With construction nearing completion on the outlet mall near the Edmonton International Airport, a job fair will be held to fill more than 1,000 new jobs.

Cirque du Soleil is looking to hire about 200 people in Edmonton for its run of Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities, which will be shown under the big tent at Northlands from July 20 to Aug. 13.

Upwards of 30 employers were on hand for a job fair in Edmonton Wednesday as hundreds of people lined up to apply for positions.