In a bid to accelerate Guyana’s economic transformation, Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud is calling on the Guyanese Diaspora in Canada to seize a unique opportunity at the upcoming job fair in Toronto this Saturday, April 05.
This event is set to connect skilled professionals with some of the country’s top companies and public agencies, paving the way for Guyanese nationals abroad to play a pivotal role in their homeland’s development.
“We’ve been hosting a series of job fairs aimed at attracting back the skills and investments that Guyana needs,” Persaud said in an exclusive interview with the News Room.
“The private sector is crucial to our nation’s growth, and we’re facilitating opportunities for them to engage with our Diaspora, who bring valuable skills and expertise from all over the world.”
The Toronto job fair is the final leg of a successful series of events that have already taken place in Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, and New York. Persaud pointed out that Canada, with its significant Guyanese community, has an especially important role to play in Guyana’s future. Toronto alone is home to one of the largest Guyanese populations outside the United States.
With this in mind, the event will provide a platform for Guyanese professionals to meet with representatives from a wide range of industries—from oil and gas to construction, tourism, agriculture, and ICT. This is more than just a recruitment fair; it’s a chance to contribute directly to Guyana’s exciting transformation, which is already drawing global attention.
“We need every single Guyanese to get involved in the transformation process,” Persaud urged.
“These job fairs are not only about finding jobs, but about providing an avenue for the Diaspora to see how they can contribute to our country’s development. This is your chance to be part of the change we are working towards.”
Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud
The job fair will feature a variety of companies seeking talented individuals with expertise in key sectors that are driving Guyana’s economic boom. Although oil and gas remain a key area of growth, the government is keen to emphasise that opportunities are vast across other sectors too.
“We’re not just looking for professionals in oil and gas,” Persaud clarified. “We need engineers, architects, accountants, technicians, skilled workers in construction, food processing, tourism, and ICT. Guyana’s economy is diversifying, and it’s crucial that we have a strong and varied skillset to meet these new challenges.”
The Toronto event is designed to be more than just a networking opportunity. Companies will be able to meet potential employees face-to-face, answer any questions, and even begin the recruitment process, making it a highly practical and actionable event for those looking to contribute to Guyana’s growth. It is a chance for participants to get an insider’s view of the booming industries and projects in their home country, while exploring what role they could play in its future.
“We want this job fair to be the start of something bigger,” Persaud said. “It’s not just about filling immediate vacancies, but about creating lasting connections between companies and skilled professionals. We want our Diaspora to return with a clear understanding of the opportunities available and how they can get involved in shaping our country’s future.”
The job fair in Toronto follows successful events in other cities, including a well-received job fair in New York, where numerous companies reported securing candidates with the right skill sets. “The success so far has been tremendous,” Persaud shared. “It’s not just about recruiting talent—it’s about allowing Guyanese abroad to see the amazing transformation that’s taking place in Guyana and realise they can be a part of it.”
As Guyana continues to experience rapid growth, with international investment pouring into the country, the Foreign Secretary’s message is clear: Guyana needs its people to come home. “Foreigners are flocking to Guyana because they see the opportunities. The question is: why aren’t we seeing the same urgency from our own Diaspora?” Persaud asked. “Our job fairs are providing an enabling environment for them to understand what’s happening and how they can be involved. The time to act is now.”
Guyanese nationals in Canada—whether based in Toronto or elsewhere—are encouraged to attend the job fair and explore how their skills and experience can contribute to the nation’s future. This event isn’t just about securing a job; it’s about being part of something bigger—a nation on the rise, ready to unlock its full potential.
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