May 2013
Wireless Mobility Engineering Technology
Location: Algonquin College
Brief description of event: Have you considered filling your staffing needs by hiring a co-op student? I represent the Wireless/Mobility Engineering Technology program at Algonquin College and I am looking at connecting our students with the Wireless industry.
By participating in the Co-op process, Algonquin College becomes a recruitment pipeline for the organization. And there’s also tremendous value as companies who hire our students for co-op positions including receiving a tax benefit for up to $3000 per student hired.
http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/cetc/Students are set to participate in a 4 month paid placements starting in May 2013.
If you are looking at filling a current position with a co-op student, or perhaps in a support role for another position consider the Cooperative Education Department at Algonquin College, please don’t hesitate to contact us at coop@algonquincollege.com or visit our website at www.algonquincollege.com/coop
May 1 to August 31, 2013
Carleton Co-op Works
Location: Carleton University
Brief description of event: Hiring a Carleton University co-op student is easy. Post jobs, interview and make offers at your own pace.
Hiring a Carleton co-op student means you can:
• Fill summer vacation and seasonal requirements cost-effectively;
• Enhance your company’s visibility and reputation on campus;
• Choose from 100+ programs that offer the co-op option;
• Access our largest pool of co-op students, available to start in May 2013;
• Benefit from the Co-operative Education Tax Credit of $3,000.00.For a complete listing of co-op programs and student availability, visit
http://www.carleton.ca/cc/employer-services/recruit-carleton/hire-co-op-students/student-availability/We offer on-campus interview facilities and an experienced team of student recruitment specialists to guide you through the process.
For more information, contact:
Lorraine Anderson
lorraine_anderson@carleton.ca
613-520-2600 ext. 1645Link for full details: http://www.carleton.ca/cc
May 23, 2013
WebRTC: Transforming Enterprise Communication
Location: University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management
Centre for Executive Leadership
45 O’Connor St., Suite 350, OttawaThis is an exclusive event with limited seating available only for the first 50 registrants.
Imagine not needing a phone service, phone number or email address to communicate and collaborate.
Web Real-Time Communication supports browser-to-browser communications — including real-time text, data, audio and video communications — without the need to download an app.
Learn how WebRTC can improve customer experience and drive competitive advantage for your business.
Link for more details: http://info.macadamian.com/WebRTCMacadamianEventMay232013.html
May 27, 2013
Building Leadership Resilience
Location: The Conference Board of Canada (255 Smyth Rd)
In today’s competitive climate, dealing with the pressures of change is a constant feature in the workplace. Achieving results when under pressure is a critical requirement to ensure your success.
In just one day, Building Leadership Resilience will help increase your ability to successfully impact the business, achieving positive results in all challenges.
What you will achieve with this program:
-Increased self awareness of your key strengths, talents and potential vulnerabilities under pressure.
-A clearer sense of your priorities and purpose in work and life.
-Strengthened skills in the areas of stress management, adaptability, learning agility, recovering from adversity and remaining proactive in seeking solutions.
-The ability to build and sustain effective practices to remain calm under pressure, maintain peak mental form and experience an increased sense of fulfillment in life.Link for full details: http://www.niagarainstitute.com/public-programs/building-leadership-resilience.aspx?utm_source=dmniagara&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=BLRinvestottawa
May 27-29, 2013
Climate Change Technology Conference (CCTC 2013)
Location: Concordia University, Montreal, QC
Engineering for global sustainability
The 3rd Climate Change Technology Conference (CCTC 2013) is a Canadian and international forum for the exchange of ideas for dealing with climate change. It is also an opportunity to keep abreast of emerging techniques and technologies for the mitigation of, and adaptation to, the impacts of climate change. The Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) and ten of its member societies are organizing CCTC 2013, which will be held on the campus of Concordia University in Montreal.
Link for full details: http://www.cctc2013.ca
May 28, 2013
Mitacs Policy Forum 2013
Location: Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street
Driving Innovation: The R&D Management Factor
A forum exploring how to effectively translate R&D into business innovationBusiness innovation is a known driver of growth, enhancing productivity and increasing competitiveness. But innovation doesn’t just happen. It requires specific management, leadership skills, and expertise.
Join us in this half-day forum and engage in an interactive discussion with key
policy-makers and thought-leaders from government, industry and academia.Link for full details: http://www.mitacs.ca/e/2013/04/mitacs-policy-forum-2013
May 28, 2013
Build Your Social Enterprise Workshop
This full day workshop offers an introduction to the definitions, the types, and the goals of social enterprise. It provides a series of working activities to help non-profit organizations understand and prepare for social enterprise. It outlines how social enterprise is a tool to support their social mission and revenue generation activities. It will also provide a summary of the organizational challenges to consider, and ways to address those challenges.
Link for full details: http://cised.ca/workshop-build-your-social-enterprise-2/
May 29, 2013
Ottawa Productivity Seminar Series: Microsoft Dynamics GP
Location: Microsoft Canada, World Exchange Plaza, 100 Queen Street, Suite 500
Are you in need for a powerful and cost effective accounting solution? Is your accounting software limiting your growth and productivity? Is reporting a constant challenge?
Learn how Microsoft Dynamics GP can help your organization become more efficient and grow with you.
Why should you attend?
• See the power and ease of reporting, with drill down/drill through capabilities
• A completely integrated accounting solution that works seamlessly with Microsoft Office
• A robust full accounting system with multi-currency and multi-company capabilities out of the box
• Extendible to integrate to your other business systems
• Less costly than you thinkWho should attend?
• CFOs
• Controllers
• AccountantsPlease register for this FREE event by emailing claporte@crgroup.com and include your full contact details.
Link for full details: http://crgroup.com/3seminars.html
May 29, 2013
AIESEC Ottawa Corporate Breakfast 2013
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
AIESEC is the largest student run organization in the world. Being present in over 110 countries, our mission is to facilitate student exchange, allowing students from Ottawa to work or volunteer abroad, while bringing students from foreign countries to work in Ottawa. AIESEC also works to develop an international platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential.
The goal of our first Corporate Breakfast is to reach out to the Ottawa professionals so that they can learn about what AIESEC does. With the theme of Discover Your Global Potential, we hope that professionals will be able to take away from our event the importance and benefits of having a culturally diverse workforce.
Link for full details: http://www.aiesecottawacb.eventbrite.ca
May 29-31, 2013
Ottawa International Game Conference
Location: Ottawa Convention Centre
Founded by a consortium of game studios in 2012, the Second Annual OIGC will bring together the geek developers, whisky drinking business types, and artsy creative’s. Keynote speakers will blow minds, dynamic panels may turn into shouting matches, exhibitors will give away tons of SWAG, and the parties are going to make us wish handheld cameras were never invented.
Use discount code “GAMEONOTTAWA” to receive 20% off ticketsLink for full details: http://ogc2013.com
May 30, 2013
Thirsty Thursday – Turning Selling into Buying!
Join Exploriem and our startups, partners, members, supporters, sponsors and friends for a free networking event with beverages and finger foods! Join us as we help Trevor Wilkins launch his book ‘Turning Selling into Buying’!!!
Link for full details: http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/6226011167/?ref=enivtefor001&utm_source=eb_email&utm_media=email&utm_compaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=readmore&invite=null
June 3-5, 2013
Digital Strategy Conference Ottawa
Location: University of Ottawa
Register today for Digital Strategy Conference Ottawa – June 3-5, 2013
Learn the essentials of digital strategy from industry experts in content strategy, mobile strategy, social business strategy, data strategy and digital maturity (operational and organizational readiness). Benefit from three days of concentrated learning balanced with keynotes and case studies from:
- Nancy Richardson, VP of Digital and Brand Strategy, Lululemon
- Brian Flanagan, Sr. Director, Product and Retail Canada & LATAM at Expedia
- Revenue Automation, 360pi and IBM Software
- The Canada Council for the Arts and the National Capital CommissionTake a deep dive into planning your digital strategy and go back the office equipped with a road map designed to keep your organization relevant, competitive and resilient. Get advice, problem solve, and exchange ideas with those grappling with the same challenges you face.
Best deal: send 3+ team members from the same organization and get 50% off the 3rd registration (and each additional registration).
Register immediately for the best price – early bird pricing expires soon: http://bit.ly/ZHAhdm
June 6, 2013
Community Builder of the Year Awards Gala
Location: Ottawa Convention Centre
Every year, we recognize these extraordinary contributions at our Community Builder of the Year Awards Gala. The achievements of people, organizations, partnerships, agencies or neighbourhood groups that work tirelessly, passionately and collectively to help make change happen in our community.
Link for full details: http://www.unitedwayottawa.ca
June 13, 2013
Ottawa Productivity Seminar Series: SharePoint 2013
Location: Microsoft Canada, World Exchange Plaza, 100 Queen Street, Suite 500
Explore the possibilities of SharePoint 2013. Whether you are an existing SharePoint user or new to SharePoint, this seminar will provide you with valuable information on the functionality of SharePoint 2013.
This seminar will provide you with an overview of the functionality of SharePoint as well as working demonstrations.
Why should you attend?
• Discover what is new in SharePoint 2013
• Learn about upgrading from 2007 and 2010
• Find out how other organizations are using SharePoint for document management, collaboration, intranets, workflow and moreWho should attend?
• CIOs
• Document Writers
• Business Analysts
• Business and technical decision makersPlease register for this FREE event by emailing claporte@crgroup.com and include your full contact details.
Link for full details: http://crgroup.com/3seminars.html
June 13, 2013
IFMA Facility Management Credentials
Location: Algonquin College Corporate Training
The IFMA Ottawa Chapter invites you to attend an Information Session on IFMA Credential Courses (Facility Management Professional, Sustainability Facility Professional, and Certified Facility Manager) on June 13, 2013 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Please join the IFMA Ottawa Chapter for this information session hosted by Algonquin College Corporate Training at 340 Albert Street, Suite 1110.
Seating is limited. There is no charge to attend this event. Call Barbara Best at IFMA Ottawa Chapter to register: (613) 787-9880 or email admin@ifmaottawa.ca
Link for full details: http://www2.algonquincollege.com/corporate/events/information-session-ifma-credential-courses
June 21, 2013
Project Management Essentials – Information Session
Location: 360 Albert Street, Suite 201 (Mezzanine Level)
Algonquin College Corporate Training instructor, Ted Timmons, PMP, will talk about the field of project management, its relevance to business and Algonquin College Corporate Training’s PM Essentials certificate program.
Learn about some of the changes made from the fourth to fifth editions of the Project Management Institute’s “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).”
Date: June 21, 2013 from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Seating is limited. There is no charge to attend this event. Call Mark or Tyson at (613) 727-7729 to confirm your attendance.Link for full details: http://www2.algonquincollege.com/corporate/events/project-management-essentials-information-session
June 25, 2013
Procuring Patents for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Location: Algonquin College
The objective of this seminar is to help inventors and innovative companies procure valuable patents. Topics covered include:
• What is a patent?
• Who is an inventor?
• What inventions can be patented?
• Patent procurement processThe topics address commonly asked questions, so please arrive on time! There will also be a Q&A period at the end of the hour in a small classroom setting consistent with available time.
The seminar will be presented by Peter Kwa of the Ottawa Patent Agency. Peter is a Registered Patent Agent, Notary Public, Professional Engineer, and Inventor with 11 granted patents.
Link for full details: http://procuringpatentsjun2013.eventbrite.ca
Take advantage of the $3,000 Ontario Tax Credit
by hiring extra help for the summer period!
The Co-operative Education Tax Credit (CETC) is a refundable tax credit of up to $3,000, which is available to employers who hire students enrolled in a co-operative education program at an Ontario university or college.
Hire a uOttawa CO-OP student today!The uOttawa CO-OP program provides employers with access to a pool of highly effective full-time employees, offering outstanding performance!
The CO-OP option at the University of Ottawa is available in over 70 disciplines at the undergraduate level and 7 disciplines at the Master’s level.It’s simple and quick.
Send us a short job description via e-mail (monahafez@uOttawa.ca) and we will gladly refer CO-OP students to you for potential interviews.
Call Mona Hafez at 613-562-5800 x7036 for more information.
