Confederation College Hosts Annual Career & Job Fair

Confederation College reinforced its role in workforce development for Northern Ontario by hosting its annual Career & Job Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 3, bringing together students, alumni, community members and employers from across the region and beyond.

Filling the SUCCI Student Lounge and hallways within the Shuniah Building on the Thunder Bay Campus, the event welcomed over 70 local, regional and national employers representing sectors critical to Ontario’s economy, including health care, skilled trades, mining, public service and community support services.

The Career & Job Fair serves as a platform for connecting employers with job-ready talent trained to meet regional workforce needs. Opportunities ranged from full-time and part-time roles to summer and co-op placements, supporting learners at various stages of their career pathways.

“Confederation College plays an important role in preparing people for meaningful careers that support Northern communities”

said Michelle Salo, President of Confederation College. “Events like the Career & Job Fair help strengthen connections between employers and a skilled workforce that is ready to live, work and contribute in Northwestern Ontario.”

“We see the Career & Job Fair as an invitation to start conversations”

said Kim Upton, Manager, Employee Experience at St. Joseph’s Care Group. “It’s about welcoming people, learning about their goals and showing them that there’s room to learn, grow and build a meaningful career with St. Joseph’s Care Group.”

The fair was open to Confederation College students, upcoming graduates, alumni and community job seekers, reflecting the College’s commitment to inclusive access and regional workforce participation. Career advisors from Student Career Services and Northwest Employment Works were also on site, providing individualized support and guidance.

The Career & Job Fair is one of several initiatives that demonstrate Confederation College’s ongoing commitment to workforce readiness, employer engagement, and economic resilience in Northern Ontario.

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Confederation College has served the people of Northwestern Ontario since 1967, delivering postsecondary, apprenticeship, and workforce training across a 550,000-square-kilometre region. The college’s main campus is in Thunder Bay, with seven regional sites in Dryden, Longlac, Kenora, Marathon, Fort Frances, Red Lake, and Sioux Lookout, as well as a growing Distance Education division. Each year, Confederation College supports more than 7,000 full- and part-time learners from across the region and around the world. With more than 600 employees, the college plays a key role in regional development, contributing $707.3 million annually to the local economy. Confederation College is committed to equity, access, and community partnership, working closely with students, employers, and communities to support learning, workforce readiness, and long-term regional prosperity.