Career Trek Videos

A Kelowna medical sonographer shows Brian how she takes diagnostic ultrasound images and prepares preliminary findings to help in a patient’s diagnosis. She takes images of babies, but explains she also does a wide variety of imaging.

A registered midwife explains to Viviana how she delivers a full program of regulated medical care for pregnant women, including helping to deliver babies and providing care before and after the birth. She loves being part of such a big event in people's lives!

Brian heads to Smithers to check out how mill workers can turn trees into anything. He sees how logs are delivered to the mill, cleaned, dried, cut, packaged and shipped to the customer. He learns this is a career with lots of variety and opportunity.

Brian interviews a mine manager who is responsible for the safety and smooth operation of a coal mine in northeastern B.C. He interacts with employees in different departments and describes the opportunities for advancement in the mining industry.

Brian meets a natural science policy program manager who says that her job is a mix of office and field work. She conducts research and gives advice on environmental projects. It’s rewarding for her to see improvements to wildlife areas.

Brian visits a nurse practitioner at the H’ulh-etun health centre who explains that she diagnoses illnesses, performs procedures and promotes healthy living and disease prevention to make sure her patients’ health-care needs are met.

Mariam visits a greenhouse worker in Dawson Creek and discovers what it takes to grow greenhouse vegetables and plants. She works with her hands and enjoys both the solitude while transplanting and interacting with customers.

An occupational therapist helps a person become as independent as possible physically, mentally and socially. Viviana joins her on a typical day with a client. The therapist explains how rewarding it is to help people achieve things they thought they couldn't do!

Mariam travels to Prince George and meets an operations manager for a catering company. From planning events to managing inventory to customer service, she describes how she stays organized. The best part of all are the gratifying aspects of her job.

An optician describes her job as a blend of helping people find glasses, and doing adjustments and repairs. Her work requires problem solving and an eye for detail. She loves helping people find glasses that they’re excited to wear.

Mariam meets an optometrist in Prince George who explains the importance of vision, what to expect during an eye exam, and how to become an optometrist. He emphasizes – Becoming a good listener is an important skill in this career.

Food processing is a modern and growing industry. A packaging associate in a meat processing plant shows Brian how she packages, labels and inspects food and food machinery. She works with technology and complies with high standards for public safety.