Career Fairs are an excellent opportunity to enhance your networking skills, meet with professionals in a wide array of fields and obtain invaluable information early in your job search.
As a Sask Polytech student, you have the opportunity to connect with employers and explore your career options at on-campus career fairs.
Date: | March 19, 2024 |
Time: | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Location: | Saskatoon Campus, 1130 Idylwyld Drive in the gym and the main hallway |
Before the event
- Prepare your resume and have a friend proofread it for typos.
- View the list of attending companies.
- Research the companies that you are interested in and the positions offered online.
- Prepare intelligent, informed questions in advance for those employers that interest you. This will allow you to present yourself as well informed and will capture the employer's attention.
What to bring
- Pen and notepad
- Resumes
- Portfolio or clipboard—to store information and business cards that you pick up.
- Positive attitude!
What to wear
- Arrive neatly dressed, and appear well groomed and professional at all times while at the event.
- Wear minimal jewelry and perfume/cologne, and do not have gum or candy in your mouth.
- Remember the importance of fresh breath.
During the event
- Smile and introduce yourself when you approach an employer! A positive attitude is very important.
- Indicate your year and area(s) of study as well as what your career interests are. If you are unfamiliar with the employer, ask about their operations and what opportunities may exist for a student with your background.
- Maintain good eye contact and have a firm handshake.
- Ask about the next step in the recruitment process if an employer is willing to accept your resume.
- Thank employers for their time before you leave.
Additional tips
- Attend the event alone—you will be more focused on your job search and make a stronger impression with potential employers.
- Be friendly and warm, self-confident, and listen attentively.
- Stay long enough to have your questions answered and your interest recognized, but never monopolize an employer's time.
- Ensure that you have left a positive impression.
- Be patient while the recruiter is speaking with another student.
- Show interest in the company, not just its promotional items.
- Be relaxed and have fun!
2024 participating employers
- 3twenty Modular
- Affinity Credit Union
- Agriterra Equipment
- Alberta Health Services
- Allnorth
- Applied Industrial Technologies
- Athabasca University
- Axis Engineering Ltd.
- Benchmark Reliability Services Inc.
- BDO
- BHP
- Bourgault Industries Ltd.
- Brandt Group of Companies
- Bridge City Electric
- Broda Group
- Butler Buyers Insurance Ltd.
- Cactus Club Cafe
- Camp Easter Seal - SaskAbilities
- CanOps
- CBI Health
- CEL - Community Electric Ltd.
- CMAW Local 99
- Commissionaires – North Saskatchewan Division
- Contour
- CPA Saskatchewan
- Crestline Coach
- Dodge City Motors
- DynaIndustrial LP
- Edwards School of Business
- Ens Auto
- Federated Co-operatives Limited
- FFUN Enterprises Inc.
- Finning Canada
- Flynn Canada Ltd.
- FWS Group of Companies
- Gabriel Dumont Institute Training & Employment
- Gambling Awareness Program (GAP), CMHA Saskatchewan
- Government of Saskatchewan - Ministry of Corrections, Policing & Public Safety
- Government of Saskatchewan – Public Service Commission
- Graham Group
- Health Careers in Saskatchewan/Saskatchewan Health Authority
- HMCS Unicorn
- Indigenous Services Canada
- Industrial Machine and Manufacturing Inc.
- International Rural Exchange Canada, A-Way to Work
- IRD - International Road Dynamics Inc.
- Jardeg Construction Services Ltd.
- Karis Disability Services
- Keller
- Lethbridge Police Service
- Loraas Disposal Service Ltd. - North
- LutherCare Communities
- Mainstay Engineering & Owner Representatives Ltd.
- MazerGroup
- Metis nation Saskatchewan
- MLTC Industrial Investments LP
- MNP LLP
- Mosaic
- Motor Safety Association (MSA)
- NAV Canada
- Nutrien Ag Solutions
- Orano Canada Inc.
- Pattison Agriculture
- Prairie Machine & Parts
- PTW Energy Services
- Ranch Ehrlo Society
- RCMP ProActive Recruiting
- Redekop Manufacturing
- Regina Police Service
- Reliance Home Comfort
- Richarson International
- Rise Air
- Rocky Mountain Equipment
- Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.
- SARC
- Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trades Certification
- Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers Associaiton - SADA
- Saskatchewan Federation of Labour
- Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI)
- Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA)
- Saskatchewan Patient Transfer Services
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc/EGADZ
- Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource Centre
- Saskatoon Police Service
- SaskJobs Career Services
- SaskPower
- SEIU-West
- SSR Mining - Seabee Gold Operation
- Strathcona Resources
- Team Power Solutions
- Trimac Transportation Services Ltd.
- TRON C&M
- U.A. Local 179
- United Rental
- University of Lethbridge
- University of Regina
- University of Regina - 2nd booth
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Saskatchewan - College of Nursing
- Venables Machine Works Ltd.
- Vendasta
- Virtus Group
- Viterra
- Warner Industries
- Webb's Machinery
- Weed Man Lawn Care
- Western Sales
- Weyerhaeuser Company
Contact us
Contact Student Employment Services for other career fair dates, how to prepare for the event and other employment-related support.