Newcomer Career Conference 2026
October 21 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
This event is designed to support newcomers and internationally trained professionals who are building their careers in Canada, but anyone interested in learning more about today’s job market, hiring expectations, career development, and local employment connections is invited to join.
Newcomer Career Conference 2026 is organized by Starling Community Services in partnership with the City Of Guelph and funded by IRCC.
This year’s theme is Navigating Today’s Competitive Job Market.
The event will include a panel discussion with professionals from different industries:
- Nancy N. – Branch Manager, RBC Wallaceton
- Alicia Frosch – Senior Talent Partner, Bond Global
- Nicole Borics – Recruitment Specialist, Corporate Services, Human Resources, City Of Guelph
- Nayara Tavares Ferreira – Director of Strategic Marketing and Technology – Poultry, Trouw Nutrition Canada
The panel will be followed by a networking session with local employers and community partners:
- City of Guelph
- Veolia | Water Technologies
- RBC
- Express Employment
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- 2nd Chance Employment Services
- Guelph Public Library
- Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington
- Office of MPP Mike Schreiner
This is a great opportunity to learn directly from professionals involved in hiring, recruitment, leadership, and community support, while also building meaningful local connections.