Jobs of the Future

These stories about career paths, local jobs, programs and tales of success that highlight Barrie's diverse job market are made possible through the continued support of Laurentian University as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Hospice placements provide nursing students new perspectives

'It’s very interesting how people deal with death and dying … it’s a very different perspective from acute care or a hospital,' says third-year student

Apr 26, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Get your motor running: Auto giant's gift presents 'huge opportunity' for Barrie students

Barrie North, Bear Creek provided with engines, transmissions, turbos and alternators through Ford ACE (Automotive Career Exploration) donation program

Apr 1, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Blueprint for success: New firm projects true-life scale to floor plans

Partners in Barrie-based Big Ass Plans preparing to showcase their company at upcoming National Home Show in Toronto

Mar 2, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

'Pivotal role': Scope of care for nurse practitioner expands as profession grows

'I’ve always worked in primary health care. We do a lot of the same thing as doctors would do,' says local nurse practitioner Wendy McCrady

Jan 27, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Call of the wild: Alternative education offers different route for teachers, kids

'As much as I loved teaching, it never felt right. Something was missing. I really struggled to reconcile how public education works,' says Becky Palmer

Jan 5, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Driven by science: RVH Research Institute attracting specialists

'(The jobs) are ever-changing in the way health care is changing all the time,' says director

Dec 1, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Company refuses to be restricted by geography in talent search

'The idea of hiring someone local is also a limiter on language and skill,' says company president

Nov 3, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Camp Molly gives girls first-hand look at firefighting in Barrie

'It’s really to give them a peek behind the curtain on what it’s like to work in the fire service,' Barrie Fire official says of four-day event

Sep 25, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Blueprint for success: Georgian student off to France for WorldSkills Competition

'It’s been a lot of work and it’s been a long time coming, but overall I think it’s been a good experience,' says Ethan McCallum

Sep 7, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Searching for jobs in the AI age can be challenging, say recruiters

'The world has drastically changed, especially in the last 20 to 30 years,' says Avery Konda

Aug 29, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

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