Canada Day Events
Check out and enjoy the events below with your family and friends this Canada day long weekend.
News from the Centre for Newcomer Integration
City of Winnipeg Hiring Event
Are you interested in working for the City of Winnipeg?
If so, please join the Engage and Employ session with the City on June 27th, 2023, from 10am – 11am and highlighting the following open positions they are looking to fill.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet with the City’s HR team directly to learn more about the opportunity, the hiring process, ask any questions they may have and most importantly pitch why they make an excellent candidate.
Please register for the session to receive the Zoom link for the virtual session.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HNZ86JQ
DATE: June 27th, 2023
TIME: 10am – 11am
JOBS AVAILABLE
- Coordinator, Data & Analytics
- Clerical/Administrative Support Talent Pool
- Senior Software Developer (Programmer)
- Bus Operator
- Community Information Coordinator
- Clerk B – Billing Support
- Development Engineer
- Human Resource Assistant (French/English Bilingual preferred)
- Human Resource Consultant (Two temporary positions)
- Clerk B Secretarial-General Services
Canadian Immigrant Fair: July 6th
The Canadian Immigrant Fair for newcomers is returning to Winnipeg on July 6th, 2023!
Held at the Radisson Downtown Winnipeg (288 Portage Ave, 11 Floor), the Canadian Immigrant Fair is a free, one-stop event connecting newcomers with information and inspiration on the three pillars of immigrant success: Careers, Education and Settlement.
The fair offers a dynamic environment for immigrants who need help as they look for jobs, go back to school and settle into their new home. In addition, newcomer job seekers are invited to participate in the always popular resume critiquing one-on-one sessions and the exciting line up of speakers happening throughout the day.
Free admission for all!
All additional information can be found at https://canadianimmigrant.ca/careerfair/winnipeg. Attendees can pre-register online as well. All attendees can pre-register before July 5 or register at the door.
Indigenous Day Live at The Forks
APTN Indigenous Day Live (IDL) will be back in full force on June 17th at The Forks in Winnipeg. Enjoy a full day of drum-beating activities and cap off the evening with a live performance fit for the entire family.
Free and fun activities for all ages begin at 1 p.m.! Take part in traditional demonstrations or a Métis fiddle competition, enjoy talented artisans, tasty snacks from our food vendors and much more. Pre-show moving and grooving performances will start at 5 p.m.
IDL 2023 kicks off on the main stage at 7 p.m. Broadcast live across Turtle Island, the free evening concert will be hosted by Samian and Jessica Matten and will feature a thrilling lineup of artists, including The Halluci Nation, Laura Niquay, Mumu Fresh, Aysanabee and many more.
Date: June 17, 2023
Location: CN Park
Click here for more information.
World Refugee Day: June 20th
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20th and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
To learn more about World Refugee Day, click here.
You’re Invited…
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance by Friday, June 16.
Please click here to RSVP.
Free Admission to the WAG-Qaumajuq
Did you know that the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG-Qaumajuq) has FREE admission on the second Sunday of every month?
Free admission includes Qaumajuq, an innovative new museum dedicated to Inuit art and culture that’s connected to the WAG on all levels. Discover the 185,000-square-foot cultural campus that is WAG-Qaumajuq, including the stunning Visible Vault showcasing thousands of carvings and much more.
When: Sunday, June 11th, 11:00am-5:00pm
Where: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard
*Free public parking is available at the Canada Life parking lot behind 100 Osborne Street North for visitors on Canada Life Free Sundays@WAG. As well, downtown street parking is free Sundays, and several bus routes service Portage Avenue & Colony Street as well as Portage Avenue & Vaughn Street.
Click here for more information.
Free Admission to Manitoba Provincial Parks
This weekend will be a great time to get outside and enjoy some time with friends and family. It will also be a great time to explore Manitoba Provincial Parks as they are free to visit from June 9 to 11, 2023!
Click here for more information.
Canada Revenue Agency Audit Career Fair 2023 (Virtual)
This virtual career fair is a great opportunity to connect with experienced auditors and managers at the Canada Revenue Agency and learn about current job opportunities in the Audit division:
- AU01 Tax Auditor (various positions) – Requisition #: 58814432
- AU02 Tax Auditor (various positions) – Requisition #: 58814495
This event consists of two recurring info sessions offered over the course of two days to allow you to register for a timeslot that works best with your schedule. Each info session will require separate ticket registration.
Why work for the CRA?
- June 6, 2023 – 12:00 pm Central
- Duration: 1.5 hours
Learn more about workplace culture, benefits, and development opportunities for aspiring and experienced CPAs. Hear employees share their personal experiences and discover how CRA continues to be one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada.
How to apply for jobs at the CRA?
- June 7, 2023 – 5:00 pm Central
- Duration: 1.5 hours
Discover features of the Candidate profile portal and understand the minimum education standards of common auditor positions. Audit employees will share tips on submitting job applications and preparing for assessments to improve your chances of success in the selection process.
Why work for the CRA? + How to apply for jobs at the CRA?
- June 6, 2023 – 5:00 pm Central
- June 7, 2023 – 12:00 pm Central
- Duration: 2 hours
Pressed for time? This info session is a condensed version of the two sessions above.
Format:
The info sessions will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. When you register for a session, a meeting link will be sent to you closer to its date. Engage with the presenters using Slido via Slido.com or mobile app.
Registration:
- Register on Eventbrite: Canada Revenue Agency Audit Career Fair 2023 (Virtual)
- Registration closes on June 7, 2023 at 11:59 pm Pacific.
LTC Student Support Weekly ‘W-O-R-D-S’
LTC Students- Check your class BINGO card for a chance to win some great prizes! This week’s words and definitions are: 1. Kurzweil: Kurzweil is based on the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) which aims to present information to learners in different ways that is accessible to as many people as possible. The main function of Kurzweil 3000 is text-to-speech. Kurzweil has many versions available for use allowing students to have text read aloud to them, including content on the internet (and yes, that includes course content in LEARN!). If you are looking for a way to reduce your screen time, eye strain or headaches from computer use or simply like trying new things, we encourage you to sign up for a FREE Kurzweil 3000 account! All current students of RRC Polytech are able to access Kurzweil for free! In order to register for your account, please view the Kurzweil Self Registration guide and follow the instructions. 2. Technical Skills: Skillss that employees possess and are specific job-related technical abilities (operating a machine, creating a spreadsheet, touch-typing, driving, dressing a wound, and so forth). Typically, these skills are relatively easy to measure and are often validated with some form of qualification. 3. RRC Polytech Student Support Services: Here are some of the support services available to RRC Polytech students: Academic Success, Accessibility, Advising, Complaints and Concerns, Counselling, Early Assist, Test and Assessment Center, Indigenous supports, IT Help Resources, Mental Health, Student Employment. For more information, click on the following link: Supports : RRC Polytech 4. Manitoba’s Animal: Bison There are still two patterns left to complete to win a prize for your class. Try to complete the X or full house pattern.  Please email Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) when your class completes a pattern. |
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.