Upcoming Career Fairs in Quebec: November 2026 Dates, Venues and How to Prepare

Meeting employers in person flips the usual job hunt on its head. Submitting a resume through an applicant tracking system usually means waiting weeks for an automated reply. An in-person fair cuts past that silence, putting you in direct conversation with people who evaluate candidates and influence hiring. If you are weighing new career options, switching fields, or finishing school this fall, attending job fairs Quebec employers participate in connects you with active teams hiring across the province.

Between October 29 and November 14, 2026, Quebec hosts 8 major employment and recruitment events in Saint-Hyacinthe, Montreal, Sherbrooke, Gatineau, and Quebec City. The upcoming schedule spans large multisector hiring exhibitions as well as specialized events focused on public security, tech, and health care.

Make sure to confirm the date, time, and venue directly with the event organizer before you leave. Room allocations, schedules, or access rules can shift after dates are announced, and double-checking the official details right before you travel spares you unnecessary trouble.

At a glance

Check the schedule below for the 8 hiring events set to take place across Quebec this fall.

Upcoming career fairs in Quebec

Saint-Hyacinthe Job Fair and continuing education

L’Événement Carrières organizes the Saint-Hyacinthe Job Fair and continuing education, which takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. The venue is Espace Saint-Hyacinthe - Pavillon Sollio at 2740 Av. Beauparlant in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. You do not need to register in advance, admission is completely free, and the site includes free parking for visitors.

This in-person hiring and continuing education fair welcomes any job seeker, whether you live right in town or want to explore regional opportunities across the Montérégie. Employers bring thousands of open positions spanning a broad variety of occupational fields. It gives you a direct chance to introduce yourself to corporate recruiters and human resources representatives on the floor.

Journée de l’emploi et de la formation continue Saint-Hyacinthe

Running parallel on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT, the Journée de l’emploi et de la formation continue Saint-Hyacinthe is also hosted at Espace Saint-Hyacinthe - Pavillon Sollio on 2740 Av. Beauparlant. L’Événement Carrières organizes this in-person event, offering free admission, free parking, and noted English language support.

The exhibition is open to all job seekers looking for immediate employment or considering educational upgrades. Participating employers advertise thousands of positions across varied industries (des milliers de postes dans des domaines variés). The floor serves as a practical meeting point where you can speak face-to-face with recruiters, weigh concrete job vacancies, and check out continuing education programs side by side.

HackerX, Montreal

For tech specialists, HackerX, Montreal runs on Monday, November 2, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. EST. HackerX organizes this interactive, in-person recruitment session at a Montreal venue that will be confirmed closer to the date. While admission is free, registration is mandatory because the organizers limit attendance to pre-screened professionals.

The format cuts straight to quick hiring conversations for roles like software engineer and related technical positions. Hiring managers run five-minute speed interviews with pre-screened talent, creating a fast-paced environment where developers and engineers can show their technical competence directly to decision-makers. It is one of the most targeted tech career fairs on the Montreal calendar, especially if you apply practical tactics from our top strategies for finding a job in Montreal.

Salon des stages et emplois en Techniques policières et intervention en criminologie

The Salon des stages et emplois en Techniques policières et intervention en criminologie takes place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST at Collège de Maisonneuve in Montreal. This targeted job fair is tailored specifically for students enrolled in police techniques and criminology intervention programs.

The event offers students a direct gateway into public safety and administrative careers, with opportunities to secure internships and entry-level positions. Participating employers include Revenu Québec, whose representatives will be on site to discuss agency roles, investigation profiles, and long-term career tracks. If you are weighing government work against other paths, our breakdown of public sector vs private sector jobs can clarify what public agencies look for when evaluating candidates. The organizer has not listed public admission pricing details.

Foire Diversité Emploi

On Friday, November 6, 2026, Actions Interculturelles presents the Foire Diversité Emploi at the Centre de foires de Sherbrooke, located at 1600, boulevard du Plateau-Saint-Joseph. The fair runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST, is completely free to attend, and is open to all job seekers across the Eastern Townships.

This in-person hiring fair focuses on connecting recruiters with job seekers from diverse cultural backgrounds. Attendees can talk directly with hiring representatives, review current job postings, and discuss qualification recognition in a space designed to support inclusive hiring practices. It is an accessible choice among free career fairs in Quebec for newcomers, mid-career professionals, and experienced tradespeople alike.

Journée de l’emploi et de la formation continue Gatineau

L’Événement Carrières organizes the Journée de l’emploi et de la formation continue Gatineau, scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. It takes place at the Palais des Congrès de Gatineau, at 50 Bd Maisonneuve in Gatineau, Quebec. The fair is free to enter, open to all candidates, supports English communication, and requires no advance registration, though parking at the facility is paid.

Employers at the event represent active sectors such as healthcare, retail, government, and public service. Beyond meeting company representatives, you can visit designated pavilions: an adult education zone (Espace formation aux adultes) and an employment assistance and integration pavilion (Espace aide à l’emploi et à l’intégration). That setup makes it especially useful for Outaouais job seekers who want to explore immediate job openings and regional training pathways in the same visit.

Gatineau Job fair and continuing education

Also scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, the Gatineau Job fair and continuing education gathers employers at the Palais des Congrès of Gatineau at 50 Bd Maisonneuve. Organized by L’Événement Carrières, this in-person event is free of charge and requires no prior registration.

The fair welcomes any job seeker across the National Capital Region. You can meet face-to-face with hiring representatives who are actively staffing roles in their fields, ask direct questions about practical day-to-day requirements, and discuss educational programs designed for career changes or skills upgrades.

4 à 6½ de recrutement en santé et services sociaux

Running from Thursday, November 12 through Saturday, November 14, 2026, the 4 à 6½ de recrutement en santé et services sociaux takes place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST in Quebec City. Organized by the Service du développement professionnel de l’Université Laval, the event follows a hybrid model: in-person sessions are held at Pavillon Ferdinand-Vandry (cafétéria), paired with an online component. The organizer notes that dates and schedules reflect previous editions and may change. Admission fees are not listed.

This recruitment session is built specifically for students and recent graduates in healthcare and social services. Attendees can explore openings across the sector, including positions for a registered nurse or allied support professional. The virtual booths remain accessible after the in-person gathering finishes, giving candidates outside the Capitale-Nationale region a practical way to participate through online career fairs.

How to prepare

A good day at a career fair comes down to what you do before entering the hall and how fast you follow up afterward. Walking the floor without a clear objective usually leaves you with a pocket of business cards and very little momentum.

Draft and rehearse a clean 30-second introduction beforehand. You want to state who you are, what you do well, and the exact kind of role you want next, without rambling through your entire career history. When you step up to a booth, open with that 30-second introduction, then pivot by asking what their team is hiring for right now. That shows respect for their time and immediately establishes whether there is an active match. Practising your delivery makes rapid exchanges, like recruiter introductions or speed interviews, feel natural, much like the communication strategies in our guide on panel interview vs one-on-one interview preparation. It is also wise to ensure your printed documents are in order by getting a professional resume assessment before attending.

Carry a notebook or open your phone’s note app the moment you walk away from each booth. Jot down the person’s name, the specific role you discussed, and any particular action items they requested. If you wait until you get home, conversations from different employers will blur together.

Follow-up calls for quick, disciplined action:

• Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours to every representative you spoke with, referencing a specific topic from your conversation.
• Submit formal online applications for the open roles the recruiters directed you toward.
• Explicitly state in your application materials and cover notes that you met their team at the fair.

Remember that event schedules, security requirements, and venue regulations can shift without warning. Always confirm the date, time, and venue directly with the organizer before travelling out.

More career fairs in Quebec

The directory below updates automatically as organizers across Quebec announce new hiring dates and job fairs.