City of Saskatoon to host “atoskewin – Engaging an Indigenous Workforce” Career Fair

The City of Saskatoon is pleased to host its first “atoskewin – Engaging an Indigenous Workforce” Career Fair on February 16, 2023.   

The career fair is a collaborative effort between the City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT), Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) and Gabriel Dumont Institute Inc (GDI).  

“We know from previous job fairs that these events are a great resource, not only for those seeking employment, but employers as well,” says Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand. “The job fair could open doors for anyone and the Saskatoon Tribal Council encourages all and especially our relatives to explore the opportunities available to have a good quality of life.”   

Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action #92: Ensuring Indigenous peoples have access to jobs, training, and education opportunities, the event is looking to engage Saskatoon’s Indigenous Community to make the City’s workforce reflective of the community it serves.   

“The career fair is a key action to achieving a more inclusive workplace,” says Marno McInnes, Chief Human Resources Officer, City of Saskatoon.  “We look forward to welcoming new employees that will work with us to make Saskatoon a great place to live, work, learn and play.”  

“SIIT is pleased to support the City of Saskatoon in the hosting of the career fair, and in their continued engagement of Saskatoon’s Indigenous community,” says Lisa Shingoose, Vice-President of Employment Development and Career Services, SIIT. “Indigenous participation in all workforces is critical for economic reconciliation and we have such an opportunity in communities like Saskatoon to shape that reconciliation. Our Indigenous voice and perspectives will continue to enrich Saskatoon’s economic growth and labour force development.” 

Through this event, the City of Saskatoon will be leveraging the expertise of the community partners to identify and remove systemic barriers in the recruitment of Indigenous people. 

“Creating a strong link between the training and sustained employment of Métis people is part of GDI’s Training and Employment Department mandate,” says Lisa Bird-Wilson, Executive Director, GDI. “We are thrilled to join our partners in the career fair, in efforts to connect our Métis community clients to opportunities for sustainable employment with the City of Saskatoon.”  

The career fair will be held Thursday, February 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the White Buffalo Youth Lodge (602 – 20th Street west). Prior to the career fair, workshops were held for participants by the community partners to prepare resumes. Attendees can ask questions of City staff and take part in job interviews on site. 

The event is open to everyone looking to explore a career opportunity with the City.

For more information, contact: talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.