Ottawa Employment Hub, your Local Employment Planning Council (LEPC), is pleased to offer this space for service providers to view and share local events that provide an opportunity to engage with employers.
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| Sector/Secteur | Organizer/ Organisateur, organisatrice | Event/événement | Description/ La description | When/Quand | Language/Langue | More Info/ Plus d'informations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | Algonquin College | Part-Time Job and Volunteer Fair | Highlights part-time and volunteer opportunities on and off campus. Employers, non-profit organizations, and campus departments all attend. | September-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Algonquin College | Career Networking Fair | Recruitment event for full-time career-related employment for graduates, soon-to-be graduates, and for summer employment opportunities for students. | February-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Big Brothers Big Sisters | Big Career Day | Two-day event for all grade 10 students in both Public and Catholic Schools who are enrolled in the Civics and Careers class. | October -Annual | English | More Info |
| All | CAFE – Ottawa chapter | The Arnie Vered Dinner, Honouring Families in Business | $$ Celebration of families in business. Reception, Dinner, and Educational Program with guest speakers. | May-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | CAFE – Ottawa chapter | AGM & Share the Experience Breakfast with The Next Generation | Includes a panel discussion. | February-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | CAFE – Ottawa chapter | Holiday Social | Networking social. | December-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | CAFE – Ottawa chapter | Share the Experience Breakfast | Breakfast and a speaker. | Several times per year (no set schedule) Next one May 30th | English | More Info |
| All | Capital Business Association | Meetings | Held before business hours, these meetings offer opportunity for discussion and to hear from invited speakers. | Bi-weekly (every second Tuesday) | English | More Info |
| All | Carleton University | Part-Time Job Fair | $$ Part-time job fair | September-Annual | English | More info |
| All | Carleton University | Fall Career Fair | $$ Two-day career fair | October-Annual | English | More info |
| All | Carleton University | Summer Job Fair | $$ Summer job fair | January-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Carleton University | Spring Career Fair | $$ Career fair | March-Annual | English | More info |
| All | EOON | Awards night | Employment Ontario nominates employers and all nominees invited (50+) | Annual (TBD) | English | |
| All | eSAX | eSAX Networking Ottawa | $$ An entrepreneur networking community and tradeshow for small business to create connections, gain knowledge and promote collaboration among regional Chambers of Commerce. | Approx. once every three months | English | More Info |
| All | Hire Immigrants Ottawa | Employer Summit | Two-day event that brings together more than 150 leaders from business, government and NGOs. | March-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| All | Hire Immigrants Ottawa | Employer Learning Forum | Ottawa-based businesses and organizations share their innovative strategies and practices in hiring and effectively integrating talented newcomers into the workplace; includes a panel discussion. | November-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| All | Impact Hub Ottawa | Wine Down | Informal, BYOB event intended for students and changemakers interested in social impact to meet, mix, and mingle with social innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders from the HUB’s member community. | Weekly | English | More Info |
| All | iPolitics | iPoliticsLive events | Events include newsmaker breakfasts, panels, meetings and conferences. | Frequent (no set schedule) | English | More Info |
| All | Kanata North BIA | Annual General Meeting | Opportunity to network and share your views. | December-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Multiple (Ottawa Public Library, Invest Ottawa, Ottawa Community Loan Fund, World Skills, Futurpreneur, In-TAC and YENGO) | New Entrepreneurs of Ottawa Networking (NEON) Event | Brings small business owners together – includes a panel discussion of guest entrepreneurs, as well as local organizations who provide services to the business community (they showcase their expertise and their support services to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs). | April-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Newcomers Canada | Career Fair | Recruitment event for foreign-born workers already in Canada; | English | More Info | |
| All | Orléans Chamber of Commerce | Golf Tournament | $$ Tournament, dinner and auction | June-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Orléans Chamber of Commerce | Business for Breakfast | $$ Guest speakers and breakfast | Monthly | English | More Info |
| All | Orléans Chamber of Commerce | Business After Hours | Networking at a business in Orléans (different business every time) | Monthly | English | More Info |
| All | Orléans Chamber of Commerce | Business Excellence Awards | Event that recognizes members and other east-end businesses for their outstanding achievements in several different categories. | January-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Orléans Chamber of Commerce | Chamber Meets Chamber | Get-together (between members of the Orléans Chamber of Commerce, West Ottawa Board of Trade, Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce, Smiths Falls Chamber of Commerce, and Perth & District Chamber of Commerce) at a hockey game | English | More Info | |
| All | Orléans Chamber of Commerce | Chamber Chat | Informal chat with other Chamber members at a local coffee shop | August-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Orléans Chamber of Commerce | Workshop Series | Businesses can apply to host a workshop on an area of expertise; workshop | Series-Ongoing | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Mayor’s Breakfast | Guest speakers include high-profile political, business and community leaders. Mayor Jim Watson also updates attendees on recent City Hall issues and initiatives. | 8 times per year | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Ottawa Business Summit | One-day conference featuring three keynotes, an interactive panel discussion, and facilitated networking. | September-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | CEO Talk | $$ CEOs talk about various business related topics, and listen as they share their personal stories of success. | Twice per year (April and October) | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Post-Budget Breakfast | $$ Takes place the morning after the Canadian federal budget is released; the event delivers a detailed breakdown of the budget and what it means for the business community. | March-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Ottawa’s Economic Outlook | $$ Luncheon event examines trends and opportunities in city's business sector; economic and business experts provide analysis of Ottawa’s economy. | October -Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Ottawa’s Best Networking Christmas Party | $$ Members of the Ottawa business community celebrate the holiday season. | December-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Golf tournament | $$ Includes top corporate executives, entrepreneurs, local politicians and community leaders, chamber members and their guests | August-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Fastest Growing Companies – Awards Night | $$ Reception and cocktails to recognize Ottawa’s fastest growing companies | April-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Employee Choice Awards | $$ Honours organizations that recognize employees as their greatest asset | May-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Industry Issues and Insights Lunch | $$ Three of the four topics that will be covered in 2017 have been decided upon (Health Innovation, Real Estate, Tech – 4th topic is unknown) | Four times per year (February, April, May, September) | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Ottawa’s Best Networking BBQ | $$ Networking event | June-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Cocktails and Commerce | Member appreciation event at the Casino Lac-Leamy | March-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | CAPITAL Magazine edition launch | Launch event for the latest edition of CAPITAL Magazine | Twice per year (February and June in 2017) | English | |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Economic Development Committee of the OCC | Sub-committee of the OCC | Once per month | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | Environment and Sustainability Committee of the OCC | Sub-committee of the OCC | Once per month | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce/ Ottawa Business Journal | Best Ottawa Business Awards (The BOBs) | $$ Award ceremony and gala recognizing Ottawa businesses. | November-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | Ottawa Chamber of Commerce/ Ottawa Business Journal | Forty Under 40 Awards | $$ Event honouring the achievements of 40 business professionals under the age of 40, who epitomise business success, professional expertise, entrepreneurship and community building. | June-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | uOttawa | Part-time Job Fair | $$ One day event for uOttawa students to network and learn about part-time employment opportunities. | September-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| All | uOttawa | Mobility Fair | $$ Two day event for uOttawa students to network and learn about work/study abroad opportunities. | October-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| All | uOttawa | Summer Job Fair | $$ One day event for uOttawa students to network and learn about opportunities for summer employment. | February-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| All | uOttawa | uO2.0 – Graduating Students and Alumni Career Fair | $$ One day event for uOttawa students and alumni to network and learn about opportunities for employment. | March-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| All | West Ottawa Board of Trade | Networking Breakfasts | Networking breakfasts with guest speakers | Monthly | English | More Info |
| All | West Ottawa Board of Trade | Business After Hours | $$ Networking and speakers | Monthly | English | More Info |
| All | West Ottawa Board of Trade | West Ottawa Business Excellence Awards | Recognizes West Ottawa businesses | March-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | West Ottawa Board of Trade | Golf Tournament | $$ Tournament and dinner | May-Annual | English | More Info |
| All | West Ottawa Board of Trade | Food & Wine event | Networking event | November-Annual | English | More Info |
| Construction | Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association | Annual Meet and Greet | $$ Networking event (held at Mill Street brewery in 2016) | September-Annual | English | More Info |
| Construction | Ottawa Construction Association | Annual General Meeting | February-Annual | English | More Info | |
| Construction | Canada Green Building Council | Ottawa Chapter Holiday Party | $$ Includes a networking social, keynote and breakout, and wrap up/social | November-Annual | English | More Info |
| Construction | Canada Green Building Council | Green Jobs 101 | $$ Presentations from Ottawa green building professionals as they share “what they do” and “how they got there”. The presentations will be followed by a one-on-one question period and networking. This event is ideal for young professionals breaking into the industry and local companies looking to meet the ideal summer student. | March-Annual | English | More Info |
| Public Administration | uOttawa | Public Sector Career Fair | $$ One day event for uOttawa students to network and learn about employment opportunities in the public sector. | September-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| Healthcare & Social Assistance | uOttawa | Healthcare Recruitment Reception | $$ Opportunities for uOttawa students and recent graduates to network and learn about opportunities with local employers; reception-based format. | January-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| Healthcare & Social Assistance | Algonquin College | Health Care Job Fair | $$ An opportunity for employers (including hospitals and community health care organizations) to network with students in a variety of health care program areas. | November-Annual | English | More Info |
| Science & Technology | University of Ottawa | Engineering and High Tech Career Fair | $$ Event (2-day in September and 1-day in January) to promote academic programs, organization or employment opportunities to uOttawa grads and students | Twice per year (September and January) | English/French | More Info |
| Science & Technology | Wesley Clover International | TechTuesday | Networking event with speakers, held after work hours | Once per month (first Tuesday) | English | More Info |
| Hospitality & Tourism | Ottawa Tourism | Stars of the City Recognition Evening | $$ Recognizes the customer service provided by front-line staff. | May-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| Hospitality & Tourism | Ottawa Tourism | Ottawa Tourism Awards | Recognition of the individuals, organizations and events that have contributed to the growth and development of Tourism in Ottawa. | April-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| Hospitality & Tourism | Ottawa Tourism | Stars of the City Annual Conference | The Stars of the City Conference is an interactive workshop that engages delegates while celebrating customer service within the tourism industry. | May-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| Hospitality & Tourism | Ottawa Tourism | Annual General Meeting | Includes the presentation of the annual report and financial statements, and election of members to the Board of Directors; also includes a networking reception. | June-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| Hospitality & Tourism | Ottawa Tourism | OGHA-Ottawa Tourism Golf Tournament | $$ Annual golf tournament. The proceeds from the event go to the Algonquin College Foundation. | September-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| Hospitality & Tourism | Ottawa Tourism | Holiday Reception | Event to celebrate the holiday season. Proceeds from the event are donated to the Snow Suit Fund of Ottawa. | November-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| Finance | In-TAC | Career Expo | Ottawa’s largest Career Expo for IT and Finance professionals. | October-Annual | English | More Info |
| Agriculture | Ottawa Chapter of Landscape Ontario | GreenTrade Expo | Annual expo featuring green industry and landscape professionals working in the region | February-Annual | English | More Info |
| Arts | Ottawa Arts Council | Arts Awards Presentation | $$ Reception following awards celebrating artistic excellence in Ottawa. | April-Annual | English/French | More Info |
| All | United Way | Schmoozefest | $$ Networking event that features community leaders in social enterprise, business, government, media and more | October - Annual | English | More Info |
| Tous les secteurs | Embauche Immigrants Ottawa | Sommet du Conseil des employeurs champions | $$ Événement de deux jours qui réunit plus de 150 dirigeants d'entreprises, de gouvernement et d'ONG. | Annuel-mars | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Tous les secteurs | Embauche Immigrants Ottawa | Forum du savoir des employeurs | Les entreprises et les organisations basées à Ottawa partagent leurs stratégies et pratiques novatrices en matière d'embauche et d'intégration efficace des nouveaux arrivants talentueux sur le lieu de travail; Comprend une dissolution du panneau | Annuel-novembre | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Tous les secteurs | uOttawa | Salon des emplois à temps partiel | $$ Un événement de jour pour les étudiants d'uOttawa de se renseigner sur les possibilités d'emploi à temps partiel. | Annuel-septembre | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Tous les secteurs | uOttawa | Salon de la mobilité | $$ Épreuve de deux jours pour les étudiants d'uOttawa de se mettre en réseau et apprendre des opportunités de travail / étude à l'étranger. | Annuel-octobre | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Tous les secteurs | uOttawa | Salon des emplois d’été | $$ Un événement d'une journée pour les étudiants d'uOttawa de se mettre en réseau et de connaître les possibilités d'emploi d'été. | Annuel- février | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Tous les secteurs | uOttawa | Salon des carrières pour finissants et diplômés – uO2.0 | $$ Un événement de jour pour les étudiants et les anciens élèves d'uOttawa pour se renseigner sur les possibilités d'emploi. | Annuel-mars | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Administration publique | uOttawa | Salon des carrières du secteur public | $$ Un événement de jour pour les étudiants d'uOttawa pour se renseigner sur les possibilités d'emploi dans le secteur public. | Annuel-septembre | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Assistance sanitaire et sociale | uOttawa | Réception de recrutement – Secteur santé | $$ Possibilités pour les étudiants uOttawa et les nouveaux diplômés de se mettre en réseau et d'apprendre les opportunités avec les employeurs locaux; Format basé sur l'accueil. | Annuel-janvier | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Hospitalité et Tourisme | Tourisme Ottawa | Conférence annuelle sur Les vedettes de la ville | La conférence sur Les vedettes de la ville est un atelier interactif qui fera participer les délégués tout en célébrant le service à la clientèle dans l’industrie touristique. | Annuel-mai | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Hospitalité et Tourisme | Tourisme Ottawa | Les prix de Tourisme Ottawa | Les prix de Tourisme Ottawa célèbrent les personnes, les organismes et les événements qui ont établi des normes élevées et accompli de grandes choses, contribuant ainsi à la croissance et au développement du tourisme à Ottawa et dans la région de la capitale du Canada. | Annuel-avril | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Hospitalité et Tourisme | Tourisme Ottawa | Soirée de reconnaissance Les vedettes de la ville | Chaque année, Tourisme Ottawa et l’industrie touristique célèbrent le service à la clientèle offert par nos travailleurs aux avant-postes lors de la soirée de reconnaissance Les vedettes de la ville. | Annuel-octobre | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Hospitalité et Tourisme | Tourisme Ottawa | Assemblée générale annuelle | L’assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) est une occasion pour les membres de participer à la gouvernance de Tourisme Ottawa. Les éléments importants de l’AGA comprennent la présentation du rapport annuel et des états financiers et l’élection des membres du conseil d’administration. Immédiatement après l’AGA, les membres de Tourisme Ottawa sont invités à participer à une activité de réseautage | Annuel- mai | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Hospitalité et Tourisme | Tourisme Ottawa | Association des Hôtels d’Ottawa Gatineau (AHOG) – Tournoi de golf de Tourisme Ottawa | Le tournoi de golf annuel est une occasion de réseautage pour les membres de Tourisme Ottawa et de l’AHOG. Les fonds amassés par l’événement iront à la Algonquin College Foundation. | Annuel- mai | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Hospitalité et Tourisme | Tourisme Ottawa | Réception du temps des fêtes | Cette occasion de réseautage permet aux membres d’amorcer la saison des fêtes en compagnie de leurs collègues de l’industrie touristique. Les fonds amassés par l’événement iront au Fonds Habineige d’Ottawa. | Annuel-novembre | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| les arts | Conseil des arts d’Ottawa | Présentation des prix en arts | $$ Réception après des récompenses célébrant l'excellence artistique à Ottawa. | Annuel-mai | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Tous les secteurs | Centraide United Way | Schmoozefest | $$ Networking événement qui met en vedette les leaders communautaires dans les entreprises sociales, les entreprises, le gouvernement, les médias et plus | Annuel-octobre | Français/Anglais | Plus d'informations |
| Youth | Ottawa Youth Race | Race | connecting youth to programs and services, while learning to navigate the city through public transportation | October | Français/Anglais | More Info |