David Braley Athletic Centre (DBAC)
Make job connections at McMaster’s largest campus career fair
Are you searching for your next full-time, part-time, co-op or internship position? Explore your options and get hired at Fall Career Fair. Year after year, this recruitment event helps students in their job search by meeting face-to-face with employers and making career connections.
- Career and Professional Development, DeGroote School of Business
- Faculty of Engineering Centre for Career Growth and Experience
- Faculty of Humanities: Humanities Careers & Experience
- Faculty of Science: Science Career & Cooperative Education
- Faculty of Social Sciences: Careers & Experiential Education
- Attend the career fair prep webinar (September 11). Can’t make it live? Watch the career fair prep recording.
- Practice your pitch and professional communication with the Big Interview platform (under Practice > Practice Sets > Custom Sets > Career Fair Preparation).
- Get tips and more ways to prepare in these resources:
- Career Fair Preparation
- Career Fair: Practice Your Pitch
Organizations attending the event:
Beth Tikvah Foundation of Hamilton
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Canadian Health Care Agency Ltd.(CHCA)
City of Hamilton – Hamilton Business Centre
City of Hamilton – Economic Development Office
City Of Hamilton – HR Department
Eaton Industries (Canada) Company
Five Counties Children’s Centre
George Jeffrey Children’s Centre
Government of Ontario – Correctional Services Recruitment Unit
Harbourside Engineering Consultants
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Niagara Regional Police Service
Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Professional Engineers Ontario
Prospectors & Developers Association of Canadian
Sapling Financial Consultants Inc.
Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc
The Department of National Defense and the Canadian Armed Forces
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC)
Upper Grand District School Board
- Attend the after the fair webinar on September 19. And make sure to check OSCARplus for weekly webinars related to job search, career support, further education and more.
- Check out our other job search resources.
- Try Job Search Essentials, our free online program on Avenue to Learn, designed to help you make a plan. Registration is posted on OSCARplus (under Student Success Centre > Events) at the start of every month.
- Final-year students and new grads, check out Employment Connections — featuring company information sessions and more ways to network, make connections and get hired.
What is a career fair?
Career fairs are events that connects McMaster students with employers to provide information to students about their respective companies and organizations. Most importantly, they provide information about their recruiting process.
If you have never been to a career fair before, come early. There is often a line-up to enter.
What type of positions are employers seeking?
There are full-time, part-time, co-op, internship, summer, contact, casual, new grad and volunteer positions.
How do I find out who is hiring?
On this page, visit the meet the organizations and industries tab.
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.
What do I do when I get there?
Try to arrive at least an hour before the fair ends. Have your student card ready at the check in table. Once you enter the career fair, you can explore the booths.
Should I bring my resume and cover letter?
You can bring copies of your resume, a portfolio or business cards (if applicable), a pen and paper.
Tip from an employer: How to engage at the booth?
Prepare your elevator pitch to clearly highlight who you are, your skills, and your career goals. Ensure your resume is well-organized, showcasing your skills, experience and the opportunities you’re seeking. Be engaging, confident and enthusiastic.
I need an accommodation or have questions about accessibility. Who can I contact?
If you have an accommodation request, please email careeraccess@mcmaster.ca. Should you require any materials sent in an alternate/accessible format, please advise.

