The Co-op Education and Student Career Services will be hosting our Opportunities Fair on September 16, 2026. This is an opportunity for students to meet with employers and post-secondary institutions. Employers are recruiting from many disciplines. Students are encouraged to drop in between 9:30 am to 2:30 pm to meet our exhibitors. 

Event Details

EventStFX Opportunities Fair 2026
DateWednesday, September 16, 2026
Time9:30 am to 2:30 pm
LocationMacKay Room, Bloomfield Centre, accessible building
Student Information

Why should you attend?

  1. Practice your networking skills by connecting with employers and post-secondary institutions. A confirmed list of exhibitors is included below.
  2. Get your questions answered! Have meaningful and engaging conversations with the exhibitors.
  3. Students who attend and complete the evaluation form will have a chance to win $1500 to put towards their X-Ring*. Proof of X-Ring eligibility will be required before cheque will be issued.  
Exhibitors Information

Exhibitor Eligibility 

  • For-profit companies and corporations recruiting for full-time, part-time, co-op, or internship positions 

  • Government agencies (federal, provincial, and municipal) 

  • Post-secondary institutions (universities, colleges, and vocational schools) 

  • Not-for-profit organizations with a mission to benefit students or the broader community 

  • Registered charities with valid registration numbers 

Exhibitor Categories and Fees 

  • Regular – $450 (early bird - $400) 

  • Non-Profit Organization (*Free 5 spots available) - Incorporated as non-profit; publicly funded organizations and government bodies are not eligible 

All fees are tax included. 

Sponsorship Opportunities 

  • Gold Sponsor ($1500): Sponsors the cost of an X-Ring for a current StFX student who attends the event.  

  • Silver Sponsor ($1250): Sponsors the cost of catering for the event.  

  • Bronze Sponsor ($1000): Sponsors the coffee & tea for the event. 

*Interested sponsors should contact the Organizing Committee for package details. 

Registration Process 

  • Complete the official registration form through the designated registration platform 

  • Submit payment or proof of purchase order within the specified timeframe 

  • Receive confirmation email with exhibitor details and setup instructions 

  • Complete exhibitor profile within required timeframe 

 

Event Sponsors

The Opportunities Fair 2026 Sponsorship package will be added in June/July. 

Gold SponsorTo be announced
Silver SponsorTo be announced
Bronze SponsorTo be announced

Exhibitors 

  • To be announced. 

Organizing Committee Members

  • Teju Maganur, Opportunities Fair Coordinator (opp-fair@stfx.ca)
  • Sarah McKenna, Co-op Coordinator
  • Stephanie Power, Co-op Coordinator
  • Jane MacDonald, Student Career Services
  • Danielle Fraser, Student Career Services
  • Jody Cook, Student Career Services

Additional Information

Contact

Student Career Centre
@email

189 Gerald Schwartz School of Business
3090 Martha Drive
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Canada