Ref: 68883

August 7, 2012

Re:

BC JOB FAIRS CONNECTING EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

Finding the right people for the right job is key to British Columbia’s economic success in the busy years ahead. That is why I am inviting you, and other key employers across British Columbia, to join us in our new province-wide job fairs initiative which is aimed at connecting British Columbians who are looking for work with employers who are looking for qualified employees. Complete details are attached, with the BC Jobs Start Here job fairs being held in 24 communities this fall. They will be attended by local employers like you, and British Columbians looking for career opportunities. Each job fair will also include the touring BC Jobs Start Here mobile exhibit which provides an interactive online opportunity that connects British Columbians with career information, employment services, job banks and local job events organized through WorkBC. This special province-wide initiative is being organized as part of Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan, the Government of British Columbia’s campaign to promote economic development and job growth across our province.

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Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation

Office of the Minister

Mailing Address: PO Box 9071 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9E2 Phone: 250 356-2771 Fax: 250 356-3000

Location: Room 138 Parliament Buildings Victoria BC

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I hope you and your firm will take an active leadership role in the upcoming job fairs, and that you will join us in as many communities as possible. Our government believes that the key to strong communities and families is a good job, and we are proud to be working with British Columbia’s employers to help connect companies such as yours with talented and skilled British Columbians. I look forward to having you join us in this important opportunity. Sincerely,

Pat Bell Minister Enclosures

Canada Starts Here – BC Jobs Plan  BC Jobs Start Here Jobs Fairs   

Employer Information      As part of the BC Jobs Plan, the BC Jobs Start Here Job Fairs will take place in 24 different B.C.  communities from September to November 2012, connecting British Columbians who are looking for  work with employers who are looking for qualified employees. The job fairs are not targeted at a  particular age group and employer participation across all sectors will be engaged. In addition to  employers, post‐secondary educational institutions, industry associations, training authorities and  health authorities will also be in attendance. We plan to have 10 – 20 exhibitors for each location  depending on the size of the community. Additional communities may be added if requests can be  accommodated within the job fair schedule.    In addition to the above participants, the BC Jobs Start Here Mobile Exhibit will attend each Job Fair.  This touring Mobile Exhibit is a hands‐on, interactive experience that connects British Columbians with  career information, employment services, job banks and local job events through the BC Jobs Plan and  WorkBC websites.    Attached you will find the schedule of Job Fairs, which are scheduled twice a week (sometimes three a  week) in order to accommodate the number of communities.    Job Fairs will take place for one day only in each community; hours of operation will be 12:00pm to  7:00pm. The venue location of the Job Fair in each community is still to be determined, but you can  expect them to take place in everything from community centres, educational institutions, shopping  centres and hotel ballrooms. The Job Fairs will be promoted extensively in each community through paid  advertising, earned media and the Province of BC’s online and social media tools.    There is no cost to participate in a Job Fair. Each employer will be provided a 10’x10’ pipe and drape  booth (or larger if requested), a 6’ table, chairs, and electrical (if required). See attached rendering of  Job Fair infrastructure.    If you are interested in participating, please complete the attached application form and return to Jiana  Ling at [email protected] or by fax at 604‐689‐1808. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate  to call Jiana at 604‐646‐3561.    Available booth spaces are limited, so please submit your application form as soon as possible. We  encourage you to apply to attend more than one Job Fair. Your application will be reviewed and you will  be informed promptly as to whether we can accommodate your organization.    Thank you for your interest in the BC Jobs Start Here Job Fairs program.   

 

Canada Starts Here – BC Jobs Plan  BC Jobs Start Here Jobs Fairs   

Employer Application Form      If you organization is interested in participating in the BC Jobs Start Here Jobs Fairs please complete the  below application form and submit to Jiana Ling at [email protected] or by fax at 604‐689‐1808.      Please indicate below, by checking the box next to the community, which Job Fair(s) your organization  would be interested in participating in:     Richmond  Abbotsford  Victoria  Nanaimo  Port Alberni  Courtenay/Comox  Gibsons  Squamish 

               

Maple Ridge  Chilliwack  Cranbrook  Kelowna  Salmon Arm  Kamloops  Williams Lake  Prince George 

               

Fort St. John  Burns Lake  Terrace  Penticton  Surrey  Burnaby  Coquitlam  Vancouver 

    Contact Information:  Please provide your contact information below.      Name:    Organization:    Address:    City:    Direct  Phone:  Email:           

 

Province:    Cell  Phone:   

Postal Code:   

 

               

Organization Info: Please provide a brief description of your organization.                  Exhibit Requirements: If your organization is selected to participate in one or more of the job fairs, the  below information will help us to determine your on‐site requirements.    Yes  No  Booth space – Standard exhibit booths are 10’x10’. Is this sufficient?    If not, how much space do you require?      Do you require electrical?  Yes  No     If yes, how much?      We can provide each booth with one 6’ table and two folding chairs. Do you require…    Yes  No    Table:    Chairs:  Yes  No    Do you have any other requirements?              Thank you for taking the time to complete this application! We will be in touch with you shortly. 

 

Canada Starts Here – BC Jobs Plan BC Jobs Start Here Jobs Fairs Job Fair Schedule

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Date Tuesday, September 18 Friday, September 21 Tuesday, September 25 Friday, September 28 Monday, October 1 Wednesday, October 3 Friday, October 5 Tuesday, October 9 Friday, October 12 Tuesday, October 16 Friday, October 19 Tuesday, October 23 Friday, October 26 Tuesday, October 30 Friday, November 2 Tuesday, November 6 Friday, November 9 Tuesday, November 13 Friday, November 16 Tuesday, November 20 Friday, November 23 Monday, November 26 Wednesday, November 28 Friday, November 30

Community Richmond Abbotsford Victoria Nanaimo Port Alberni Courtenay/Comox Gibsons Squamish Maple Ridge Chilliwack Cranbrook Kelowna Salmon Arm Kamloops Williams Lake Prince George Fort St. John Burns Lake Terrace Penticton Surrey Burnaby Coquitlam Vancouver

BC JOBS PLAN: JOB FAIR – Tradeshow Pieces: 20’ x 40’ Booth

JULY 25, 2012

20 10’ x 10’ Booth Spaces

Draping

Counters Quantity: 8 72”w x 32”h x 30”d

BC JOBS START HERE

Feather Banners Quantity: 6 32” x 168”

Exhibitree display / KEN HEIT CREATIVE

BC JOBS PLAN – JOB FAIR (12186A)

Sandwich Boards 24” x 32” x 24”