Career Talks
The Co-op and Career Development Centre brings you Career Talks a series of virtual career panels that will feature experts from a variety of industries. Each panel will focus on a different theme including hiring trends, science & tech, business, and more. The panels are open for all registered students, they are held on Zoom and free to attend. Event registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event.
Fall 2021 Career Talks Series
Engineering Panel
Tuesday, October 5 | 12:30 pm–1:30 pm | Register
Industry experts will speak to their careers in civil, software, and others.
- City of Surrey – Akber Pabani, Project Engineer, Design & Construction (Geological and Mining Engineering)
- MDA – Fabiano Prado, Systems Engineer (Computer Engineering)
- McElhanney – Pia Abercromby, PEng, ENV (Bridge Engineer)
- SRK Consulting – Michael Tyne, Senior Consultant (Mining Engineer)
Criminal Justice Panel
Friday, October 15 | 12:30 pm–1:30 pm | Register
Industry experts and recruiters speak to careers in policing, fraud, parole, and other criminal justice careers.
- ACI Worldwide – Marc Trepanier, Principal Fraud Consultant
- Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) – Shawn Chow, Recruiter/Superintendent/Human Resources Branch
- Corrections Services Canada – Mike Grant, Pacific Region Outreach and Recruitment Officer
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) – Constable Binita Cieslar, BC Recruiting Team (Alumni)
- Vancouver Police Department (VPD) –Det/Cst. Christian Olver, Recruitment (Alumni)
Business Panel
Tuesday, October 19 | 12:30 pm–1:30 pm | Register
Industry experts will speak to business operations, community development, and human resources.
- DSV Global Transport and Logistics – Liza Malkovich, Business Analyst (Alumni)
- Lexmark – Robin Black, Territory Sales Manager - Channel Partners - North America West
- Rugby Canada – Jamie Levchuk, Managing Director, Business Operations at Vancouver
- Check back for more speakers
Accounting Panel
Friday, October 22 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Register
Industry experts will speak to accounting practices from large firms to small companies. A representative from CPABC will also be available to answer questions.
- Fraser Health Authority – Armandeep Sidhu, CPA, Financial Analyst
- SAP – Kacey Du, Integrated Assurance Delivery (Alumni)
- Check back for more speakers
Entrepreneurship Panel
Wednesday, October 27 | 5:30 pm–6:30 pm | Register
- Drinkfill – Andy Chou, CEO (Alumni)
- Todd Duncan Studios – Todd Duncan, Owner Photographer
- Check back for more speakers
Project Management Panel
Tuesday, November 2 | 6:30 pm–7:30 pm | Register
Industry experts will speak to their careers in technology, finance, health, and busines
- Ledcor – Victor Zeefried, Senior Project Coordinator (Alumni)
- Provincial Health Services Authority – Emily Chan, Project Leader and Equipment Planner (Alumni)
- Check back for more speakers
Marketing Panel
Monday, November 15 | 4:30 pm–5:30 pm | Register
Industry experts will speak to all aspects of marketing, advertising, and digital marketing.
- Capcom Advertising – Anna Slack, Marketing Specialist (Alumni)
- Check back for more speakers
Human Resources Panel
Monday, November 22 | 4:30 pm–6:00 pm | Register
Industry experts will speak to the hiring process, hiring tips including resumes, cover letters, and interviews. Panelists will also speak to networking. This is an opportunity to gain insights and tips that can help you align your career interests.
- BC Hydro – Melissa Andruff, CPHR, Recruitment Partner
- KPMG Canada – Lisa Lewkowicz, M.Ed., Talent Attraction Manager
- Options Community Services – Human Resource Specialist TBA
- WorkSafeBC – Milah Woo, Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Check back for more speakers
See the list of past Career Talks events.
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For any questions regarding Career Talks, contact career@langara.ca.