Strategies for Getting Hired: Discovering Bilingual Careers

Meet professionals who do the hiring, gain insight into the field and get strategies and tips on:

  • What kinds of positions and Bilingual (English/French) roles there are within their organization;
  • What kinds of skills and knowledge are required;
  • What the recruitment process is like;
  • How to make connections within the field;
  • What is involved in the application process, e.g. specific hiring dates, materials required;
  • What to expect during the interview; and
  • How to succeed on the job.

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Participating Panelists

Canada Border Services Agency(CBSA)

CBSA protects Canadians, our lands and our economy. Has the job of a border services officer (BSO) ever piqued your curiosity? Are you studying law, criminology, or law enforcement? Want to gain experience at the front line and protect Canada’s border? As a SBSO, you will work on the front line with BSOs learning about the admissibility of people and goods into Canada at one of the international airports or mail processing centres located in 19 cities across Canada. SBSO’s work from May to September 2020, and some positions may continue into the fall on a part-time basis. Get a head start on your summer job by applying today to FSWEP before Nov 25th 2019.

TD Bank

TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches, serving approximately 24 million customers in a number of locations in key financial centres around the globe. Our mission is to give our clients the best banking experience possible, every day. To do that, we depend on our team of more than 80,000 talented, ambitious people who share our passion for excellence.

Whether you have years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we’ll help you realize your full potential and achieve your career goals. From mentorship and training programs to leadership development, you’ll receive everything you need to succeed. We’ll help you become the best you can be, because a better you means a better us.

Fidelity Investments Canada

Fidelity is a world leader in mutual funds and ETF management, priding ourselves in proprietary and disciplined research-driven investing. We offer a complete line of products and services to investors through a network of third-party brokers and financial advisors. It is the primary goal of Fidelity to support investment professionals as they endeavour to prepare their clients for retirement and other significant life goals which demand focused financial management.

We share our financial expertise to help Canadians live the lives they want. Globally, we have over 800 investment professionals, 35,000 proprietary research notes per year, 5,000 in-house company visits per year. With the help of financial advisors, we can put the Fidelity advantage to work for all investors. Over 70 years later and still privately owned, Fidelity continues to be a pioneer in the world of investing.

Public Service Commission of Canada

GC Jobs is your virtual gateway to one employer, thousands of opportunities. Feed your passion and discover different jobs, as your career evolves, with the Government of Canada. Gain work experience, launch or advance your career, it's all possible at GC Jobs.
Emplois GC est votre guichet virtuel vers un seul employeur offrant des milliers d’emplois. Vivez votre passion et découvrez différents types d’emplois tout au long de votre carrière au gouvernement du Canada. Acquérir une expérience de travail, lancer ou faire progresser sa carrière, tout est possible à Emplois GC.