Access our one-page handout for employer and alumni services here: CECE Employer Services handout.
Your next great hire starts here
Employers are key partners in helping our students build their future careers. The Centre for Experiential and Career Education (CECE) offers employers various forms of recruitment services to build connections with students and alumni on and off campus. Here’s how CECE can help you meet with candidates to find your next hire, build your organization’s brand, and lend your expertise within the UFV community.
Opportunities to connect with students
Hire a student from the Co-operative Education (Co-op) program
Access a pool of eager, motivated, and talented UFV Co-op students for your short and long-term human resources needs. Co-op combines academic studies with relevant work experience. Academic semesters alternate with work terms, giving students up to two years of relevant work experience. Visit Hire a Co-op Student for more information.
Post job or volunteer opportunities on CareerLink
Cost: Free
CareerLink, our self-serve online job board, allows you to reach a large student and alumni talent pool looking for work. Visit CareerLink for Employers for full details on how to create an account and post your opportunities.
Please note, CareerLink organizations and job postings must be located within Canada.
Participate in a Career Fair
Join us for an exciting day of meeting with current UFV students, recent graduates, and alumni across various programs. The UFV Career Fair provides opportunities for career seekers to expand their professional network by learning from employers who are open to sharing their career insights and the various careers available at their organization.Visit UFV Career Fair for more information and updates for March 2025.
Hold an on-campus information table
Cost: $125+GST for 3 hours
Information tables are a fantastic way to grab students' attention and promote your organization on campus! Situated in a high-traffic area on campus, you will have the chance to connect with students on the go. CECE will provide:
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space booking, which includes a 6’ table and two chairs;
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promotion on CECE’s social media platforms and online events calendar;
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a parking pass for one vehicle, provided at least 2 full business days before the recruitment date;
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CECE department outreach to targeted programs; and
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wi-fi access.
Inquire about hosting an on-campus information table by emailing employerservices@ufv.ca.
On-campus recruitment is available from September to November and January to March. Please visit our CareerLink for Employers webpage for information on how to register. You must have an approved CareerLink employer account prior to booking.
No refunds for cancellations made within 72 hours of arranged information table. Any requests for refunds will be at the discretion of the Centre for Experiential and Career Education
Spotlight opportunities on social media*
Cost: Free
Share a recruitment opportunity or networking event with UFV students and alumni by tagging UFV CECE (@ufvjobs) on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at least two weeks before the event. We review and approve social media reposts on a case-by-case basis.
Distribute posters on campus*
Cost: Free
Promote a recruitment opportunity or networking event with UFV students and alumni by mailing CECE printed copies of posters a minimum of two weeks prior to the event. Include your organization’s name, the date and time of the event, and a link (or QR code) for students to obtain more information. See Contact Us for our mailing address.
Hold a virtual information session*
Cost: Free
Advertise a virtual information session to UFV students and alumni by tagging UFV CECE (@ufvjobs) on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at least two weeks before the event.
Share your expertise through Career Education
Cost: Free
Build early connections with the UFV community through Career Education, providing students and alumni with learning opportunities that are meaningful and relevant to their career development. Invited employers share their expertise by participating in events that are open to students and alumni from all program areas. Examples of events include career panels, speed resume reviews and mock interviews. To get involved with Career Education opportunities, email employerservices@ufv.ca.
Partner with Experiential Learning
Cost: Free
Join our classrooms as guest speakers, industry experts, business mentors, and challengers of work-specific problems. Provide UFV students with practical experience, industry insight, community networks, and confidence in pursuing their future careers. Visit Experiential Learning for more information.
*Only employers who have been approved in CareerLink are eligible to have their opportunities shared. Social media, posters, and information sessions will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.
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