WIL Career Fair - Employer, Alumni & Public Registration

It's time for VIU's annual Work-integrated Learning (WIL) Career Fair!

Meet skilled, service-oriented students ready to contribute to your organization at VIU's WIL Career Fair for Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation, Culinary, and Baking programs.

This targeted Work-integrated ;earning career fair is designed to connect employers with students seeking hands-on learning experiences, including co-ops, practicums, internships and part-time or seasonal roles. Students attending are actively preparing to enter customer-facing, fast-paced, and experience-driven industries-and are eager to apply their skills in real-world settings.

By participating, you can:

• Recruit students for WIL placements, seasonal roles and entry-level positions
• Build a reliable talent pipeline for high-demand service industries
• Increase brand visibility among students trained for hospitality and experiential sectors
• Engage directly with students who are motivated, career-focused, and workforce-ready

Whether you're preparing for peak season, expanding your team, or investing in future talent, this WIL Career Fair offers an efficient and impactful way to connect with students aligned to your industry.

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Current employers registered to attend:

Berwick
Best Western Dorchester Nanaimo
Brazen Poppy Bakery Restuarant
Chartwell Retirement Residences
Country Grocer
Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria
Duncan Garage Cafe and Bakery
Fairmont Empress
Hearthstone Artisan Bakery
Hot Chocolates & Cakebread Artisan Bakery
Island Health
Island Pastry Haus
Le Fevre & Co (Middle Beach Lodge, Bella Pacifica Campground, Cox Bay Beach Resort
L'ilette Cafe & Bakery
Marriott Hotels of Canada
Moments Hospitality Collective
Nanaimo Museum
Old Town Bakery, Wild Poppy Market, Cold Front Gelato
Pacifica Housing
Regional District of Nanaimo
Smor Scandinavian Bakery
The Bayside Resort
The Truffles Group
The Wickaninnish Inn
TIA Yukon
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
Trees Restaurants
True Grain Bread
Whistler Cooks