Construction job fair in Barrie aims to connect job seekers with employment

A construction worker wearing a hard hat assembles a frame with a nail gun for a house under construction.

A job fair in Barrie next week will connect more than a dozen local employers hiring construction positions with job seekers.

The Construction Industry Job Fair will be held on Wed., May 7 at the Allandale Recreational Centre at 190 Bayview Drive from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Those seeking work should bring their resumes and be prepared for potential on-the-spot interviews with employers.

“Whether you’re just starting your career, looking to switch industries, or bringing years of experience, there are opportunities for all skill levels,” noted the City of Barrie, which partnered with the Barrie Construction Association to host the job fair.

Potential positions include general and skilled labourer, project coordinators, assistant project managers, network cabling specialist and alarm system technicians.

Other positions that job seekers could apply for at the job fair are:

• Inspectors and Construction Inspectors/Contract Administrators
• Traffic Control Persons, General Labourers, Operators, A & D Licensed Drivers
• AZ Drivers, Haul Truck Drivers, Plant Operators
• Project Coordinators, Carpenters, Machine Operators
• Electricians and Electrical Apprentices
• Water-tech/General Labourer, Cleaners, Carpenters
• Labourer/Skilled Labourer/Framer Helper/Framer

Representatives from the following companies will be at the job fair to meet with attendees:

• Alexman Contracting
• BMG Glass + Aluminum
• Brian’s Little Electric
• Duivenvoorden Haulage
• Duncor Enterprises
• Gillam Group
• Helix Contracting
• KD Clair
• Rutherford Contracting
• Tatham Engineering
• Walker Aggregates
• Wallwin Integrated Systems
• Winmar Property Restoration
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program 

Pre-registration is not required.