Join us Wednesday, April 15 for the

Job & Career Expo 2026

In Partnership With:

Jobseeker Preparation
Participating Companies
Employer Registration

Job Seekers

Your Next Opportunity Starts Here

Join us at the West Niagara Job & Career Expo 2026 — your gateway to new job opportunities, industry connections, and on-the-spot interviews.

FREE TO ATTEND

  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026
  • 6 - 8 PM
  • West Niagara Secondary School

    5699 King St

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Why Attend?

Direct Access to Employers

Skip the online application queue. Meet hiring professionals in person and make a lasting impression.

Local Jobs

Speak with companies located in or hiring for positions in Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln, and surrounding areas.

Free Admission

There’s no cost to attend—bring your resume and your enthusiasm.

On-the-Spot Interviews

Many employers will be interviewing and hiring during the event. Be prepared—you could leave with a job offer.

Supportive Environment

Our team is here to help with job search guidance before, during, and after the event.

Get Ready

Prepare Before the Expo

Preparation is the foundation of success. Here’s how to walk into the expo with confidence.

  • Polish Your Resume
    Bring 10–15 printed copies. Make sure it highlights your strengths and experience clearly.
  • Know Who You’re Meeting
    Review the list of attending companies. Identify who’s hiring for roles that match your interests and skills.
  • Craft Your Introduction
    Prepare a short, confident pitch about who you are, what you do, and what kind of role you’re looking for.
  • Dress the Part
    Choose professional, neat attire that aligns with the type of job you want.
  • Build Interview Confidence
    Attend our free Interview Skills Workshop on April 16 to practise answering common questions and presenting yourself professionally.

Make Your Mark

What to Do During the Expo

The event is your chance to make personal connections with employers.

  • Check In Early
    Arrive with time to spare so you can orient yourself and meet your priority employers before it gets busy.
  • Start with Your Top Picks
    Visit the employers you’re most interested in first, then explore the rest.
  • Present Yourself Professionally
    Greet employers confidently, make eye contact, and keep your tone friendly and respectful.
  • Ask Smart Questions
    Show your interest by asking about company culture, available roles, and what they’re looking for in a successful candidate.
  • Take Notes
    Keep track of who you talked to, what they said, and any next steps. Grab business cards and employer handouts.

Stay Connected

Follow Up After the Expo

Following up turns a good first impression into a lasting one.

  • Send Thank-You Notes
    Email a brief message to the employers you spoke with, expressing your appreciation and continued interest.
  • Connect on LinkedIn
    Build your network by adding recruiters or company reps you met at the event.
  • Continue Your Job Search With Support
    Not working with Employment Help Centre yet? Sign up for free resume support, job coaching, and local job leads.

Supported By:

 

Participating Employers

We’re proud to showcase the diverse range of employers who have already secured their booths at the Job & Career Expo 2026.

Company:

Niagara Casinos

Fallsview Casino Resort

Built on a cliff overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is the largest and most elegant gaming resort facility in Canada.

The crown jewel in Niagara’s stunning array of wonders, Fallsview offers a world-class casino with over 3,200 slot machines and 110 gaming tables. The resort also features a 372-room luxury hotel, fitness centre, dozens of shops and restaurants, the Avalon Theatre (an intimate 1500-seat state-of-the-art venue), OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino our NEW world-class 5,000-seat Entertainment Centre and over 30,000 sq. feet of meeting and convention space.

Casino Niagara

Casino Niagara is non-stop excitement in the heart of the Niagara Tourism area. Offering the hottest gaming action with over 1,300 slot machines, 30 gaming tables, including a Poker Room, Casino Niagara is Just Plain More Fun!

Niagara Casinos

Cappa College

Get Career Ready in Months, Not Years

Cappa College fast-tracks your future.  Our programs are built for speed, designed by employers, and focused on one goal:  Getting You Hired.

cappacollege.ca

Sharp Bus Lines Limited

Sharp Bus Lines Limited is the leading provider of home-to-school transportation for students across Southern Ontario. For 63 years, Sharp Bus Lines Limited has maintained the family business values and ideals it began with, promoting a mutual respect for our staff and customer relationships within a positive and supportive environment.

sharpbus.com

Chartwell Orchards Retirement Residence

Chartwell Orchards is a reputable continuum of care retirement residence in the heart of Vineland. It offers a blend of country-house living with modern comforts and conveniences.

jobs.chartwell.com

Town of Grimsby

Grimsby, nestled along the southern shore of Lake Ontario, combines small-town charm with modern convenience, offering vibrant local culture, historic architecture, and easy access to scenic trails and vineyards. It is a growing community focused on sustainable development and innovation.

grimsby.ca

Niagara Regional Police Service

Established on January 1st, 1971, the Niagara Regional Police Service is the oldest regional police service in Ontario. In an area of 1,863 square kilometers, the Niagara Regional Police Service patrols one of Ontario’s largest geographic Regions. The Niagara Regional Police is comprised of highly trained and motivated individuals dedicated to serving and protecting residents and visitors within the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

niagarapolice.ca

Canadian Armed Forces

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are a highly trained and dedicated team responsible for defending Canada, supporting global peacekeeping efforts, and assisting in disaster response. With diverse career opportunities, the CAF offers rewarding paths in skilled trades, engineering, healthcare, and more. Learn how you can serve your country while building a fulfilling career.

forces.ca

Grimsby Benevolent Fund

The Grimsby Benevolent Fund (GBF) is a charitable organization that supports individuals and families in need throughout the Grimsby community. Through food assistance, emergency financial aid, and community programs, GBF helps improve lives and foster stability.

gbfgrimsby.com

McFeeters

G. McFeeters was founded in 1959 and has supplied the highest quality bedding products to the equine, livestock and agriculture industry in Canada and the US.  Our industry expertise and strict quality control ensure that we provide our customers with only superior-grade wood shavings and the most absorbent softwood pellets on the market.  McFeeters products are made with 100 percent softwood, produced, packaged, and shipped by us, maintaining our high standards for quality control.   The result is a guaranteed premium product for our customers year-round.

mcfeeterswoodshavings.com

Canadian Leak Detection

Canadian Leak Detection has been researching leaks and developing innovative detection methods since 1974. Canadian Leak Detection of Southwestern Ontario calls on this expertise to provide homeowners in and around Hamilton with noninvasive leak detection services. We use high-quality equipment and cutting-edge technology to provide these services with minimal disruption.

canadianleakdetection.com

Contact North

Contact North helps people across Ontario access online education and training to get a job, keep one, earn a promotion, or advance their career—all without leaving their community. Our free services are available in English and French.

contactnorth.ca

Bayshore HealthCare

Bayshore HealthCare is one of Canada’s leading home and community health care providers, proudly serving Canadians since 1966. With over 80 offices, 18,000 staff, and 350,000 clients annually, we are committed to quality care, dignity, and independence. As a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2006 and a Forbes Best Employer, we prioritize exceptional, client-focused care.

bayshore.ca

YMCA of Niagara

The YMCA of Niagara is a charity that ignites people’s potential, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We believe everyone has the innate potential to thrive, and we are dedicated to empowering individuals to tap into their full abilities. Through diverse programs and services, we foster connection, cultivate belonging, and support well-being to elevate the potential of every person and build a stronger, more connected Niagara Region.

ymcaofniagara.org

International Custom Pak

International Custom Pak is a privately owned Canadian company offering end-to-end formulation, manufacturing, filling, and packaging solutions for health, beauty, home, and pet care products. Since 1992, we’ve supported brands of all sizes with flexible, cost-effective services across private label, retail, professional, and export markets.

icustompak.com

Bethesda

An inclusive community of supports and services that inspire, encourage, and empower children, youth and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and their families, to live their best lives. Bethesda provides inclusive, collaborative, flexible, and holistic services empowering people to build their personal capacity throughout life.

bethesdaservices.com

Arms Open Counselling

Arms Open Counselling provides compassionate, client-centred mental health support for individuals, couples, and families. With a diverse team of experienced therapists, we specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Our practice offers in-person sessions in Smithville, Binbrook, and surrounding areas and virtual therapy options for flexibility and accessibility.

armsopencounselling.com

CosMic Plants

CosMic Plants is a greenhouse business located in Lincoln, ON, that specializes in growing phalaenopsis orchids. The company is known for its high-quality products and commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer education. CosMic Plants stands out as the first orchid grower to implement an educational platform called Orchid University, which helps clients better understand orchid care so they can pass that knowledge on to end consumers.

www.cosmicplants.com

Royal Canadian Navy

His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Star is a Canadian Forces Naval Reserve Division located in the heart of Hamilton, Ontario. As a land-based establishment, HMCS Star serves as both a training facility and a local recruitment center for the Royal Canadian Navy. It supports sailors living in Hamilton, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Niagara Falls, and the surrounding areas.  HMCS Star is currently seeking full-time and part-time sailors interested in adventure, leadership opportunities, international travel, and supporting Canada’s security operations domestically and abroad.

forces.ca/navy

Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons is the perfect place to go for freshly brewed coffee. Our coffee is made with 100% Arabica beans, sourced from the world’s most renowned growing regions. We also offer specialty beverages including lattes, cappuccinos, espresso, iced and frozen coffee, hot chocolate, tea and real fruit Quenchers. Grab a quick snack or delicious meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy our freshly cracked Canadian eggs until 4pm. Try one of our delectable baked goods; cookies, muffins, Timbits, and donuts including our delicious Dream Donuts. We also offer a range of soups; Chicken Noodle, Cream of Broccoli and Chili which goes great with our potato wedges made with Canadian potatoes.

timhortons.ca

Vrban Family Farm

Vrban Family Farm is a family-owned fruit farm located on John Street in Beamsville. We grow sweet cherries, peaches, apricots, plums and raspberries. Our fruit is premium quality, packed for sale at farmers markets and small retailers. We tend our orchards with care and harvest fruit at the peak of freshness and flavour. Our customers love it! We offer a small family-like work environment.

facebook.com/vrbanfamilyfarm

Algoma Central Corporation

Algoma owns and operates the largest Canadian-flagged fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers operating on the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway, including self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers and product tankers. Algoma also owns and operates ocean self-unloading dry bulk vessels that trade in international markets, and holds 50% interests in global joint ventures that own a diversified portfolio of dry and liquid bulk fleets operating internationally.

algonet.com

Creative Bug

Creative Bug is proud to bring creativity to communities throughout the Niagara Region along with creative leadership and employment opportunities for youth. Team members learn how to design and facilitate programs while building confidence and having fun. We are always looking for youth who are excited to be part of a team, learn more about art and becoming leaders in our community! We offer regular schedules with the opportunity to work more at pop-up events through self-scheduling allowing students to manage their workload and leave room for other activities.

creativebug.ca

 OPHARDT Hygiene

We are The Dispensing Experts ™ Our Mission is to Break the Chain of Infection. Our Vision is to provide universal access to life-saving hygiene solutions. We are a family owned group of B2B companies located in Germany, USA, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland and the Philippines . For more than 60 years we have been designing, engineering, and manufacturing dispensing solutions – primarily for the healthcare and food processing markets.

Our brands are found in medical facilities and public washrooms worldwide. Our technologies are usually found as OEM components of products produced by the largest hand hygiene and chemical brands in the world. Our group is focused on investing in state-of-the-art production and engineering technologies.

OPHARDT Hygiene has created a strong reputation for quality, reliability and innovation – Our systems work on the cutting edge of dosing, dispensing, and IOT technologies. This reputation has been aided by unmatched commitment to long-term partnerships and relationships with our customers. Together, we can make the world a more hygienic place.

www.ophardt.com

Meridian

As an inclusive, people-focused financial partner, we’re committed to helping our Members get the advice they need to build confidence and achieve their best lives. Our profits go into products that our Members love and programs that serve communities and the planet.

www.meridiancu.ca

Mountain Automotive

Mountain Automotive is Grimsby’s best automotive garage. Whether you’re a daily commuter or a business with a fleet, we’re here to ensure your ride is always at its best. Expect fair pricing, a welcoming environment for all, and swift turnarounds to get you back on the road.

PROUDLY SERVING GRIMSBY SINCE 2006

mountainautomotive.ca

Talon Millwork

Architectural Woodwork & Custom Cabinetry

Since 1987, Talon Millwork has provided Niagara, Hamilton, and the Greater Toronto Area with residential and commercial quality architectural woodworking, custom kitchens and cabinetry.

www.talonmillwork.com

Diamond Property Services

Diamond Property Services Inc. provides Concierge, Security, Maintenance and Janitorial services to condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area.

Leveraging our years of experience in the industry, we have come up with an all-inclusive property maintenance solution that works for all communities.

We remain devoted to providing cutting-edge services to your home around the clock. It means you will enjoy priority attention for your property needs 24/7/365 from us.

diamondps.ca

Community Care of West Niagara

Community Care of West Niagara is a registered charitable non-profit organization that serves families, individuals, seniors, adults, youths and children of Lincoln and surrounding communities of Niagara.

We are an organization with values based in compassion, integrity and respect for all walks of life. Our mission is to bridge the gap to self-sufficiency by supporting our community members experiencing poverty.

Community Care is here to support people and families that have experienced financial difficulties due to job loss, illness or other hardships. Through our generous donations, community investors and selfless volunteers, people in need can come to Community Care and obtain food, clothing and emergency assistance.

communitycarewn.ca

AMSi Inc.

AMSi Inc. is a leader in custom engineered electrical manufactured products in Southern Ontario, Canada, and is committed to long term partnerships with our customers by offering innovative and diversified solutions.

amsigroup.com

London Born Wine Co

Ontario Grown.
London Born.

Bringing the best of British to the Beamsville Bench! We enjoy partaking in a glass or two with family & friends. It is our pleasure to share with you Britain in a bottle, made with great care and 100% Ontario grapes.

londonbornwines.com

Ontario Corrections Recruitment Unit

Careers in Corrections

Learn about the roles and responsibilities of different careers in correctional services.

ontario.ca/page/careers-corrections

ClothingWorks by Goodwill

Providing job seekers with free job interview clothing, confidence and support since 1998.

ClothingWorks uses community support, such as donations of high quality clothing, referral partners/sponsors, as well as the skills and time of dedicated staff and volunteers, to give job seekers clothing, coaching, and the confidence to make the best possible first impression when looking for work.

In 2022, with support from our generous donors and partners, ClothingWorks expanded to offering winter coat and accessory giveaways to help people in need in the communities where we serve.

goodwillindustries.ca/clothingworks

Fero International

Experts in Modular Construction

Fero International is a modular construction company based in Stoney Creek, Ontario. In our 300,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that was purpose-built for modular, we design and manufacture volumetric modular buildings for diverse markets across Canada, including healthcare, education, housing, commercial and industrial.


ferointl.com

CarePartners

CarePartners offers health professionals a great place to work and families a great place to find high quality health care. We provide personal support workers, rehabilitation services and nursing care for patients in homes, schools, retirement homes, clinics, and workplaces. Our services are available across Ontario, in both urban and rural communities.

 

carepartners.ca

Big Country Pet Co.

Building the bond between pets and the people who love them.

Big Country Pet Co. is not just any pet food company – we are proud that our flagship brand, Big Country Raw, that is Canada’s leader in the frozen raw pet food category. We provide our consumers with healthier food options for dogs and cats, including complete frozen and gently cooked meals, supplements, and treats, as well as distribute third-party premium pet products.

We are dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadian pets and the people who love them through high-quality and innovative products. With a profound passion for pets, we continually strive to set new benchmarks for pet nutrition, safety and well-being.

bigcountrypetco.ca

Civiconnect

At Civiconnect, our mission is twofold: to prepare the next generation of professionals for career excellence while delivering top-quality services to businesses throughout Ontario.

We help youth bridge the gap between education and employment through our flagship program, the Youth Skills Studio.

civiconnect.ca

EMPLOYERS

Secure Your Booth at the Job & Career Expo 2026

Showcase your company and find the right candidates for your team

Employment Help Centre invites your business to participate in our premier Job & Career Expo 2026. This is your opportunity to meet face-to-face with qualified candidates from across the Niagara West region and beyond.

FREE TO ATTEND

  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026
  • 6 - 8 PM
  • West Niagara Secondary School
Register Now

Why Exhibit?

Brand Visibility

Showcase your company and strengthen your local presence.

Direct Access

Meet hundreds of motivated job seekers in a single day.

Free to Attend

No-cost entry for employers and job seekers.

Cost-Effective Recruitment

Reduce hiring costs compared to traditional methods.

Community Impact

Support local economic development in Niagara West.

Let’s work together to strengthen our local workforce and create valuable career connections in Niagara West.

Limited Space Available!

We anticipate high demand for this event. Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is strongly recommended.

Booth Information

Standard Booth Package Includes:

  • 5′ draped table with two chairs
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Power supply for your devices and displays
  • Company listing in the event program and on our website

Register Now

Registration Deadline: April 10, 2026


Preparation Support

Our team is available to help you maximize your presence at the expo. We offer:

  • Pre-event marketing tips
  • Booth setup guidance
  • Post-event follow-up strategies

Employment Help Centre

Let’s Get To Work!

We Are Open For In-Person Services

EHC welcomes walk-ins to our Beamsville & Grimsby offices.  We are available for in-person appointments in West Lincoln by appointment only.  Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment today!

Monday – Friday | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Lincoln

Academy Plaza
4520 Ontario St.
Beamsville, ON

905-563-9675

Grimsby

Village Inn Centre
63 Main St. West
Grimsby, ON

905-309-9675

West Lincoln

Available for In-Person Appointments

905-563-9675 or 905-309-9675

info@employmenthelp.org

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