CNE job fair returns Wednesday to fill over 720 seasonal positions before August opening
The hiring event at Enercare Centre will connect job seekers with positions in food service, retail, games, and more for the August 21–September 7 exhibition.
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The CNE Job Fair returns Wednesday at the Enercare Centre, giving thousands of job seekers another chance to land seasonal work ahead of the Canadian National Exhibition, which runs from August 21 to September 7.
More than 720 positions remain available, including roles in food service, retail, games, cleaning, midway operations, and guest services. According to organizers, the hiring event has already received more than 49,000 applications and filled over 1,300 positions, with more hiring still to come.
The fair hires more than 5,000 workers each year. Last year's hiring event drew a record 54,000 job seekers amid a nationwide youth unemployment crisis.
Job seekers attending Wednesday can apply for a wide range of roles for candidates of all experience levels. This year's job fair has also expanded its partnerships to connect job seekers with employment opportunities beyond the 18-day fair. The CNE has partnered with Metrolinx, the Royal Ontario Museum, the YMCA of Greater Toronto, and the Toronto Port Authority to offer additional career opportunities such as museum tour guides, promotional ambassadors, bus station attendants, bus drivers, and skilled trades positions including welders, mechanics, and marine engineers.
The event will feature employment services through partnerships with the City of Toronto, giving attendees access to resume-writing support, interview preparation, career guidance, networking opportunities, and job training resources. The CNE will also offer free on-site professional resume headshots taken digitally by a CNE photographer and sent directly to participants' devices.
Registration through the CNE website is strongly encouraged, although walk-ins will be accepted subject to venue capacity.
Before you go
When and where is the CNE Job Fair?
The CNE Job Fair takes place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Enercare Centre.
How many positions are available?
More than 720 seasonal positions remain available at the Canadian National Exhibition, including roles in food service, retail, games, cleaning, midway operations, and guest services.
Do I need to register in advance?
Registration through the CNE website is strongly encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted subject to venue capacity.
What support services are available at the job fair?
The CNE offers resume-writing support, interview preparation, career guidance, networking opportunities, and job training resources through partnerships with the City of Toronto. Free professional resume headshots are also taken digitally on-site and sent to participants.
