French Career Fair


DATE
Thursday March 9, 2023
TIME
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Explore local opportunities to work and volunteer in the French language!

Location: Arts Student Centre - 2nd Floor

Presentation #1: The French-Speaking Community and Opportunities for Collaboration

By the La Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique (FFCB)

Get an overview of employment and volunteer opportunities with the FFCB and their 45 member organizations in all sectors (education, economic development, arts and culture, health, youth, etc.), along with FrancoQuiz and the concours.

Presentation #2: Professional Opportunities in French in BC

By the Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDECB)

If you are looking for a job or want to start a business in British Columbia, speaking French is a considerable asset. This 15-minute information session will allow you to learn more about the various resources available to you.

Visit the booths of local employers and volunteer organizations to learn more about opportunities to utilize French in your career.

2nd Floor:

  • Air Canada
  • Via Rail
  • Raymond James Financial
  • Best Buy
  • The Canadian Armed Forces
  • La Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique
  • Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique

1st Floor:

  • The School District No. 93 (Conseil scolaire francophone de la C.-B.)
  • The School District No. 43 (Coquitlam School Board)
  • The School District No. 39 (Vancouver School Board)
  • Plateforme de maillage : Carrières en petite enfance et en enseignement
  • UBC Teacher Education Office

 


All members of the UBC community, with all levels of French, are welcome.

Snacks and light refreshments will be served.


Register by Sunday, March 5:

Registration is now closed.


If you have questions, contact our Community Engagement Coordinator (jungbee.lee@ubc.ca).