January 17, 2014

A new call-centre setting up shop in Sarnia will be holding job fairs soon.

Atelka is opening a contact centre at The Research Park in Sarnia in March. Company officials say over 300 full-time customer service agent jobs will be created.

“The Atelka announcement is a great opportunity for the residents of Sarnia-Lambton as well as an excellent addition to the Western Research Park. This will be a great opportunity for many local residents to work for a Canadian based contact centre company,” said Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley in a news release.

Two job fairs will be held at The Research Park, on Jan. 31 from 11 am to 9 pm and Feb. 1 from 10 am to 6 pm.

For more information go to www.atelka.com

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