Tip of the Week: Don’t Forget to Set Your Career Resolutions
Upcoming Employer Info Sessions & Career Fairs:
BCG Launch Virtual Program | Apply soon! Commences Jan 2023
Calian AT Virtual Student Tour | Jan 10
Barr Engineering In-Person Employer Information Session | Jan 11
ESS’ Engineering Career Fair | Jan 11 & 12
Plains Midstream Canada Virtual Employer Information Session | Jan 17
Career Boot Camp 2023: Building Your Career Your Way | Jan 17 - 26
IRCC Virtual Employer Info Session | Jan 18
CompE Club’s Career++ Tech Career Fair | Jan 20
RJC Engineers In-person Employee Information Session | Jan 25
CSA Group In-person Employer Info Session | Jan 30
Start Your Career with the GoC | Jan 30 & Feb 2
Spring Hiring Fair | Feb 7
Arup Winter Information Sessions | Ongoing to Mar 2023
Other Events & Deadlines:
APEGA’s Rapid Resume Review | Jan 9
How to "Wow" at a Career Fair Webinar | Jan 9
Stanley Milner Library Tour with CEA | Jan 11
Women in Mining - Trailblazer Awards | Nominations Due: Jan 13
AI for Accessibility Student Challenge | Registration Deadline: Jan 15
Career Centre Seminars and Rapid Reviews for Winter 2023
AI for Accessibility Student Challenge | Registration Deadline: Jan 15
APEGA’s Speed Mock Interviews | Jan 17
BMO & U of A Virtual Authentic Me Session | Jan 17
APEGA & Engineering Career Connections: Leveraging LinkedIn | Jan 23 (in person) & Jan 25 (virtual)
Commercial Banking Wealth Management Inclusion Scholarship | Application Deadline: Jan 27
Looking for summer or permanent employment? ~20 engineering-targeted jobs are closing in campusBRIDGE this week, including opportunities with BAR Engineering, Broadway Subway Project, City of Edmonton, Jane Street Group, Qualcomm, and more.
Don’t Forget to Set Your Career Resolutions!
Happy New Year!
We hope that you had a wonderful and relaxing break and that you’re excited for the new year ahead.
A new year always brings a fresh slate and the opportunity to reset and focus your time and energy on the things that matter most to you. As you reflect on last year and spend time setting your intention for this new term and the year ahead, we encourage you to set a few professional development/career resolutions.
To help you figure out what your career-focused resolutions might be, questions to ask yourself include:
What impact do I want to have on colleagues, clients, and my community?
What are my academic goals for the upcoming term?
What soft (i.e., transferable) or technical skills do I hope to develop over the next year?
How do I want to grow as a professional?
What’s most important to me in the work that I do?
Why will a company benefit from having me on their team?
What are the companies I hope to work for looking for in candidates?
What networking or professional development events should I attend?
Use your answers to the above questions to set a couple of career resolutions for yourself for 2023.
ESS Career Fair | January 11 & 12, 2023 | 10 AM - 3 PM MT (ETLC Solarium)
The ESS’ upcoming Virtual Engineering Career Fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with companies that hire engineering students for summer, co-op and/or EIT roles. But, it’s important to note that a career fair is about much more than trying to find a job — it’s about gathering information and making connections that enable you to more effectively determine your career path and to stand-out from the competition during the application and hiring process.
Nervous about attending? Join our How to WOW at the ESS Virtual Career Fair webinar on January 9 @ 6:30 PM to learn tips and strategies that will help you make the most of the event. Learn more and register on Eventbrite.
Unable to attend our webinar? To help you prepare, review our 7 Tips for Wowing at a Career Fair and What to Ask: Sample Questions which can be accessed via the Engineering Career Connections Resource Vault. Also, check out the U of A Career Centre’s Guide to Virtual Career Fairs.
Here’s to making 2023 a year of personal and professional growth!
Calian AT Virtual Student Tour | January 10
On Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM CST, Calian, Advanced Technologies will be hosting our online virtual tour. You will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions, meet employees and win gift cards! Stay tuned at 6:30 PM CST for an opportunity to chat with our team afterwards.
This event is geared to Computer Science and Engineering students (Electrical, Software/Computer & Engineering Physics), however feel free to join regardless of your educational background.
There will be multiple different high-tech project explanations and discussions.
Project areas include:
- Radio Frequency System Development for Satellite Applications
- Designing Satellite Planning and Management Systems
- Designing Real-Time Satellite Ground System Software
- Applying Machine Learning to Satellite Ground System Applications
- SiriusXM Radio: multi-team development on large software systems
- Modem and test equipment development for cable and satellite systems
- Advancing New Nuclear in Canada
- And more!
Barr Engineering In-Person Employer Information Session | January 11
Join us for an information session to learn more about Barr Engineering - who we are, what we do, what it's like to be a consultant, and our available opportunities!
ESS Career Fair 2023 | January 11 & 12
Save the Dates for the ESS' 23rd Annual Engineering Career Fair! Don't miss out on connecting with employers to learn more about engineering career paths, what they look for when hiring, and their current or upcoming summer, co-op, and new grad opportunities. The fair will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day, in the ETLC Solarium.
BMO & U of A Virtual Authentic Me Session | January 17
University of Alberta students will have the opportunity to attend a virtual Authentic Me Workshop. The ’Authentic Me’ workshop is a deliberate outreach effort for students, clubs and associations at universities and colleges to help them adjust and prepare for the virtual recruitment process for coop/internships/new graduates. Students will have the opportunity to engage with BMO Campus Recruiters for an interactive virtual session focusing on creating elevator pitches, resume writing, and interview skills while ensuring to stay true to their authentic selves.
Plains Midstream Canada Virtual Employer Information Session | January 17
Plains is looking forward to meeting with the students at the University of Alberta to dive deeper into Canadian Oil and Gas and how Plains contributes to industry. During this information session Plains will share exciting details about how you can secure your next work experience in either our internship or graduate program in the 2023 year!
All 1st-3rd year students in their bachelors program with a major in Business, Engineering and/or Science who have not yet graduated will be eligible to apply into our internship program. Any 4th year students who are near graduation will be eligible to apply for our graduate program.
IRCC Virtual Employer Info Session | January 18
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is hosting a Virtual Employer Information Session on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 12:00 - 12:30 PM MT for UAlberta students and recent graduates.
This session will feature a panel of IRCC Foreign Service Officers who will discuss what it's like to deliver Canada's migration programs while living abroad. They will also focus on the Foreign Service Development Program.
Cette session mettra en vedette un panel d'agents du service extérieur d'IRCC qui discuteront de ce que c'est que d'offrir les programmes de migration du Canada tout en vivant à l'étranger. Ils se concentreront également sur le programme de développement du service extérieur.
Career++ | January 20
Simplify your job search journey through Career++!
At Career++, expand your network by connecting with recruiters and industry professionals from companies looking to fill tech related internship positions. Networking is the best way to find a job - don’t miss this amazing opportunity to kickstart your career!
Reach the finish line by attending this tech-focused career fair to learn more about available internships, what each company and their recruitment process is like, and how to stand out as an applicant.
Note, registering on eventbrite is optional but recommended to get any event updates. However, this is required if you want us to share your resume with companies (more info about that to come later)
RJC Engineers In-person Employee Information Session | January 25
Introduction to RJC!
- Our People
- Our Services
- Our Culture
CSA Group In-person Employer Info Session | January 30
CSA Group is one of the largest standards development organizations in North America, conducting research and developing standards for a broad range of technologies and functional areas. CSA Group is also a global provider of testing, inspection and certification services for products in many market sectors, and a leader in safety and environmental certification for Canada and the U.S.
The CSA mark appears on billions of products worldwide. Learn more about CSA Group.
In this Information Session, we will walk you through:
- Graduate Development Program for Hazardous Locations
- CSA Group at a Glance - Standards Development Organization - Testing, Inspection and Certification
- What is Product Certification?
- What is Hazardous Locations?
- Day in the Life of a Product Safety Engineer
- A Career with CSA
The Product Safety Engineer - Hazardous Locations job posting is available on the CSA Group Careers page and campusBRIDGE for University of Alberta students.
Start Your Career with the GoC | January 30 & February 2
The Broad University Initiative and Learning Development Program (BUILD) along side GC Students is pleased to invite you to the first event of the 2023 Winter Term which brings together all students across Canada.
In collaboration with Employment and Social Development Canada's DM University Champion Schools (Trent, Sherbrooke, and Laval University), this event will be shared at large with students and graduates.
This session, entitled "Start Your Career with the GoC", will inform you about student opportunities, government terminology and a multitude of resources to take advantage of when applying for a job, such as networking and activities that might interest you.
English Session: January 30
French session: February 2
Spring Hiring Fair | February 7
The Spring Hiring Fair 2023 will be held in person on February 7, 2023, from 1 to 5 PM at Dinwoodie Lounge, Students’ Union Building, U of A North Campus.
The Spring Hiring Fair provides students, postdoctoral fellows, and alumni from all disciplines with the following opportunities:
- Explore career options, as well as grad and summer job opportunities
- Interact with and learn about employers in a meaningful way
- Practice work search skills
- Make connections and build networks
- Learn about career services available to you and participate in rapid application reviews at the Career Centre table
Arup Winter Information Sessions | January - March
Interested in learning more about Arup, our commitment to sustainable development, and our opportunities? Join a monthly information session to chat 1:1 with early careers and experienced recruiters.
BCG Launch Virtual Program | Commences January 2023
Ready to take your first step toward the rewarding world of Management Consulting and become a BCG Associate?
Want to consult with the fastest-growing, prestigious, global management consulting firm in the world?
BCG Launch is a virtual program that provides current undergraduate and non-MBA master’s students with an exclusive inside look into BCG from current BCG consultants. You’ll learn the skills and knowledge needed for the exciting-yet-challenging journey to becoming a BCG Associate. The program includes:
- Virtual events and info sessions
- Opportunities for live Q&A
- Case prep resources and much more
BCG Launch virtual programming is designed to easily fit into your schedule with recordings and on-demand content available to all registrants. Programming will run from January to March. We’ll share exact dates after you register for BCG Launch!
Stanley Milner Library Tour with CEA | January 11
Originally intended to be merely a reskin of the 1967 Library, the Stanley Milner Library Revitalization quickly grew to encompass nearly the entire building as the scope of work was better understood. The execution of this design was no small task, but provided significant cost benefit over a full demolition and rebuild estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars.
During this tour we will discuss some of the challenges to the design and construction teams, solutions implemented, and how the building functions to meet the intent of the Owner and Designers.
AI for Accessibility Student Challenge | Registration Deadline: January 15
Show off your creativity while making a real-life impact!
In partnership with Microsoft Canada, TECHNATION is looking for students with big ideas to show us how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to create a more accessible world for everyone.
Come up with an idea of how AI can be used to serve people with disabilities and remove barriers to accessibility. You could win devices from Microsoft and cash prizes – over $20,000 is up for grabs!
All post-secondary students are encouraged to join, no technology background is necessary. Join a team or register one today.
Transportation Connects Alberta | February 26 - 28
Transportation Connects Alberta, is a two-day conference hosted by CEA, which celebrates the significant socio-economic return on transportation investments in the Province of Alberta.
The conference will provide an excellent networking opportunity, bringing together leaders and innovators from policymakers, owners, builders and engineers to explore the emerging technologies and partnerships that will enable clean, efficient and accessible transportation systems. The conference will explore advancements in transportation efficiency, accessibility, safety, environment, and community across the transportation infrastructure that connect Albertans and grow Alberta's economy.
How to "Wow" at a Career Fair | January 9
Does the thought of attending a career fair – whether face-to-face or virtual – stress you out? We can help!
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Understand the differences between job fairs and career fairs,
- Learn about career fair etiquette and employers' expectations, and
- Know what to do before, during, and after the event to boost your confidence and set yourself up for success.
APEGA Winter Events
January
9
Rapid Resume Review
Do you want to feel more confident in your resume’s ability to secure a job interview? Meet one-on-one with professional volunteers, learn the key components of an effective resume and learn how to showcase your strengths and accomplishments.
January
17
Speed Mock Interview
Are you prepared for the upcoming interview season? Do you want to gain interview experience and improve your interview confidence? Register to attend this free event and practice your interviewing skills!
January
23
Leveraging LinkedIn - In-Person
Up your LinkedIn game and learn how to develop an eye-catching professional profile at the Leveraging LinkedIn presentation. Hear about the secrets to success in virtual networking and find out exactly what you should include on your profile.
January
25
Leveraging LinkedIn - Virtual
Up your LinkedIn game and learn how to develop an eye-catching professional profile at the Leveraging LinkedIn presentation. Hear about the secrets to success in virtual networking and find out exactly what you should include on your profile.
February
1
Speed LinkedIn Review
The Speed LinkedIn Review is an exciting opportunity presented to you by the APEGA Student Liaison Committee. This event offers you a chance to communicate with industry professionals and obtain feedback from them regarding your LinkedIn profile and how to make it shine!
There are two sessions being offered that consist of five 10 minute rounds that will allow you time for discussion with five different professionals via zoom. Spots are limited, so please sign up for your preferred session.
Career Centre Seminars and Rapid Reviews for Winter 2023
Interview Basics: January 16
Rapid Resume / LinkedIn Profile Reviews: January 17
Resume & Cover Letter Basics: January 18
Making Career Fairs Work for You: January 19
Resume & Cover Letter Basics: January 31
Rapid Resume / LinkedIn Profile Reviews: February 1
Finding a Summer Job: February 2
Making Career Fairs Work for You: February 6
Interview Basics: February 8
Alumni to Alumni Career Mentoring | Application Deadline: January 16
The Alumni to Alumni Career Mentoring Program connects alumni in the early stages of their career development (mentees) with alumni who are established in their careers (mentors) to develop the business and interpersonal skills that will help mentees navigate the workplace and advance their careers.
The Alumni to Alumni Career Mentoring Program, coordinated by the University of Alberta Alumni Association, takes place over eight months, from April to the end of November.
Career Boot Camp 2023: Building Your Career Your Way | January 17 - 26
Meaningful careers in the Government of Canada are more varied and plentiful than ever before. To sustain professional growth and a long-lasting career as a public servant, it's important to understand the basics of the government hiring landscape and build a diverse network of relationships.
Hosted by the Federal Youth Network, Career Boot Camp 2023 will explore the foundations of building a career in the federal public service and what it takes to thrive in your career in the short and long-term. Participants will gain access to networking opportunities, helpful tools, and various resources to support your growth as a government employee.
Key themes for this Career Boot Camp 2023 include:
- Demystifying the building blocks of hiring processes in the Government of Canada
- Networking and building effective relationships in the public service
- Thriving and growing your career in the public service
Women in Mining - Trailblazer Awards | Nominations Due: January 13
Women in Mining Canada's Student Trailblazer and Indigenous Student Trailblazer Awards are currently accepting applications. The Awards aim to recognize outstanding women studying with the aim of having a career in the mining industry after graduation.
Each Award has a $5,000 scholarship associated with it, which will be presented at our awards ceremony at the annual PDAC conference.
Commercial Banking Wealth Management Inclusion Scholarship | Application Deadline: January 27
At CIBC, we’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse organization which supports and reflects the clients and communities we serve. This scholarship aims to support first, second, and third-year Black and Indigenous students enrolled in full-time education in a first degree. In addition to the scholarship, successful applicants will be offered a paid summer internship in one of the Commercial Banking and Wealth Management business units, following an interview process.
Apply today for a chance to receive a $10,000 scholarship and a summer internship at CIBC!
Power Your Education Canada Scholarships | Application Deadline: February 28
The RSM US Foundation will again award four students in Canada with a $5,000 (US) scholarship each and an invitation to an RSM information session.
To apply, individuals will need to create a quick video and complete a short application. Additional eligibility criteria include pursuing a bachelor's degree in business or technology with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and a legal resident of Canada.
Advanced Navigation New Student Grant Program (USD 5,000 scholarship) | Application deadline: April 30
At Advanced Navigation, our mission is to drive the autonomy revolution. We believe that we need more engineers to make it happen.
We have spent years developing AI-based navigation and robotics solutions for sea, land and air applications. We work with some of the world’s most innovative companies, including Boeing, Google, Tesla, Apple, and General Motors, to enable tomorrow’s autonomous systems. Whether we are helping clients to get to the Moon, mapping ocean floors, or achieving autonomous precision farming, Advanced Navigation works on solving real-world problems.
Now it is your chance to grow with our USD 5,000 engineering student grant program! This grant is an opportunity to have one of the leading navigation and robotics manufacturers provide financial assistance and support in helping you become an engineer.
Several jobs are closing in the coming week. Find posting details and application deadlines in the Jobs Closing report for January 3 - 9, 2023. Note: you must download the jobs closing report in order to use the links.
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