Online Career Exploration Panel: Careers in Public Service & Not-for-Profit

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Lakehead Orilla
Event Fee: 
FREE
Event Contact Name: 
Richard Birch
Event Contact E-mail: 
  • Partners who work in public service and not-for-profit are invited to connect with students to help them explore their career options within publicaly funded and charitable settings.
  • A panel conversation followed by audience Q&A will allow professionals to share their stories with students. We aim to have an equal number of students and employers at the event. 
  • This event is free for employers, alumni, and students. 
  • Panelists have been identified - to join the event, reach out to Richard Birch rbirch@lakeheadu.ca 

2025 Fall: Bachelor of Education Career Fair (Orillia)

Event Date: 
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 9:00am to 3:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Fee: 
250.00 + HST
Event Contact Name: 
Jessica Lovett
Event Contact E-mail: 

Dear Employers, we look forward to having you at our Bachelor of Education Career Fair! Please complete this form to reserve your booth at Heritage Place from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Registration requires all details, including payment of the $250.00 (+ HST) registration fee via credit card ONLY.

Please note: The email address used to register will be the person receiving all information regarding the fair.

The booth fee covers 2 people from your organization attending the fair, lunch and parking fee. Any additional guests are at an extra cost. An invoice will only be sent to late registrants in the event we have reached capacity and have cancellations prior to the event.

EVENT FULL: The Faculty of Education Career Fair at Orillia Campus is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list to be notified if additional exhibitor spots can be made available, please contact careers.coop@lakeheadu.ca

Engineering, Health & Behavioural Science Job Opportunity Fair (Thunder Bay Campus)

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Agora Circle, Lakehead University
Event Fee: 
$350.00 + HST
Event Contact Name: 
Sierra G
Event Contact E-mail: 

Lakehead University’s Engineering, Health & Behavioural Science Job Opportunity Fair (Thunder Bay Campus) is an in-person career fair that connects students in STEM and recent alumni looking for internships, co-ops, and full-time employment with employer partners hiring early  talent.

Who should attend?
Organizations in the Technology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics Science, and Engineering sectors (including but not limited to Consulting Firms, Mining Manufacturing, Construction)

Seeking to hire students/alumni in programs: 

Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Management, Applied Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Geology, Water Resource Science, Geography, Indigenous STEM Access Program (ISTEM), Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Master’s in Civil Engineering, Master’s in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Master’s in Environmental Engineering, Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, PhD in Chemical Engineering, PhD in Civil Engineering, PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering, PhD in Mechanical Engineering.

Fee Structure: 

Students/Alumni= Free

Employers= 350 + HST

Onwards and Upwards Career Fair- Orillia Campus

Event Date: 
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
ORSI Learning Commons, Orillia Campus
Event Fee: 
$250.00 + HST
Event Contact Name: 
Jessica Lovett
Event Contact E-mail: 

The Onwards and Upwards Career Fair is to connect students and soon to be graduates with employment opportunities offered in their field. This event is for students who are graduating this term or seeking summer internships. 

The goal is to ensure that students who are in programs with placement or co-op opportunities as part of their program to connect with potential employers and networking. In addition, students seeking full time employment after graduation are able to also speak to employers about these opportunities.

Who should attend?

Employer seeking to hire students graduating or seeking summer co-op or internships. 

Seeking to hire students/alumni in programs: 

Lakehead University’s Orillia campus programs include: Anthropology, Applied Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biology, Business, Chemistry (select courses), Computer Science, Criminology, Economics (limited availability), English, Environmental Sustainability, General Arts, General Science, Geography, History, Indigenous Education, Indigenous Language Instructor’s Program, Indigenous Learning, Interdisciplinary Studies, Media, Film & Communications, Music, Nursing (four-year BScN, three-year compressed BScN, Indigenous Nursing Entry Program), Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Visual Arts, Concurrent Education (Primary/Junior), Consecutive Education (Primary/Junior), Education – Technological Education (Diploma), and a Certificate in Environmental Sustainability.

 

Fee Structure: 

Students/Alumni= Free

 Employers= 250 + HST

Onwards and Upwards Career Fair- Thunder Bay Campus

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Agora Circle, Thunder Bay Campus
Event Fee: 
$350.00 + HST
Event Contact Name: 
Sierra G
Event Contact E-mail: 

The Onwards and Upwards Career Fair is to connect students and soon to be graduates with employment opportunities offered in their field. This event is for students who are graduating this term or seeking summer internships. 

The goal is to ensure that students who are in programs with placement or co-op opportunities as part of their program to connect with potential employers and networking. In addition, students seeking full time employment after graduation are able to also speak to employers about these opportunities.

Who should attend?

Employer seeking to hire students graduating or seeking summer co-op or internships. 

Seeking to hire students/alumni in programs: 

Anthropology, Applied Life Sciences, Arts One, Biology, Bioinformatics, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Concurrent Education (Primary/Junior & Intermediate/Senior), Consecutive Education, Technological Education (Diploma), Criminology, Economics, Earth Science/Environmental Management/Environmental Studies, Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software), English, Forestry (HBScF/Natural Resources Management/Forest Management), General Arts, General Science, Gender & Women’s Studies, Geoarchaeology, Geography, Geology, History, Indigenous Education, Indigenous Language Instructor’s Program, Indigenous Learning, Indigenous Nursing Entry Program, Indigenous Teacher Education Program, Indigenous STEM Access Program (ISTEM), Indigenous Transition Year Program (ITYP), Kinesiology, Lakehead Science One, Languages, Mathematics, Media, Film & Communications, Music, Natural Science, Nursing (BScN and advanced pathways), Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Resource & Environmental Economics, Social Work, Sociology, Visual Arts, Water Science, plus graduate pathways including master’s, doctorates, and professional diplomas in areas like Engineering, Science, Business, Education, Public Health, and Accounting/Management

Save the Date: What's Next & Seeking Employers: Speed Networking Night

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Lakehead Orillia
Event Fee: 
FREE
Event Contact Name: 
Dr Jessica Lovett
Event Contact E-mail: 
  • Connect with students who are about to graduate - and help them explore their options for great careers right here in Simcoe County!
  • This is a speed networking event, offering 1:1 conversations in which professionals can share their stories with students. We aim to have an equal number of students and employers at the event. Please RSVP to secure your space. 
  • This event is free for employers, alumni, and students. 
 

Resume Revamp Workshop

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 12:30pm EST
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 12:30pm EST
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 12:30pm EST
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 12:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Fee: 
FREE
Event Contact Name: 
Sierra Lemonius
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join our Resume Revamp Workshop and take your resume to the next level! Learn how to highlight your skills, achievements, and experience in a way that grabs the attention of recruiters. Walk away with a polished, professional resume that will help you stand out in today's competitive job market.

 
Please pre-register for these events! After 15 min these events are cancelled with no students in attendance

Career Talk: Graduating now what? (Alumni talk) TB

Event Date: 
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm EST
Event Location: 
The Study
Event Fee: 
FREE
Event Contact Name: 
Sierra Lemonius
Event Contact E-mail: 

 Join us for an enlightening panel discussion at The Study featuring successful alumni who will share their post-graduation journeys, insights, and advice. This event is designed to help current students navigate the transition from academic life to the professional world, providing valuable tips and real-world experiences.

 

Event Details: January 28th 2025

Where: The Study, Thunder Bay Campus

Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm

RBC Career Prep Series: Job Search 101

Event Date: 
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Career Zone
Event Contact Name: 
Mallory Heerema

Join us for the RBC Career Prep Series: Job Search 101 workshop, where you’ll learn essential strategies to navigate the job market with confidence. Event Details: Career Zone (Under the bookstore)  2:00pm-3:00pm All students welcome!

Career Fair Prep Workshop With the Career Zone

Event Date: 
Friday, January 24, 2025 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Career Zone
Event Fee: 
Free for students
Event Contact Name: 
Sierra Lemonius
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us for a Career Fair Prep Workshop to prepare for  the upcoming career fair January 29th! Learn how to craft a powerful introduction, ask insightful questions to employers, and get tips on showcasing your skills with an effective resume. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or looking to refine your approach, this session will give you the tools to stand out and make a great impression!  

 

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