Site C job fairs and business networking sessions coming to northern communities
FORT ST. JOHN – BC Hydro and its contractors are hosting job fairs and business networking sessions in northern communities for workers and businesses interested in the Site C project. Construction activities on the Site C project are ramping up and workers at all skill levels are required.
BC Hydro's contractors will be available to answer questions regarding the types of jobs available, the hiring process and any additional questions job seekers may have. Representatives from employment and skills training organizations will also attend.
If you are interested in working on the Site C project, please attend one of the upcoming job fairs and bring copies of your resume. Advance registration is not required.
Site C project job fairs schedule
| Community | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbler Ridge | Tuesday February 16 |
12 to 7 p.m. | Trend Mountain Hotel & Conference Centre 375 Southgate Street |
| Chetwynd | Wednesday February 17 |
12 to 7 p.m. | Cottonwood Room Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre 4552 North Access Road |
| Dawson Creek | Thursday February 18 |
12 to 7 p.m. | George Dawson Inn 11705 8th Street |
| Fort St. John | Friday February 19 |
12 to 7 p.m. | Pomeroy Hotel 11308 Alaska Road |
| Prince George | Monday February 22 |
12 to 7 p.m. | Ballroom Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick Street |
| Quesnel | Tuesday February 23 |
12 to 7 p.m. | Quesnel Seniors' Centre 461 Carson Avenue |
| Mackenzie | Wednesday February 24 |
12 to 7 p.m. | Multi-purpose room Mackenzie Recreation Complex 400 Skeena Drive |
| Fort Nelson | Wednesday March 2 |
12 to 7 p.m. | Woodlands Inn & Suites 3995 50th Avenue South |
Business networking sessions
BC Hydro and local chambers of commerce are holding business-to-business networking sessions in Tumbler Ridge, Mackenzie and Fort Nelson. These sessions will provide an opportunity for local and Aboriginal businesses and suppliers to meet with Peace River Hydro Partners, the main civil works contractor for Site C. Registration is required for the business networking sessions.
Site C project business networking schedule
| Community | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbler Ridge | Tuesday February 16 |
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Trend Mountain Hotel & Conference Centre 375 Southgate Street |
tumblerchamber@gmail.com |
| Mackenzie | Wednesday February 24 |
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Multi-purpose room Mackenzie Recreation Complex 400 Skeena Drive |
manager@mackenziechamber.bc.ca |
| Fort Nelson | Wednesday March 2 |
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Woodlands Inn & Suites 3995 50th Avenue South | wprouse@fortnelsonchamber.com |
Please visit the Site C project website for more information at sitecproject.com.
Contact:
BC Hydro Media Relations
p. 604 928 6468