Youth Hiring Fair information for employers
Youth Hiring Fair employer information
Calgary’s largest event empowering the youth workforce, the Youth Hiring Fair attracts 80 employers and over 5,000 youth.
Are you actively hiring multiple youth aged 15-24? Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with thousands of job seekers.
Employer registration opens January 5, 2026
Access a diverse talent pool:
From new graduates to those looking for their first job, the Youth Hiring Fair connects employers to a robust, diverse and vast network of enthusiastic youth.
Fill your hiring quota in one day:
With many opting to interview onsite – employers who are actively hiring multiple roles can meet in-person with thousands of potential applicants ages 15-24.
Build meaningful relationships with the next generation:
Have in person conversations and share openings with youth specifically interested in working with you.
Youth Hiring Fair 2026 Registration
- Please read this year’s Youth Hiring Fair FAQ section below.
- Complete the application form.
Please note: Exhibitor booths are limited and submitting an application does not guarantee your attendance at the event.
If you have any questions about attending the Youth Hiring Fair as an exhibitor please reach out to:
Jason Hancock
Community Liaison, Youth Employment Centre
jason.hancock@calgary.ca
403-510-4012
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Who can inquire about being an employer at the Youth Hiring Fair?
Eligible employers include those who are actively hiring multiple paid roles in Calgary. Roles can be full-time, part-time, temporary, permanent, and seasonal and are targeting candidates within the age range of 15-24.
- Reach out directly to our employer relations team:
- We can discuss your recruitment needs, provide you with additional Youth Hiring Fair information and explore other YEC recruitment opportunities as needed.
- Inquire about attending February 4th’s Youth Hiring Fair webinar:
- This year both interested and registered Youth Hiring Fair employers will also gain access to an exclusive event information session. Featuring select businesses who attend annually and Youth Hiring Fair hosts, this virtual webinar will help your team maximize your time at the event. We’ll share what you need to know to get prepared, and how your business can use the Youth Hiring Fair as a key part of your recruitment strategy year after year.
Contact Jason for all inquiries:
Jason Hancock
Community Liaison, Youth Employment Centre
jason.hancock@calgary.ca
403-510-4012
What are 2026 registration rates & deadlines?
Early Bird Rate: $350.00
Deadline February 14, 2026
Regular Rate: $400.00
Deadline March 21, 2026
What’s included with my 2026 registration fees?
Registration fees include:
- (1) 10x10 exhibitor booth with a company name plate
- (1) 6 foot table, table cloth and skirting included (no carpet provided)
- (3) chairs
- (3) lunch vouchers (includes one meal, coffee/tea and 3 table water bottles)
- First come first serve provided on the spot interview booths
- Promotion of Youth Hiring Fair on the YEC’s website, event brochure and select social media.
- Invite to an exclusive Youth Hiring Fair employer preparation virtual webinar on February 4th.
$50 of each employer’s registration fee will support the Youth Employment Centre’s Bursary Fund. A public concession will also be open throughout the event for additional onsite beverage and snack purchases. Water refilling stations will also be available onsite. . It’s important to note that parking is not included and must be paid using daily onsite rates through the Calgary Parking Authority pay stations.
Optional additional available purchases include:
- Additional meal vouchers: $40 each with a deadline to order March 13, 2026.
- WI-FI*
- Electrical*
- Audio visual services*
- More chairs**
- More tables and tablecloths**
- Carpet**
*Pricing and options provided within BMO Centre Calgary Stampede Exhibitor Services Centre
**Pricing and options provided within BMO Centre Global Convention Services exhibitor package to be provided with registration information.
Optional scholarship fund support:
Help youth to reach their career and education goals, through the Youth Employment Centre's Scholarship for clients in need. Connect with us for additional information.
Once my registration is confirmed, how do I pay?
Once the Youth Employment Centre employer relations team receives your Youth Hiring Fair application and then confirms your attendance at the event, your listed payment contact will receive an invoice directly from The City of Calgary.
You will be directed to login or create a Live and Play account to make the payment online with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. Cheque payments will not be accepted.
The deadline to pay for all outstanding 2026 Youth Hiring Fair balances is April 3, 2026.
For all Live and Play account and payment questions please contact: liveandplay@calgary.ca
A member of the Live and Play Bookings and Registration Client Support team will assist you.
How do I purchase additional add-ons?
Youth Employment Centre:
- Additional $40 meals. Deadline March 13, 2026.
- Jason.hancock@calgary.ca I 403-510-4012
BMO Centre Calgary Stampede
- WI-FI
- Electrical
- Audio visual services
Information on how to login and access the BMO Centre Calgary Stampede Exhibitor Services portal will be communicated after registration is confirmed. Through the portal, exhibitor booth add-ons can be purchased before the event.
Global Convention Services
- More chairs
- More tables and tablecloths
- Carpet**
An onsite BMO Centre Global Convention Services contact will be provided for pre-ordering and day of requests, such as purchasing extra chairs.
How do I park at the event?
Parking at the Calgary Stampede is managed by Calgary Parking.
Pre-purchased exhibitor parking passes are no longer available. Exhibitors can now pay upon arrival using the following payment options:
- MyParking App: Pay quickly and effortlessly using your smartphone.
- Virtual Pay Machine: Visit vpm.parkplus.ca to pay online from your device.
- On-Site Pay Machines: Pay at one of the machines located throughout Stampede Park.
Parking Rates
- Stampede Park Lots: Flat rate of $18 per day.
- 11th Avenue Parking Lot: Flat rate of $12 per day, a 7-minute walk from the BMO Centre.
View the Parking Map here. For additional questions related to parking, contact the Parking Office at 403.261.0153.
Additional instructions will be provided on how to load and unload at the event if you’re approved.
Who are the primary event contacts?
For questions regarding my booth: electrical, internet, and audiovisual services: BMO Centre Calgary Stampede Exhibitor Services portal, exhibitorservices@calgarystampede.com 403-261-0377
For questions regarding my booth: tables, chairs and carpet:
BMO Centre Global Convention Services: essgroup@globalconvention.ca 587-324-4821
For questions regarding parking: Calgary Parking 403-261-0153
For questions regarding my City of Calgary event registration payment: Live and Play bookings and Registration Client Support team: liveandplay@calgary.ca 403-268-3800
For questions regarding adding additional lunches and general Youth Hiring Fair information: jason.hancock@calgary.ca 403-510-4012
What do I need to know to prepare for the event?
With over 5,000+ youth attending each year, Youth Hiring Fair exhibitors are anticipated to speak to hundreds of youth from 1:30 to 6 p.m.
- To accommodate for high volumes of interactions and breaks, it’s strongly recommended that each booth be well staffed throughout the entirety of the event.
- We also recommend that employers think about their application process before attending. Ie: are you prepared to accept hundreds of resumes onsite and/or are you wanting to host onsite interviews in our first come first serve interview booth spaces?
- It’s an important reminder that all parking onsite is paid (parking codes will not be provided) and that booth additions such as chairs and Wi-Fi must be purchased separately through BMO Centre Services.
- Additional instructions will be provided on how to load and unload at the event if you’re approved.
All Youth Hiring Fair employer exhibitors will also be encouraged to attend February 4th’s Youth Hiring Fair virtual 1 hour preparation webinar:
- Featuring select businesses who attend annually and Youth Hiring Fair hosts, this virtual webinar will help your team maximize your time at the event. We’ll share what you need to know to get prepared, and how your business can use the Youth Hiring Fair as a key part of your recruitment strategy year after year.
- This webinar will not only be relevant to your hiring and event organization team, but it will also be particularly helpful for staff who will be onsite at the Youth Hiring Fair.
Both interested employers and registered employers can receive an invite to this event.
What are the lunch options?
We will confirm the 2026 menu shortly. Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and allergies will be accommodated and available upon request.
What are the interview spaces?
There will be additional booths with one table and two chairs onsite at the event marked “interview spaces.”
These booths are for Youth Hiring Fair employers to use on a first come first serve basis to host on the spot interviews with youth. These spaces cannot be reserved. Employers that wish to have their own interview booth space, are welcome to inquire about purchasing additional booths.
What happens if I paid and can’t make the event?
If you know you cannot make the event, and will not be attending, please notify Jason as soon as possible, as we often have a waitlist.
Jason Hancock
Community Liaison, Youth Employment Centre
jason.hancock@calgary.ca
403-510-4012