Calgary 
The City of Calgary’s Youth Employment Centre is bringing back its annual Youth Hiring Fair on March 26 at the Big Four Building in Stampede Park.
Credit: City of Calgary
The event, now in its 26th year, is open to job seekers aged 15 to 24, from high school students to recent graduates.
This year’s fair will feature 80 employers, all actively hiring for thousands of roles. The opportunities range from part-time and seasonal work to full-time and permanent positions, giving attendees a broad look at what’s available.
Per the news release, the fair provides a platform for high school students, recent graduates, and post-secondary students to explore job opportunities with 80 employers actively hiring. Positions range from part-time to full-time roles across various industries.
Since its inception, the event has linked nearly 2,000 employers with more than 100,000 youth. Per the news release, each year about 5,000 young people attend not just to apply for jobs but to get a feel for the hiring process.
The fair will feature a diverse array of employers across various age groups, ensuring opportunities are accessible for a wide demographic, from companies like Azuridge Estate Hotel and Calgary Co-op to organizations like the Calgary Police Service and Alberta Health Services, among many others.
For those unable to attend the fair, the Youth Employment Centre offers year-round employment services at 315 10th Ave. S.E., providing free career services and connections to employers for individuals aged 15-24.
The City of Calgary Youth Hiring Fair – 2026
Employers hiring 15-year-olds and older
Barbecues Galore
Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited (Calgary Stampede)
CAREERS: Next Generation
City of Calgary, Recreation & Social Programs
Firefly Solar
Graham Construction
GREEN FLAG
Heritage Park
Lammle’s Western Wear
McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd.
Superstore
TELUS Spark Science Centre
Toonie Tours
Trellis Society
Employers hiring 16-year-olds and older
Avalon Construction
Azuridge Estate Hotel
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation
Canadian Property Stars
Carstar MK Auto Group
Complexus
Glencoe Club
Hi-Flyer Food Inc. – KFC and Taco Bell
Kal Tire
MNP Community & Sport Centre
Pedalheads
True North Executive Security Limited
Unruh Construction Inc.
YMCA Calgary
YMCA’s Summer Work Student Exchange Program
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Employers hiring 17-year-olds and older
Camp Kasota West
MathPro Tutoring
Modern Rentals Ltd.
Royal Canadian Air Force
Take it And Go FTG
Vector Marketing Calgary
Volker Stevin
Employers hiring 18-year-olds and older
AIS Integral
Alberta Correctional Services
ATCO
Avenue Living Communities Ltd.
Banff Sunshine Village
Benchmark Projects Ltd.
Between Friends
Boilermakers Local 146
BURNCO Rock Products
Brewers Distributor Ltd.
Calgary Alpha House Society
Calgary Fire Department
Calgary Police Service
Canadian Road Builders Inc.
Carmacks Enterprises Ltd.
Cargill
City of Calgary – 911
City of Calgary Community Safety
City of Calgary Transit Public Safety
Commissionaires Southern Alberta
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
EllisDon Construction Services Inc.
Emergency Health Services – Alberta
Energy Safety Canada / Careers in Energy
Flynn Canada Ltd.
Global Convention Services
Great Events Catering Inc.
HomeFree Homecare
Kuby Renewable Energy
MacCon Public Safety
Marmot Construction Ltd.
Marriott International
Nuvo Renewables
Orizon Energy
PBS Systems
RONA
Saltlik Steakhouse
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology – Youth Initiatives
The Brenda Strafford Foundation
The Crossing Resort
Valiant Solutions Inc.
Whissell Contracting
Zeno Renewables
When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Big Four Building, 1801 Big Four Trail SE, Calgary
How Much: Free
