Career Trek Videos

An executive assistant with the Vancouver Canucks meets Brian and describes how she supports her executive. She explains that to be effective you need to be organized and have excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Viviana tours a Cariboo health ranch with a facility operations and maintenance manager. He describes what makes for smooth operation of a multi-faceted resort. He loves providing top-quality services to people from all over the world.

A Vancouver fashion designer shows Viviana how he follows and incorporates current trends in his collections. Deadline-driven but flexible, this social, hands-on career emphasizes being creative and working as part of a team.

Mariam meets a financial sales representative in Vancouver who explains how he supports his clients’ financial portfolios by understanding their needs and providing an appropriate solution. He believes that the best sales people are those who are great at listening.

Brian visits a Fort St. John firefighter, who says the job requires excellent social and physical skills and fast reactions. He describes serving the community as exciting and fun, with camaraderie and "no two days that are the same."

A server shows Viviana how she establishes a relationship with the customer, takes an order, serves the food efficiently, and cashes out at the end of the day. She explains how she organizes her work and the gratifying aspects of her job.

A Terrace forester explains to Brian how he looks after a forest's interests. With no typical days, his work blends office and field work, and the travel involved offers adventure. "Just being outdoors" represents a key reward on the job.

Mariam travels to Terrace and meets a gas fitter. She tours his shop and learns about fabricating and fitting different gas systems. Discover what’s challenging and rewarding about this career.

An office support worker from Fort St. John explains the importance of being detail-oriented and having clerical skills in her role. The most rewarding part of her job is providing the best service possible to her colleagues and clients.

A doctor shows Viviana how to take a patient's blood pressure. He sees 4 to 5 patients an hour, makes decisions all day, and notes that much of his work involves counselling. He really enjoys the friendships he develops with his patients as well as helping people.

A geotechnician in Dawson Creek shows Brian how he analyzes rock samples that are found through drilling, uses scientific equipment, and produces technical reports. He has experience at over 160 well site locations.

An exploration geologist shows Brian how she examines rocks for mineral deposits and analyzes data about potential sources of minerals. She explains how geologists often work both in an office and in the field. It's a great job if you love to be outdoors!