Job fair aims to welcome newcomers, build connections in Moose Jaw

MOOSE JAW — The Newcomer Welcome Centre (NWC) is inviting the whole community to take part in a job fair designed not only to connect employers and job seekers, but to help newcomers feel at home in Moose Jaw.

The event runs for one day only on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Town ’N’ Country Mall. Admission is free and open to everyone — including newcomers, students, experienced workers, and anyone else interested in exploring local job opportunities.

“This job fair is part of an initiative that the Newcomer Welcome Centre does to better integrate immigrants into our community,” said Maria Farias, employment connections advisor with the NWC. “We offer a variety of services to newcomers to Canada, and they’re all free of charge.”

The fair is part of a renewed effort to support career development and inclusion after a multi-year pause in hosting such events.

“We are doing this after a few years of not having job fairs offered by the NWC … (so now) we’re trying to restart the program …,” Farias said.

So far, more than 15 employers have registered for the fair, with room for more to sign on ahead of the Sept. 10 registration deadline.

“Attendees can expect to meet employers from (across) our community,” she said. “(It’s a great way to) explore which kinds of careers can be pursued here in our community and in our region.”

For newcomers especially, the fair is designed to be more than just a networking opportunity — it’s an entry point into feeling welcomed and supported in their new home. The NWC also offers ongoing employment support, including one-on-one counselling, resumé and interview support, and free weekly workshops.

“We have a variety of workshops that are also free, and they’re held every Tuesday here at the NWC,” Farias said. “For the upcoming months of October and November, we are planning some information sessions on topics such as credentials, assessments, licensing in Canada for newcomers, and also digital skills and mock interview preparations.”

Employers who wish to reserve a table can register online through a link and QR code on the affiliated poster, with questions directed to Maria Farias by contacting the NWC front desk at 306-692-6892.

Registration for job seekers is available on-site the day of the event and is not required in advance.

“We’re hoping to see the whole community come together,” Farias added.

The job fair will take place at the Town ‘N’ Country Mall, located at 1235 Main Street North.

The Newcomer Welcome Centre is located at 432 Main Street North. For more information, visit MJNWC.ca or follow “Moose Jaw Newcomer Welcome Centre” on Facebook.