Cost & Essential Information – Partners 4 Employment

Costs & Essential Information

Winter Job Fair 2026

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Bingemans Conference Centre
Last day to register: January 23, 2026

Our Winter Job Fair promotes all types of positions including full-time, co-op, and summer; employers must have positions available within six months of the fair.
Students from all years of study and disciplines, as well as recent alumni, attend this event to network with employers regarding employment opportunities.
Our past in-person fairs have had between 2,500 and 4,000 students and alumni in attendance.
Students and alumni from the following programs do not attend P4E events in significant numbers: teaching, nursing, veterinary, optometry, and trades programs. Please reach out to our partner schools to learn more about connecting with these candidates.

Booth Options

Standard Booth – $1,095 + HST

10′ x 10′ draped booth area
6′ skirted table with two chairs
One electrical outlet
Up to 4 representatives
Promotion of your organization and the roles you are hiring for
Morning refreshments and lunch for up to 4 representatives
Parking

Premium Booth – $1,350 + HST

In addition to standard booth features:

Prominent booth location in high traffic area

Premier Booth – $2,600 + HST

In addition to standard booth features:

Double booth (10′ by 20′)
Location ensures all attendees will pass your booth
Up to 8 representatives

Charitable Organization Booth – $645 + HST (Limited Availability)

A limited number of standard booths are available for organizations with a charitable registration number. Please contact us at partners@wlu.ca to learn more.

Please Note:

Exhibitor booths will be assigned by booth type and date of registration; booth locations cannot be moved.
Wi-Fi will be available.
All display materials and recruitment activities must be within your booth, not in aisles.
You may not have more than 4 representatives in standard or premium booths due to their size.
Please bring a sufficient supply of recruitment material as no printing facilities are available on site.
Side panel displays must not exceed 5 feet in height. Any structures that exceed 12 feet, including signs, lighting, displays, balloons, etc. must be approved by Partnerships for Employment.
Partnerships for Employment reserves the right to restrict activities that may interfere with activities in neighbouring booths (sound, lighting, scent etc.).
Exhibitors may not distribute any literature or promotional items for their organization or any other organization beyond their exhibit space.
Exhibitors may not sell or promote any products or services at the event.

Sponsorships

Add a sponsorship during registration checkout to increase your organization’s visibility at the fair.

Wi-Fi Sponsorship – $800 each (2 available)

Keep the fair connected and your brand in the spotlight! As a Wi-Fi Sponsor, your logo and company name will appear on signage and QR code access points throughout the venue. You’ll also receive a dedicated high-top table for extra presence near high-traffic areas and a thank-you feature on P4E’s LinkedIn channel, showcasing your support to our employer and career professional network.

Includes:

Branded signage and QR code visibility across the fair
High-top table for on-site engagement
LinkedIn recognition post from P4E

Perfect for companies that want to be seen as innovative, tech-forward, and connected!

Coat Check Sponsorship – 3 opportunities available – $600 each

Get your logo in everyone’s hands – literally!
As a Coat Check Sponsor, your company will be front and centre at one of the busiest touchpoints of the fair. Feature your logo on all coat check signage, offer a small branded giveaway if desired, and enjoy visibility to thousands of attendees as they arrive and leave.

Your support will also be highlighted with a thank-you post on P4E’s LinkedIn, showcasing your involvement to our regional employer community.

Includes:

Branded signage at the coat check area
Option to include a giveaway (e.g., keychain, tote, handwarmer)
LinkedIn recognition post from P4E

A great opportunity for brands who want to be seen, remembered, and appreciated from start to finish of the event.

Cancellation Policy

We are unable to “roll over” registrations to future events.

Registrations cancelled in writing before January 19, 2026 will be refunded less a $100 administrative fee.
Registrations cancelled in writing after January 19, 2026, but before January 26, 2026 will be refunded 50% of the registration fee.
Cancellations received after January 26, 2026 will receive no refund.
Employers who fail to attend the event will receive no refund.