Events
Natural Resources Showcase - Employer Exhibitor Registration
Mar 5, 2026 02:30 PM
to
05:30 PM
VIU Nanaimo Campus, upper cafeteria
Registration Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 11:55 PM

Join us at the Natural Resources Showcase!
Connect with students from the Forestry, Geography, Geoscience and Resource Management & Operations Technology (RMOT) programs.
The showcase begins with panel discussions with industry professionals sharing real-world perspectives, career pathways, and emerging trends-followed by intentional networking with engaged, career-ready students.
This event is designed to :
- Share your industry insights with students
- Build early relationships with interested in students from the Natural Resources programs
- Share co-op, WIL, internship and upcoming employment opportunities
Basic Exhibitor Booth - $50 plus GST include:
- One booth space
- Two booth chairs
- One table cloth
Sponsorship options are available!
Highlight your organization across the event and beyond by choosing to be an event sponsor. Choose "Employer Exhibitor Sponsorship" ticket options to learn about sponsorship packages.
Employer Exhibitors can click the "Register for Event" button below to secure their spot.
Current VIU students can go to Natural Resource Showcase 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: "Natural Resources Showcase 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
- 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 registration webpage and signage
- Priority booth placement
- Gold sponsorship identification at your booth
- Panel Discussion event name "e.g., Geography Panel Discussion presented by [gold sponsor]
- 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 registration webpage 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 February 27, 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.