Career Trek Videos

A graphic designer shows Brian the kind of design work she does for customers. She describes her job as a blend of innovation, art, design and communication skills. She likes the job's many opportunities to grow and expand her knowledge.

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Viviana rides along with an assistant superintendent of golf course maintenance in Kamloops. He describes his work in landscaping, trail maintenance, road upkeep, stonework, pest control, machine operation, and management.

Brian learns what it takes to be a successful hairstylist. Social skills and communication are key in creating new looks and meeting clients' expectations. This career offers exciting opportunities in the beauty and entertainment industry.

Brian meets with a health and safety consultant whose job is to look for potential dangers in the workplace and provide solutions. A reward of this career is knowing that people will make it home safe and sound.

Brian visits a heavy duty mechanic and learns that this trade involves anything from maintenance to rebuilds of engines and other parts of heavy equipment. He learns that problem solving and computer skills are needed for success.

Matt, owner of Kays Contracting in Nelson, describes the daily tasks and responsibilities of heavy equipment operators, emphasizing the amount of planning and attention to detail required. Matt has learned through experience that a career in trades is rewarding and there are always new and exciting projects to work on.

Brian visits a heavy equipment operator in Fort St. John who works on road construction, pipelines and major excavations. He shows Brian how to maintain equipment safety, and describes other careers in the industry closely related to heavy equipment.

Brian gets a bird's eye view when he flies along with a helicopter pilot. The pilot describes different career paths and explains how pilots must not only understand the helicopter's systems and technology, but also be a leader with "an adventurous spirit".

Brian goes to Coquitlam to visit the work site of a home building and renovations manager, whose job it is to manage a renovation from the drawing phase to the last coat of paint.

Brian visits a home child care provider in Vancouver and observes how she looks after the well-being and social development of children in her care. “This career is suited to someone who is loving, caring and loves being around children."

Brian travels to Castlegar to meet a home support worker, and learns how rewarding it is to play a role in providing care and companionship to seniors. Workers in this field help their clients keep their independence and mobility.