2011 Health & Social Services Fair

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2011 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES CAREER FAIR

ucalgary.ca/careers

Monday, January 17, 2010 • 10 am - 3 pmJack Simpson Gym - Upper Track, University of Calgary

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Alberta truly is a province of opportunities.

There’s so much to see and do here. And with

non-stop sunshine, there’s plenty of time to spend

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ADVANTAGES

excellent wages & benefits

urban & rural opportunities

work life balance

full time or part time positions

new & established facilities

opportunities for growth

flexible hours

diverse workforce

world class education, recreation & leisure

making a meaningful difference

There are many reasons why choosing Alberta Health Services (AHS) is right for you.

For starters, AHS is one of the leading health care systems in Canada, responsible for overseeing the planning and delivery of health supports, services and care to more than 3.5 million Albertans.

Plus, our organization is home to great employment opportunities at over 400 sites situated in both rural and urban locations.

What’s more, working at AHS enables a better quality of life, not only for our staff, but for their families – providing the kind of lifestyle that you’ll only find in Alberta.

To apply or to learn more about career opportunities and lifestyle advantages, please visit:

www.albertahealthservices.ca www.healthjobs.ab.ca

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PARTICIPATION IN A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM is a great way to meet people in the industry, get a better understanding of where you might fit and gain knowledge about the process of searching for a job. Project Protégé, the mentorship program partnership between City of Calgary and the Faculties of Social Work and Kinesiology, offers a select number of U of C Social Work and Kinesiology students the opportunity to connect with a City of Calgary mentor as they navigate the transition from student to professional life.

A primary objective of Project Protege is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the job search process. “This program, and specifically my mentor, changed my entire outlook beginning from what type of jobs I should be looking for, to how to highlight my sills and experiences accurately on my resume”, explains Seemeen Walji, a fourth year Bachelor of Social Work student who participated in Project Protégé last year.

Through site visits Seemeen developed a clearer picture of the social work field and where she might fit in that picture. She was given the opportunity to select organizations that were of interest and, if possible, her mentor arranged the visit. Through the various site visits Seemeen was able to see first hand the work environment, ask questions about specific roles and determine if it would be an environment she might be interested in working in. “The site visits were a really good way to test my fit in a certain organization or with a certain client group.”

Seemeen feels that this experience has helped her to develop a larger network of contacts within the field of work that interests her most. She also feels that she has an advantage over others who are not as knowledgeable about the job search process. “I am more confident in the jobs I apply for and in articulating why I am an ideal candidate for the job.”

Through the sharing of expertise and knowledge, mentors can help students reach their career goals. “Having a mentor is like having someone committed to your success”, says Walji. Since being in the program Seemeen has been able to reach the interview stage with most of the jobs she has applied for. “My mentor taught me how to market myself,” and in the current economic environment, that is a critical skill to have. She was able to secure a summer job with the Faculty of Social Work as well as a part-time job in her field. It also helped her gain the confidence and skilled she needed to apply for a scholarship and was awarded $1000 towards tuition for final year.

Benefits for students

1. Learn what employers look for when they hire.

2. Learn about a vast number of career opportunities with the City of Calgary that are directly related to your field of study

3. The opportunity to understand workplace culture to ensure an appropriate fit.

4. Helps you develop a professional network before graduation

Participation includes

1. Networking Kick Off Event

2. Mentor meetings monthly

3. Career Counselor meetings monthly

4. Mandatory workshops on:

- General Business Etiquette - How to Act on the Job

- Resumes/Cover Letters: Marketing Yourself, Part 1

- Electronic Portfolios/Interviews: Marketing Yourself, Part 2

- Job search/Networking/ Hidden Job Market - Finding the Job!

- True Colors - Learn more about yourself so you can identify a good job fit

- Introduction to the City of Calgary

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2011 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES CAREER FAIR EXHIBITOR LISTORGANIZATION WEBSITE BOOTH SPONSOR DISCIPLINES TRADITIONALLY RECRUITED

Alberta Children and Youth Services

www.child.alberta.ca 1 Social Work

Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS)

www.cdsalberta.com 2 Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Alberta Health Services www.albertahealthservices.ca 27 SILVERSocial Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Alberta School of Radiation Therapy

www.AlbertaRTSchool.jobs 6 Kinesiology, Health Science

Aspen Family and Community Network Society

www.aspenfamily.org 15 Social Work, Psychology

Bethany Care Society www.bethanycare.com 17 Social Work, Nursing, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary

www.calgaryboysandgirlsclub.ca 7 Social Work, Psychology, Kinesiology

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)

www.ccnm.edu 14 Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Canadian Forces www.forces.ca 35 Social Work, Nursing, Health Science

Canadian Mental Health Association - Calgary Region

www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca 16 Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

CBI Health www.cbi.ca 12 Social Work, Psychology, Kinesiology, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

CBI Home Health Calgary www.cbi.ca 13 Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Correctional Service of Canada

www.csc-scc.gc.ca 3 Social Work, Nursing, Psychology

Degrees Overseas: Earn Your Degree in Australia, New Zealand, or the UK

www.degreesoverseas.com 10 Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Fraser Health Authority www.fraserhealth.ca 5 Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Glencoe Club (The) & Glencoe Golf & Country Club (The)

www.glencoe.org 18 Kinesiology, Health Science

HealthCareersInSask/ Saskatchewan Health

www.healthcareersinsask.ca 26 BRONZESocial Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

HSG Health Systems Group Limited

www.healthsystemsgroup.com 19 Kinesiology

Intercare Corporate Group Inc. www.intercarealberta.com 11 Social Work, Nursing

Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta

www.kidscancercare.ab.ca 28 Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

2011 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES CAREER FAIR EXHIBITOR LIST

ORGANIZATION WEBSITE BOOTH SPONSOR DISCIPLINES TRADITIONALLY RECRUITED

Northern Health www.northernhealth.ca 36Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disability

Our Lady Queen of Peace Ranch

www.ourladyqueenofpeaceranch.com 29 Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Pedorthic Association of Canada

www.pedorthic.ca 4 Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Psychologists' Association of Alberta

www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca 22 Psychology

Renfrew Educational Services www.renfreweducation.org 30 Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Ross University www.rossu.edu 21 Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Science

SAIT Polytechnic www.sait.ca/health 20 Kinesiology

Scouts Canada www.scouts.ca & www.chinook.scouts.ca 32 Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Society for Treatment of Autism www.sta-ab.com 8 Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

St. John Ambulance www.sja.ca/ab 23

Supported Lifestyles Ltd. www.supportedlifestyles.com 25 Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency

www.ursa-rehab.com 24 Rehabilitation & Disabilities

University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine (The)

www.eustatiusmed.edu 31Nursing, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

University of Western States www.uws.edu 34Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Western College of Homeopathic Medicine

www.wchm.ca 9 Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Science, Rehabilitation & Disabilities

Woods Homes www.woodshomes.ca 33 Social Work, Psychology

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