Welcome Industry Partners
At the University of Northern British Columbia, our strategic initiative, UNBC Ready, is crafted to prepare for the complexities of a rapidly evolving global landscape, underscoring our commitment to sustainability, community involvement, and cutting-edge educational practices. We encourage employers and industry partners to engage with our dynamic vision by exploring a variety of on-campus connection opportunities. Collaborate directly with UNBC students, staff, faculty, and alumni to enrich your team and contribute to a collective future.
Working with the UNBC Career Centre
By partnering with the UNBC Career Centre, you gain direct access to emerging talents ready to make an impact in their fields. We can support your efforts by:
- Coordinating logistics for all on-campus/virtual events
- Promoting your sessions through our campus communication channels
- Offering customizable options to meet your specific recruitment needs
Questions about ways to get engaged on campus? Reach out to the UNBC Career Centre at careercentre@unbc.ca
Ways to get engaged
- Post to the Student Job Board
- Hosting a booth on Campus
- Employer Information Sessions
- Career Fairs
- Industry Events
- Orientation
- Event Promotion
- Sponsorship for Student Success Initiatives
- Volunteer Fair
Student Job Board
The UNBC Student Career Centre has updated the employer job posting request process. This new process requires employers to sign up on the Experiential Learning Hub. This gives you more control over your posting, as well as giving you a method of collecting applications through the platform, OR directing them to your website, depending on what works best for your organization.
There is a review and approval process for job postings. If your job posting is approved, it will be posted within one working day.
If your posting is for a Co-op position, and you would like to know more about Co-op and hiring students, please visit the UNBC Co-op Website
Hosting a Booth on Campus
Set up a booth in high-traffic areas on campus to engage with students, distribute information, and collect resumes. This is an excellent way for you to increase your visibility and interact informally with potential candidates throughout the day.
Booth requests must be submitted a minimum of three (3) weeks before the event to allow sufficient time for coordination and promotion. Based on students’ availability, late September, October, January and February are ideal times to host your campus connection events.
Booking Price: $50
If you are interested in hosting a booth, please contact Dakota at careercentre@unbc.ca
Employer Information Sessions
The Career Centre Recognizes that there are many ways to connect with students, and new programs and initiatives all the time. To help you understand what will work best for your organization, we will be hosting Employer Information Sessions where you can join us to ask questions.
Dates and Calendar Invitations
- More dates and times to be announced
If you are interested in attending an Employer Information Session, but do not see a time that works for you, please contact us at careercentre@unbc.ca
UNBC Career Fairs
We are excited to announce the 2024 - 2025 Career Fairs scheduled for November 4, 2024, and February 10, 2025 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. These large-scale events provide an excellent opportunity to meet a wide range of students and alumni, discuss career opportunities, and conduct on-the-spot interviews.
If you have any questions, please contact careercentre@unbc.ca.
Industry Events
Participate in our Industry Events, designed as targeted networking evenings that bring together students and alumni from specific faculties and professionals from corresponding industries.
Each event may slightly differ in offering, and could include a panel discussion, where Alumni and industry leaders share insights and experiences, followed by networking opportunities and tabling sessions to facilitate direct interactions with students. This format is ideal for building meaningful connections, discussing industry trends, and scouting future talent in a focused setting. Light refreshments will be provided to create a welcoming atmosphere and encourage engagement throughout the evening. Proposed industry nights for both Graduate and Undergraduate Students:
- Sep 16, 2025 | 12:00pm to 3:00pm Accounting & Finance Fair
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Oct 9, 2025 | 4:30pm - 7:00pm - Careers in Government
Registration is $350 per event (50% for Non-Profit) - Discounted rate for registration in multiple Industry Events.
Event registration will occur through the Experiential Learning Hub. This one platform covers all Career Centre Connect events for 2025-2026.
If you have any questions, please contact careercentre@unbc.ca.
Orientation
In addition to traditional Industry Nights and Career Fairs, UNBC Career Centre is excited to introduce a new dimension of partnership through collaboration with our Orientation team. This opportunity allows industry partners to connect with students right at the start of their academic journey during new student Orientation, while continuing to engage throughout the year via Career Centre activities.
Event Promotion
If you are planning a recruitment event or an information session about careers in your field or industry and would like to promote it to UNBC students and alumni, we can feature your event on the Career Centre event calendar.
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring a student success initiative with us this year? We offer multiple levels of sponsorship across the Career Centre, Student Life and Orientation, with updated packages that include several exciting new incentives!
Green and Gold Sponsorship for Career Fairs and Industry Night
As a Green and Gold Presenting Sponsor, your organization will receive top-tier exposure at the Career Fair or an Industry Night through comprehensive promotional support and strategic placement.
| Green and Gold Sponsorship | Career Fairs $2000 |
Industry Nights $1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Over $2400 | Over $1500 |
| Spaces | 3 Sponsors per fair | 2 Sponsors per night |
| Sponsorship Window Closes | Sept 30th, 2024 for both fairs | 8 Weeks before the event |
| Exclusive Branding: Your logo will be featured on event signage, digital displays, and all marketing collateral. This includes regular posts on UNBC's student success social media channels. | Yes | Yes |
| Website Recognition: Your company logo and website link will be displayed on the UNBC Career Centre's website from October 2024 to April 2025. | Yes | Yes |
| Hospitality Perks: Receive complimentary meals and parking for all representatives attending (max 6 people for the Career Fair) | Yes | Yes |
| Priority Booking: Secure first right of refusal and free standard registration Career Fair Sponsor will have priority at both Career Fairs and any one Industry Night. (Valued at $1350) Industry Night Sponsor will have priority at ONE Career Fair of their choosing. (Valued at $500) |
Yes | Yes |
| Additional Engagement: Host a custom information session during the 2024-2025 academic year. (Valued at $250) | Yes | Yes |
| New Student Engagement: Include inserts or swag (provided by employer) in 1000 New Student Welcome Packages given out in the Fall and Winter Semester. (Valued at $300) | Yes | Yes |
| Further New Student Engagement: Reserve a table during the Orientation Services Fair on September 4th. (Valued at $300) | Yes | |
| Prime Location: Enjoy a priority tabling location to maximize interactions with attendees, and benefit from two tables at both Career Fairs (only available to Green & Gold Career Fair Sponsors) | Yes | |
| Social Media Boost: Get five custom posts on UNBC student success channels to further promote your organization. | Yes |
If you are interested in sponsorship of any event please reach out to Dakota at dakota.denduyf@unbc.ca
Expanding Engagement through Orientation Sponsorship
In addition to traditional Industry Nights and Career Fairs, UNBC Career Centre is excited to introduce a new dimension of partnership through our Orientation sponsorship program.
Activity Title Sponsor
As a Title Sponsor, your organization can host and engage with students at key orientation activities. Each title sponsorship includes:
- Priority Booking: Secure first right of refusal and free registration for the Services Fair during Orientation, one of the Career Fairs and One Industry Night happening in the 2024-2025 academic year. (Valued at $1100)
- Additional Engagement: Host a custom information session during the 2024-2025 academic year. (Valued at $250)
- Exclusive Branding: Your logo will be featured on event signage, digital displays, and all marketing collateral. This includes regular posts on UNBC's student success social media channels.
- Website Recognition: Your company logo and website link will be displayed on our Orientation and Career Centre websites website from September 2024 to April 2025.
Job types
The Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) identifies 9 types of work-integrated learning. For definitions of each of these types of work and more information on work-integrated learning, please visit the CEWIL Canada website.
Funding
Did you know you may be eligible for federal or provincial grants and wage subsidies if you hire a work-integrated learning student? For more information on employer funding, events and webinars, and a list of employer benefits, please visit the Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning website.
Vendor Agreement
We do require all vendors who come on to campus to agree to our terms and conditions; this includes commercial general liability insurance up to $2,000,000 with UNBC Listed as additional insured.
Click here to view the vendor agreement.
Volunteer Fair
The UNBC Career Centre, in partnership with Volunteer PG, is excited to host the annual UNBC Volunteer Fair on October 22nd. This event brings together students, staff, faculty and alumni with non-profits and charitable organizations from around the region. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about the diverse volunteer opportunities available, engage with community leaders, and contribute to making a positive impact.
Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Location: UNBC Winter Garden
Whether you’re looking to gain experience in your field, meet new people, or give back to the community, the UNBC Volunteer Fair is the place to be. Attendees can explore a variety of roles ranging from event support to long-term commitments, finding the perfect match for their skills and interests.
Click here to register.