Career Trek Videos
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A Fort St. John land surveyor explains why precision is crucial when dealing with clients' properties and land boundaries. He likes the variety of office and fieldwork and may travel to remote locations by ATV, snowmobile or helicopter.
Viviana interviews a lawyer who has two areas of practice. She's a litigator in court and is a solicitor who prepares documents and gives advice in areas such as real estate and selling a business. She has to be organized, confident and able to communicate well.
A shipper-receiver shows Viviana how he prepares products for shipping from a warehouse to businesses in the supply chain. The job requires teamwork and physical agility, and can lead to careers in business operations management.
Brian visits a Vancouver-based family law office to meet a legal administrative assistant. To be successful in this career, it’s important to be very organized to help make sure each day is seamless for the lawyers in the firm.
A Nelson librarian tells Viviana about the services and programs they provide to the public, from babies to seniors. Behind-the-scenes detail is vital, but helping people find things and making a difference in their lives is her top reward.
The first stop and the last stop, the licensed practical nurse is there throughout a patient’s stay in the hospital. Among her many tasks, she ensures continuity of care, administers injections and tracks vitals. One of the rewards of this career is saving lives.
A long shore worker in Prince Rupert describes how he drives cranes to move cargo from ocean shipping containers to trucks and trains. A driver moves at least 20 containers an hour. Brian sits beside him as he operates the crane from 150 feet above the ground!
A machinist in a shipyard shows Viviana what it takes to produce complex parts that are essential to keeping machines working. He also talks about training and apprenticeship and shares how rewarding the career is.
Brian interviews a managing editor from Dawson Creek and learns what’s involved in editing a newspaper—both online and in print. It’s a fast-paced job where it’s critical to see fine details and be knowledgeable in a variety of areas.
Mariam visits a medical laboratory technologist in Prince George who conducts lab tests, experiments, and analyses which help diagnose, treat and prevent disease. She finds her career rewarding and says it literally has an impact on saving lives.
A medical lab technologist tells Brian how organization and attention to detail are essential for controlling quality. She finds her career rewarding and varied, with plenty of opportunities to learn and have "an impact on somebody's life."
A medical office assistant based in Kitimat doctor’s office describes how she supports her doctor and his patients. She explains that to be effective you need to be organized, have a helping attitude and be eager to learn.