OAC Career Fair - November 30, 2023
Event Overview
Hosted by the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition, join us for the 2023 Career Fair! This in-person event connects job seekers with over 30 employers, including 10 Indigenous organizations from Ottawa. Whether you’re looking for your next career opportunity or want to network with industry professionals, this fair is the perfect place to start.
We welcome both Indigenous and non-Indigenous job seekers to join us!
Logistics
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Date: November 30, 2023
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Time: 1PM - 7PM EST
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Venue: Ottawa Convention and Events Centre
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Address: 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa ON
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Parking: The venue offers free underground parking, while outdoor parking directly in front of the main entrance is paid only.
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Public Transit: O.C. Transpo #9 Hurdman and #9 Downtown
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Cost: FREE
Workshops @ the Career Fair
Resume writing workshop with Grandmother Irene Compton
What to Expect
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Networking Opportunities: Connect with employers from various sectors.
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Workshops: Attend informative sessions to enhance your job search skills.
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Resource Booths: Access support services and resources for job seekers.
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Prizes and Giveaways: Participate for a chance to win exciting prizes!
How to Prepare
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Bring Copies of Your Resume: Be ready to share your qualifications with potential employers.
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Dress Professionally: Make a great first impression!
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Research Participating Organizations: Familiarize yourself with the employers attending to tailor your conversations.
Featured Employers
Click on a logo below to access the featured employers job board. Use the letter groups below to navigate directly to organizations beginning with that letter.
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Promotional Items
How can you help us spread the word? Download our promotional materials and share them with your networks and on social media to help promote the event!
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When is the Career Fair?Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 11:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
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Where is the Career Fair?Ottawa Convention Centre 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa ON
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When is the deadline to apply for an employer booth?Friday, August 15th, 2025. Successful Applicants will be notified in the week of August 25th, 2025.
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Is there a cost for employer booths?Yes. Costs are outlined below: Indigenous Not-for-Profit Organizations: $200.00 United Way IELAT Members: $200.00 Not-for-Profit Organizations: $300.00 Government and For-Profit: $500.00
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How many people are expected to attend this event?Approximately 1000 Indigenous job seekers and non-Indigenous job seekers who are supporters and allies.
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Who are the OAC member organizations?We invite you to view the members section on the OAC website here: https://www.ottawaaboriginalcoalition.ca/our-members
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Will there be an opportunity to meet the OAC member organization leadership?Yes, some leadership will be onsite throughout the day.
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Is there an entry fee for job seekers?No, there is no entry fee for job seekers.