Events
Work-Integrated Learning Career Fair - Employer, Staff/Faculty and Public Registration
Mar 10, 2026 11:00 AM
to
02:00 PM
Building 300 (Main Cafeteria)
Registration Deadline: Mar 10, 2026 10:00 AM
It's time for VIU's annual Work-integrated Learning(WIL) Career Fair!
Meet skilled, service-oriented students ready to contribute to your organization at VIU's WIL Career Fair for Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation, Culinary, and Baking programs.
This targeted Work-integrated ;earning career fair is designed to connect employers with students seeking hands-on learning experiences, including co-ops, practicums, internships, and part-time or seasonal roles. Students attending are actively preparing to enter customer-facing, fast-paced, and experience-driven industries-and are eager to apply their skills in real-world settings.
By participating, you can:
- Recruit students for WIL placements, seasonal roles and entry-level positions
- Build a reliable talent pipeline for high-demand service industries
- Increase brand visibility among students trained for hospitality and experiential sectors
- Engage directly with students who are motivated, career-focused, and workforce-ready
Whether you're preparing for peak season, expanding your team, or investing in future talent, this WIL Career Fair offers an efficient and impactful way to connect with students aligned to your industry.
Sponsorship options are available!
Highlight your organization across the event by choosing to be an event sponsor. Explore employer ticket options to learn about sponsorship packages.
Employer Exhibitors, VIU Alumni, Staff/Faculty, Student Volunteers and the general public can click the "Register for Event" button below to secure their spot.
Current VIU students can go to WIL Career Fair Student Registration and log in to register.
Select Registration Type
Employer Exhibitor - Basic
Basic Booth - No Charge
- Includes
- One booth space
- Two chairs
- Tablecloth
Employer Exhibitor - Sponsorship
Sponsorship Packages include the following options
- Presenting Partner - $1,000 plus GST (Limited to 1 Organization)
- Event naming: "WIL Career Fair presented by [Partner]"
- Logo listing on registration webpage and signage
- Top logo placement on all digital and print materials
- Choose Prime booth placement and up to 2 booth spaces
- Presenting partner sponsorship identification at your booth
- Welcome remarks (60-90 seconds) at the Reception for Employers, VIU Staff and Faculty
- Dedicated featured employer spotlight (socials)
- Highlighted in "Featured Employers Attending" promotions
- Branding at student check-in / registration table
- Gold Sponsor - $750 plus GST (Limited to 3 Organizations)
- Logo listing on website and signage
- Priority booth placement
- Gold sponsorship identification at your booth
- Highlighted in "Featured Employers Attending" promotions
- Dedicated Social Media post and event announcements
- Silver Sponsor - $500 plus GST (Limited to 5 Organizations)
- Logo listing on website and signage
- Priority booth placement
- Silver sponsorship identification at your booth
- Highlighted in "Featured Employers Attending" promotions
- Group Social Media post and event announcement mention
EVENT REGISTRATION CANCELLATION
To cancel registration for this event, email CEL@viu.ca. Note that cancellations may be made at any time; however, cancellations made on or after March 2, 2026 will not be eligible for a refund.
Event cancellations will be processed within 1 to 2 business days following receipt of the cancellation request email.
REFUNDS
Payment of registration fees constitutes acceptance of these terms.
Registrants that cancel prior to the cancellation refund deadline date listed above can expect the refund to show in their account from 3 to 5 days following refund processing depending on your credit card providers policies and processes.
If you are eligible for a refund following the cancellation request, you will be notified by email once the refund process has been completed and an updated registration receipt showing the refund processing date and transaction ID will be attached to the email.
VIU reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify career fair events due to circumstances including but not limited to inclement weather, insufficient registration, facility unavailability, public health concerns, or other justifiable reasons. In the event of cancellation by VIU, registration fees will be refunded in full; no refunds will be provided for postponement or modification of event details (including date, time, location, or format). Employers will be notified of any changes as soon as reasonably possible. VIU is not liable for any indirect costs, travel expenses, or other losses incurred by registrants due to event cancellation or modification.
All event logistics, including booth assignments and scheduling, are determined at VIU's discretion. Registrants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and in accordance with applicable employment and human rights legislation during all event activities. Attendance is restricted to organizations representing their own recruiting needs; promotion of products or services for other purposes is not permitted. By registering, you consent to photography and videography at the event for promotional purposes.
General Public
Choose this ticket type if you are a member of the general public.
Student Volunteer
If you would like to act as a volunteer at the event, please choose this ticket type.
You will be directed to login to Experience Hub to complete the registration.
VIU Alumni
Choose this ticket type if you are a VIU Alumni.
VIU Staff/Faculty
Choose this ticket type if you are currently an active VIU staff/faculty member.