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Toronto Sun
4 hours ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
More than 54,000 people apply for CNE jobs ahead of job fair
Overview of crowded grounds of CNE with CN Tower in the background. Photo by Canadian National Exhibition / Supplied Every summer, the Canadian National Exhibition goes on a hiring spree. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account But given the state of unemployment in the province, it should come as no surprise that the CNE saw a record number of online applicants this year. To date, Canada's largest annual fair has already received more than 54,000 online applications — the most ever — a stark reminder of the current labour market. That eye-popping number is up from 37,000 last year and 18,000 in 2023. In 2024, 81% of staff working at the annual fair identified as youth. The unemployment rate for Canadians aged 14 to 24 is teetering around 14%. While Ontario's unemployment rate currently stands at 7.8%, that number jumps to 15% for youth. Many of the jobs that international students and asylum seekers go after are the same entry-level jobs that young people are after. In Ontario, nearly one in four teenagers, ages 14-19, are unemployed, according to Statistics Canada. RECOMMENDED VIDEO With the CNE set to open Aug. 18, 5,000 seasonal roles need to be filled. More than 1,000 people have already been hired for positions such as cashiers, retail associates, game attendants, food service staff, midway operators and informational guides. Thousands more are expected to show up to Toronto's Enercare Centre on Wednesday for its annual job fair, giving candidates an opportunity to apply in person. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Each year, the CNE's in-person job fair attracts thousands of applicants, many of whom are youth, so expect the lineup to be astronomical. The CNE generates an economic impact of $143 million for the province each year, according to the CNE. Last year, the fair attracted nearly 1.5 million visitors during 18 days of operation. Read More MLB Canada Toronto Blue Jays Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA
Global News
6 hours ago
- Business
- Global News
CNE receives record-breaking 54K job applications amid high youth unemployment
As the summer job hunt intensifies, one of the city's biggest hiring events is set to draw thousands of people. With youth unemployment reaching some of the highest levels seen in decades, thousands of job seekers are expected to attend the Canadian National Exhibition's annual job fair on Wednesday at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place. In a statement released by the CNE, they say they've already received a record-breaking 54,000 online applications for more than 5,000 seasonal positions, marking the highest number in its history. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The overwhelming response is a reflection of echoes from youth regarding the challenging labour market. According to Statistics Canada, the national unemployment rate for Canadians aged 14 to 24 is hovering around 14 percent, and in Ontario, nearly one in four teens between the ages of 14 and 19 is currently unemployed. Story continues below advertisement The job fair, which officially opens to candidates at 11 a.m., offers opportunities across a range of roles, including food service, retail, games, midway operations and customer service. CNE partners and vendors will be conducting in-person interviews throughout the day. With the CNE's opening day fast approaching on Aug. 15, organizers say the hiring event plays a key role in preparing for the fair's return. Last year, 81 per cent of CNE staff identified as youth aged 14 to 29; 78 per cent identified as visible minorities, and 15 per cent identified as living with a disability. The CNE remains one of the city's largest seasonal employers, generating approximately $112 million in economic activity for the Greater Toronto Area and $143 million for Ontario each year when in full operation. In 2024, the CNE drew nearly 1.5 million visitors over its 18-day run, following a record-breaking year in 2023 that saw attendance top 1.6 million.
Hamilton Spectator
9 hours ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
CNE receives record-setting number of online job applications ahead of hiring event
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is fast approaching and the fair has already received a record-breaking 54,000 online applications and counting. Given the large number of online applicants, the CNE said they are expecting one of the largest turnouts for its annual seasonal positions hiring event on Wednesday. Over 1,000 jobs have already been filled and the CNE is looking to hire another 5,000 seasonal positions such as cashiers, retail associates, game attendants, food service staff, midway operators and informational guides. 'Each year the CNE's in-person job fair attracts thousands of applicants, many of whom are youth,' a release shared by the fair reads, adding that the high number of applications is 'a direct reflection of the current labour market.' The unemployment rate for Canadians aged 14 to 24 is teetering around 14 per cent, according to Statistics Canada . In Ontario, that number jumps to almost a quarter, with nearly one in four teenagers 14 to 19 unemployed. In 2024, over 80 per cent of the CNE's workforce fell between the age range of 14 to 29 years old, the fair said. The CNE will kick off on Aug. 15 and run until Labour Day on Sept. 1.
Toronto Star
a day ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
CNE receives record-setting number of online job applications ahead of hiring event
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is fast approaching and the fair has already received a record-breaking 54,000 online applications and counting. Given the large number of online applicants, the CNE said they are expecting one of the largest turnouts for its annual seasonal positions hiring event on Wednesday.
Global News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Global News
CNE launches contest for couples to say ‘I Do' on the Midway
As the end of summer approaches, the Canadian National Exhibition is gearing up to open its gates, and this year, it's inviting one lucky couple to tie the knot in the middle of the Midway. The CNE has launched a new contest called 'Marriage on the Midway,' offering a symbolic wedding celebration under the Fair's iconic SuperWheel. The event, scheduled for Aug. 23, will give one couple a chance to exchange vows surrounded by carnival rides, cotton candy, and reserved seating to watch 98 Degrees in concert. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy According to organizers, they are looking for couples who are Ontario residents aged 18 and up who share a special connection to the CNE, whether it's a first date, a long-time tradition, or love for the fair. Submissions are open until Aug. 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET, with the winning pair set to be announced by Aug. 15. Story continues below advertisement The prize package will include a custom wedding cake designed by a local bakery, unlimited ride passes for up to 20 guests, $500 in food vouchers, and VIP seating at the CNE Bandshell to watch 98 Degrees perform their wedding ballad 'I Do (Cherish You)' live. Although the wedding ceremony won't be legally binding, the event is a symbolic moment meant for couples 'to celebrate their commitment to each other in an unforgettable way,' according to the CNE website. The upcoming 2025 CNE season will run from Aug. 15 to Sept. 1. Wedding or not, expect all the usual summer spectacle, from the iconic air show, pickle-flavored food and amusement-style rides.
