The right hire doesn’t always come through the usual channels. If your organization is looking for motivated, qualified candidates and wants recruitment to mean something beyond filling a vacancy, MOSAIC Job Fair 2026 is worth your time.
Taking place on May 12, 2026 at Anvil Centre in New Westminster, this full-day event brings together thousands of job seekers and employers from across Metro Vancouver. In 2025, more than 2,700 candidates connected with over 50 employers, all in a single day.
13 Years of Connecting Employers and Job Seekers Across Metro Vancouver
Over 13 years, the MOSAIC Job Fair has grown into one of the most established recruitment events in the region. With a 96% exhibitor satisfaction rate, the event is known for outcomes. Employers return year after year not just for the attendance numbers, but for the quality of conversations.
“This event is a really great opportunity for our organization to connect with motivated and enthusiastic job seekers. We’ve been really pleased by the quality of questions that candidates are asking and the thoughtfulness of their responses. It is also a really great opportunity to put a name to the face.”
— Providence Health Care
Hire Skilled Newcomers: A Talent Pool Most Metro Vancouver Employers Miss
Many employers in Metro Vancouver are still struggling to find the right people: not because qualified candidates don’t exist, but because traditional hiring processes don’t always surface them.
A significant and often overlooked talent pool is newcomers to Canada. Many bring international credentials, years of professional experience, and multilingual skills, yet are frequently filtered out before a hiring manager ever sees their name. These barriers are often built into conventional recruitment processes.
According to Statistics Canada, newcomers continue to face meaningful employment and wage gaps compared to Canadian-born workers, often placed in roles well below their qualifications. That’s a loss for individuals and organizations alike.
The MOSAIC Job Fair creates space for real, face-to-face conversation, letting skills, experience, and potential speak for themselves. For employers, that means access to candidates who are ready, capable, and often absent from traditional hiring pipelines.
Why Inclusive Hiring Is Good for Your Business
Research from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada confirms that organizations embracing diversity consistently outperform their peers, with broader perspectives and talents translating directly into stronger performance. At MOSAIC, we see this firsthand. Employers tell us they’ve made hires they may not have found through their usual recruitment channels.
Showing up to this event is also a signal to your candidates, your staff, and your community that your organization is serious about building workplaces where people belong.
What to Expect as an Employer at MOSAIC Job Fair 2026
In its 14th year, the MOSAIC Job Fair has become one of the most established recruitment events in Metro Vancouver, and that reputation is reflected in the calibre and volume of candidates who show up.
Participating organizations receive a dedicated booth and a full day of direct access to job seekers across industries. In practice, that looks like:
- Candidates who come prepared. Before the event, MOSAIC hosts pre-job fair workshops where attendees learn how to market themselves, engage with recruiters, and make the most of the day. The conversations you’ll have reflect that preparation.
- A diverse, motivated candidate pool, including skilled newcomers with international credentials, professional experience, and multilingual skills that are often invisible in a standard application process.
- Face-to-face conversation that online recruiting can’t replicate. While resumes can’t capture everything, direct conversations offer a fuller picture that lets you see how someone thinks, communicates, and engages. These are qualities that matter as much as what’s on the page.
- Broad visibility across MOSAIC’s marketing and promotional channels before and after the event.
- Peer connection with other employers investing in inclusive recruitment.
“World class event from start to finish – thanks MOSAIC team for inviting Jacob Bros to participate!”
— Jacob Bros Construction
Register for MOSAIC Job Fair 2026
When employers participate in the MOSAIC Job Fair, the impact goes beyond filling roles.
Employment is a key step toward stability, confidence, and a sense of belonging for newcomers. Each connection made contributes to stronger workplaces and more inclusive communities across Metro Vancouver.
Spaces are limited. Register today to connect with talent that’s ready to contribute and grow with your organization!
