2013 Health & Public Services Online Career Fair Magazine

Health & Public Services Career Fair Magazine

CAREER

SERVICES

ARTS DEGREE? What are you going to do with it?

Covenant Health returning to its roots

World Health

Making a Difference in the Fitness Industry

Degree or “Swiss Army Knife?”

The Job Search for Aspiring Social Workers

Co-Curricular Record

The document you don’t want to be without. your future starts here.

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World Health shares how they’re making a difference.

Thinking about launching a career in the health sector? Read this.

Covenant Health

Proud to return to its Calgary roots with two new continuing care facilities.

4 Benefits of Linkedin Learn how you can incorporate LinkedIn into your progression.

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Exhibitor Directory

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Job Search for Social Workers

Did you miss the Career Fair on January 28th? See who came here!

Co-Curricular Record

Giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

Angela Judge gives us tips for those hoping to work as a social worker.

Arts Degree?

Explore options with Mandy Foley from our Arts co-op office.

Making a Difference in the Fitness Industry When you surround yourself with happy and energetic people it rubs off. Fitness professionals are upbeat and excited to come to work, not only because they love fitness but also because they genuinely enjoy working with others. We’re in a people industry.

Every year International Fitness Holdings Inc. (IFH) hires a number of graduates who want a career in an active and healthy field.

As a Kinesiology graduate, you are in a truly unique position to make a substantial difference not only in the lives of your clients, but in your community as well. You understand the benefits of movement. You know that getting someone active will increase his or her health, self-esteem, self-image and efficacy. You understand that being able to move will make your community a better place. From fun runs to pick up hockey games, a great quality of life and community require movement.

In today’s world, over 80% of our population is considered sedentary and overweight. This is resulting in healthcare issues and a lack of community. Kids are not playing outside; they are watching TV or playing online. Adults are not able to keep up with the daily stresses of life and are suffering the consequences of diabetes, heart disease and other ailments. In short, your community needs you.

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Fitness professionals are the front line of healthcare. You will be the first line of defence. If we can get more people moving, less people will need to go to the emergency room. People will feel better and be happier.

You have the power to create change. You can create happiness!

The fitness industry is growing at an incredible rate. Did you know there are more opportunities to have a long, fulfilling and Fitness successful career in professionals are the fitness industry the front line of than ever before?

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IFH runs 14 health clubs across Alberta under the World Health, Spa Lady and Bankers Hall Club brands. We serve all demographics from first time exercisers to elite athletes, students to CEOs, young to old, male and female.

A career as a fitness professional with IFH is rewarding; not only financially but personally.

Knowing that you are the reason your client can now chase after their grandchildren without pain, or walk up a flight of stairs without undue stress, or hit that golf ball farther, or win their first triathlon, or even win their first Olympic medal, is something to be very proud of.

our exclusive continuing education program, where you can learn from industry experts about the latest training methodologies. Most of our courses are complimentary for our employees and are accredited by various certification agencies.

You will be assigned to a mentor, a senior employee, who has built a successful practice. Your mentor is someone who is still working directly in the field. They, along with your manager, will support you along the way.

You will receive an initial client base. You can then grow that client base to as large as you want. You can create the schedule you want.

Balance work with family and friends. You can develop a group practice, where your clients form a community and enjoy exercising together under your tutelage.

You can also earn a significant income.

An average first year employee will earn approximately $40,000-45,000. An exceptional first year employee can earn over $80,000. Some of our fourth-year employees earn well over $100,000. You can do this while impacting people’s lives!

If you are the type of person who wants to make a difference, have fun, earn a great living and be part of a dynamic, growing company in a great industry, we would love to hear from you. â–

How does it work?

When you are interviewed, you will be required to pass a practical exam focusing on your technical knowledge and interpersonal skills. You will then be registered for our week long Centralized Training Program, where we teach you the ins and outs of the fitness industry.

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Degree or “Swiss Army Knife?”

By Don McSwiney

If you’re considering pursuing a career in the Health sector, you may want to consider Kinesiology as your starting point. Although Kinesiology means the science of human movement, the modern Faculty of Kinesiology entails much more than that. Kinesiology looks at a wide range of health, human performance, biomechanics and public health issues. As a result the Kinesiology undergraduate has a wide and varied base of courses that provide a great starting point for just about any health care field.

If, for example, you’re interested in a career in nursing, you’ll find that several pre-requisites or first year courses are part of your Kinesiology degree. If you’re interested in health sciences your Kinesiology training will provide an excellent basis for your ongoing education.

Other health fields that Kinesiology provides excellent training for include fitness and wellness occupations, such as becoming a certified personal trainer, certified exercise physiologist, physician, health club director or strength and conditioning specialist. Many Kinesiology graduates move onto rehabilitative careers as a physiotherapist, massage therapist, athletic therapist, and occupational therapist. Graduates with more of a sports science interest may move onto become sports psychologists, ergonomic or sporting goods designers or, of course, researchers and professors. Graduates who were more interested in the Pedagogy or traditional physical education side of Kinesiology have moved onto coaching, physical education instruction, working as consultants for municipalities or governments, becoming athletic directors or recreational facilities.

The occupations listed are just the tip of the proverbial ice-berg, the list of professions that Kinesiology graduates have moved onto basically touch any aspect of health, wellness and injury prevention, on every level from the individual to society as a whole.

The point is that your degree is a tool, a recent Kinesiology graduate, Morgan Moe described her degree as a sort of educational “Swiss army knife.”

“I think that the opportunities for Kinesiology graduates are incredible right now, the health and wellness fields are absolutely exploding,” says Moe who is an Emergency Medical Technician and the CEO of StrokeLink, an innovative App company that “I think that the opportunities for Kinesiology provides stroke patients with a graduates are incredible right now, the health and full rehabilitation protocol in the form of an iPad app. “I think that wellness fields are absolutely exploding,” graduates have to approach their degree with some imagination, you’re not getting a paper to become a plumber, you’re getting a degree that will help you to unlock incredible opportunities, if you’re ready for them.”

One area where the University of Calgary, Faculty of Kinesiology can really help is in giving you an idea of whether or not you’re interested in the field at all. We have one of the best and largest practicum placement and workplace programs in the University of Calgary. A practicum or workplace placement will give you a chance to test-drive a health related career, to get a feeling for whether or not it might be a fit for you. Faculty of Kinesiology Career Advisor and Practicum/Work Term Coordinator Monika Del Rizzo says that students need to start thinking about where they’re going early in their career, “It’s unfortunate,” says Del Rizzo, “but all too often students come to me in their third or fourth year with the realization that they don’t like the direction they’ve taken in their degree path, and by then it’s sometimes too late to be of very much help. I try to tell students to try different courses and by all means to try out a practicum, to get a better feel for what if might feel like to actually work in that field on a daily basis.” ■ 2013 Health & Public Services 5

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Covenant Health proud to return to its Calgary roots with two new continuing care facilities At 2 a.m. on Jan. 30, 1891, the Sisters of Charity (Grey Nuns) arrived in Calgary from Montreal with only a few dollars in their pockets to open a hospital in a growing frontier town. Fortunately for early Calgarians, the Sisters’ courage overcame the many obstacles in their way.

The names of Covenant Health’s two Calgary facilities—Holy Cross Manor and St. Marguerite Manor—were unveiled on Sept. 10, 2012 at the construction site in Evanston. (Left to right) Bishop Frederick Henry, Catholic Diocese of Calgary; Neil Brown, MLA for Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill; Sister Marguerite Letourneau, Co-ordinator, Grey Nuns of St. Albert; Christopher Babits, Ferrari Westwood Babits Architects; and Fred Horne, Minister of Health

The Grey Nuns worked tirelessly to establish a hospital in Calgary’s Bungalow-Mission community.

This hospital would be known as the Holy Cross, and, in its early days, it helped Calgary cope with epidemics such as typhoid, smallpox and the Spanish flu. In its later days, it would be a healthcare pioneer, becoming southern Alberta’s centre for cancer treatment in the 1950s, and southern Alberta’s cardio-vascular centre in the early 1970s.

After serving the city for 105 years, the Holy Cross is no longer a public health facility, but it is still deep in the hearts and minds of thousands of Calgarians who were born under its roof, and thousands more who received tender care there.

Honoring the Holy Cross today It was a natural choice for Covenant Health’s first Calgary facilities to celebrate the legacy of the Holy Cross and the work of the Grey Nuns—one of Covenant Health’s founding congregations.

Holy Cross Manor and St. Marguerite Manor (which honors Saint Marguerite d’Youville, the foundress of the Grey Nuns) are two new continuing care facilities being built in the northwest Evanston community. They will house a combined 229 seniors, and continue the Sisters’ tradition of serving with compassion, and bringing innovative approaches to the challenges of our day.

These two facilities are expected to be completed in 2014, and will provide flexible services that change along with the needs of seniors: From basic supportive living to long-term care, including dementia and palliative care for high-needs residents.

If helping people brightens your day, your calling is at Covenant Health. Send your resume for Holy Cross Manor and St. Marguerite Manor to CovenantHealthCareers@CovenantHealth.ca. ■

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4 Benefits

of Linked in

By Angela Judge & David Cataford

Grow your Network

You may not have heard of LinkedIn before, or you may have heard of it and signed up but are unsure how to use it. As Career Specialists, LinkedIn is a valuable tool for us in our role to help students conduct occupational research, make and maintain connections and to stay connected to opportunities. On the site, the creators provide a great explanation: “LinkedIn is the leading professional network on the web, enabling you to: connect with classmates, faculty, and family professionally; find new opportunities for internships and full time positions; manage what potential employers learn about you from the Internet”. If that sounds good, read on to find out more about the ways in which LinkedIn can help you.

Are you interested in a certain company? Do you want to learn more about an industry or an association?

LinkedIn allows you to search for groups and companies to learn more about industry trends. You can also reach out from the comfort of your own inbox to connect with professionals who have your dream job or to learn more about the company culture within their organization.

Keep Track of your Contacts Whenever you attend a course or conference it is likely you will meet new people. Your current and previous volunteer and work experiences as well as your academic communities are all places where relationships are built and contacts are gained. LinkedIn is a great tool to keep track of all of these people – past and present through your online account.

Find a Job Many employers are now using LinkedIn as a way to promote job postings and source candidates. You can stay in touch with what is happening and who is hiring through your account.

Market Yourself LinkedIn provides you an opportunity to create a profile, list your experience and skills, and have managers or colleagues endorse you as a professional or for certain skills. Students with limited work experience can really input a lot of detail into their education. Students can also include within the status that they are an aspiring “whatever”. If you want to create a positive reputation online, LinkedIn is a great way to keep track of all you have accomplished and to brand yourself as an ideal candidate. ■

Next Steps Stay tuned in the New Year for Job Search/Networking 101 Part 2 workshop which will focus on using social media when searching for a job. Register for workshops on CareerLink at ucalgary.ca/careers.

Visit LinkedIn’s YouTube Channel which will assist you in creating an effective profile.

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Alberta Association for Community Living

www.aacl.org

Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

www.acslpa.ab.ca

Alberta Health Services

www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers

Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

www.rpap.ab.ca

Alberta School of Radiation Therapy

www.albertahealthservices.ca/2304.asp

Bethany Care Society

www.bethanycare.com

Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth

www.calgarybridgefoundation.com

Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations

www.calgarycvo.org

Calgary West Central Primary Care Network

www.makinghealthhappen.com

Camp Health, Hope & Happiness

www.camphehoha.com

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)

www.ccnm.edu

Cardel Place

www.cardelplace.com

CBI Home Health Calgary

www.cbi.ca/homehealth

College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta

www.nurses.ab.ca

Correctional Service of Canada

www.csc-scc.gc.ca

Covenant Health (Sponsor)

www.covenanthealth.ca

Cypress Health Region

www.cypresshealth.ca

Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary

www.elizabethfrycalgary.ca

Global Links Abroad: Study in Australia, New Zealand, or the UK

www.globalinksabroad.org

Health Careers in Sask

www.healthcareersinsask.ca

Intercare Corporate Group Inc.

www.intercarealberta.com

International Fitness Holdings Inc. (Sponsor)

www.ifhinc.ca

Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta

www.kidscancercare.ab.ca

McMan Youth, Family and Community Service Association

www.mcman.ca

Our Lady Queen of Peace Ranch

www.ourladyqueenofpeaceranch.com

Palmer College of Chiropractic

www.palmer.edu

Pedorthic Association of Canada

www.pedorthic.ca

Prospect Human Services Society

www.prospectnow.ca

Psychologists Association of Alberta

www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca

Public Outreach

www.publicoutreachgroup.com

Renfrew Educational Services

www.renfreweducation.org

RiverWatch Institute of Alberta

www.riverwatch.ab.ca

Ross University

www.rossu.edu

Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary)

www.salvationarmy.ca

Silvera for Seniors

www.silvera.ca

Society for Treatment of Autism

www.sta-ab.com

Synarbor

www.synarbor.com

Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency (URSA)

www.ursa-rehab.com

University of Sint Eustatius

www.eustatiusmed.edu

University of Western States

www.uws.edu

Wing Kei Care Centre

www.wingkei.org

Woods Homes

www.woodshomes.ca

Youth Employment Centre

www.nextsteps.org/nextsteps

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By Gareth McVicar & Casey Blais In today’s tight job market, students need a competitive edge. With more and more applicants competing for summer or full-time positions, and increased applications for graduate and professional schools, standing out from the crowd has never been more important. At the University of Calgary, the Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is just the edge students need.

Implemented in January 2009, and funded by the Students’ Union Quality Money Program, the CCR is an official University of Calgary document that recognizes and records students’ involvement in on-campus volunteer and co-curricular work. The University of Calgary was the first university in Western Canada to introduce this successful program, but with other universities now adopting similar programs, resumes with the CCR attached could become the norm for many university students.

“From the time the record launched to present, I have seen students develop a stronger competency in being able to talk about their experiences, but explicitly what they have learned as a result of those experiences” comments Gareth McVicar, Manager, Leadership, Training and Development. “As a document, the CCR allows students to have so many reflective and “aha” moments as they look back over their involvement history, and it’s this reflection that makes for stronger interviews overall.”

Activities that can be recorded on a student’s CCR are as diverse as the campus. From service learning trips abroad, to work as Community Advisors in Residence, involvement in any number of on-campus clubs, and participation in varsity athletics to the completion of professional development certificates, students record their involvement on-campus, and match these to learning outcomes.

“It has proven to be a useful tool in applying to both job postings and scholarship opportunities.”

Brayden Kooistra, a third year Engineering student comments, “I am only part way through my degree, and the CCR has already proven to be a useful tool for me. It is a great way to compliment my resume and highlight the extracurricular events that I take part in. It has proven to be a useful tool in applying to both job postings and scholarship opportunities. I would highly encourage any student to look into how the CCR can benefit them.”

Caitlin Kane, a fourth-year double major in Psychology and Drama adds, “as a student heavily involved on campus, the Co-Curricular Record has helped me keep track of my activities and given me recognition of my involvement. I’ve used the CCR since my very first year, and I continue to use it to supplement my professional life.” ■ For more information on the Co-Curricular Record, visit: https://leadership.ucalgary.ca

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The Job Search for Aspiring Social Workers

By Angela Judge

Conducting a job search is a full-time job. As a Social Work student, there are things you can do that will make your job search after graduation much easier and less stressful. An effective job search will combine connecting with people while simultaneously submitting online applications. It requires persistence, dedication and organization, and will take time. Here are some helpful tips to guide you in your work search: Prepare Marketing Documents Prepare a master copy of your resume keeping track of ongoing professional development and practical experiences that you gain. Have a Career Specialist review your resume and cover letter. You may also create business cards as part of your job search. These marketing documents allow you to make a first impression and obtain an interview.

Gain Experience In addition to your previous experience and practicum experience, seek out paid or unpaid opportunities to build skills and create new connections. Be strategic about the opportunities you seek in order to gain experience, targeting the areas in Social Work where you want to practice. This is a great strategy because it also helps you define or change the direction your Social Work practice may take.

Look Into Registration You can join the Albert College of Social Workers (ACSW) as a student member and it is never too early to look into the requirements for registration. This will allow you to understand the application process and when to start applying so you can avoid a last minute rush at the end of your program.

Conduct an Online Job Search You can go online today to create accounts and email alerts on the job boards you wish to use and the organizations you want to work for. The systems will email you and let you know when there is new job activity happening. A great place to start can be found here: http://www.ucalgary.ca/sowkcareers/jobwebsites Build Relationships and Network Through the ACSW, previous and current contacts and connecting with new contacts, you may uncover the hidden job market. These connections will help increase your likelihood of connecting with job opportunities before they are advertised. Social media can be great tool to help build your network and maintain your contacts, so you may want to create a profile on Linked In. Organize and Keep Track Whether you use a career binder, spreadsheet or a journal, keep track of your job search activities. Preparing for an interview is far easier when you have the job posting details readily accessible and organizing your search allows you to keep track of key contacts and follow up items.

Take Care of Yourself Dedicate time to your search each week and remember to care for yourself because job search is hard work. Celebrate your success and take breaks as you would if you were at work. Remember that you will be successful, so never give up! â–

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What are you going to do with your Arts Degree?

By Amanda Foley

With the vast and varied programs in the Arts Faculty many students are challenged to find a specific career path that answers this common question. Here are some suggestions to help you find career success and discover that with an Arts degree you really can do anything.

Your Arts undergraduate degree provides you with skills that are not only transferrable but also desirable in the workplace. Understanding and describing these to an employer will let them know what you can do for them, and help you stand out from the crowd. Whether you are talking to employers or family and friends, the details you provide will direct them to where and how they can help you. Simply stating that you have strong oral and written communication, research and analysis, or critical thinking skills, is not enough. However if you provide specific information, a prospective employer can better understand your skills and where you might fit into their organization.

For example, this introduction clearly details this student’s skills and strengths: “Hello, I’m an Arts student in the interdisciplinary program of Sociology. My studies have provided me with strong research and analysis skills that have led me to a better understanding of numerous global social issues. I’ve completed independent and team projects and enjoy reviewing statistics to understand causes and outcomes. I would like to use my analytical skills to evaluate data that could be used to recommend actions. “ Approach career planning and job search like a major course project with multiple components; assessment, research, in-person interviews and writing. Self assessment will help you determine what you like to do, your skills and strengths, and what types of work environments would suit you best. In addition to researching potential employers you will need to research and appreciate the general and specific skills you are gaining from your degree, so talk to your professors and review program websites. You also need to connect with people in careers that interest you. The purpose of this project is to give you a starting point and a focus, and once you have determined the type of work you would like to do the next step is to find ways to get firsthand experience. This could be through volunteering on or off campus or through work programs such as the Cooperative Education program. Your resume and cover letter are the writing components of the project. After your research is complete you will be able to clearly and concisely highlight why you are a great candidate.

Finally, take advantage of all the resources available on campus while you are completing your degree. Consider the Cooperative Education program, work and study abroad options with CISSA, talk to your professors, and be sure to meet with a Career Specialist from Career Services.

For more information about CISSA visit http://www.ucalgary.ca/uci/ Visit http://www.ucalgary.ca/careers/ and log onto CareerLink to schedule an appointment with a Career Specialist. ■

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