Campus Talent Checkpoint - Insights, Trends, and Connections

December 12, 2024, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Join your colleagues this December at the Smith School of Business in Downtown Toronto to exchange ideas, build connections, and debrief the Fall campus recruitment season!

Date, Time, and Venue -

Thursday, December 12th, 2024 | 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Smith School of Business - Queen's University (Toronto Campus)
200 Front Street West - 30th Floor | Toronto, ON | M5V 2X3

This beautiful venue is conveniently located in Downtown Toronto and is just a short distance away from Union Station (both Subway and Train).

Map and Directions

CACEE wishes to recognize our Host Sponsor and Lead Programming Partner for their generous support of this event:


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Why Attend? - 

The Campus Talent Checkpoint: Insights, Trends, and Connections is hosted in proud partnership with the Smith School of Business at Queen's University. This half-day event brings together talent acquisition and post-secondary career education professionals to:

  • Build connections and collaboration to inform talent strategies.
  • Discuss trends from the Fall campus recruitment season and their impact on talent pipelines.
  • Engage in focused discussions to identify best practices, approaches to address common challenges, and key opportunities for future recruitment efforts.
  • Learn from and share practical insights for navigating the evolving campus recruitment landscape.
  • Exchange ideas on how recruitment strategies, programs, and events can effectively engage students, leverage partnerships, and foster a strong, sustainable, and inclusive post-secondary talent pipeline.
  • Network with your campus recruitment, career education, and experiential learning colleagues.

Who Should Attend? -

This event is targeted to campus recruitment and employer relations specialists - Whether you are a talent acquisition professional, work-integrated or experiential learning coordinator, hiring manager, career educator or a senior leader, there are sure to be takeaways that you can apply in your day-to-day and planning for future campus recruitment cycles!

Agenda -

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Campus Talent Checkpoint - Insights, Trends, and Connections:

12:45 pm - Arrival, Registration and Refreshments
1:00 pm - Welcome, Opening Reflection and Networking Activity
1:15 pm - Interactive Panel Discussion feat. Employers and Employer Relations Leaders
2:20 pm - Networking Break and Refreshments
2:30 pm - Round # 1 - Small Group Discussion
3:00 pm - Transition Time
3:05 pm - Round # 2 - Small Group Discussion 
3:35 pm - Transition Time
3:40 pm - Insight Sharing & Exploring Key Themes
4:00 pm - Employer | Career Centre Connections Networking Reception
5:00 pm - Event Closing
5:15 pm - Winter Social - Scaddabush Kitchen & Bar (Front Street)

CACEE wishes to recognize the proud and generous support of our Employer| Career Centre Connections Networking Reception Partner:

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Featured Speakers and Biographies -

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Jordan Cukier | New Talent Programs Manager
Metrolinx

Jordan Cukier is a talent management professional specializing in campus recruitment and early talent program development. With experience delivering early talent programs at Metrolinx, AMD, and CPA Ontario, he excels at mitigating organizational talent risks through the design, implementation, and evaluation of effective early talent programs.  Jordan holds a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Toronto, specializing in education in the professions, and is a member of CACEE’s Ontario Regional Advisory Board.

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Tammy Kim-Newman | Associate Director - Employer & Alumni Engagement
York University

Tammy Kim-Newman is an experienced advocate for early talent development and work-integrated learning (WIL), with over 16 years in higher education. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Employer and Alumni Engagement at York University, Tammy leads strategic partnerships to expand career and co-op opportunities. Her expertise spans workforce development, inclusive recruitment, and experiential learning, fostering meaningful collaborations that empower students and alumni to thrive in today’s evolving job market. 

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Tracy Lutz | Manager - Campus & Early Talent Recruitment (Commercial Banking & Wealth Management)
BMO

With over 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Tracy Lutz specializes in developing and executing strategies to attract top talent for Commercial Banking and Wealth Management at BMO. She brings expertise in early talent recruitment and is committed to fostering diverse and dynamic teams. Tracy is a graduate of Huron University College and Seneca College. Outside of work, she is an avid tennis player, always eager for a match.

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Jeff Watson | Manager - Campus Recruitment & Partnerships
WSIB

Jeff Watson is the newly minted Manager of Campus Recruitment & Partnerships. In this role, he connects WSIB with emerging and early talent. Prior to WSIB, Jeff served as the Manager, Employer Relations at Western University where he helped organizations succeed by connecting them to talent through a suite of recruiting services and internship programs. Jeff has also served as a Manager for Famous Players Theatres and Blockbuster Video. In terms of education, Jeff  earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management.  In 2019, Jeff graduated with a Masters of Leadership Degree from the University of Guelph. A fun fact about Jeff is that he launched his career in a co-op experience at Walt Disney World where he served as a Cultural Representative for Canada at the Epcot Centre. During that co-op, Jeff was enrolled at the Disney Institute, studying guest service, marketing and leadership and he went on to graduate with a Mouster’s Degree.

Pricing and Key Dates -

CACEE is committed to keeping this event as financially accessible as possible. The rate structure is as follows:

  • Super Saver (Until November 29th) - CACEE Members - $59 | Non-Members - $75
  • Early Bird (November 30rd - 8th) - CACEE Members - $69 | Non-Members - $85
  • Standard (December 9th - December 11th) - CACEE Members - $89 | Non-Members - $105

* Pricing includes the full program, taxes, refreshments and on-site networking reception.

Please Note: Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a special discounted rate. E-mail events@cacee.com for additional details.

Cancellations, Transfers, and Event Policies -

CACEE understands that from time to time work and life commitments may emerge that will result in your inability to attend the event. Should you need to make an adjustment to or cancel your registration, please e-mail the CACEE National Office at events@cacee.com We ask that you also please kindly note the following policies:

Transfer of Registration

CACEE is able to transfer your registration to another professional from your organization up until the time the registration opens on the day of the event. 

Cancellations

Cancellation requests received:

  • Up to November 15th are eligible for a 100% refund minus a $25 administration fee.
  • November 16th - 30th are eligible for a 50% refund
  • No refunds will be issued after November 30th.

In lieu of refunds, you are able to transfer your registration at no cost to another professional from your organization up until the time registration opens on the day of the event in accordance with CACEE's transfer policy and procedures.

Other Event Policies 

  • If payment is not received prior to the opening of registration on-site at the event venue, CACEE reserves the right to cancel an attendee's/attendees' registration(s) without prejudice or liability.
  • CACEE reserves the right at any time to change the event venue, topics or speakers, and to cancel the event without prejudice or liability, other than, except where a force majeure (which will have the same meaning as in the applicable contracts with the third party suppliers in connection with the event) event applies, a refund of the registration fees paid. If, because of a force majeure event(s), the CACEE National Board of Directors determines that the event needs to be cancelled, CACEE may deduct fees (determined by reference to the amounts which CACEE is required to pay to third parties under contracts entered into in connection with the event) to any and all refunds issued. Copies of the contractual arrangements with third parties, including the force majeure provisions of those contracts, can be made available to members on request.
  • CACEE follows the guidance of local public health authorities and event venues in relation to health protocols and event policies.  This includes but is not limited to any public health orders or venue requirements (e..g. masking, vaccination) in place prior to or that take effect during the event.