Eastern Ontario Transportation Career & Job Expo

Eastern Ontario Transportation Career & Job Expo

by | Oct 19, 2017 | Information

About Event

Prime objective of the event is to Show case what the Transportation Industry has to offer to new or existing individuals.

For Job seekers it gives them an opportunity to learn what the Transportation Industry has to offer. Meet and speak directly with the Training Schools and Companies that are currently hiring.

Event also includes lucky draws !!!

We encourage anyone looking to the transportation Industry as a viable career option to join us on Saturday, January 20th, 2018 at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in Kingston, Ontario

For Exhibitors

  • To meet candidates in today’s competitive market, companies need to get out and meet individuals in person.
  • Show case your company
  • Chance to explain your product or service
  • Meet with Employment Services Personnel and find out about new and existing government programs geared for employers.

For Job Seekers

  • 30 exhibitors participating.
  • Learn what the Trucking Industry Has to offer you in a New or Existing Career !
  • Meet with recruiters from various Trucking Companies.
  • Meet with Training Schools
  • Meet with Employment Service Personnel and find out about new and existing government programs.
  • Hiring AZ Drivers, DZ Drivers, Owner Operators, Dispatchers, Diesel Technicians , Safety & Compliance, Human Resources, etc.
  • Thinking of a Career in the transportation Industry ? Wondering where to go or what it’s about ? This is the place to go !!
  • Our event will create an excellent opportunity to connect with employers, schools,employment service personnel  and learn about the exciting career opportunities within the Transportation Industry.
  • Great opportunity for job seekers, as they will all be together in one place.
  • Free Entry
  • Free Parking ( Truck Parking Available ) 
  • Lucky Draw

 

 

 

Email a request for more information

WTFC Special Supplement inside the December PMTC Magazine !!!

WTFC Special Supplement inside the December PMTC Magazine !!!

by | Oct 4, 2017 | BLOG

WTFC Decal

WTFC Decal

Special thanks to Mike Millian and the PMTC for offering WTFC this great opportunity to show case some great women of the Trucking Industry in this Special Supplement. I’m sure you will enjoy the articles we have planned with the team from Kelman  !!
If your a proud supporter of women in the industry, what a great way to show it by advertising in the supplement. Take this opportunity to reach out to the ladies by promoting your products, services and employment opportunities.
On behave of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada we thank you for your support 🙂
The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is a non-profit organization established to encourage the employment of women in the transportation industry.
The organization wants to celebrate and promote these accomplishments as well as address obstacles and issues faced by women working in the industry. Their purpose is to promote personal growth and responsibility whether your “In the Office, under the Hood or behind the Wheel”. Despite the name “Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada” its membership is not limited to women, as they welcome the involvement of anyone who is positive and supportive of women in the transportation industry.
With that said, the WTFC is proud to announce that the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) will be featuring its organization with a “Special Supplement” in the Winter issue of the PMTC’s magazine – Private Motor Carrier.
As the WTFC continues to grow, having this opportunity to be featured in the PMTC’s magazine will allow the organization to share its message with nearly 5,300 people on the PMTC’s mailing list throughout Canada.
WTFC has recognized your organization as being one of their valued supporters, so we are offering you this unique opportunity to place an ad in the special supplement and show your support of both the organization & women in the trucking industry. Not only will you be visibly demonstrating your support to the WTFC, but you will also be putting your company’s products/services noticeably in front of all the PMTC members and 5,300 people on the associations mailing list.
If you would like to participate in this special supplement, below is the ad sizes/prices that you can use to convey your message.
Ad sizes available (includes full-colour):
Size Cost
Full Page $2,100
2/3 Page $1,300
1/2 Page  $1,000
1/3 Page $800
1/4 Page $600
NOTE: At this time we are only reserving the ad space for the WTFC supplement, the actual payment of the ad is not due until January 2018.
 
Thanks,
 
Dave Gill
Marketing Manager
Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (Private Motor Carrier)
Toll Free: 866-985-9791
Local: 204-985-9793
What we say and do on social media not only effects us , it effects everyone around us !

What we say and do on social media not only effects us , it effects everyone around us !

by | Sep 3, 2017 | BLOG

The growing popularity of social media has had many positive and negative implications for society. Social media has impacted our society for better and for worse. It is up to us to decide how we view social media and how we allow social networking to either benefit or harm our lives. While social media has many positive implications, including promoting awareness of specific causes, advertising businesses and helping foster friendships between individuals who may have never met without social networking, it can also lead to negative implications. Social media sites were developed as a tool to communicate with others by sharing personal information, photos, videos, comments and more.

 

For the trucking industry social media has brought both a positive and negative impact to our industry.

  • Drivers can now easily communicate with family and friends where ever they are
  • access weather and road reports
  • locate customers
  • keep informed with rules and regulations
  • stay connected within the trucking industry
  • Learn of industry events, truck shows etc
  • Bond with fellow drivers
  • Carriers can now easily recruit
  • Keep drivers informed of company changes
  • Changes to regulations etc
  • Promote their company
  • Promote driver accomplishments
  • Learn of industry events, truck shows etc

 

Social networking can sometimes result in negative outcomes, some with long-term consequences.

 

  • Allowing the spread of misinformation that may be perceived as fact
  • Bullying
  • Creating a culture in which a single mistake such as a picture or poorly thought-out comment can cause irreparable harm to either a person or companies reputation
  • If you affiliate your job with your personal social media profile, keep in mind you are representing both yourself and your employer, you are a rolling billboard for your company
  • Failure to treat fellow human beings with dignity, and respect regardless of gender, race or religion
  • Showing images of victims or accident scenes
  • Jumping to conclusions based on just a picture
  • Taking pictures or videos while driving is unprofessional and distractive driving
  • Negative impact on CVOR ( direct result from distractive driving)
  • Effect Insurance rates ( Insurance companies monitor social media sites)

 

Quite often the public media only ever reports the negative within our industry and never the positive. Drivers complain they jump to conclusions without knowing the facts. Yet this is something I often see by drivers on social media. Isn’t it time we were all responsible for what we post and share… Would you want your family to learn of your accident on social media ??? Would you like to be falsely accused of causing an accident ??? Have your skills judged by your peers based on a picture ??? Regardless of whether you’re a driver, carrier or the media get the facts before passing judgement .  Let’s all try to focus more on the positive than the negative. Think twice before you post and share.

What we say and do on social media not only effects us , it effects everyone around us ! 

Giving back to our Youth

Giving back to our Youth

by | Jun 1, 2017 | BLOG

Mandy Rennehan
Shelley Uvanile-Hesch

I had the pleasure of being a VIP guest at Conestoga College today for the Jill Of All Trades A Day For Women event.  What a remarkable bunch of young ladies in attendance at this event. They were young , inquisitive, with a desire and  willingness to learn about the trades.

After welcoming comments from Dr. John Tibbits ( Conestoga College President) and Dr. Julia Biedermann ( Executive Dean, schools of engineering & Information technology,Trades & Apprenticeship and the Institute of Food Processing Technology)

 

It was time for the keynote speaker. Mandy Rennehan owner of Freshco , Ms.Chatelaine December 2016, 2016 EY Entrepreneur of the year and profit magazine ranked 20th on W100 list. Mandy was born and raised in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia  

Mandy and her Freschco crew started off by firing T-Shirts into the crowd of young ladies. This was a very exciting time for them all. Mandy gave them a brief run down of how her career started and the current success of her company. By age 30 she had made her 1st Million. She was a very powerful and motivational speaker to these young ladies, they couldn’t wait to get a hug from Mandy. She told them she is called the ” Wood Whisperer” for real. Mandy is a true advocate for mentoring people of all ages and genders who are looking for a rewarding career. Want to hear Mandy speaking to the students today go to our Facebook page and watch it live https://www.facebook.com/WTFC2015/?ref=bookmarks

We then took a tour of the workshops going on for the students. Hats off to the Faculty and staff who put so much work into making today’s event a success !

For more information on Conestoga College Women in Skilled Trades  please go to https://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/women-in-skilled-trades-wist-pre-apprenticeship-carpenter-general

Mandy Rennehen at Freschco http://www.freshco.ca/

You can find  them both on Facebook and Twitter.

Shelley Head Shot Shelley Uvanile-Hesch CEO Women’s Trucking Federation Of Canada