Connect to Careers Job Fair

March 04, 2025 @ 10:00 AM @ 03:00 PM
Hamilton Convention Centre (1 Summers Ln, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y2)

Registration is now open

What’s Connect to Careers all about? Well, it’s all in the name. It’s an opportunity to connect with hiring managers and company representatives to set yourself apart from other candidates. Share your experiences, skills and qualifications with organizations you want to work for. Plus, learn more about companies and positions that reflect your interests and career plans.

If you require transportation accommodations or materials in alternative/accessible formats, please contact Melanie Waters (waterm3@mcmaster.ca).  All personal information will remain confidential.

Connect to Careers is presented in partnership by McMaster University, Mohawk College, Redeemer University and Workforce Planning Hamilton.

Webinars and Events

Career Fair Prep

February 25, 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Planning to attend the Career Fair? Join us for an essential overview of how to prepare effectively for the event.

Learn practical strategies to build connections with employers and leave a positive and professional impression.

Career Fair Prep

February 26, 1:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Planning to attend the Career Fair? Join us for an essential overview of how to prepare effectively for the event.

Learn practical strategies to build connections with employers and leave a positive and professional impression.

Mock Career Fair

February 27, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Gilmour Hall 110)

Get ready for the Connect to Careers Job Fair (and any other job fairs you plan to attend) by participating in this interactive event designed to boost your confidence. You’ll have the opportunity to refine your elevator pitch, learn how to engage with recruiters, navigate lines and maximize your experience.

Staff from the Student Success Centre, Faculty career offices and Human Resources will act as recruiters and company representatives, creating a safe environment for you to practice (and even make mistakes) before the actual event.

Tips and Resources

Career Fair: Preparation

Career Fair: Practice your Pitch

Career Fair: After the Fair

Visit the Who’s Hiring page on Connect to Careers website to locate employers booths on a map and stay up-to-date.

Active Therapeutic Solutions
Acuren
Advanced Office Solutions (AOS)
AGA Benefit Solutions
Air Wise Sales Inc.
Alliance Roofing
Aluma Systems Inc.
Always Connected Treatment Network
Anchor Rehabilitation Support Services Inc.
Appleby College
AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc.
Aversan Inc.
Beth Tikvah Foundation of Hamilton
Bethesda Community Services
Bluelime Technical Services
Canadian Armed Forces
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Canadian Property Stars
CARSTAR Collision and Glass
Chiptime Results Inc.
Cintas Corporation
City of Hamilton – HR
City of Hamilton – HSR
Co-operators General Insurance Company
Complete Rent-Alls
Concast Pipe
Copeland
Correctional Services Canada
Correctional Services Recruitment Unit
Crane Supply
Dufferin Construction
Easter Seals Ontario
Edison Engineers Inc.
EMCO Corporation
Englobe corp.
Evertz Microsystems
FCT
FDM Group
FirstOntario Credit Union
Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd
Good Shepherd Centres
Haldimand-Norfolk REACH
Hamilton Business Centre- City of Hamilton
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council
Hamilton Police Service
Health PEI
Healthcare and Municipal Employees Credit Union
Home Instead Hamilton
Horizon Health Network
Hydro One
Idea Factor
IMP Group – Cascade Aerospace Inc.
Ingenia Polymers Corp
Intercast Global
Isaac Operations
Jungbunzlauer Canada Inc
Karis Disability Services
KEYENCE CANADA INC.
Kiewit
Kinectrics
Kingspan North America
Lawrie Insurance Group Inc.
Liburdi Group of Companies
Lynwood Charlton Centre
McMaster University – Campus Safety Services
McMaster University Continuing Education
Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc.
Mohawk College
NBM Engineering
Niagara Health
Niagara Parks
Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.
Niagara Regional Police Service
Norfolk General Hospital
Oakville Fence Repair LTD
Ontario Power Generation
Pearle Hospitality
Pestalto Environmental Health Services
PETO MACCALLUM LTD.
POWER Engineers Canada
Public Service Commission of Canada
Rakuten Kobo
RATESDOTCA
Rehab First
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Royal Canadian Navy – HMCS Star
S&C Electric Canada Ltd
Sault Area Hospital
Scarborough Health Network
Schaeffler Aerospace/Schaeffler Canada Inc.
SE Health
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
Stelco
StreamGo Water Solutions
Stryker
Switzer-Carty Transportation
The Salvation Army – Lawson Ministries
Thrive Group Support Services
Topshelf PCC inc.
Town of Grimsby
TULLOCH
Uline
Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton
Van Harten Surveying Inc.
Verge Insurance Group
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Work for Life
YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford
Zelus Material Handling

Shuttle Bus Schedule

Shuttle buses will leave from McMaster and Mohawk campuses hourly.

Bus #1: McMaster University

McMaster University campus map

Bus pickups at McMaster University (1280 Main St. W) will be located in front of the DeGroote School of Business (DSB) beside parking lot C (find the yellow school bus).
The first pickup is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.
Pickups will take place every hour: 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., Break, 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m.
Students will be driven to the Hamilton Convention Centre.
The final return trip from the Hamilton Convention Centre will take place at 3:15 p.m.

Bus #2: Mohawk College

Mohawk College campus map

Bus pickups at Mohawk College (135 Fennell Avenue West) will be located at the H-Wing entrance outside of the Library/Collaboratory on Fennell Ave.
The first pickup is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.
Pickups will take place every hour: 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., Break, 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m.
Students will be driven to the Hamilton Convention Centre.
The final return trip from the Hamilton Convention Centre will take place at 3:15 p.m.

HSR (Hamilton Street Railway)

Navigating local transit visit hamilton.ca/home-neighbourhood/hsr
Accessible Transportation Services (ATS). Learn more about specialized transit options for people with disabilities and mobility challenges.

Driving to the Fair

From Main St. W, turn left on Bay St. (Note: If you’ve passed James St. N, you’ve gone too far)
Drive down Bay St. until you pass King St. W.
Hamilton Convention Centre and the Dan Lawrie Office are located on the right side of Bay St., just past King St. W.

Map directions to Hamilton Convention Centre

Interactive parking map

Please bring your student or alumni ID card from your school. Admission is free for students/alumni from a degree/diploma program at McMaster University, Redeemer University and Mohawk College.

Members of the public are welcome at the fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and are not required to bring a piece of ID.

What is a job fair? Why should I attend?

A job fair is an event that connects job seekers with hiring employers. This year, Connect to Careers features employers who are hiring 4,900+ full-time, contract, summer, part-time or co-op positions that start within six months of the fair.

Even if you’re not actively searching and applying for jobs, attending a job fair is a great way to network, learn about different industries and discover potential opportunities that align with your career plans.

Who can attend Connect to Careers?

The fair is open to students and alumni from McMaster University, Mohawk College and Redeemer University. Members from the local Hamilton community are welcome from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

How do I register?

Register for free on the Connect to Careers website using your MacID. Then, all you have to do is show up on the day of the fair and bring your student card or number with you to check in.

When you register, you’ll have the option to upload your resume and information so it’s easier to share with employers on the day of the fair.

We recommend registering in advance, but you can also show up on the day of the fair and register at the check-in table.

Which employers will be at the fair? What positions are they hiring for?

This year, Connect to Careers features employers who are hiring 4,900+ full-time, contract, summer, part-time or co-op positions that start within six months of the fair. Learn more about the employers and the positions they’re hiring for.

How do I prepare for the job fair?

Do your research by checking out this year’s employers and the positions they have available. Plan which employers you want to connect with.
Prepare your resume and update your LinkedIn profile.
Practice sharing your skills and experiences.
Come up with a list of questions to ask employer reps at the booths.
Learn more about career fair prep.

What should I wear to the job fair?

Wear what makes you feel comfortable. We recommend business casual attire for job fairs and networking events.

I need an accommodation or have questions about accessibility. Who can I contact?

At the fair, there will be an accommodation supports table in the foyer when you arrive.

If you have a question or accommodation need before the event, you can contact waterm3@mcmaster.ca.

For Career Access Professional Services (CAPS), including application assistance, workplace accommodations, networking prep and more, contact careeraccess@mcmaster.ca.

Is the Convention Centre wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is, starting right from the underground parking lot. Guests can be dropped off at the front doors or take an elevator right from the under-parking lot, directly into the facility. Additionally, all washrooms are wheelchair accessible and hallways are wide set. Learn more on the Convention Centre website’s accessibility section. Wheelchairs are also available on site in the case of an emergency.

How do I get to the fair?

Taking the bus/HSR (Hamilton Street Railway):

Visit the HSR website for bus routes and schedules.
Learn about specialized transit options for people with disabilities and mobility challenges through Accessible Transportation Services (ATS).

Driving to the fair

From Main Street West, turn left on Summers Lane. (Note: If you’ve passed James Street, you’ve gone too far.)
Drive down Summers Lane until you arrive at the Convention Centre.
Parking is located on Summers Lane.

What do I do when I get there?

Go to the check-in table when you arrive to pick up your badge if you registered in advance. If you didn’t register, you can still check in and participate in the fair. Please bring your student card or number.

Then, you’re all set to go to visit employer booths. Signage will be posted to help you get there. Remember, there will be two floors of employer booths! We recommend planning which employers you want to connect with in advance.