SETS & CFT7 Career Fair

We are pleased to invite you to the Siksika Employment and Training Services Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) Career Fair. This event brings together Indigenous-Siksika job seekers, employers, and community partners to celebrate and advance inclusive employment opportunities.

Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) promotes employment inclusion and increased participation of workers with disabilities in Alberta’s economy. DEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and supports employers in practicing inclusive hiring. Every October, community stakeholders and the Government of Alberta partner to deliver activities and events around the province that:

• increase the employment opportunities for people with a disability within Alberta’s business community.
• increase employer engagement, build business strength and capacity, and raise awareness around the recruitment and retention of people with a disability.
• increase inclusion through collaboration by connecting service providers, Indigenous organizations, government and businesses.
• highlight employers who demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity and encourage other employers to embrace their recruitment strategies.
• help create a more consistent message from service providers when engaging employers to hire people with a disability.

This year, SETS in partnership with Community Futures Treaty 7, Alberta Employment First Network are pleased to host this year’s DEAM/ISET Career Fair Event.

Event Details:

When: Thursday, October 16^th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Where: Gordon Yellow Fly Memorial Arbor

Who should attend: Employers seeking qualified Indigenous talent, inclusive hiring partners, and organizations focused on disability-inclusive employment?

What to expect:

1. On-site recruitment and networking opportunities
2. Access to a diverse pool of Indigenous job seekers
3. Indigenous Capacity Building Keynote Speaker, Siksika Success Stories, and entertainment.
4. Information booths on training pathways, apprenticeships, and supports for disability employment.
5. Opportunities to share your company’s DEI and accessibility initiatives.
6. Hot Lunch Offered.

Why Attend:

1. Connect with motivated candidates who bring strong work ethics, resilience, and unique perspectives.
2. Enhance your workforce with Indigenous talent and inclusive hiring practices.
3. Build partnerships with Siksika Employment and Training Services and local community resources.
4. Demonstrate your commitment to Disability Employment Awareness Month and Indigenous empowerment.
5. Learn more about Siksika Nation.

What we ask of Employers & Siksika HR Departments:

1. Company Display Booth – Share any accessibility for accommodations your booth may require (e.g., physical access, quiet spaces)
2. Bring current job openings, requirements, and a short company overview.
3. Prepare to discuss entry-level to skilled positions, apprenticeships, and long-term career pathways.
4. Consider carrying out on-site or staged interviews during the event (subject to timing)
5. Door Prizes

Registration:

Please RSVP by RSVP deadline; October 8, 2025, to secure your booth space. First 30 Employers/HR Departments accepted.

To register, please see attached registration form and send it to contact:

SETS Career Fair Registration Form

  Name: Irene Solway

  Email: irenes@siksikafamilyservices.com

  Phone: 403.831.4368