Events

Exhibitor ticket types include the following options

Basic Booths

• Basic Booth - For profit organizations - $400 including GST
• Basic Booth - Non-profit - for non-profit or registered charities only - $200 including GST
• Basic Booth - Government (GST Exempt) - for government departments or agencies that are GST Exempt - $190.48 no GST

Optional add-ons include:

• Additional catered lunches - $15/each including GST
• Tablecloth - No Charge
• Booth Power - $50 including GST

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 18, 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. 

Sponsorship Packages include the following options

• Presenting Partner - $2,000 plus GST (Limited to 1 Organization)
  • Event naming: "VIU Career Fair presented by [Partner]"
  • Logo listing on website registration 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
  • Opportunity to provide welcome remarks (60-90 seconds)
  • Dedicated featured employer spotlight (socials)
  • Highlighted in "Featured Employers Attending" promotions
  • Branding at student check-in / registration table
  • Dedicated interview room during or post-event
  • Information/Recruitment Session for 2026-27
  • Featured job postings on our employment portal for 2026-27 Academic year
• Gold Sponsor - $1,500 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
  • Recognition of sponsorship of a student experience (headshots, food vouchers)
  • Dedicated Social Media post and event announcements
  • Information/Recruitment Session for 2026-27
• Silver Sponsor - $1,000 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
  • Branding and mention of sponsor for the Career Fair Hospitality Suite
  • Group Social Media post and event announcement mention
  • Information/Recruitment Session for 2026-27

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 18, 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. 

This event is open to the general public.  Please use this registration type if you are not an employer exhibitor, VIU staff/faculty or VIU alumni.

Attendance at the event is free but please be sure to complete all registration steps before closing the page.

VIU Alumni should choose this registration type

VIU Departments that want to be an exhibitor at this event should choose this ticket type.  While there is no charge for VIU exhibitors to attend, please be sure that you complete all steps in the registration process to ensure your booth is secured.

VIU Staff/Faculty who want to just attend the event should choose this registration type.  There is no charge for VIU Staff/Faculty to attend.

Please ensure that you complete the registration process all the way through to secure your spot.