Career Trek Videos

Brian interviews an author who describes a typical day in her career. She offers advice for those just starting out, noting that you have to be persistent. She also describes some other avenues that authors may take in their career.

Brian visits an automotive technician in northern B.C. and discovers how he solves problems with vehicles. Brian learns about his training and apprenticeship, the variety in the work, and the modern tools and technology used in his job.

A baker in Cowichan Bay demonstrates how she uses machinery and hand skills to make a variety of baked goods. Viviana makes croissants! The baker takes pride in baking products that make her customers happy. She plans to open her own bakery business.

Troy, owner of Status Barber Shop in Victoria, shows Mariam the tools and processes barbers use to give their customers great haircuts and styles. Troy feels passionately about helping people look and feel their best. 

A biologist shows Brian how she monitors the impact of a hydro facility on the local environment. She describes different career paths in environmental sciences, and talks about how she likes to work outdoors and see the results of her work.

Brian visits a Vernon boat builder, who describes the process and skills required to build a quality water-worthy boat. The most rewarding part of his job is delivering the finished product and putting a smile on the customer's face.

In Prince Rupert, Viviana meets a bookkeeper, who loves making sure numbers are entered correctly into the accounting system. In this career, organizational skills are key, as well as being detail-oriented, good with numbers and accurate.

Brian interviews one of Career Treks’ own crew—a boom operator! He operates the boom microphone and assists the production sound mixer. He says it’s a great career if you want to work in film, with technology, and with creative people.

A Fernie brew master shows Viviana the dynamic and meticulous process of making beer. A blend of science and creativity, the job allows him to maintain quality and develop new and innovative brands.

The key to a successful job search is a strong resume and cover letter.

Brian meets a building inspector at construction site in Dawson Creek. He learns about inspecting concrete, framing, reinforcing and plumbing to ensure building code regulations are met.