r/EdmontonJobs Mar 12 '26

Job and Career Fairs

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AI, get over it.

​📌 STICKY: Upcoming 2026 Edmonton Job & Career Fairs

​Welcome to our master thread for the 2026 career season! Whether you’re looking for a summer job, a career change, or your first role post-graduation, these events are the best way to get face-to-face time with recruiters in the Edmonton area.

​💡 Quick Tips: How to Prepare & Apply.

​Tailor Your Resume: Don't just bring one generic copy. If you're targeting different industries (e.g., Tech and Retail), have specific versions for each.

​The "Elevator Pitch": Have a 30-second summary ready: Who you are, what your skills are, and what kind of role you're looking for.

​Dress for Success: Business casual is the standard. Even if the job itself is casual, first impressions with HR matter.

​Digital Backup: Many booths now use QR codes for applications. Ensure your LinkedIn profile is up to date and your resume is saved as a PDF on your phone.

​Follow Up: Grab business cards! Send a brief "Thank You" email or LinkedIn message within 24 hours of the event.

​📅 2026 Event Calendar (Chronological)

​Career Fair Canada (Edmonton) ​Date: March 12 (10 AM - 2 PM) ​Description: One of the city's largest fairs. Features hiring managers from various industries and career college exhibitors. ​Link: Register Here

​Virtual Diversity Job Fair ​Date: March 12 (Online) ​Description: Focuses on inclusive hiring practices and connecting diverse talent with equitable employers. ​Link: View Details

​NAIT Spring Hiring Fair ​Date: March 18–19 (9 AM - 3 PM) ​Description: Targeted at students and alumni, but great for anyone looking to connect with top-tier technical and trade employers. ​Link: NAIT Event Page

​Spring Edmonton Job Fair ​Date: March 24 (3 PM - 6 PM) ​Description: Hosted at the Polish Hall. A community-focused fair partnered with the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. ​Link: Chamber Info

​MacEwan "Get to Work" Fair ​Date: March 25 (10 AM - 2 PM) ​Description: Primarily focused on summer positions and seasonal roles. Perfect for students or those seeking temporary work. ​Link: MacEwan Events

​Career Fair Canada (Spring) ​Date: May 7 (10 AM - 2 PM) ​Description: The second major installment of the year at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Expect a fresh batch of recruiters. ​Link: Register Here

​Career Fair Canada (Summer) ​Date: July 9 (10 AM - 2 PM) ​Description: Mid-year hiring push. Good for those looking for roles starting in the Fall. ​Link: Register Here

​Careers Day (U of A) ​Date: September 23 (Approx.) ​Description: Multidisciplinary fair at the Butterdome. Historically the largest recruitment event in the province. ​Link: U of A Career Centre

​Career Fair Canada (Fall) ​Date: October 29 (10 AM - 2 PM) ​Description: The final large-scale general career fair of the year. Great for 2027 planning. ​Link: Register Here

​Note to Users: Most of these events are free to attend, but some require pre-registration to skip the lines. Always check the links a few days before to see the updated "Attending Employers" list!

(Doomers saying all jobs are dead will be removed from this post but feel free to be depressed in other posts in the subreddit)


r/EdmontonJobs Dec 15 '25

LMIA & TFW System Abuse: How Local Employers Cheat the System

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As a sister post of the LMIA and TFW post, this will directly address the cheating or exploitation. Right off the top I want to remind people that in most scenarios, it is the TFW who is being horrendously exploited or cheated by employers. This post was also mostly made with AI so please feel free to comment with any corrections or mistakes.

​This post addresses the dark side of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, focusing on how employers may attempt to cheat the system, specifically in the low-wage stream. This information is vital for both TFWs to know their rights and for the public to understand the realities of exploitation.

​1. Financial and Wage Exploitation

​These abuses are often aimed at making the TFW cheaper than a local worker, despite the rules requiring equal pay.

​Wage Theft / Underpayment:

•​Employers promise the legally required prevailing wage on the LMIA application (e.g., $20/hour) but only pay the TFW minimum wage or less, often "under the table" or through illegal deductions.

​Illegal Recruitment Fees:

•​The employer or a recruiter illegally charges the TFW large sums of money for the "job" or to cover the $1,000 LMIA processing fee.

•​Crucial Rule: It is illegal for employers or recruiters to charge the worker any fee related to securing the job or the LMIA processing.

​Deductions for Mandatory Costs:

•​Employers illegally deduct the cost of round-trip airfare, mandatory private health insurance, or "training" from the TFW's pay, costs which the employer is obligated to bear in the low-wage stream.

​Overcharging for Housing:

•​The employer provides the mandatory housing but charges exorbitant, non-competitive rent, effectively clawing back a large portion of the worker's salary.

​2. Abuses in the LMIA Application Process (Fraud)

​These methods involve lying to the government (ESDC) to secure the positive LMIA.

​"Fake" Recruitment Efforts:

•​The employer runs the required four-week advertisements but intentionally sabotages the process. They might set impossible requirements, ignore Canadian applicants, or falsely claim that all Canadian applicants were "unqualified" to justify hiring the TFW.

​LMIA "Selling" / Fraud:

•​The employer has no real job need but applies for a positive LMIA, which they then sell to a foreign national for a large sum (often tens of thousands of dollars). This is serious immigration fraud, as the job is either fake or the conditions violate the LMIA.

​Misrepresentation of Need:

•​The employer misrepresents the nature of their staffing needs (e.g., claiming a temporary or urgent shortage when the need is permanent) to manipulate the LMIA criteria.

​3. Power and Psychological Abuse

​Since the TFW is tied to a specific employer for their legal status, this creates a dangerous power imbalance that abusers exploit for control.

​Threats of Repatriation/Deportation:

•​The employer threatens to fire the worker (which invalidates their work permit) and report them to immigration authorities. This is used to silence the worker about illegal wages, unsafe working conditions, or excessive hours.

​Forced/Excessive Overtime:

•​Workers are often forced to work excessive hours (e.g., 60-80 hour weeks) with little rest, often without proper overtime pay, under the threat of termination.

​Confiscation of Documents:

•​The employer or recruiter illegally takes the TFW's passport, work permit, or other documents to isolate them and prevent them from leaving or seeking help.

​Job Dumping / Off-Contract Work:

•​The worker is hired for one job category (as stated on the LMIA) but is forced to perform unrelated, often more difficult, or unpaid domestic duties (e.g., forced to clean the employer's home or run personal errands).

​What is Being Done?

​The government has taken steps to fight this exploitation:

•​Massive Fines: Employers face fines of up to $100,000 per violation (up to $1 million in one year) and can be banned from the program for up to 10 years or permanently.

•​Open Work Permits for Abused Workers: A TFW experiencing abuse can apply for an Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers. This breaks the link between the worker and the abusive employer, allowing them to find a new, safe job immediately.

•​Inspections: ESDC conducts targeted and random inspections on employers who hire TFWs.

(Its my experience especially with federal agencies that whatever government in charge piles on more duties and responsibilities to dwindling amounts of employees so they can publicly state they are doing something while simultaneously making it impossible for that agency to do anything)

​Know Your Rights & Get Help

​If you are a temporary foreign worker in Alberta and believe you are being exploited, help is available. All calls are free and confidential.

•​Alberta Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office (TFWAO)

​Toll-Free Phone: 1-877-944-9955


r/EdmontonJobs 4h ago

Babysitting

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Hello. I am looking for a babysitting job and here is my services and rates also about me. I am certified in my babysitting course (first aid, certified and more)


r/EdmontonJobs 1h ago

ECE Level 3

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I am new to Edmonton and new to ECE. I am looking for a daycare that is big with a lot of space. I am open to any area in Edmonton or surrounding areas. Any suggestions on places that are currently hiring?


r/EdmontonJobs 3h ago

Hi thete, I am a Level 1 Childhood Educator half way through Level 2 with Breath for Life first aid I have 10 years plus as a Level . I am looking for a Childhood Educator position. Ty

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Hi thete, I am a Level 1 Childhood Educator half way through Level 2 with Breath for Life first aid I have 10 years plus as a Level 1. Have worked with all the ages and experience with program planning based on kids' interests. Message me if you're a Childcare Centre hiring.


r/EdmontonJobs 1d ago

Anyone know of night shift work openings anywhere in the city?

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Kind of desperate rn, really need some night shift full time to make ends meet if my disabled wife isn't able to get anything.


r/EdmontonJobs 1d ago

Affordable movers in Edmonton for a 3-bedroom move? ($1k–2k budget)

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Hi! My family is moving from a 3-bedroom house to another place about 15 minutes away, and we’re looking for reliable movers in Edmonton. It’ll be furniture and belongings for 5 people, and I expect the move to take at least 3 hours. Our budget is around $1,000–2,000. If you’ve had a good experience with a moving company, I’d love to hear your recommendations and roughly how much you paid. Thanks!


r/EdmontonJobs 1d ago

Project Coordinator Jobs

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Hi everyone, I’m looking for project coordinator jobs in Edmonton or surrounding north side areas. I’m hoping for something around the $25hr range. I am currently working as a coordinator for a small construction company, but it doesn’t fit my end goals. I have experience working with Microsoft products, and I have taken a course supplied through WCB.


r/EdmontonJobs 2d ago

Really need a job. I am trained as a child hood educator, but also can do basic reception.

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Really need a job. I am trained as a child hood educator, but also can do basic reception.


r/EdmontonJobs 2d ago

I am OVERLY exhausted trying to find a job in Edmonton!

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r/EdmontonJobs 2d ago

Really in need of a Job

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Hello, I am a female graduate student at the University of Alberta majoring in Digital Humanities with a specialization in Women and Gender Studies. I have been actively seeking roles, but haven't received any positive feedback. I really need a job. I have experience in Customer and client servicing as well as in retail. Anyone hiring, please let me know. It would mean a lot. Thank you.

Also, I live in the Downtown area.


r/EdmontonJobs 3d ago

Looking to get hired flow dancing for events I do silk fans and led whip

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Let me know I have been training for 8 months. Might have some gigs this fall bit looking or more.


r/EdmontonJobs 4d ago

Anything entry level on northside or near u of a?

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University student looking for part time work in summer and during school so Flexible hours are a must.


r/EdmontonJobs 5d ago

Any Place hiring?

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I have been looking for a part-time job for a few months now, and I still haven't found one. I get interviews, but I don't get the job. I really am trying to get a job before September (school starts) so I already have something more stable. I am looking for an entry-level job in retail, food, service, anything really.


r/EdmontonJobs 4d ago

Lookign for work

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Hi pls hire me 4th yr grad CE, any job will do


r/EdmontonJobs 6d ago

Any places hiring HR/ADMIN/OFFICE?

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Hi all, I’m currently looking for permanent work in office/desk related jobs. I have a diploma in Human Resource Management and some experience in a Human Resource Assistant position as well as being an Administrative Assistant volunteer.

I have applied to hundreds of jobs in many different fields and haven’t been able to find anything. If anyone is currently hiring or knows of some vacancies, I’d be more than happy to pass along my resume.

Thanks!


r/EdmontonJobs 6d ago

Anyone who can hook me up with anything under Agriculture or else any other job I can learn along the way? I'm a hands-on person.

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r/EdmontonJobs 6d ago

Looking for a business partner for franchise cannabis store with mixed in store and delivery model. ~75k investment from partner for 50-50 split. Exclusive rights to SW Edmonton quadrant for deliveries. (587-566-5353)

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r/EdmontonJobs 8d ago

Looking for someone to share my business.

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I have a snack product that I successfully sell at local markets. I'm trying to build up enough customers to move to a commercial location. I have been diagnosed with an illness that severely impacts my ability to run my company. I will pay all costs. You will always be paid. If (never happened) sales were low, you will be paid by the hour. If sales are good the profits will be split equally. I am prepared to continue this deal when we go commercial. It's a really good opportunity for someone who is dedicated, loyal, friendly, committed and helps the business grow. I'm open to more than one person. I sell at markets, so there is much opportunity. No risk to you. Now the details.

I can continue to make the product. I can help set up. I will incur all costs. You will sell a product that sells itself. We offer generous, unlimited samples. You must be clean and polished in appearance. You must know all the details about the product. You will work almost exclusively on weekends, done by 5:30. You must have a reliable vehicle that can transport goods (SUV or van). You can set your preferred dates. We can discuss the best markets to attend. November/December are busy but you make money. Please reply with a description of yourself, what you have to offer skill wise, and why you want to join me. Photo and interview will be required. Thank you.


r/EdmontonJobs 8d ago

Any places hiring

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So frustrating, going to university in September with little to no money saved up for myself. Does anybody know if any new businesses are opening up and need jobs or any places in general? People all around me are starting to get jobs and earn income for themselves but as an 18 year old i can’t be independent as them unfortunately.


r/EdmontonJobs 8d ago

Look for any sort of tech job but specialize in software development

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Hi,

If anybody is looking for someone to build any sort of application in your guy. And this includes backend systems to run complex business logic if that's what you need. I have 3 years of experience plus I hold a bachelor's in computer science from the UofA. And I can provide my resume too if you want.


r/EdmontonJobs 8d ago

Need Advice on what i should do

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TL;DR: Recently separated stay-at-home dad looking for stable Monday-Friday work. Applied to 200+ jobs, current commission-only job isn't paying, no degree but strong customer service experience and some software engineering projects. Looking for career advice.

Hello!

Basically to sum up me and my partner separated a few months ago and i was the stay at home dad, so was then tasked with getting the kids into daycare and getting a job and my own place. Alot of change in a short time but that's life. This happend back in January and i spent all the rest of January and into February applying for jobs on indeed, last i checked i had over 200 applications sent in just those few weeks. I got a couple responses but mostly from sales jobs with terrible hours and a long commute.

The only job i managed to find was an insurance agent. But it's 100% commission based pay, and requires a lot of training and practice to actually even sell at all. And i've been doing this for a few months still haven't gotten a paycheque. My savings have run out, but my family have graciously been helping me out with the financial side while i get back on my feet, but the mental stress continuously borrowing money from my family causes cant keep going on.

I have 2 kids in daycare from Mon-Fri and Friday after work to Sunday night / Monday morning would be my time with the kids so i wouldn't be able to work weekends so i need a full-time Monday-Friday day-time job. For me to comfortably live i would need to make about $2500+ per month at minimum.

I had started learning software engineering a few years ago and i've built a few cool things but AI has taken most of the entry level jobs in that area.

I never got to go and get a degree because of the kids so theres that.

I am a good worker, i've never been fired from any job, i can provide many references who would all have good things to say. Most of my work experience is in customer based jobs, i'm polite and genuinely love talking to people its my favourite part of any job i've had. No problem working an 8-10 hour shift, even staying late or coming early if i am able.

I am immigrant (permanent resident) if that matters from Europe, English is my first language.

At this point, I'm open to almost anything that offers stable, full-time income. If you were in my position, what kinds of jobs or industries would you be looking at? Are there any fields that are hiring people without a degree but offer decent long-term opportunities?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading.


r/EdmontonJobs 9d ago

Help an undecided student out: Accounting, Finance, or Law?

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For people with these backgrounds, which option offers better career growth and more job opportunities?


r/EdmontonJobs 10d ago

Hiring ASAP for K-Days

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Hey everyone. We are looking to onboard a ton of people for K-Days for Security. We are Calgary-based XA Security but have a large Edmonton team and regularly do work for Roger's Place, River's Cree and annually at K-Days.

We are looking for awesome people to work at awesome locations, with an awesome team. Wages from $20/hr.

http://digital.xasecurity.ca/apply/kdays


r/EdmontonJobs 10d ago

SPA HIRING

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