Over 2 700 quality job vacancies to be offered at "Embarking on a New Journey" Industry-based Job Fair
The Labour Department (LD) will hold the "Embarking on a New Journey" Industry-based Job Fair at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on May 12and 13, providing a large number of vacancies from catering, retail, construction, hotel and other industries for job seekers.
The Labour Department (LD), Photo source: reference image
Over 60organisations will participate in the two-day job fair, offering over 2 700 quality job vacancies from various industries, among which more than 2 500 are from the catering, retail, construction and hotel industries. Around 30organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment on the spot each day. A wide variety of positions will be offered at the job fair, including duty engineer, marketing development assistant, electrician, safety supervisor, assistant maintenance officer, assistant administration officer, quality assurance inspector, shop supervisor, cook, warehouse keeper, bartender, room attendant, guest services officer, security guard, cleaner and cashier. Job seekers can visit the LD's Interactive Employment Service website (www.jobs.gov.hk) for details of the vacancies.
Around 79per cent of the vacancies offered at the job fair are full-time jobs. Most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $13,000to$24,000. About 95per cent of the vacancies require a Secondary Seven education level or below. Around 54per cent are open to job seekers without relevant work experience.
Job seekers can submit job applications during the event and may be selected for on-the-spot interviews. They can also make enquiries about the employment services provided by the LD at its counter inside the venue.
The job fair will be held on May 12and 13 from 11am to 5.30pm at 1/F, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok (near Mong Kok MTR Station Exit E2). Admission is free, with final admissions at 5pm each day.
Photo source: jobs.gov.hk
"Shoreline Management Guideline for Coastal Development" to mitigate impacts of storm surges and overtopping waves
To address the challenges posed by climate change and extreme weather to coastal areas, the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) today (May 11) announced the "Shoreline Management Guideline for Coastal Development", and incorporated it into the Port Works Design Manual. The Guideline applies to existing and new coastal development projects to facilitate the systematic assessment and management of risks by stakeholders, thereby mitigating the impacts of storm surges and overtopping waves.
The CEDD completed the Study on Shoreline Management Plan in 2024. The study provides guidance on planning and implementing urban coastal development and protection, as well as the formulation of long-term strategies and preventive measures to enhance the resilience of the Government and stakeholders against climate change. Based on the study's findings and recommendations, the CEDD developed the Guideline, which outlines an integrated strategy of adaptation, resilience, and management to establish multilayered protection:
- adaptation: constructing structures to mitigate the impact of seawater inundation;
- resilience: adopting temporary or non-structural measures to control flood risks, enabling a speedy recovery forsociety; and
- management: strengthening emergency preparedness and information dissemination to raise public awareness of flood prevention.
The Guideline covers risk-based planning and design principles and procedures, as well as options and examples of protective measures. It serves as a practical guide for stakeholders with businesses operations in coastal or waterfront areas, assisting them in implementing relevant protective measures.
The CEDD has also produced a brochure titled "Let's Build a Resilient Coast", which introduces the integrated strategy of adaptation, resilience, and management, as well as multilayered protection measures, while providing recommendations on architectural design and pre-typhoon preparations.
Relevant information has been uploaded to the following webpages:
- "Shoreline Management Guideline for Coastal Development"
www.cedd.gov.hk/filemanager/eng/content_96/39/Annex%201b%20-%20Proposed%20Appendix%20E%20-%20SMGRev13.4.pdf
- "Let's Build a Resilient Coast"brochure
www.cedd.gov.hk/filemanager/eng/content_96/39/CEDD%20Leaflet%20495x210mm_20260423_EN.jpg
- Thematic page on coastal enhancement and shoreline management
www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/our-projects/topics-in-focus/index-id-39.html
www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/publications/ceo/pwdm/index.html
Source: the official website of CEDD
