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Engg Career News
Feb 24 - March 3, 2025 Edition
Engineering Career Connections plays an important role in supporting your academic programming by delivering career education and resources tailored to the engineering profession.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities at a Glance
Networking and Recruitment:
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Specialization Panels | March 4 & 5
- Employer Information Session: City of Edmonton | March 5
- Festival of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (FURCA) | March 11-13
- ELITE Program: Call for Interns Summer 2025
Professional Development:
- Ask Us Anything: Career + Job Search Q & A (panel session) | Feb. 24
- Faculty of Engineering Student Fund Application | Apply by Feb. 28
- Workshop: Ideation to Execution | March 1
- Workshop: Kick Start Your Job Search | March 3
- Workshop: Writing an Effective Resume | March 4
- Workshop: Acing an Interview | March 5
- Workshop: Leveraging LinkedIn | March 6
- Student Engagement Leadership Program | Apply by March 9
- U of A Career Centre: Drop-in Career Advising and Seminars | Multiple Dates
- U of A C&C Services: Well-being Workshops | Multiple Dates
Looking for employment opportunities? 21 engineering-targeted jobs are closing in campusBRIDGE between now and March 3, including opportunities with C-FER Technologies, City of Edmonton, University of Alberta, Volker Stevin Canada, WSP Canada, and more!
ATTENTION ALUMNI — Did you graduate from the University of Alberta Engineering Bachelor's program between 2020 and 2024? The Faculty of Engineering wants to hear about your next steps after graduation and your experiences as a career professional! Your input assists us with future planning and programming. For more information and to complete the survey, click here:
Tip of the Week
💡 Stay current on engineering salaries, APEGA Salary Survey
Do you dread answering the "What's your starting salary expectation" question during an interview?
While it is generally understood that a candidate should never bring up salary during a first interview, one always needs to be prepared to answer this question if it’s asked. Part of being prepared means knowing about the job market, and the APEGA annual salary survey is one source that can help you understand current compensation for engineering roles in Alberta. More information on salary can also be found at Access Helpful Resources.
Remember, your aim when communicating your salary expectations is to ensure that you are competitive during the hiring process (i.e., you aren’t asking for significantly more than other candidates), and that, if hired, you are fairly compensated (i.e., you don’t undervalue your contribution to a company).
Looking for more information about answering this question? Check out Answering Difficult Questions and Ace Your Interviews.
Networking and Recruitment
U of A Career Centre: Employer Information Sessions
Employer Information Sessions offer networking and career insights. Connect with recruiters, explore job opportunities, and understand recruitment processes. Sessions can be in-person, virtual, or hybrid - check event details for specifics. Upcoming Session: City of Edmonton — March 5 @ 5 p.m.
2025 Civil and Environmental Engineering Specialization Panels | March 4 & 5
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Students' Society's invites you to their upcoming specialization panels! Join industry professionals as they share their expertise in civil and environmental engineering, offering valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations. This event is designed to inform and inspire aspiring engineers, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities in various fields of interest. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the diverse career paths available in engineering and how to navigate the evolving landscape of both civil and environmental sectors.
Festival of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (FURCA) 2025 | March 11-13, 2025
Are you curious about what sort of research undergraduate students are doing? All students are invited to come check out FURCA, a campus-wide celebration showcasing the research and creative achievements of undergraduate students across all disciplines. From March 11-13, you will get the chance to hear from undergraduate researchers sharing their research and even learn how to get involved in research yourself!
ELITE Program: Call for Interns Summer 2025
The ELITE Program for Black Youth is pleased to issue the 2025 call for interns for our 5th cohort. The ELITE Program offers paid work-integrated academic research, industry, and government internships in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine (STEMM), and business, with wrap-around activities in hands-on entrepreneurship design and wellness and coaching. All Black youth who are 15 to 22 years old attending high school or postsecondary institutions are welcome to apply.
Professional Development
Engineering Career Connections is excited to offer these workshops and Q&A sessions to support U of A engineering students with their career exploration and job search:
Ask Us Anything: Career + Job Search Q & A (panel session) | Feb. 24 @ 4 - 5 p.m.
Are you an engineering student wondering how to jumpstart your career planning or looking for tips to make your job search easier? Our Ask Us Anything: Career Q & A panel session is your chance to connect directly with career experts from Engineering Career Connections, the Engineering Co-op Program, and the U of A Career Centre to:
- Get advice on career planning, job searching, resume building, and networking tailored specifically for engineering students,
- Have the opportunity to ask career-related questions—live or anonymously—and receive guidance from experienced professionals, and
- Gain insight into campus resources and tools that can boost your career journey.
Whether you're preparing for a summer internship, co-op work-term, or your first professional role following graduation, this panel is for you. Register now and join us for an engaging and informative session!
Location: ETLC E6-060; Walk-ins Welcome
Upcoming Workshops:
- Kick Start Your Job Search — March 3 | 3 - 4 p.m.
- Writing an Effective Resume — March 4 & 11 | 2 - 3 p.m.
- Acing an Interview — March 5 | 2 - 3 p.m. & March 10 | 3 - 4 p.m.
- Leveraging LinkedIn — March 6 | 2 - 3 p.m.
- Networking for Success — March 12 | 2 - 3 p.m.
- Writing Professional Emails (Level 1) — March 13 | 2 - 3 p.m.
While academic and professional development are important, we also care about your well-being. Check out workshops offered by U of A Counselling & Clinical Services to learn strategies that can help you overcome common struggles:
- Just Do It!: How to increase motivation and be more productive — Feb. 25 | 2 - 3 p.m.
- The Great Escape: Challenging your thoughts — Feb. 26 | 3 - 4 p.m.
- Ready, Set, Action!: A behavioural strategy for flourishing — March 5 | 3 - 4 p.m.
- Be Here Now: How to regulate attention and improve your focus — March 11 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Let's Talk About Stress: Finding strategies for management — March 12 | 3 - 4 p.m.
- Failure IS an Option: How to let go of perfectionism — April 1 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Ready, Set, Action!: A behavioural strategy for flourishing — April 2 | 3 - 4 p.m.
U of A Career Centre: Drop-in Career Advising and Seminars
Take charge of your career at U of A Career Centre's Drop-in Career Advising! Get support for your career goals, from updating your resume to job searching—no appointment needed.
Drop-in @ DICE 2-300:
- Wednesday, March 12 | 12 - 3 p.m.
Drop-in @ 2-100 SUB:
- Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 12 - 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 4 | 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 18 | 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 26 | 12 - 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 1 | 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
For longer inquiries and more tailored advice, please book an advising appointment.
Career Center Seminars:
- LinkedIn Basics — Feb. 25 | 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
- Finding a Job: What Works— March 4 | 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
- Resume / Cover Letter Basics — March 10 | 4:30 - 5:50 p.m.
- Managing Your Career Basics — March 11 | 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
- Interview Basics — March 12 | 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
Faculty of Engineering Student Fund Application | Apply by Feb. 28
Prior to starting your application, please review the Faculty of Engineering Student Fund Guidelines.
The funding year is: March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025. This form will close on February 28, 2025 or when funds are depleted whichever occurs first.
If at any point you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact foestuf@ualberta.ca.
Ideation to Execution | March 1st
Join us for an interactive training workshop led by a speaker from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ ICE Incubator, designed to enhance your skills in ideation, planning, execution, and scaling. This engaging session will equip you with the tools to succeed in an exciting 2-day innovation challenge, where you'll turn creative ideas into impactful solutions!
Student Engagement Leadership Program | Apply by March 9
The Student Engagement Leadership Program is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, enhance your skills and contribute to your campus community. As a student leader, you will work alongside faculty members, staff and fellow students to support initiatives that promote wellness and the transition to university life.
If you are looking for a chance to make a difference, gain experience and connect with like-minded individuals, we encourage you to apply to the Student Engagement Leadership Program. Together, we can create a stronger and more vibrant community that supports the success and well-being of all students.
APEGA
Virtual Resume Reviews
Students can upload a copy of their resume, and teams of up to five professional volunteers made up of HR, Geoscientists, and Engineers will review and suggest improvements. The turnaround for this program is 7 days.
Mentoring Café
Students can choose from a list of professional volunteers in all areas of expertise for a 30-minute virtual conversation on topics of their choosing.
Work Readiness Program
APEGA's Work Readiness Program is a program that helps students develop their knowledge, skills, and attitudes to prepare them for the workforce and to become professionals. It aligns with the twenty-two competencies that are part of the competency-based assessment (CBA) that students must complete to become a P.Eng. Engaging in these competency areas will help them practice and prepare for their application to APEGA.
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