Indigenous Career Fair
The First Nations House of Learning and UBC Career Centre are excited to present our third annual Indigenous Career Fair, an event dedicated to connecting Indigenous students and job seekers with employers committed to fostering inclusive, respectful, and culturally supportive workplaces. We invite organizations from diverse industries with a strong commitment to supporting Indigenous people to apply to join us in showcasing meaningful career opportunities.
Date & Location
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
First Nations Longhouse, UBC Vancouver
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About the Fair
The Indigenous Career Fair is not just a recruitment event; rather, it’s an opportunity for employers to start potentially lasting relationships with Indigenous students and pending graduates and demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity, equity, and partnership. While we have specific criteria to help us with selecting participating employers, our overarching goal is to welcome organizations that show genuine commitment and effort in fostering the talents and aspirations of Indigenous people and their communities. Even if your organization does not meet some or all of the criteria, we still strongly encourage your organization to apply to participate.
What We Look for in Participating Employers
To create a fair that reflects our goals, we prioritize the following criteria in selecting employers:
- Indigenous organizations and other organizations with a history of working with Indigenous communities.
- A commitment to working in a good way with Indigenous people, demonstrated through respectful and reciprocal relations with Indigenous employees, clients, or communities.
- Assigning an Indigenous employee to staff their booth at the fair, which will allow Indigenous job seekers to connect with and learn from Indigenous professionals in the organization.
- Opportunities for Indigenous people, including programs for students and new graduates such as co-op placements, internships, summer jobs, and entry-level roles.
- Diversity of industries, which will expose attendees to a broad range of sectors and related job opportunities.
Steps to Participate
- Complete the Employer Survey Form: Your responses will allow us to better understand your organization’s mission, current opportunities, community partnerships, and overall commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for Indigenous people. Please complete the form by November 14, 2025. Selected employers will be contacted on or before December 5, 2025. Go to the Survey Form. Note: If you have any accessibility issues with the form, please contact us at the email address listed below.
- Selection Process: Selected employers will be invited to participate and sent details on setup, schedule, and preparation to ensure a rewarding experience at the event.
- Register with UBC CareersOnline: Once selected, you are required to create an account with UBC CareersOnline. Once you have an account, you can find and register for the fair. Only employers with an official invitation to participate will have their registration approved.
- Promotional Campaign: Leading up the event, we will work with select employers to promote the fair to Indigenous students via Instagram.
- Participate in the Fair: Use this time to share information about your organization and to showcase opportunities to Indigenous students and pending graduates.
Employer Costs
The Indigenous Career Fair is designed to be accessible and supportive of a diverse range of organizations. It operates on a cost recovery basis and applies the following sliding scale:
- Free – On request from Indigenous community partners
- $100 – Indigenous organizations and non-profits
- $250 – Government and corporations
Payments will be collected via UBC CareersOnline upon event registration.
Questions?
Email us at fnhl.community@ubc.ca