Careers in Science
Are you considering a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics? Do you want to learn more about different career options that are available to you? Then you're in luck! Over the next 10 years, tens of thousands of jobs will be created in British Columbia that involve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! Explore these resources and learn how to get your dream job.
Opening The Door
Opening the Door is a unique networking event for students in Grades 10–12 who are interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. This is a valuable opportunity for students to meet with professional scientists, engineers, technologists and technicians who work in a variety of fields.
The student participants are given the unique opportunity to:
- Engage in a panel discussion with professionals and gain an insightful look into possible careers in science
- Develop potential career contacts
- Learn and practice networking skills through meeting and talking with mentors, fellow students and teachers
- Contribute four hours of credit toward the work exploration component of the Career and Personal Planning (CAPP) program under the BC school system if their district chooses to give this credit.
Opening The Door event at TELUS World of Science
Friday, May 24, 2013 6pm–8pm
This will be a special edition of Opening The Door, celebrating the opening of our new feature exhibit, The Science of Sexuality. We will introduce you to scientists focusing on, but not restricted to, careers in: the public health sector; sex education and therapy; and related medical careers. Stay tuned for more information and how to register.
For more information about this program or on how you can become involved in your community as a mentor:
e otd@scienceworld.ca.
Explore Careers in Science
Work Futures: workfutures.bc.ca
Review comprehensive descriptions of over 200 occupations.
Work BC: workbc.ca
Explore career pathways, jobs, and discover what jobs will be in demand in the next decade.
Service Canada Job Bank: jobbank.gc.ca
This resource allows you to search jobs, build your resume, and take quizzes that help you to discover more about your skills and learning style. It also has some great tips on how you can build your network!
CanLearn: canlearn.ca
Find information on career planning, programs, schools, and funding.
Workopolis Campus: workopoliscampus.com
Check out the Resource Centre to find more information on careers and salaries.
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC: Careers in Engineering and Geosciences: apeg.bc.ca/students/index.html
Consider engineering! You'll find lots of information on careers and scholarships here.
Workapedia: workapedia.ca
Plan your career path and learn about how you can market your skills!
Payscale: payscale.com
Find out the salary that you can earn in a particular career.
Science.ca: science.ca
Read profiles of over 250 Canadian scientists and learn more about science-related jobs in Canada.
Science Careers: sciencecareers.sciencemag.org
Science Careers strategically partners with organizations that share their mission of bringing the best career resources to the global scientific community.
TalentEgg: talentegg.ca
TalentEgg is Canada's leading job site and career resource for students and new grads. They post meaningful job opportunities from top Canadian employers as well as free career resources to help students and recent grads hatch their careers.
Post-Secondary Programs and Institutions
Education Planner: educationplanner.bc.ca
Search post-secondary programs, check-out the calendar of application deadlines and discover lots more.
BC Campus: bccampus.ca
Connect with advisors, search for programs and courses and apply online to post-secondary institutions.
BC Ministry of Advanced Education: aved.gov.bc.ca, aved.gov.bc.ca/institutions/welcome.htm and aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/welcome.htm
Review BC's public post-secondary institutions and check out links to student programs, services and funding.
BC Transfer Guide: bctransferguide.ca
Find information on transfer opportunities between post-secondary institutions.
School Finder: schoolfinder.com
Search colleges, universities, and programs, and find out more about admission requirements and scholarships.
Scholarship/Financial Information
BC Awards Online: bcawardsonline.org
British Columbia Scholarship Society: bcscholarship.ca
Scholarships Canada: scholarshipscanada.com
Canada Student Loans and Grants: hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/learning/canada_student_loan/index.shtml
Find out more about financial assistance for post-secondary programs.
Volunteer Information
Go Volunteer: govolunteer.ca
Volweb: volweb.ca
Search a database of local volunteer opportunities.
Youth-related Job Information
Youth Canada: youth.gc.ca
A great resource for finding information on education, jobs and careers, and money.
Young Canada Works: pch.gc.ca/special/jct-ycw
Find summer jobs and discover how you can build skills and on-the-job experience.
Other Science-related Links
Government of Canada — Science and Technology for Canadians: science.gc.ca/Home/Careers-WSEA08BCAA-1_En.htm
Learn more about diverse careers and navigate through profiles of scientists who work for government. Play fun science-related games
Youth Science Canada: ysf.ca/Home.aspx
A site dedicated to science fairs across Canada.
Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST): http://http://www.scwist.ca
This website encourages girls and women to enter science, engineering, and technology.
National Research Council Canada: www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/education/innovations/index.html
Explore profiles of scientists who work for world-class Canadian researchers and their work.
Networking Links
Riley Guide: www.rileyguide.com/network.html
A useful resource to learn more about networking and to find networking tips.
Workopolis Campus: workopoliscampus.com
Check out the Resource Centre to find more information on networking.
Service Canada Job Bank: jobbank.gc.ca
This website provides some great tips on how you can build your network.
McGill University – Career Planning Service: www.mcgill.ca/caps/students/job-search/networking/
Listen to an excellent Podcast where you can learn about what networking is and why it's important, how to start networking, and hear some great tips too!
University of British Columbia – Career Services: www.students.ubc.ca/careers/students/get-career-guidance/job-search-skills/networking/
Check out lots of good hints for networking success!
