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Ottawa Career Fair and Training Expo Canada

Career fair · Ottawa, Ontario · Thursday, October 8, 2026

Last checked September 28, 2026 From careerfaircanada.ca

Key facts

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 in 9 days
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: Rogers Centre
55 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2
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Format: In person
Cost: Free for job seekers “Free”
Registration: On the organizer's page Register
Who it's for: All job seekers, Newcomers to Canada
Industries: Healthcare, Technology, Transportation & logistics, Trades & construction, Government & public service, Education, Finance, Manufacturing, Retail
Employers: 17 See the list
On-site interviews: Possible, according to the organizer
Languages: English
Organizer: Career Fair Canada
Status: Scheduled

About this event

An in-person career fair connecting job seekers with employers, recruiters, and organizations offering opportunities across a range of industries.

Summarized from the organizer's page.

Employers attending 17

Agrégat
Canadian Nuclear Saftey Commission
City of Ottawa - OC Transpo
Conseil de Developpement Économique de la Novelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ)
Co-operators
DRS Technologies Canada
Employment Ontario - City of Ottawa
GFL Environmental Services Inc.
Herzing College
Kativik Regional Government
Ministry of Transportation
Royal Canadian Navy
The Career Foundation
Up With Women
Vancouver Police Department
World University Service of Canada
Yorkville University

Getting there

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How to prepare

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

Before the fair

Research Agrégat, Canadian Nuclear Saftey Commission and City of Ottawa - OC Transpo before you go: what they do, which roles are open and one recent piece of news.
Use a Canadian-format resume: no photo, no date of birth, and results written as short bullet points.
Mark the employers on the list that hire for the roles you want. That is your route for the day.
Prepare for on-site interviews: review common questions and have a short example ready for each of your key skills.
Prepare a short way to explain your international experience in terms Canadian employers recognize, such as team size, budgets or results.
Practise a 30-second introduction: who you are, what you do well and the kind of role you want next.
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 9:45 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.
Dress as you would for an interview. Some employers may interview you on the spot.
After each conversation, write down the person's name, the role you discussed and what to follow up on.

What to bring

Printed copies of your resume, more than you expect to need (10 to 20 for a large fair).
Copies of your licences, tickets and certifications.
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.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Ottawa Career Fair and Training Expo Canada?

Ottawa Career Fair and Training Expo Canada is on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT.

Where is Ottawa Career Fair and Training Expo Canada?

It takes place at Rogers Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive in Ottawa, Ontario.

Is Ottawa Career Fair and Training Expo Canada free?

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

Who can attend?

It is aimed at all job seekers and newcomers to Canada.

Do I need to register?

The organizer offers registration on its official page. Registering is a good way to receive updates.

Which employers are attending?

The organizer lists 17 employers, including Agrégat, Canadian Nuclear Saftey Commission, City of Ottawa - OC Transpo, Conseil de Developpement Économique de la Novelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ), Co-operators, DRS Technologies Canada, Employment Ontario - City of Ottawa, GFL Environmental Services Inc., Herzing College and Kativik Regional Government, and 7 more.

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). Copies of your licences, tickets and certifications. 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.

Where this listing comes from

Source: careerfaircanada.ca Also listed on: petersnewjobs.com, allevents.in, happeningnext.com, eventbrite.ca

First listed September 28, 2026 Last checked September 28, 2026

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