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These career fairs are coming up in Vancouver and are free to attend

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Whether you’re actively looking for a job or hoping to take your career in a new direction this year, a career fair is a great way to do either. And since most are completely free to attend, it costs you nothing to attend one and connect with hiring managers and industry professionals. So with that in mind, here are a handful of career fairs to bookmark in Vancouver.

Vancouver Career Fair and Training Expo

Tons of career advancement opportunities await at this career fair, hosted by Career Fair Canada at Pan Pacific Vancouver. There will also be training exhibitors on-site to give you more information on the credentials and skills you can attain to put yourself ahead of the curve.

Here are just a handful of exhibitors and prospective employers you can expect to see:

Canadian Network Installations
glwcs.com
Royal Canadian Air Force
QuickHands
The Career Foundation
The Public Service Commission of Canada
TIPS Academy

When: Feb. 19, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 999 Canada Place, #300
Cost: Free admission

PICS Mega Job Fair

PICS Event Management Society is hosting a job fair at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre next month that job seekers won’t want to miss, regardless of their industry or seniority level.

When: Feb. 26, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 181 Roundhouse Mews
Cost: Free admission

Vancouver Career Fair

Hosted by Career Fair Connection, this hiring fair connects you with the top employers in government, sales, retail, education, engineering, IT, healthcare, management, manufacturing, financial services, and customer service, among many other fields.

Note that professional wear and an updated resume are strongly encouraged.

When: April 1, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: TBA
Cost: Free admission

Canadian Job Fair at Nikkei Cultural Centre

This one is one to bookmark for June. The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre will host a job fair presented by the Canadian Cultural Festival and BCIT, connecting job seekers with training exhibitors and hiring managers.

When: June 27, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby
Cost: Free admission

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