Career fairs directory

Retail Job Fairs in Canada

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About these events

These are the upcoming career fairs and job fairs in Canada with employers in retail, based on what each organizer publishes about its event. General job fairs often include retail employers too, so it is worth checking the full list for your city as well.

Tips before you go

  • Know your availability for evenings, weekends and holidays. It is often the first thing hiring managers ask.
  • Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours to each person you spoke with, and mention something from your conversation.
  • Open with your 30-second introduction, then ask what the team is hiring for right now.
  • Apply online to the roles employers pointed you to, and mention that you met them at the fair.
  • Practise a 30-second introduction: who you are, what you do well and the kind of role you want next.

Upcoming events by province

In date order. Cards with a dashed border are missing a date, venue or city on the organizer's page.

Ontario 1 event

Quebec 2 events

British Columbia 1 event

Alberta 3 events

Nova Scotia 1 event

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Before You Go

Get ready for the fair

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Bring a resume that holds up

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Frequently asked questions

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When is the next retail career fair in Canada?

The next listed event is Salon de l’emploi et de la formation continue – Automne in Montréal, Quebec on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Palais des congrès de Montréal.

Where are retail career fairs and job fairs being held?

Upcoming events are listed in Alberta (3), Quebec (2), British Columbia (1), Nova Scotia (1) and Ontario (1).

Are any of them free?

Yes. 7 of the 8 upcoming retail career fairs and job fairs are listed as free for job seekers.

How should I prepare for a career fair?

Look up the employers that will attend and pick a few to visit first. Bring printed copies of a resume tailored to the roles you want, practise a short introduction, and have a question ready for each employer. Afterwards, follow up with the people you met within a day or two.

How often is this list updated?

Nainly gathers career fairs and job fairs from public web pages every month, and each listing links to its source. The list was last updated on October 2, 2026. Details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

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