Exhibitor pricing and packages
Join us for the annual January Career Fair on Wednesday, January 27 (2:00 - 6:00 p.m.) and Thursday, January 28 (9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.), 2027 co-hosted by the UM Career, Community and Experiential Learning Centre and the Asper Career Development Centre at the University of Manitoba.
- Connect with students from all faculties and programs at the University of Manitoba eager to learn about your organization and potential employment opportunities.
- Market your organization to thousands of qualified students at this high-profile two day event and increase your brand awareness among the student body.
- Recruit students for full-time, part-time and summer positions or volunteer opportunities.
- Educate students on the knowledge, skills and attributes you look for as an employer.
- Register for the 2027 UM Career Fair and find the right people for your organization.
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Registration details
Only the registered exhibitor may occupy the booth and organizations may only register one booth. Booth placement will be based on support level, date of registration and at the discretion of the UM Career Fair team. All 2026 UM Career Fair Platinum, Gold and Silver Supporters will have preferred placement. Educational institutions are welcome to register for day-1 of the fair and space permitting, following the early bird deadline, will be provided space for day-2 if requested. The Early Bird deadline is Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
We encourage all organizations to register early as space is limited and waitlists were made the past two years.
We encourage all exhibitors to register early, as space is limited. If you have any questions regarding event registration or day-of event details, please contact: Wayne or Zach at jan.careerfair@umanitoba.ca.
Support opportunities and registration packages
CLASSIC registration package includes:
- One - 10'x 6' booth with curtain back and sides
- One - 6' × 2.5' skirted table and two chairs
- Two organizational representatives and materials for them
- Hot dinner on Wednesday; Hot breakfast and light lunch on Thursday.
- One parking pass per booth per registered day.
Be a supporter of the UM Career Fair and heighten your company profile. More than 2500 students and alumni from the University of Manitoba attended this event in 2026.
Platinum
PLATINUM SUPPORTER registration includes:
ASE Career Fair Event Day Benefits
Applies to participation during the UM Career Fair January 27 and/or 28, 2027
- Classic booth registration (as above)
- Oversized double booth in a premium, high visibility placement
- Top tier logo placement across digital and on-site Career Fair marketing materials
- Exclusive sponsorship of the Coffee House, a central gathering space for student traffic
- Complimentary electricity for booth operation
- Attendance for up to 6 representatives (includes 4 additional complimentary registrations)
- One complimentary parking passes for the University Parkade
Extended Engagement and Promotion Benefits
Redeemable outside of ASE Career Fair event days (January to December 2027)
- Two sponsored social media features across LinkedIn and Instagram
- One post published in the lead up to the Career Fair highlighting your organization’s role as a Platinum Supporter
- One additional post scheduled at a time of your choosing, focused on career related content such as opportunities, workplace insights, or early talent pathways
- Three featured employer placements (1 month each) on the UMConnect job board, a high traffic platform for University of Manitoba students
- Three complimentary featured job postings (2 weeks each) on the UMConnect job board
- Two complimentary room bookings for employer information sessions, including light catering (refreshments)
- Three complimentary room bookings for on campus interviews
Gold
GOLD SUPPORTER registration includes:
ASE Career Fair Event Day Benefits
Applies to participation during the UM Career Fair January 27 and/or 28, 2027
- Classic booth registration (as above)
- Booth located in a high visibility area with strong student traffic
- Second tier logo placement across digital and on-site Career Fair marketing materials
- Complimentary electricity for booth operation
- Attendance for up to 4 representatives (includes 2 additional complimentary registrations)
- One complimentary parking passes for the University Parkade
Extended Engagement and Promotion Benefits
Redeemable outside of ASE Career Fair event days (January to December 2027)
- Two sponsored social media features across LinkedIn and Instagram
- One post published in the lead up to the Career Fair highlighting your organization’s role as a Platinum Supporter
- One additional post scheduled at a time of your choosing, focused on career related content such as opportunities, workplace insights, or early talent pathways
- Two featured employer placements (1 month each) on the UMConnect job board, a high traffic platform for University of Manitoba students
- Two complimentary featured job postings (2 weeks each) on the UMConnect job board
- One complimentary room bookings for employer information sessions, including light catering (refreshments)
- One complimentary room bookings for on campus interviews
Silver
Silver SUPPORTER registration includes:
ASE Career Fair Event Day Benefits
Applies to participation during the UM Career Fair January 27 and/or 28, 2027
- Classic booth registration (as above)
- Booth located with steady traffic
- Third tier logo placement across digital and on-site Career Fair marketing materials
- Complimentary electricity for booth operation
- Attendance for up to 2 representatives
- One complimentary parking passes for the University Parkade
Extended Engagement and Promotion Benefits
Redeemable outside of ASE Career Fair event days (January to December 2027)
- One sponsored social media post across LinkedIn and Instagram, scheduled in the lead-up to the Career Fair, collectively highlighting all Silver Sponsors and their support of the event.
- Only those Silver supporters registered by January 13 will be highlighted.
- One post published in the lead up to the Career Fair highlighting your organization’s role as a Silver Supporter
- One featured employer placements (1 month each) on the
- UMConnect job board, a high traffic platform for University of Manitoba students
Exhibitor pricing
Classic registration is for: Private Companies, Government and Gov. Organizations/agencies/crown corps, post-secondary etc.
Non-Profit registration is for: Recognized Charities, NPO's, etc.
All non-profit registrants are required to provide proof of NPO status.
Industry Associaitons: Industry associations can reach out to discuss oppotutnities to attend with organizations their association represents.
Sponsorship packages
| Sponsorship package | Price |
|---|---|
| Platinum sponsor | $ 3,500.00 + GST |
| Gold sponsor | $ 2,500.00 + GST |
| Silver sponsor | $ 1,500.00 + GST |
2-Day Attendance
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Classic - Early Bird until Dec. 9, 2026 | $ 800.00 + GST |
| Classic - After Dec. 9, 2026 | $ 900.00 + GST |
| Non-profit - Early Bird until Dec. 9, 2026 | $ 600.00 + GST |
| Non-profit - After Dec. 9, 2026 | $ 700.00 + GST |
1-Day Attendance
(Pricing for Tuesday or Wednesday participation)
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Classic - Early Bird until Dec. 9, 2026 | $ 600.00 + GST |
| Classic - After Dec. 9, 2026 | $ 700.00 + GST |
| Non-profit - Early Bird until Dec. 9, 2026 | $ 400.00 + GST |
| Non-profit - After Dec. 9, 2026 | $ 500.00 + GST |
Additional amenities
| Amenities | Price |
|---|---|
| Electricity | $ 50.00 + GST |
| Additional Representative | $ 45.00 + GST per rep, per day |
*** If your organization is GST exempt, please provide your GST number when you register. We will also ask for proof of your GST exemption status for our records in your confirmation email. This is typically in the form of a letter on organizational letter head or a government statement listing your GST exemption number.
Confirmation and payment
Exhibitors will receive an email confirmation once their registration has been approved. Invoices will be issued in February 2027, after the fair, via email. Payment will be due upon receipt.
Cancellation Deadline: 4:30 PM (CST) on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Cancellations received on or before this date and time will be charged a $125.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after this date and time will be charged in full.
NOTE: Any organization that registers after the cancellation deadline will be charged in full, irrespective of any cancellations received.
Certificate of insurance
Within two weeks of your registration approval, you must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) evidencing Comprehensive General Liability Insurance including the following:
- Not less than $2,000,000.00 ($2 Million)
- With the University of Manitoba added as an "Additional Insured" with respect to liability arising out of the operations of the exhibitor
- The insurance policy should also include a cross-liability clause
This can be obtained through your insurance broker. The COl can be emailed to jan.careerfair@umanitoba.ca. Your participation and placement cannot be guaranteed without this policy.