Co-op and Career Services Events Calendar

When: Wednesday, April 22, 8am-4:30pm
Where: EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, ON  K1V 2N6 - Accessible by O-Train from Carleton University campus.
Who this is for: Students in the Faculty of Engineering and Design, Science, and Business
What you will get out of it: Learning about the construction industry in the Ottawa area, career opportunities and networking opportunities. Based on feedback received last year, Exhibitors were expecting more students coming through with resume in hand for potential hiring. Bring your resume!

The 2026 OCA Construction Symposium & Trade Show hosted by the Ottawa Construction Association, brings together industry professionals involved in the construction chain (including private and public sector construction companies, local architects and engineers, general contractors, infrastructure builders, trade contractors, and suppliers). Students can gain insight into upcoming construction trends, technology and innovation in the construction industry, and information on potential job opportunities, while having an opportunity to network with industry professionals. Students may arrive and attend at any time throughout the day.

The symposium is designed to bring the industry together to learn, connect, and reflect on the privilege of working in a sector that literally builds our city. Construction is challenging work, but it is also deeply rewarding, offering careers that leave a lasting legacy.

How to Attend

Carleton Student Registration - Free for students to attend!

The code for Carleton University students to attend for free is: CarletonUCOMP. During the registration process, students will need to identify themselves as students and enter the school name in the Company field, then enter the code in the Student Code area at check out. At the payment page, apply the following code CarletonUCOMP before proceeding to check out and it will cancel the registration cost.

Students can register by following this link: https://events.myconferencesuite.com/OCA2026/reg/landing 

What to Expect

• Networking opportunities and initiating conversation with employers
• Listening to employers either one-on-one or in a group setting
• High-traffic venue
• Exposure to constant verbal noise

How to Prepare

• Do your research. Review the organizations and speakers that will be in attendance.
• Prepare your talking points in case you need to introduce yourself (short overview about your background, what you're studying, and your career goals).
• Have a pen and paper with you so you can jot down the representatives' responses or new questions that you think of during the conversation.
• Dress professionally and dress for success! Wear business casual attire or something you feel comfortable networking in. In addition to helping you get in the right mindset and boosting your confidence, this presents a polished image to the representative(s).
• If you connect with anyone, follow up after the event and keep the momentum going from your meetings (for instance, connect on LinkedIn).