THE CAREER AND TRAINING EXPO RETURNS ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17th

Who is organizing the expo?

Best Places to Work is produced by the Ottawa Business Journal in partnership with the Ottawa Board of Trade. Both organizations are uniquely positioned to produce an event that gathers the best employers, top talent, post-secondary institutions, school boards, and economic development partners.

Where is the expo happening?

The expo will take place on the third floor of the Shaw Centre, the region’s premier business meeting venue, conveniently located in downtown Ottawa and accessible to tens of thousands of workers and residents.

What are the hours for the expo?

The doors open at 11:30 am and close at 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 17th.

When do we set up our booth?

For maximum convenience, exhibitors can set up their booth on October 17th between 7-10 am.

What’s included in the standard exhibitor package?

A standard package includes a 10x10 foot exhibit space that includes a skirted table and two chairs. (There is also a double booth measuring 20x10 feet.)

What other exhibitor services are available?

The in-house provider at Shaw Centre is GES, which can provide electrical services and other items, such as large display screens. Note that these services are available at an additional cost.

How will the expo attract quality job seekers?

OBJ will execute an extensive multimedia marketing campaign to attract quality job seekers, plus we’re working with post-secondaries to ensure their students will register and attend.

How will exhibitors be promoted?

OBJ will publish a special printed (10,000 copies) and digital supplement on October 17th that profiles the Best Places to Work recipients for 2024 and includes a full expo guide. All exhibitors will be listed in this guide.