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Welcome Industry Partners

At the University of Northern British Columbia, our strategic initiative, UNBC Ready, is crafted to prepare for the complexities of a rapidly evolving global landscape, underscoring our commitment to sustainability, community involvement, and cutting-edge educational practices. We encourage employers and industry partners to engage with our dynamic vision by exploring a variety of on-campus connection opportunities. Collaborate directly with UNBC students, staff, faculty, and alumni to enrich your team and contribute to a collective future.

Working with the UNBC Career Centre

By partnering with the UNBC Career Centre, you gain direct access to emerging talents ready to make an impact in their fields. We can support your efforts by:

  • Coordinating logistics for all on-campus/virtual events
  • Promoting your sessions through our campus communication channels
  • Offering customizable options to meet your specific recruitment needs

Questions about ways to get engaged on campus? Attend one of our Career Connect Information Sessions; click here for dates and times.

Ways to get engaged

Student Job Board

The UNBC Student Career Centre has updated the employer job posting request process. This new streamlined process requires employers to complete only the request form below, with no further actions.

There is a review and approval process for job postings. If your job posting is approved, it will be posted within one working day. If your posting is denied, you will be notified by email.

Note: Posting requests will be denied if determined to be suspicious in nature or incomplete.

Post to the UNBC student job board

If your posting is for a Co-op position, please complete the Co-op job form

Post to the CO-OP student job board

For more information about Co-operative Education, visit UNBC Co-op Website

Hosting a Booth on Campus

Set up a booth in high-traffic areas on campus to engage with students, distribute information, and collect resumes. This is an excellent way for you to increase your visibility and interact informally with potential candidates throughout the day.

Booth requests must be submitted a minimum of three (3) weeks before the event to allow sufficient time for coordination and promotion. Based on students’ availability, late September, October, January and February are ideal times to host your campus connection events. 

Booking Price: $100 (Non-Profit $50)

If you are interested in hosting a booth, please contact Dakota at careercentre@unbc.ca

Employer Information Sessions

These sessions provide an ideal platform for sharing your company's values, hiring processes, and potential career paths. To accommodate diverse student schedules, these presentations can be arranged during the day or evening and offered both in-person and virtually. Enhance attendance and interaction by offering refreshments—options include a catered lunch or dinner for comprehensive sessions, or light snacks for shorter gatherings. If you  

Please note:

  • Employer Information Sessions requests must be submitted a minimum of three (3) weeks before the event to allow sufficient time for coordination and promotion. 
  • We are only able to accommodate a limited number of sessions per semester, so we recommend that you book as early as possible.
  • Based on students’ availability, late September, October, January and February are ideal times to host your campus recruitment events. 
     

Booking Price: $250 In-person, $100 Online (Non-Profit $50)

If you are interested in hosting an Employer Information Session, please contact Dakota at careercentre@unbc.ca

UNBC Career Fairs

We are excited to announce the 2024 - 2025 Career Fairs scheduled for November 14, 2024, and March 4, 2025. These large-scale events provide an excellent opportunity to meet a wide range of students and alumni, discuss career opportunities, and conduct on-the-spot interviews.  

Click here for the Registration Fees, Details and Sponsorship.

We recommend reviewing all available connection options before beginning the registration process. This one form covers all Career Centre Connect events for 2024-2025. Click here to register. 

If you have any questions, please contact careercentre@unbc.ca or 2509605024

Industry Events

Participate in our Industry Events, designed as targeted networking evenings that bring together students and alumni from specific faculties and professionals from corresponding industries. 

Each event may slightly differ in offering, and could include a panel discussion, where industry leaders share insights and experiences, followed by networking opportunities and tabling sessions to facilitate direct interactions with students. This format is ideal for building meaningful connections, discussing industry trends, and scouting future talent in a focused setting. Light refreshments will be provided to create a welcoming atmosphere and encourage engagement throughout the evening. Proposed industry nights for both Graduate and Undergraduate Students:

  • Jan 21, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Careers in Health, Education & Social Services 
  • Jan 29, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Careers with your Arts Degree
  • Feb 10, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm -Careers in Economics and Business 
  • Feb 2025 - Date & Time TBD - Careers in Science & Tech
  • Mar 12, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Careers in the Non-Profit Sector
  • Mar 27, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Careers in Research 
  • Mar 2025 - Date & Time TBD - Entrepreneurship Night

Registration is $350 per event (50% for Non-Profit) - Discounted rate for registration in multiple Industry Events.

We recommend reviewing all available connection options before beginning the registration process. This one form covers all Career Centre Connect events for 2024-2025. Click here to register. 

If you have any questions, please contact careercentre@unbc.ca or 2509605024

Orientation

In addition to traditional Industry Nights and Career Fairs, UNBC Career Centre is excited to introduce a new dimension of partnership through our Orientation sponsorship program. This opportunity allows industry partners to connect with students right at the start of their academic journey during new student Orientation, while continuing to engage throughout the year via Career Centre activities. 

Orientation Engagement Opportunities:

Click here, to view the Orientation Engagement Sponsorship package.

We recommend reviewing all available connection options before beginning the registration process. This one form covers all Career Centre Connect events for 2024-2025. Click here to register.

Event Promotion

If you are planning a recruitment event or an information session about careers in your field or industry and would like to promote it to UNBC students and alumni, we can feature your event on the Career Centre event calendar, listing on the Career Centre Newsletter and the Career Centre Social Accounts. 

Please be aware that a lead time of three weeks is required, for inclusion in the Newsletter we must receive the information by the 22nd of the month prior to publication on the 1st of the month. Note that this service does not include event coordination or organization.

Sponsorship

Interested in sponsoring a student success initiative with us this year? We offer multiple levels of sponsorship across the Career Centre, Student Life and Orientation, with updated packages that include several exciting new incentives!

Green and Gold Sponsorship for Career Fairs and Industry Night

As a Green and Gold Presenting Sponsor, your organization will receive top-tier exposure at the Career Fair or an Industry Night through comprehensive promotional support and strategic placement.

Green and Gold Sponsorship Career Fairs
$2000		 Industry Nights $1000
Value Over $2400 Over $1500
Spaces 3 Sponsors per fair 2 Sponsors per night
Sponsorship Window Closes Sept 30th, 2024 for both fairs 8 Weeks before the event
Exclusive Branding: Your logo will be featured on event signage, digital displays, and all marketing collateral. This includes regular posts on UNBC's student success social media channels. Yes Yes
Website Recognition: Your company logo and website link will be displayed on the UNBC Career Centre's website from October 2024 to April 2025. Yes Yes
Hospitality Perks: Receive complimentary meals and parking for all representatives attending (max 6 people for the Career Fair) Yes Yes
Priority Booking: Secure first right of refusal and free standard registration
Career Fair Sponsor will have priority at both Career Fairs and any one Industry Night. (Valued at $1350)
Industry Night Sponsor will have priority at ONE Career Fair of their choosing. (Valued at $500)		 Yes Yes
Additional Engagement: Host a custom information session during the 2024-2025 academic year. (Valued at $250) Yes Yes
New Student Engagement: Include inserts or swag (provided by employer) in 1000 New Student Welcome Packages given out in the Fall and Winter Semester. (Valued at $300) Yes Yes
Further New Student Engagement: Reserve a table during the Orientation Services Fair on September 4th. (Valued at $300) Yes  
Prime Location: Enjoy a priority tabling location to maximize interactions with attendees, and benefit from two tables at both Career Fairs (only available to Green & Gold Career Fair Sponsors) Yes  
Social Media Boost: Get five custom posts on UNBC student success channels to further promote your organization.  Yes  

If you are interested in sponsorship of any event please reach out to Dakota at dakota.denduyf@unbc.ca

Expanding Engagement through Orientation Sponsorship

In addition to traditional Industry Nights and Career Fairs, UNBC Career Centre is excited to introduce a new dimension of partnership through our Orientation sponsorship program. 

Activity Title Sponsor

As a Title Sponsor, your organization can host and engage with students at key orientation activities. Each title sponsorship includes:

  • Priority Booking: Secure first right of refusal and free registration for the Services Fair during Orientation, one of the Career Fairs and One Industry Night happening in the 2024-2025 academic year. (Valued at $1100)
  • Additional Engagement: Host a custom information session during the 2024-2025 academic year. (Valued at $250)
  • Exclusive Branding: Your logo will be featured on event signage, digital displays, and all marketing collateral. This includes regular posts on UNBC's student success social media channels.
  • Website Recognition: Your company logo and website link will be displayed on our Orientation and Career Centre websites website from September 2024 to April 2025.


Events include:

Student Welcome Ceremony $1000
September 3rd, 2024
The Welcome Ceremony is the vibrant and energetic kickoff to our annual Orientation Day, setting an enthusiastic tone for new students beginning their journey. This welcome event, held in the Northern Sports Centre, features speakers from university leaders, engaging performances, and interactive elements designed to energize and welcome our new students.

Movie Night $1500
Date: TBD
Engage with UNBC students over popcorn and snacks before a movie. We invite sponsors to give a quick presentation to students before the show begins. Movie under the stars (weather permitting)

Orientation Lunch 4 spots at $1500
Date: September 3rd, 2024
Our annual Orientation Day includes a Welcome Lunch, a key event where new students gather to relax and connect during their first official day on campus. This lunch not only nourishes them but also serves as a prime networking opportunity, drawing hundreds of students each year.

Welcome Dinner for Parents $2000
Date: August 30th, 2024
An event for parents to connect with on campus resources for their students. Sponsorship covers the cost of dinner and recognition of your organization’s support.

Timberfest $5000
Date: TBD
Timberfest will be the quintessential welcome for new and returning students of all ages at UNBC. Held during Orientation Week, this event provides an energetic experience for students to engage with the UNBC campus community, forge social connections with peers, and enjoy a concert featuring awesome local bands. This vibrant celebration will be an unforgettable highlight for students as they embark on their academic journey in the North.

The Timberfest Sponsor will receive a waived standard registration fee for BOTH Career Fairs.

The UNBC Orientation Team must approve all sponsors and UNBC reserves the right to decline sponsorship requests.


Special sponsorship arrangements do require further discussion. We invite sponsors to bring an activity; but advanced notice is needed to plan accordingly and to ensure the required space is available. We also ask that you do not sell your product or services during Orientation. Some deliverables have deadlines, so please contact us right away to confirm your interest and get the best value for your sponsorship.

Job types

The Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) identifies 9 types of work-integrated learning. For definitions of each of these types of work and more information on work-integrated learning, please visit the CEWIL Canada website.

Funding

Did you know you may be eligible for federal or provincial grants and wage subsidies if you hire a work-integrated learning student? For more information on employer funding, events and webinars, and a list of employer benefits, please visit the Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning website.

Vendor Agreement

We do require all vendors who come on to campus to agree to our terms and conditions; this includes commercial general liability insurance up to $2,000,000 with UNBC Listed as additional insured.

Click here to view the vendor agreement.

Volunteer Fair

The UNBC Career Centre, in partnership with Volunteer PG, is excited to host the annual UNBC Volunteer Fair on October 23rd. This event brings together students, staff, faculty and alumni with non-profits and charitable organizations from around the region. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about the diverse volunteer opportunities available, engage with community leaders, and contribute to making a positive impact.

Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Location: UNBC Student Services Street & Winter Garden

Whether you’re looking to gain experience in your field, meet new people, or give back to the community, the UNBC Volunteer Fair is the place to be. Attendees can explore a variety of roles ranging from event support to long-term commitments, finding the perfect match for their skills and interests.

Click here to register.