Two Career Fairs You Don’t Want to Miss This January!

Written by Communications on January 19, 2026. Posted in Blog Post.

Looking for a summer job, part-time work, volunteer experience, or your next step in engineering or tech? All Queen’s University students and recent alumni are invited to attend two major career fairs happening back-to-back this January.

Whether you’re exploring options or actively applying, these fairs are a great opportunity to connect directly with employers, ask questions, and build confidence in your career search.

Summer & Part-Time Opportunities Fair

Tuesday, January 20

With 45+ employers on site, this fair is open to students from all disciplines and features opportunities in summer employment, part-time work, and volunteering.

What to expect:

Employers recruiting across a wide range of industries
Queen’s departments, Kingston and area employers, Parks Services, museums, camps, and more
Free professional Headshots (January 20 only!)
Resume reviews and career advising
Entry into a $50 gift certificate draw for YGK Thrift

Time: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Bartlett Gym, 2nd Floor, Mitchell Hall

Exhibitor Guide & Floor Plan available at the evEnt.

Engineering & Technology Fair

Wednesday, January 21

This fair brings together 53 employers recruiting specifically for roles in engineering and techNology fields. Students from all programs and all years are welcome to attend.

Time: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Bartlett Gym, 2nd Floor, Mitchell Hall

Exhibitor Guide & Floor Plan available at the event.

Employer Information Sessions

Want a deeper look at specific employers? Attend one of these information sessions:

Imperial – January 20 at 5:30 pm
Elk Valley Resources – January 21 at 6:00 pm
BESTECH – January 21 at 6:00 pm

Get Ready for the Fairs

Make the most of your time by preparing in advance:

Preparing for the Career Fair Workshop

You can also check out:

The Career Fair Checklist for tips on making a strong first impression
A short Instagram video on how to get to the career fairs

These fairs are a great chance to explore possibilities, practice networking, and take tangible steps toward your career goals. Whether you’re just starting out or narrowing your options, we hope to see you there!

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