The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce is tackling the ongoing labour shortage with a job fair at the Gold Horse Casino.
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“We put this on to help our local businesses with the labour shortages and try to fill some of their skilled labour positions,” said Teri-Lynn MacKie, executive director, Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce.
“There’s 26 businesses.”
She says the event was funded by the Alberta government, federal government and the Alberta Chamber of Commerce.
The interest from residents was evident as a constant flow of people came in through the door to see who was hiring.
“So far, I think there’s been about 300 people through the door,” she said. “I’m hoping we’re going to be around the 400 to 700 mark.”
There was a variety of businesses present from companies looking for apprentices and skilled labourers, to trades, non-profits and more.
“There is everything from Cooper Concrete that are looking for construction with dealing with their concrete and the Canadian (armed forces) is here,” said MacKie.
Resources were available at the event to print resumes. She says even just getting out to promote your business is important.
“Even promoting your company of what you have available so you can recruit new employees,” said MacKie.
All the businesses that are a part of the chamber can be found on their website at Lloydminsterchamber.com.
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