 2:00:29 PM
SomeGuy says:
I was looking for an employee about 6 months ago and out of the 150+ resumes we received 2 where worthy of an interview. A lot people where simply under qualified, under skilled or both.

Next hire we looking too make will probably have to be out of town to find someone qualified and skilled enough.

This is true for a lot of other businesses also, their are jobs out there but a lot of people are just bad employee's. When you are hiring someone it's not just giving them a job you are investing significant money and resources into this person.


10/19/2012 12:22:59 PM
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