The 26 Best Vancouver Job Fair Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Looking to find a job fair or networking event in Vancouver, Canada? You’re in luck. There is no shortage of jobs in Vancouver, and with unemployment at a record low, employers are scrambling to try and run, or be a part of as many job fairs as possible.
Here’s a helpful list to help you connect with them. NOTE: For certain career fairs like ones run by the university, they rarely actually check if you’re a student, so you can probably get away with attending anyway. Happy hunting! 😎
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List of Vancouver Job Fairs & Networking Events
1. Vancouver Startup Week Recruitment Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: A week-long celebration that builds momentum and fosters connections among entrepreneurs, investors, leaders, and friends within the Greater Vancouver startup community.
Dates: September 13–20, 2019
Cost: $118-$145 for the full event, or $10 for the Recruitment Fair Only.
2. PICS Mega Job Fair Surrey
Who it’s for/What it is: This event benefits both job seekers and employers. Job seekers will be able to explore career options with employers such as retail stores, restaurants, service providers, banks, credit unions and crown corporations; while employers will meet and recruit motivated job seekers.
Dates: August 8, 2019
Cost: FREE
3. BC Jobs — Tech Talent Day
Who it’s for/What it is: If you are a tech professional in one of these roles who is looking for your next dream job or looking to connect with awesome local tech employers, join us at the next Talent Day! Hosted by BCjobs.ca in partnership with the BC Tech Association, Talent Day is an opportunity for you to network and connect with top-notch tech companies in a casual setting.
Don’t miss out on this chance to meet recruiters and technical reps from Vancouver’s best companies face-to-face, learn about new opportunities, and build a strong connection to continue the conversation later!
Dates: August 27, 2019
Cost: $7.50 — $15
4. SFU BIG Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: This event is for SFU students, but you can probably get in even if you’re not one. It’s the largest university-wide recruitment fair the school holds. With over 100 organizations attending, you will find a wide variety of career and volunteer opportunities and graduate programs.
Dates: September 23–26, 2019
Cost: FREE
5. Vancouver Job Fair, Presented by Jobs Canada
Who it’s for/What it is: 6 Times a year, The Vancouver Job Fair connects HR Managers, recruiters and hiring companies with hundreds of attendees (professional adults, newcomers, temporary and permanent foreign workers, skilled and landed immigrants along with local & international students) from the greater Vancouver area including surrounding areas.
Dates: The next Vancouver Job Fair will be on September 19th, 2019, Upcoming Job Fairs: November 28th, 2019, January 30th, March 19th, May 7th, July 16th, 2020.
Cost: FREE
6. Vancouver Economic Commission’s (VEC) Annual Digital Entertainment Career Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: Presented by the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) this is North America’s largest professional recruiting event for the digital entertainment and interactive industry. VEC is pleased to announce that we will also be inviting studios serving the post picture and sound sub-sector of the industry to join us this year for the first time. This is your opportunity to get in front of the hiring managers from Vancouver’s top studios.
Dates: April, 2020
Cost: FREE
7. Canadian Immigrant Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: The Canadian Immigrant Fair is a free, one-stop event connecting newcomers with information and inspiration on the three pillars of immigrant success: CAREERS. EDUCATION. SETTLEMENT. The fair offers a dynamic environment for immigrants who need help as they look for jobs, go back to school and settle into their new home.
Dates: November 8, 2019
Cost: FREE
8. UBC Graduate & Professional Schools Fair 2019
Who it’s for/What it is: This event is targeted at exhibitors interested in promoting their educational programs to students currently in undergraduate programs but are interested in furthering their education through a professional designation, post-graduate program or degree in the near future.
Dates: September 27, 2019
Cost: FREE
9. UBC Career Days 2019
Who it’s for/What it is: As the largest job fair at UBC, Career Days attracts students and alumni from a variety of disciplines and will be an excellent opportunity for your growing company to connect with and recruit talented individuals from UBC. This two day event attracts a wide variety of employers from various industries.
Dates: October 8–9, 2019
Cost: FREE
10. Vancouver Healthcare Career Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: The Marskell Group is committed at helping Healthcare Professionals find new career opportunities through our Canadian Career Fairs and other special events. Our Exhibitors include Hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities, Clinics, and other facilities from every Canadian Province and Territory as well as across the United States. There is never any cost to register or attend.
Dates: October 29, 2019
Cost: FREE
11. UBC Spring Job Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: UBC’s Spring Job Fair is a single-day event that features 50+ employers from various industries wh eager to engage with students to share career opportunities and insights.
Dates: February, 2020
Cost: FREE
12. Vancouver Hospitality Job Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: MEET FACE TO FACE WITH HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES. Recruiters, HR Managers, Hiring Companies, Associations, Employment Agencies: Hotel Management/Administration, Event Planning, Food Operations, Concierge, Front-Of-The-House, Housekeeper, Maintenance & Cleaning, Porter, Valet/Parking lot attendant, Waiter/Waitress, and more
Dates: October 2, 2019
Cost: FREE
13. Vancouver Blue Collar Job Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: MEET FACE TO FACE WITH TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRIES. Recruiters, HR Managers, Hiring Companies, Associations, Employment Agencies. Manufacturing, Mining, Sanitation, Custodial Work, Textile Manufacturing, Commercial Fishing, Food Processing, Oil Field Work, Waste Disposal, Recycling, Construction, Mechanic, Maintenance, Warehousing, Firefighting, Technical installation, etc.
Dates: August 21, 2019
Cost: FREE
14. UBC Technical Career Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: Last year, over 50 companies attended the Tech Career Fair to meet undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of disciplines, including Computer Science, Cognitive Systems, Engineering Physics, and Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Dates: January, 2020
Cost: FREE
15. #BCTECHSummit Job Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: The #BCTECHSummit Job Fair is a unique recruiting event that connects BC’s fastest-growing companies with the top tech talent in the province. Taking place during the #BCTECHSummit, hiring companies have the opportunity to showcase their employer brand and pitch a crowd of skilled candidates on why they’re the best employer in BC.
Dates: March, 2020
Cost: $20
16. BCITSA Industry Days
Who it’s for/What it is: This is THE event of the year to connect with employers. Don’t miss BCITSA Business Industry Day at the Burnaby campus on January 22. Whether you’re an alumnus, getting ready to graduate, or are just starting your program, this is a great opportunity to meet one-to-one with hiring managers and industry professionals. This is a free event open to all BCIT students and graduates.
Dates: Various
Cost: FREE
17. The Delta Trades & Technical Career Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: A free event that is held at Sungod Recreation Centre that provides an opportunity for students, parents and the general public to explore trades and technical careers through hands-on, interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and talking directly with industry professionals.
Dates: April, 2020
Cost: FREE
18. In-TAC’s 7th National VCE
Who it’s for/What it is: The In-TAC National Virtual Career Expo is Canada’s largest online job fair — providing multiple opportunities over a 48-hour period for job seekers & employers to engage and connect with each other.
Dates: October 29–30, 2019
Cost: FREE
19. WorkBC Summer Hiring Fair
Who it’s for/What it is: Equipment Operators, Mechanics, Millwright, Driver Class 3, General Laborers, Painters, Painter Supervisors, Painter Helpers, Warehouse Associate, Cleaner, Restoration Worker, Server, Dishwasher, Administrative Assistant, and many more roles!
Dates: July 31, 2019
Cost: FREE
20. SFU Teaching Opportunities Fair 2019
Who it’s for/What it is: The Teaching Opportunities Fair brings together exhibitors from both local and non-local school districts, private schools and institutions, as well as organizations offering teaching overseas or other teaching-related opportunities (paid and volunteer). It’s your chance to engage with Simon Fraser University students and alumni from the Teacher Education programs.
Dates: September 13, 2019
Cost: FREE
21. Tech Vancouver
Who it’s for/What it is: TechVancouver helps the city’s technologists expand their knowledge and network in the community. Every month a set of highly curated leaders & innovators come together to share their expertise & experiences through panels and presentations.
Dates: Monthly, next event as of today is August 14, 2019
Cost: $25
22. Full Indie Summit
Who it’s for/What it is: An annual conference that attracts more than 600 creators each year to Vancouver, BC, Canada for a day of presentations and conversations about making games. The conference is inclusive, educational, and honest. Attendees fulfill every definition of “indie” — from one-person shops, to “Triple I” studios, to alt-game artists, to indie-curious, and everything in between.
Dates: September 28, 2019
Cost: $25–$100
23. HackerNest Van
Who it’s for/What it is: HackerNest Tech Socials are a fun, relaxed way to connect with your local tech community. Atmosphere: chill, friendly, unpretentious, agenda-free (no sales pitch), and brimming with Ultra Smart People.
Dates: Monthly, next one as of today is July 29, 2019
Cost: Entry by donation ($10-$20)
24. VanVR
Who it’s for/What it is: VanVR (The Vancouver VR Community) is the best in the west inclusive virtual reality collective comprised of VR enthusiasts, evangelists, and creators. We invite folks of all different levels and interests. Our goal is to share our work and thoughts, actively promote diversity, and to create an enriched discourse on VR, making Vancouver a premiere flagship virtual reality hub in Canada.
Dates: Various
Cost: Various
25. BC Tech Hub Events
Who it’s for/What it is: Bringing the community together to promote education or celebrating with 1,000 industry leaders at the Technology Impact Awards, BC Tech offers world-class events with one vision in mind: to make BC the best place to grow a tech company. Check out our events calendar to find a great tech event near you.
Dates: Various
Cost: Usually free
26. HackerX
Who it’s for/What it is: HackerX is an invite-only recruiting event for developers in 120+ cities globally and has a community of over 100,000+ members. We’ve hand-picked some of the top developers and employers in your city so you don’t have to. Qualified developers meet face-to-face in a speed-dating style with top employers.
Dates: Various, next one is September 5, 2019
Cost: Free for selected developers
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