Why Find A Summer Job? Alright, so summer is just around the corner and as much as you students want to go hit Gregoire beach, you should really think about finding a summer job. Why? Well, we know that Fort McMurray has the highest household income in the country and…

Effective Job Search IN FORT McMURRAY I hate to burst the bubble of the job hunter who’s searching through Jobbank.ca, but it doesn’t work. One of the most heard lines in our employment office is, “I applied online to dozens of places but haven’t heard back.” My question is, “Did…

Tips for Job Fairs I recently hosted a job fair at which almost 1,500 people attended. As an organizer it is always a great experience because I get to speak with job seekers during the event, and then to the employers after. I receive lots of feedback from both sides.…

The Fort McMurray Resumé So you are looking for a job in Fort McMurray. It’s definitely a different labour market here than in the rest of the country...let alone the rest world. I have spent several years working with local employers, finding out what they are looking for, and what…