Unama’ki – Cape Breton, NS – The Cape Breton Partnership, in collaboration with Nova Scotia Works offices from the YMCA of Cape Breton Employment Services Centre, Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDENE), and Northside Employment & Resource Centre, are hosting the Unama’ki – Cape Breton Job Fair Series from May 12 to 14, 2026.

Building on the success of previous years, the 2026 Job Fair Series will once again connect local employers with job seekers across the region, offering valuable opportunities to explore career paths, build connections, and support workforce development in Unama’ki – Cape Breton. The Job Fair Series will include representation from local employers, service provider organizations, and skilled-trades focused service providers.

“We’re seeing strong demand from employers across multiple sectors in Unama’ki – Cape Breton, and events like the Job Fair Series play an important role in helping employers connect with qualified, motivated candidates,” said Leah Shanks, Human Resources Advisor with the Cape Breton Partnership. “It’s also a great opportunity for job seekers to learn more about what employers are looking for right now, ask questions, and make meaningful connections that can lead to long-term career opportunities right here at home.”

This year’s Job Fairs will take place at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre (May 12), the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre (May 13), and the Inverness Firehall (May 14).

New this year is a dedicated focus on youth engagement through local high school O2 Programs at the May 12 and May 13 Job Fairs in Port Hawkesbury and Membertou. At these sessions, students will have exclusive access to employers from 11 a.m. to noon, providing a unique opportunity to explore career options and gain early exposure to the local job market. The events will then open to the wider public from noon to 2 p.m., while the Inverness session will run as a single, fully public event from noon to 2 p.m.

To learn more and to register as an employer, visit: https://capebreton-jobfairseries.eventbrite.ca.

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Media Contact:
Alyson Oliver, Communications Coordinator
Cape Breton Partnership
Alyson@capebretonpartnership.com
(902) 562-0122

About the Cape Breton Partnership
The Cape Breton Partnership is Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s private sector-led economic development organization that supports companies and entrepreneurs by promoting our Island as a great place to live, work, and invest; growing a culture that values and celebrates creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; and connecting entrepreneurs and companies to the resources they need to succeed. For more information, visit https://capebretonpartnership.com/.