Hi-Tech Fair
Due to the University closure, the fair on February 4, 2025, has been cancelled. We appreciate the support and understanding of our employers and attendees.
The February 5 date will still take place.
Event details
This fair is for students studying:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications and Information Security
Our sponsors
A huge thank you to our 2025 event sponsors.
Platinum sponsor
Gold sponsors
Silver sponsors
Make the most of the fair
Want to connect with employers in the tech industry?
Join us for the Hi-Tech Co-op + Career Fair, where you can meet representatives from 40 organizations all in one place. It's the biggest engineering and computer science co-op and career event of the year!
Tips for making the most of the fair
- Know who's attending: Review company profiles to learn who will be at the fair and what types of students they're looking for.
- Bring copies of your résumé: Many organizations will be actively recruiting for co-op and full-time roles—be sure to check the employer profiles for each day to see if they are accepting résumés.
- Attend both days of the fair: There'll be different employers on both days.
Meet the employers
Here's who will be attending the 2025 fair, and what type of students they're looking to recruit.
Due to the University closure, the fair on February 4, 2025, has been cancelled. We appreciate the support and understanding of our employers and attendees.
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) - Platinum Sponsor
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines in British Columbia's Elk Valley, employing over 5,000 people and is committed to responsible development, environmental care, and partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Elk Valley of British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Schneider Electric - Gold Sponsor
Schneider Electric drives digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software, and services.
- Relevant programs: Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
- Where they're located: Locations across Canada
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
DeHavilland Aircraft - Silver Sponsor
De Havilland is a Canadian-owned and operated aircraft manufacturer with a long history as a leader in aviation innovation.
- Relevant programs: Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Victoria, Calgary, Toronto
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Fluor - Silver Sponsor
Fluor provides engineering, procurement, and construction services that deliver safe, well-executed, capital-efficient projects to clients around the world.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Where they're located: Vancouver, Calgary
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
ATCO
ATCO provides integrated energy, housing, transportation, and infrastructure solutions worldwide, focusing on sustainability in key sectors like real estate, energy, and water.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
- Where they're located: Locations across BC and Alberta, United States, Australia, and Latin America
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
BBA Consultants
BBA is a consulting engineering services firm, developing innovative and scalable engineering strategies and solutions.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Locations across Canada
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
EBC Inc.
EBC Inc. is a Canadian construction company specializing in major infrastructure, building, and civil engineering projects nationwide.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering
- Where they're located: Locations across Canada
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copies résumés at the fair.
ICBC
ICBC is a provincial crown corporation providing insurance in BC with a wide variety of IT roles in areas like application development, digital workplace, information management, project services, technology operations, and systems planning.
- Relevant programs: Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Across British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Jacob Bros Construction
Jacob Bros Construction is one of BC’s largest construction organizations, offering construction services for heavy civil engineering, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering
- Where they're located: Surrey, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copies résumés at the fair.
Kardium
Kardium is a medical solutions company that has developed an advanced system for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, which affects more than 59 million people worldwide.
- Relevant programs: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
- Where they're located: Burnaby, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
MTU Maintenance Canada
MTU Maintenance Canada is the North American facility for the largest independent provider of commercial engine maintenance services in the world.
- Relevant programs: Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Where they're located: Delta, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Newcastle Engineering
Newcastle Engineering is a leading civil engineering consulting firm that offers a full spectrum of civil consultation, support, and engineering services for the built environment.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering
- Where they're located: Nanaimo, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copies résumés at the fair.
Pomerleau
Pomerleau is one of Canada’s leading construction companies with 4,000 employees and nine offices across the country.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Where they're located: Locations across Canada
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copies résumés at the fair.
PBX Engineering
PBX Engineering Ltd. is a consulting firm specializing in electrical and systems engineering, offering services in automation, buildings, security, and transportation. They provide comprehensive design and deployment for infrastructure projects across North America.
- Relevant programs: Electrical & Computer Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Locations across BC and Alberta
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copies résumés at the fair.
Quattro Constructors
Quattro Constructors is an innovative infrastructure construction firm with deep industry roots, a wealth of knowledge and experiences management of milestone projects both locally and nationally.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering
- Where they're located: Vancouver, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copies résumés at the fair.
Reliable Controls
Reliable Controls provides simple, flexible, and sustainable building controls which balance comfort, efficiency, and greenhouse gas reductions.
- Relevant programs: Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Victoria, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Solaris MCI
Solaris MCI specializes in engineering and project solutions in the energy space, with a focus on the energy transition, sustainability and de-carbonization.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Where they're located: Locations across British Columbia and Alberta
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
TELUS
TELUS is a Canadian telecommunications company providing a wide range of services, including wireless, internet, and TV, along with innovative technology solutions. They are known for their strong focus on customer experience and leading advancements in digital health and business solutions.
- Relevant programs: Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Across Canada
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
The AME Consulting Group Ltd.
The AME Consulting Group Ltd. (AME) is a client-focused, collaborative consulting firm with a team of dedicated professionals. Our projects not only create spaces for today but reflect our purpose to our future generations.
- Relevant programs: Mechanical Engineering
- Where they're located: Locations across BC and Alberta
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
VertiGIS
VertiGIS builds powerful GIS software, enhancing the capabilities of leading mapping software.
- Relevant programs: Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Where they're located: Victoria, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Due to the University closure, the fair on February 4, 2025, has been cancelled. We appreciate the support and understanding of our employers and attendees.
AbeBooks - Gold Sponsor
AbeBooks aims to be the world’s preferred site for buying and selling used and collectible books, acquired by Amazon in 2008 and operating just like other Amazon teams.
- Relevant programs: Computer Science, Software Engineering
- Where they're located: Victoria, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Aecon - Gold Sponsor
Aecon is a Canadian leader in construction and infrastructure development, overseeing all aspects of construction for projects in the civil, urban transportation, nuclear, utility, and industrial sectors.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering
- Where they're located: Locations across Canada
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copies résumés at the fair.
Dometic - Gold Sponsor
Dometic manages the manufacturing, sales, and service of products for the outdoor market, including portable coolers, grills, air conditioners, tents, batteries, and solar energy.
- Relevant programs: Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
- Where they're located: Richmond, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copy résumés at the fair.
Starfish Medical - Gold Sponsor
StarFish is Canada’s leading medical device design provider, offering comprehensive design, development, and manufacturing services in Victoria and Toronto.
- Relevant programs: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Victoria, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copy résumés at the fair.
Aplin Martin Consultants - Silver Sponsor
Aplin Martin is a full-service civil engineering, architecture, planning, and surveying company that provides multi-disciplinary consulting and solutions for a diverse array of clients and projects across Canada.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering
- Where they're located: Locations across Canada
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copies résumés at the fair.
Redbrick - Silver Sponsor
Redbrick conceives, acquires and builds companies that consumers want to engage with every day, including Shift, Leadpages, Rebase, Delivra and Animoto.
- Relevant programs: Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Victoria, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Allnorth Consultants
Allnorth is a multidisciplinary engineering, construction services, project delivery, and digital solutions provider, collaborating with industrial clients to deliver safe, cost effective, fit-for-purpose and turnkey project solutions that help reduce risk, promote environmental stewardship and improve operational efficiency.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Where they're located: Across Canada, United States and Mexico
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copy résumés at the fair.
Avalon Mechanical
Avalon Mechanical specializes in HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems, with extensive experience in design and project services. Avalon has employed 63 co-ops in the past four years and was awarded UVic's Best Co-op Employer of the Year for 2023.
- Relevant programs: Mechanical Engineering
- Where they're located: Victoria, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copy résumés at the fair.
BC Hydro
BC Hydro is committed to building a cleaner, sustainable future for British Columbians and offers a meaningful career in a talented, inclusive team. With competitive wages, benefits, and career growth opportunities, BC Hydro is ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Across British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
BC Pension Corporation
BC Pension Corporation provides administrative and professional services to BC’s Public Service Pension Plan.
- Relevant programs: Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Victoria, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
BC Public Service
The BC Public Service is comprised of over 36,000 employees in more than 200 different jobs working across 280 communities within the province to deliver services to more than 4 million British Columbians every day.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Locations across British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
City of Victoria
The City of Victoria is the capital municipality of British Columbia, located on Vancouver Island.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Data Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Victoria, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Fettback & Heesterman Ltd
F&H specializes in delivering comprehensive contracting solutions for clients, encompassing preconstruction, designs assist, and build services.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
- Where they're located: Vancouver, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copy résumés at the fair.
Flatiron Construction
Flatiron collaborates with public and private clients to deliver heavy civil infrastructure – including highways and bridges, aviation, rail and transit systems, dams and reservoirs, water and wastewater treatment facilities, broadband infrastructure, underground projects, as well as resiliency and flood protection.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Where they're located: Richmond, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copy résumés at the fair.
Gwaii Engineering
Gwaii Engineering is an Indigenous-owned Civil Firm based in Victoria, BC. Our tight-knit team provides civil engineering services to a broad client base on Vancouver Island and across BC, with a special focus on First Nations communities.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering
- Where they're located: Victoria, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copy résumés at the fair.
Hakai Energy Solutions
Hakai Energy Solutions is an electrical contractor, specializing in solar energy systems and renewable energy integration for both commercial and residential clients.
- Relevant programs: Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Where they're located: Cumberland and Victoria, British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: They'll be accepting hard copies résumés at the fair.
Kinetic Construction
Kinetic Construction provides construction management and general contracting services throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering
- Where they're located: Victoria, Vancouver, Courtenay
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Phasor Engineering
Phasor provides top-quality services for energy companies, municipalities, and utilities, from concept to maintenance. With a commitment to innovation and resilience, Phasor’s team leverages the latest technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions for modern infrastructure needs.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Where they're located: Across Canada and the United States
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Primary Engineering and Construction
Primary is an engineering and construction leader, specializing in electric utility distribution, transmission, telecommunication, substation, lighting, traffic signalization design, and construction.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Telecommunications & Information Security
- Where they're located: Locations across Canada
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Seaspan ULC
Seaspan's Shipyards play a vital role in the region's marine industry, encompassing Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock, and Victoria Shipyards. Seaspan Marine Transportation provides ship assist, coastal transport, fuel bunkering, and daily commercial ferry services supporting Vancouver Island’s supply chain.
- Relevant programs: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Where they're located: Multiple locations across British Columbia
- How to apply for opportunities: Apply online through their website.
Accessibility
We are committed to create events that are welcoming for all. Please let us know in advance if we can make this event more accessible for you. You can also connect with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team at any time.