Confederation College hosted its annual Career and Job Fair in February, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to help students and residents find new work opportunities. The event was held at the Shuniah Building Student Lounge and featured more than 70 local, regional, and national employers looking to hire new staff.
Major organizations at the event included the City of Thunder Bay, Tbaytel, Hydro One, and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Approximately 2,500 people were expected to visit the 72 different booths to speak with hiring managers and learn about local career paths.
To make applying easier, the college used a digital system where each booth had a QR code that job seekers could scan to go directly to recruitment websites. Staff from Northwest Employment Works were also at the fair to help community members with their resumes and provide information on regional job banks.
The fair addresses a significant need for workers in the area, as a report from the North Superior Workforce Planning Board showed over 2,300 vacant jobs in late 2025. According to the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, the city’s unemployment rate was 4.6 per cent in January 2026, which is lower than the national average of 6.8 per cent.
