Bennet Hall filled with opportunity as employers, newcomers, and residents connected in a landmark employment event for western Newfoundland.
Corner Brook witnessed a milestone in multicultural community building last week as Tombolo Multicultural Festival NL hosted a vibrant and well-attended Job Fair at Bennet Hall, drawing employers, settlement organizations, and job seekers from across the region for a day of opportunity and connection.
The event, organized by Tombolo Multicultural Festival NL with the support of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, brought together a remarkable cross-section of employers spanning healthcare, education, finance, defence, and community services, creating an environment that organizers described as “positive and welcoming for everyone.”
Participants arrived throughout the day to meet directly with employer representatives, submit résumés, and learn about job openings across a wide range of sectors. For many newcomers toCanada, the event offered a rare and invaluable chance to navigate the local labour market with direct, face-to-face ac
cess to potential employers.
“Together, we are building stronger community connections and creating more opportunities for everyone.”
— Tombolo Multicultural Festival NL
The energy inside Bennet Hall reflected the significance of the occasion. Conversations between job seekers and hiring managers flowed freely, résumés changed hands, and networking continued well beyond the formal booths.
Participating Organisations
- Newfoundland Health Services (NLHealth)
- Royal Newfoundland Regiment — DND
- Compassion HomeCare
- NL Schools (NLSchools)
- Tender Loving Care (TLC)
- Association for New Canadians (ANC)
- Community Connections & Conversation Café (C4)
- Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
- Scotiabank
The diversity of participating organizations from major financial institutions like RBC and Scotiabank, to public health and defence underscored the breadth of employment pathways available to residents and newcomers alike in Corner Brook.
The presence of settlement bodies such as the Association for New Canadians and Community Connections & Conversation Café added an important layer of wraparound support, ensuring attendees could access not just job leads, but resources to help them succeed in the broader integration process.
Tombolo Multicultural Festival NL extended heartfelt thanks to all organizations and individuals who participated, noting that the enthusiasm and genuine engagement of both employers and job seekers made the day “truly meaningful.” The organization reaffirmed its commitment to fostering inclusion and economic belonging across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Organized by Tombolo Multicultural Festival NL · Supported by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador