Blackman along with staff from the Personnel Department is in the process of organizing an Information Session for Wednesday, June 9 in the A.C. Wathey Legislative Hall at the Government Administration Building from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
At the moment there are about 100 critical job openings that still need to be filled. The Island Government currently employs 1,100 persons, and this number is expected to increase by at least 200 by October 10, 2010.
Commissioner Xavier Blackman told the Government Information Service (GIS) that government is looking for persons who are enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated, and ready to help build Country Sint Maarten.
"So far, the feedback to government's new, more direct, personal, and hands-on recruitment strategy has received very positive feedback and the results have been clearly visible during the past months.
"The recruitment drive started off in the past months, and now I 'am continuing it at home. Government wants to give as many locals as possible the chance to join the civil service corps, "Team Sint Maarten" by 10-10-10. Sint Maarten needs its locals now more than ever, and the opportunities are now more abundant then ever.
"At the information session, staff from the Personnel Department will be available to provide information on available job, the type of job requirements, the benefits and what is expected of the person. During the session, interested persons are able to make an appointment with personnel staff for later follow-up.
"I am inviting all interested persons to come out to the information session where they can learn the many new exciting job opportunities in Country Sint Maarten," Commissioner Blackman told the GIS.