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OAC 2026 Career Fair

Career fair · Ottawa, Ontario · Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Last checked From ottawaaboriginalcoalition.ca

Key facts

Date
in 15 days
Time
– EDT
Venue
Ottawa Convention and Events Centre
200 Coventry Road, Ballroom 106
Ottawa, ON
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Format
In person
Cost
Free for job seekers “FREE”
Registration
To be confirmed
Who it's for
All job seekers
Employers
70+ See the list
Status
Scheduled

About this event

An in-person career fair connecting job seekers with more than 70 employers, including Indigenous organizations from Ottawa. Attendees can explore career options, meet employers, access job-seeker resources and attend free workshops.

  • Free professional headshot
  • Free workshops
  • Resource booths
  • Indigenous marketplace
  • Free underground parking

Summarized from the organizer's page.

Employers attending 70+

  • Inuuqatigiit
  • Gignul
  • Inuit Non-Profit Housing
  • Makonsag
  • Odawa
  • Kagita Mikam
  • Tewegan
  • Minwaashin

Getting there

How to prepare

A short plan for this career fair, based on its format, audience and details.

Before the fair

  • Research Inuuqatigiit, Gignul and Inuit Non-Profit Housing before you go: what they do, which roles are open and one recent piece of news.
  • Mark the employers on the list that hire for the roles you want. That is your route for the day.
  • Practise a 30-second introduction: who you are, what you do well and the kind of role you want next.
  • Check how to get to Ottawa Convention and Events Centre, where to park and how long the trip takes, so you arrive calm.
  • Update your resume so the top third shows the roles and skills you want to talk about at this fair.

At the fair

  • Arrive by 10:45 a.m., about 15 minutes before the start, when lines are short and employers are fresh.
  • Open with your 30-second introduction, then ask what the team is hiring for right now.
  • After each conversation, write down the person's name, the role you discussed and what to follow up on.
  • Head to your priority employers first, then use the time left to explore booths you had not considered.

What to bring

  • Printed copies of your resume, more than you expect to need (10 to 20 for a large fair).
  • A charged phone with your LinkedIn profile or portfolio ready to show.
  • A pen and a small notebook, or notes on your phone, to record names and next steps.

After the fair

  • Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours to each person you spoke with, and mention something from your conversation.
  • Apply online to the roles employers pointed you to, and mention that you met them at the fair.
  • Connect on LinkedIn with a short note reminding them where you met.
  • Check the careers pages of Inuuqatigiit, Gignul and Inuit Non-Profit Housing and the other employers you met for roles posted after the fair.
  • Look for the next career fair in Ottawa so you can keep meeting employers while your pitch is sharp.

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Frequently asked questions

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When is OAC 2026 Career Fair?

OAC 2026 Career Fair is on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.

Where is OAC 2026 Career Fair?

It takes place at Ottawa Convention and Events Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ballroom 106 in Ottawa, Ontario.

Is OAC 2026 Career Fair free?

Yes. The organizer lists it as free for job seekers (“FREE”).

Who can attend?

It is aimed at all job seekers. The organizer says it is open to the public.

Which employers are attending?

The organizer lists 70+ employers, including Inuuqatigiit, Gignul, Inuit Non-Profit Housing, Makonsag, Odawa, Kagita Mikam, Tewegan and Minwaashin.

Is it in person or online?

It is an in-person event.

What should I bring?

Our checklist: Printed copies of your resume, more than you expect to need (10 to 20 for a large fair). A charged phone with your LinkedIn profile or portfolio ready to show. A pen and a small notebook, or notes on your phone, to record names and next steps.

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Cite this listing

Nainly. (2026, September 28). OAC 2026 Career Fair, Ottawa, ON, October 14, 2026. Nainly Career Fairs Directory. https://nainly.com/career-fairs/events/oac-career-fair-ottawa-2026-10-14

Where this listing comes from

Source: ottawaaboriginalcoalition.ca

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Printed from https://nainly.com/career-fairs/events/oac-career-fair-ottawa-2026-10-14. Confirm every detail with the organizer before you go.