Science & Engineering Career Fair Magazine Nexen’s New Graduate Program - a World of Opportunity
See who’s attending the 2013 Science & Engineering Career Fair
Career Fair Tips Are you ready for the fair?
Meaningful Connections Making the most of your network
Social Media in your Job Search
Thinking about attending Grad School? Then don’t miss this event
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Nexen’s New Graduate Program a World of Opportunity Alison Robertson shares her story as an intern.
Thinking About Grad School?
Then you won’t want to miss this event.
Meaningful Connections.
What do they mean when they say that? Read this to find out.
Career Services Events & Workshops.
This year Career Services has you covered.
Being yourself on Purpose & the Power of Selling Potential.
Join Corey Harlock as he shares with you how to be yourself.
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Career Fair Tips
Make sure you’re on track & ready to meet with employers at the fair.
2013 Exhibitor Directory
Missed the career fair on September 24 See the exhibitor list here.
Social Media in your Job Search Learn how you can use Twitter, LinkedIn & Pinterest to your advantage.
Thanks to our Sponsors
See which companies sponsored our 2013 Science & Engineering Career Fair.
Contributors Meaghan is the fearless leader behind Publisher all of Career Services’ events. If she’s not Madeleine Hardy finalizing details or working with volunteers you can find her blogging about beer. Read her article on upcoming events that you won’t Editor want to miss on page 14. Kellan Moulton & Meaghan O’Brien Alyssa is an artist, designer and a student. She truly believes design can save the world and is ready to lead the way. Her layouts and creative spreads are featured throughout this magazine. When she’s not geeking out on Adobe you can find her in the great outdoors hiking, climbing and cycling.
Graphic Designers Alyssa Kelle & Madeleine Hardy Published by
Career Services, Kellan is always putting students first. Seriously, his role University of Calgary as Employer Relations Specialist means he advocates on MSC 188, 2500 students’ behalf to potential employers who are looking to University Drive NW become further engaged on campus. When he’s not seeking out Calgary, Alberta new opportunities you can find him at the gym or in classes. Read T2N 1N4 his article on meaningful connections on page 12.
Corey designed a system that has helped hundreds of people land their ideal jobs and live their best lives. After spending three unhappy years working at two completely unfulfilling jobs, Corey came to the realization that he wasn’t where he wanted or needed to be in his life. Read his article on the power of potential on page 18.
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Madeleine is a designer, social media specialist and Career Services’ Marketing Coordinator. If you don’t find her playing on Adobe or madly Tweeting she’s probably outdoors running, cycling or skiing. Learn from this professional how to use social media in your job search on page 30.
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At Nexen, we’re not just looking for the right person for the job; we want the best and the brightest! But let’s face it, when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent there’s a lot of competition in the world of global energy exploration and production. At Nexen we succeed in this competitive world by attracting talented young people at the beginning of their careers and giving them the tools, resources and support to grow both personally and professionally.
Nexen, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, is an upstream oil and gas company responsibly developing energy resources in some of the world’s most significant basins – including the UK North Sea, offshore West Africa, the Gulf of Mexico and Western Canada. We are strategically focused on three businesses: conventional oil and gas, oil sands and shale gas. Nexen has approximately 3,200 employees, with more than half working in Canada. The company is the recipient of many top employer awards and has been recognized for its training and skills development, employee engagement and community investment.
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One of Nexen’s signature human resource initiatives is its New Graduate Program, a development program offered to new and recent graduates in various disciplines, including engineering and geoscience. Young professionals learn on the job skills by rotating through different areas of the company and working on high-profile projects. Assigned mentors provide coaching and feedback to each of the graduates. Training is an integral part of the program which includes a CDN$7,500 corporate training budget per graduate per year. Together, these components develop technically skilled, confident, motivated and innovative employees who contribute to Nexen’s ongoing success.
Alison Robertson was first introduced to Nexen in 2009 as an engineering student at the University of Calgary. After doing some research on the company, Alison decided that Nexen was an excellent fit for both her educational and career aspirations. For example, she was impressed by Nexen’s worldwide operations and the possible opportunities that being involved with these projects presented. After completing a 16 month Engineering Internship Program, Alison joined the new grad program in 2011 after completing a Bachelor of Science, with a major in mechanical engineering and minor in petroleum engineering. Now in her third and final year of the program, she currently works as a production engineer in training in the shale gas group. “I really enjoy the teams that I get to be a part of,” says Alison. “There’s so much diversity and different levels of experience within them. I also enjoy working in different project areas and getting to be involved with the full life cycle of projects.” Additionally, Alison enjoys meeting other employees from around the world. “I’ve had the opportunity to attend different conferences. These events are such great networking opportunities,” she explains. “It gives you a bigger picture of Nexen because you get to hear about what the rest of the company is doing.” Next year, Alison will complete the new grad program and is planning on acquiring her professional engineering designation. Her experience so far at Nexen has set her up for an exciting future with the company.
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CNOOC-Nexen Acquisition: On February 25, 2013, Nexen became a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOCC Limited – China’s largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world. As a subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, Nexen continues to manage its global operations as well as CNOCC Limited’s North and Central American assets. Student Employment Opportunities: In addition to New Graduate programs, Nexen has four Canadian employment programs for students to consider. Engineering Internship Program Paid internships for engineering students lasting 12- or 16-months. Students develop technical skills which complement their academic learning. Co-op Program: Lasting four- or eight-months, Nexen’s paid co-op opportunities allow students from various disciplines to gain practical experience and contribute to projects in their field of study. Technical Summer Student Program: Four-month paid program aimed at students studying engineering, geoscience, geographic information systems and land disciplines. Students must be in their second or third year of their program to be eligible to apply. Summer Student Program: Four-month program provides students with paid experience by performing a variety of tasks and projects. Open to all post-secondary disciplines. 6
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Integrity At Nexen, we don’t just talk about integrity, we live it. Our culture is defined by the actions of our employees; we set high expectations and provide a variety of resources to help our employees make responsible decisions. Nexen sets clear expectations around such topics as human rights, protection of privacy and appropriate business relationships which are made clear in the company’s How We Work: Our Integrity Guide. Working with integrity enables us to access capital and countries that might otherwise be difficult, strengthens the work we do with our stakeholders and helps us attract and retain talented employees.
Top Employer Rating
Nexen was recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 60 Employers for 2013 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. According to Mediacorp Canada Inc., Nexen’s recognition is highlighted by how we: • strongly support continuing education and development • offer compassionate leave compensation to employees who are called to care for loved ones • are dedicated to increasing Aboriginal representation in the workplace • offer an impressive fitness facility Nexen also offers an Employee Recognition Program that awards bonus payments of up to $5,000 to individuals who contribute beyond their basic responsibilities.
Grad School & Professional Studies Fair 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. MacEwan Hall, MSC Tuesday October 15, 2013
Workshop Schedule:
What are you going to do after your degree? Are you consiering pursuing grad studies, a PhD or further certifications? Then mark this date on your calendar. Career Services is committed to assisting you explore options. Visit ucalgary.ca/careers for the exhibitor list.
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How to apply to the MD Program Applying to study medicine can often be intimidating. Join the admissions team from University of Calgary Medicine faculty to learn what you can expect & how to increase your chance of success in your application. Admissions The University of Calgary offers over 55 graduate programs at the Master’s and PhD levels in a wide variety of subjects. This workshop will help determine which one is right for you.
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Graduate Studies Awards There are a variety of scholarships & awards offered by graduate studies. Attend this workshop to find out what funding is available, how to apply and tips for creating successful applications.
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Considering Grad School? Students choose to pursue graduate studies for a variety of reasons. Figuring out if this path is right for you is the first step in pursuing grad studies.
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Professional CV Learn what a CV is and what the key components are in this workshop. Practical tips on how to create an effective CV will be provided.
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WHY WORK FOR NEXEN? Because you value innovation and seek opportunity. At Nexen we offer challenging careers and the chance to pioneer new technologies. Your contributions are rewarded with a highly competitive compensation package and a healthy work-life balance. We’ll help you along with career development and training that will open doors for your future.
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Best Workplaces 2013 Canada
Get face-to-face with Devon Canada professionals and recruiters
FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2013
DEVON CAREER INFORMATION SESSIONS: Geology, Information Technology, Finance, Environment, Corporate Communications, Supply Chain and Human Resources Room 210, MacEwan Student Centre (Cassio Room AB)
Engineering Devon Academic Resource Centre (Schulich School of Engineering) Tuesday October 1, 2013 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Monday September 30, 2013 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Food and beverages provided at both sessions.
Find out why Devon is repeatedly named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces and view Devon’s career opportunities at devonenergy.com
Expert networking tips Join us to learn valuable networking tips and tricks. Then, put your skills into action with Devon engineers and recruiters. Commitment Runs Deep 2013 Science & Engineering
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Our team has the technology to take on big challenges, the integrity to do it responsibly and the drive to keep moving the world forward. www.Chevron.ca
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“Shell’s dynamic work environment has enabled me to fast-track my learning and progress in my career.” –Teresa Storch Engineer-in-Training, Outage Technical Coordinator
A WORLD-CLASS COMPANY NEEDS WORLD-CLASS TALENT Shell is a company of firsts, and we’re looking for fine minds that thrive on innovation and challenging projects. We’re hiring ambitious, capable, and diverse people, like students from the University of Calgary, to help us make an impact in today’s society. Our Graduate Program provides an industry-leading development framework with regular appraisals, mentoring and coaching, and lots of opportunities to help you build and discover your strengths. Our Assessed Internship Program allows you to get involved in real projects with structured performance evaluations that enable you to enhance your skills and build upon your development areas. To learn more about opportunities at Shell, visit www.shell.ca/careers.
Let’s deliver better energy solutions together. Shell is an Equal Employment Employer.
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I hate
when the term “networking” gets thrown around. What even is networking now? Meeting someone, adding them on LinkedIn, and then eagerly anticipating them to accept your invite so that they can become a “connection”? This lacks substance and, even more importantly in commerce, rapport.
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up to
of all jobs filled are referral based.
So what can you do to make m e a n i n g f u l connections?
Chances are you already have an established network of which you have yet to take full advantage. Family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues are a great starting point: often times, within these networks lies a rich source of business professionals who are willing to meet with you to discuss a wide range of job-seeking or businessrelated matters; whether it is individuals directly within this established network or a connection via someone in this group, a potential wealth of knowledge is within arm’s length once you start exploring these options. So ask. Ask your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues whether they know anyone with particular knowledge about an industry you’re interested in. There are plenty of other ways to branch off this immediate path of networking as well: Corporate information sessions, trades shows, and of course, your own University of Calgary Career Services, provide unique networking opportunities where you can speak with tenured professionals about what they do and how they found success in their field. If you are looking for a quick overview discussing the basics of networking, Career Services offers Networking 101 each semester to go over the ins-and-outs of a proper introduction and business interaction. If you are thinking, “Okay, but what’s in it for me? Why should I dedicate time and energy into improving my professional network?” Well, the statistics of vacant jobs that are not advertised publicly are staggering. Up to 60% of all jobs filled are referral based . In other words, your network is likely to get you that first job, not your resume. So, with that in mind...
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And hey, maybe after you have met with someone you feel will assist your professional growth, consider sending them an invitation to connect on LinkedIn.
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We see things differently. Take a look.
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Visit pason.com/careers
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Lockheed Martin is proud to support the University of Calgary’s Science and Engineering Career Fair. We understand the importance of partnering with civic leadership, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and local businesses to find innovative solutions to complex challenges. Our goal is to help future engineers thrive and grow to build a better tomorrow. www.lockheedmartin.com
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Crossing Energy Frontiers
Your ideas may be our solutions of tomorrow We are looking for people who have the courage to set ambitious targets, embrace innovation and deliver on promises to extend our reach. Who are we? We are an international energy company with operations in 37 countries. Building on 40 years of experience from oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, we are committed to accommodating the world’s energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions. Statoil is headquartered in Norway with 21,000 employees worldwide, and is listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges. Statoil Canada’s oil sands operations consist of the Leismer Demonstration Plant in the Athabasca region of Northeastern Alberta, Canada. The Leismer facility serves as a learning platform for Statoil’s future development of our Kai Kos Dehseh oil sands leases. Our lease area measures 1,129 square kilometers (610 square miles). In Newfoundland and Labrador, our ambitions are to become a producing operator, while gaining knowledge about the region’s sub-arctic conditions. We are a partner in the Terra Nova (15%) and Hibernia (5%) fields, as well as the Hebron (9.7%) and in the Hibernia Southern Extension (10.5%) field developments. As a leading acreage holder, Statoil is operator of four significant discovery licenses (SDLs) and seven exploration licenses (ELs) covering a total area of 11,000 km2. Want to be one of us? We welcome you to apply at www.statoil.com/careers
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tart the year on the right foot by attending information sessions, workshops, career fairs and networking events hosted by Career Services, or by completing the Career Development Certificate for CCR credit. Career Services announces these new additions to the 2013-14 calendar:
WORKSHOP: SOCIAL MEDIA IN YOUR JOB SEARCH
At this workshop, you will discuss the trends and employer feedback in recruiting and social media, and consider your own personal brand and online presence. Various social media will be explored, particularly Linkedin, and you will learn how to create and strengthen your profile. Register on CareerLink.
NETWORKING SERIES
Register to attend one of three networking events for an opportunity to be invited to the much sought after Networking Gala. The networking events are a prerequisite to attend the first-come, first served highly desired Networking Gala on Nov. 26 and March 12.
CERTIFICATE: CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Earn a certificate in Career Development and harness the skills needed to effectively plan your career and succeed in your job search, during university and beyond. Learn more about yourself and identify career aspirations while building valuable employment skills.
CAREER FAIRS
Career Expo: February 4, 2013 | This fair brings 130 exhibitors from all industries that are looking to recruit for co-op and new grad positions Summer Hiring Fair: March 4, 2013 | This new fair focuses on seasonal and summer full-time and part-time positions for students.
CAREER WEEK
March 3 - 7, 2014 | Each day will feature a different event to assist in career development. The full week of events will provide you with guidance to strengthen your job search and help land that first job out of university.
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Upcoming Workshops September Graduate Workshops Mon. Sept. 23 Thurs. Sept. 26
Cover Letter Power Hour Group Strong Interest
September Undergraduate Workshops Mon. Sept. 23 Wed. Sept. 25 Thurs. Sept. 26 Mon. Sept. 30
Cover Letter Power Hour Interview Strategies Group Strong Interest Inventory Job Search & Networking
Let our workshops work for you! Visit ucalgary.ca/careers to learn more about content covered in each workshop. Register for workshops on CareerLink at ucalgary.ca/careers Select workshops are offered on our YouTube channel.
October Graduate Workshops Mon.Oct. 7 Thurs. Oct. 10 Thurs. Oct. 17 Mon. Oct. 21 Thurs. Oct. 24 Mon. Oct. 28 Thur. Oct. 31
Job Search and Networking Interviewing Strategies for Industry Resumes for Results Effective Cover Letters Identifying Skills & Building Competencies Interview Strategies for Industry Science Careers: Alternatives to Research & Medicine
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October Undergraduate Workshops Wed. Oct. 2 Interview Strategies Wed. Oct. 2 Value of a BA Fri. Oct. 4 Science Careers: Alternatives to Research & Medicine Tues. Oct. 8 Resumes for Results Thurs. Oct. 17 Job Search & Networking Fri. Oct. 18 Interview Strategies Wed. Oct. 23 Science Careers: Alternatives to Research & Medicine Fri. Oct. 25 Value of a BA Mon. Oct.28 Interview Strategies Wed. Oct.30 Job Search & Networking ur more visit ucalgary.ca/careers
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See yourself at Teck We live and work in some of the world’s most incredible locations. Add to this, challenging work assignments and excellent opportunities for career and professional growth with Canada’s largest diversified natural resources company. To learn more about a career at Teck, visit www.teck.com/careers or follow us on Twitter at @TeckCareers
As a global food and beverage leader, PepsiCo is constantly on the search for hard-working, ambitious, and creative people to join our team. Explore the possibilities with both PepsiCo Foods & PepsiCo. Beverage, gaining the benefits of a dynamic, results-oriented company, with powerful brands and world-class people. We have a wide range of career opportunities available in Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and much more! Explore our Summer, Co-op, New Grad Designate and Full-Time positions now, at www.pepsico.ca/Careers – we are looking for people across Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, and Manitoba!
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100 years of building careers Dufferin Construction Company, a division of Holcim (Canada) Inc, a member of the Global Holcim Group, has developed a solid reputation for market excellence, which has been built on 100 years of quality, stability and innovative leadership in the marketplace. Today, with the strength of our employees we are one of the largest infrastructure development firms delivering construction services to many of Canada’s largest construction projects. If you are a driven, motivated individual and are interested in building your career through one of our many exciting projects, please visit the careers section of our website. www.dufferinconstruction.com www.holcim.ca Follow @Holcim_Canada on twitter
Strength. Performance. Passion
Powering Possibilities As a power generation and wholesale marketing company, TransAlta has more than 2,200 talented people who operate and manage our coal-fired, gas-fired, hydro, wind and renewable assets in Canada, the U.S and Australia. We’re commissioning new plants, expanding our renewable base and advancing new technologies to reduce emissions.
We are looking for people who demonstrate leadership and who are inspired to continually raise the bar to be the best. Interested in working for a company that is POWERING POSSIBILITIES?
TransAlta offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package. For more information please visit our career center at www.transalta.com
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A lot of people ask me what “being yourself on purpose” really means. The answer is simple and I’ve created a formula to show you exactly what I mean. Passion + Purpose = knowledge and confidence.
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HEN you connect on passion and purpose the result is knowledge which allows you to be confident. Another way to put it is, when we talk about things we are passionate about and that have meaning to us we change and become educators, enthusiasts and “evangelists.” You have no choice but to be yourself on purpose when you talk about the things you love and that are important to you.
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ow does apply this networking events? The BIGGEST mistake most new graduates make at networking events is that they become someone else on purpose. When they approach an exhibitor’s booth they try to impress them with inflated credentials and hyped experience rather than being themselves on purpose and selling their potential. As a new graduate hiring managers don’t expect you to have management experience or industry knowledge. They are looking for leadership potential and someone they can teach about their company and industry.
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rying to be the person you “think” the hiring manager is looking for will only steal your passion and confidence. You only have 30 – 60 seconds to make an impression and the best way to do that is be the “perfect” investment for a company by exuding confidence by being yourself on purpose and connecting to your passion and purpose. The most effective way you can be yourself on purpose and impress a hiring managers at a tradeshow is to talk to them about why you chose to go into their industry (passion) and what you intend to do once you are there (purpose) in 60 seconds or less.
Here’s how it works: DON’T
talk about how creative you are.
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talk about your potential to learn and grow within the company.
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say you can bring a lot of good ideas to the company, that you see yourself as a leader.
Here’s what the hiring manager hears: “I don’t have any industry
experience but I want to be a manager and change the way you do things.
Here is how you should approach your conversation: “I have done a lot of research on your company and as a new graduate I am excited to join a large corporate company so I can learn your systems and procedures and how to do things the right way. I really love this industry and I believe that once I learn how you do things I’ll be someone you consider for a management role in the next 2-3 years.“
Now the hiring manager hears: “I know I don’t have a lot of experience but I am willing to learn and grow with your company and when I am ready I’d like to be considered for a management position.”
That is how you sell your potential.
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eing yourself on purpose as a new graduate means educating hiring managers about you, not twisting who you are to fit what you think they want. It means be enthusiastic about why you are entering the industry and why they should invest in you long term. It means being your own “evangelist” and letting them know just how great you will be once you know how they do business. So walk up to that booth and let them know about how amazing an investment you really are by selling them your potential.
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I love my job! – Martha, EIT
We provide people with the power to work, the power to play, the power to live. Whether you are just graduaƟng, returning to work or a seasoned professional looking for a new challenge, AltaLink is a great place to grow. AltaLink owns and operates approximately 12,000 kilometres of transmission lines and 280 substaƟons.
Is Your Career in Focus? Our employees have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects in the areas of oil and gas Facilities Engineering, Civil Engineering and Geomatics. Our people are critical to our success and we currently have opportunities for EITs across all disciplines including Civil, Electrical, Process and Mechanical.
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InformatIon SeSSIon Date: october 3, 2013 time: 4:30 Pm Location: macewan Conference and event Student Centre remember to bring your resume.
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Join us Headquartered in Calgary, we are an oil-leveraged energy explorer and producer. Our diverse global operations provide unique challenges and exciting opportunities. vermilionenergy.com
Best Workplaces 2013 Canada
Imagine an exciting career path. Discover amazing opportunities. Sproule is always on the lookout for graduates who are up to the challenge of working in the ever-changing and exciting oil and gas sector. We have assisted our clients all over the world in achieving success in this versatile and dynamic industry for over 60 years. If you are motivated, knowledgeable and looking to gain experience in: Reserve Evaluations Reservoir Engineering Reservoir Simulation Geological Evaluations Geophysical Interpretations
Petrophysical Evaluations Mergers/Acquisitions Coalbed Methane/Shale Gas Heavy Oil/Mining & In-Situ Oilsands Integrated Projects
then we want to hear from you. Come learn from our highly skilled professionals in a friendly atmosphere through our mentoring and training programs and earn your APEGA Professional Licensee designation.
Telephone: 403-294-5500 Toll Free: 1-877-777-6135 www.sproule.com Worldwide Petroleum Consultants
HUSKY IS HIRING Co-op Students • Summer Students
One of Canada’s largest integrated energy companies, Husky Energy is seeking Co-op and Summer Students in: • Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Power, Civil and Electrical) • Business (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Operations/Supply Chain Management, Human Resources and Petroleum Land Management) • Geology and Geophysics • Computer Science and Information Technology
Go to jobs.huskyenergy.com for details, qualifications and available positions.
Build Your Career With Us Looking for a challenging career with opportunity for growth? Founded in 1956, Tolko Industries has grown from a small sawmill to become a company diversified by geography and product. Tolko values engaged, innovative people who enjoy a dynamic environment and are dedicated to making a positive impact in a workplace. Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous development. If you’re interested in an exciting opportunity to engage in interesting work, in excellent working conditions, and in modern wood manufacturing facilities, then APPLY TODAY!
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I R E I A T C F E S R R I R P I A EE FA T CA R R S R I A EE FA IP AR T R C R S R A I E P I A C E FA T C R S R R A I P E I C E FA T IPS R T R R I A E R R A I I C E F A A R F F R A E C E ER ER R R E E E A E R R R R C Be confident!
Approach each employer with a smile and direct eye contact. Practicing before hand with a friend may seem silly but it will help.
Have other tips? Tweet us @UofC_CS
Come Prepared
Having business cards or your resume printed out will make you memorable.
Do your homework
Who do you want to see? Research and identify the companies that you really want to meet. Targeting employers will help you prioritize.
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Ask Intelligent Questions Having pre-researched questions will impress the employer & give them something unique to remember you by.
30 Second Commercial
Prepare to introduce yourself in 30 seconds; focus on: who you are, your education and your career goals (short and long term.)
Don’t Travel in Groups
Look out for your career and travel alone. You’re more approachable alone and you can prioritize who you want to meet.
Visit the Career Services booth at the Career Fair for more tips!
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Learning at the Speed of
Life
Discover what’s possible for your career. There’s more than one way to make a difference.
That’s why at Imperial Oil we offer multiple career paths that align with your ambitions. From developing new innovations in the oil sands to delivering high quality petroleum products, whatever your career, you’ll always have a place on a team that’s working towards creating a better future. Currently hiring students and graduates from engineering, science and business.
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Build Your Career Challenge yourself and develop your real-world engineering skills by joining our multi-disciplinary team. • • • • • •
Chemical Engineers Mechanical Engineers Civil/Structural Engineers Petroleum Engineers Electrical Engineers Instrumentation & Automation
Work with us to design and build industry-leading oil and gas processing facilities for installation around the globe.
Learn More
Propak is Energy Processing www.propaksystems.com hr@propaksystems.com
Build your career with Eaton... and build the power management solutions that keep the world moving more efficiently, reliably and safely.
Eaton is a global diversified power management company. We help customers manage power, so buildings, airplanes, trucks, cars, machinery and entire businesses can do more while consuming less energy. Our products and the employees who design and build them are part of making a difference in the world every day. If you’re ready to do something that matters, to do it well and to be encouraged and rewarded for doing it, then Eaton is the place for you. To learn more and apply for open positions, please visit www.eaton.com/careers. Eaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:M/F/V/D.
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2013 Science & Engineering Career Fair Directory Organization
Sponsor
Booth #
Website
4iiii Innovations Inc.
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www.4iiii.com
ABB
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www.abb.ca/
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www.accenture.ca/careers
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www.aeso.ca
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www.aer.ca
Alberta Utilities Commission
117
www.auc.ab.ca
Allnorth Consultants
110
www.allnorth.com
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www.altalink.ca
AMEC Americas
56
www.amec.com
APEGA
133
www.apega.ca
85
www.arcresources.com
Arcurve Inc.
78
www.arcurve.com
ATCO Electric Ltd.
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www.atcoelectric.com/careers
ATCO Gas
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www.atcogas.com
ATCO Power Canada Ltd.
16
www.atcopower.com
Autopro Automation
60
www.autopro.ca
Baker Hughes Canada
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www.bakerhughes.com
Accenture Inc.
Silver
Alberta Electric System Operator Alberta Energy Regulator
AltaLink
ARC Resources Ltd.
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BBA INC
Bronze
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www.bba.ca
Beta Machinery
Bronze
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www.BetaMachinery.com
Brion Energy
Bronze
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www.brionenergy.com/careers
Caber Engineering Inc.
57
www.cabereng.com
Calfrac Well Services Ltd.
116
www.calfrac.com
CANA High Voltage Ltd.
114
www.canahighvoltage.ca
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
72
www.ccnm.edu
Canadian Fertilizers
Bronze
2
www.canadian-fertilizers.com
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Silver
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www.cnrl.com/careers/ student-employment-information
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
101
www.csiscareers.com
Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
73
www.cseg.ca
Canyon Technical Services Ltd.
128
www.canyontech.ca
90
www.cenovus.com
CGG
98
www.cgg.com
CH2M HILL
111
www.ch2m.com
Challenger Geomatics
77
www.challengergeomatics.com
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Silver
Chevron Canada Resources
Gold
34
www.chevron.ca
Cisco Systems
Silver
43
www.cisco.com
Computer Modelling Group Ltd.
Bronze
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www.cmgl.ca
122
www.craworld.com
37
www.workwithphil.com
65
www.cea.ca
84
www.coverity.com
55
www.crescentpointenergy.com
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www.devonenergy.com
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Ltd ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp.
Silver
Consulting Engineers of Alberta Coverity, Inc.
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Crescent Point Energy Corp Devon Energy Corporation
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Exhibitor Directory Dillon Consulting Limited
53
www.dillon.ca
91
www.dufferinconstruction.com
99
www.dynastream.com
41
www.eaton.com
EBA, A Tetra Tech Company
121
www.eba.ca
Enbridge
108
www.enbridge.com
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www.encana.com
Enerflex Ltd.
104
www.enerflex.com
EnergyIQ
59
www.energyiq.info
Enerplus Corporation
106
www.enerplus.com
Engineered Air
115
www.engineeredair.com
Ernst & Young
132
www.ey.com/CA/apply
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www.flowserve.com
126
www.fluor.ca/careers
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www.focus.ca
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www.fortisbc.com
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www.fortresseng.ca
GE Canada
119
www.ge.com
General Dynamics Canada
54
www.gdcanada.com
Golder Associates
11
www.golder.com
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www.graham.ca
Halliburton Group Canada
74
www.gohalliburton.com
Halsall Associates
124
www.halsall.com
Hatch
103
www.hatch.ca
HireGround Software
69
www.HireGroundJobs.com
Hitachi ID Systems Inc.
52
www.hitachi-id.com
Dufferin Construction a Division of Holcim
Silver
Dynastream Innovations Inc. Eaton
Encana Corporation
Flowserve Canada Corp.
Silver
Bronze
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Fluor Canada Ltd. Focus Corporation
Bronze
Fortis BC Fortress Engineering Ltd.
Graham Group Ltd.
Bronze
Silver
Husky Energy Inc.
Bronze
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www.huskyenergy.com
Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil Companies in Canada
Silver
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www.imperialoil.ca/campus
Jacobs
107
www.jacobs.com
Keyera
130
www.keyera.com
Keywest Projects Ltd.
76
www.keywestprojects.ca
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www.kiewit.com
Klohn Crippen Berger
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www.klohn.com
Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC
79
www.kochfertilizer.com
Lanmark Engineering Inc.
66
www.lanmarkeng.net
89
www.lockheedmartin.ca
82
www.matrix-solutions.com
19
www.mcelhanney.com
McGregor Construction 2000 Ltd.
105
www.mcgregor2000.com
Microsoft Corporation
81
www.microsoft.com/university
95
www.nexeninc.com
Nordstrom
112
www.nordstrom.ca
Norwest Corporation
125
www.norwestcorp.com
NOVA Chemicals Corp.
15
www.novachem.com
Kiewit Energy Canada Corp.
Lockheed Martin
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Silver
Matrix Solutions Inc. McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd.
Nexen Inc.
Bronze
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102
www.novatel.com
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www.optasense.com
OSIsoft Canada ULC
123
www.osisoft.com
Pacer Corporation
120
www.pacercorp.com
Packers Plus Energy Services, Inc.
96
www.packersplus.com
Palantir Solutions
71
www.palantirsolutions.com
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www.pason.com
14
www.pcl.com
24
www.pembina.com
129
www.pennwest.com
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www.pepsico.ca
PotashCorp
127
www.potashcorp.com
Power Advocate, Inc.
131
www.poweradvocate.com
Precision Drilling Corporation
118
www.precisiondrilling.com
OptaSense
Pason Systems Corp.
Bronze
Silver
PCL Construction Management Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Bronze
Penn West Exploration PepsiCo Foods Canada
Silver
Propak Systems Ltd
Silver
42
www.propaksystems.com
PwC Management Services LP
Bronze
26
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Quorum Business Solutions
97
www.qbsol.com
Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.
83
www.rjc.ca
10
www.slb.com
62
www.us.schneider-electric.com/careers
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Silver
Schneider Electric Secure Energy Services Inc.
Bronze
45
www.secure-energy.ca
Shell Canada Ltd
Gold
94
www.shell.ca/careers
SMART Technologies
109
www.smarttech.com
Spartan Controls
58
www.spartancontrols.com
Sproule Associates Limited
Bronze
22
www.sproule.com
Statoil Canada Ltd.
Silver
93
www.statoil.com
Stewart Weir
Bronze
21
www.swg.ca
49
www.sodcl.com
31
www.suncor.com/oncampus
47
www.talisman-energy.com
Stuart Olson Suncor Energy Inc.
Bronze
Talisman Energy Inc. TAQA North Ltd.
Bronze
29
www.wemeanenergy.ca
Teck Resources Ltd.
Silver
36
www.teck.com/careers
Tetranex Solutions
Bronze
1
www.tetranex.com
51
www.inspection.gc.ca
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
30
Tolko Industries Ltd
Bronze
3
www.tolko.com
TransAlta Corporation
Silver
38
www.transalta.com
TransCanada
Silver
92
www.transcanada.com
Universal Geomatics Solutions
75
www.ugsc.ca
University of Toronto
50
www.utoronto.ca/mmpa
Urban Systems Ltd.
Bronze
25
www.urbansystems.ca
Vermilion Energy
Bronze
5
www.vermilionenergy.com
Weatherford Canada
100
www.weatherford.com
Westpower Equipment Ltd.
61
www.westpower.ca
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Beta Machinery Analysis is the world’s largest independent machinery consulting firm for rotating equipment and is a global market leader in compressor, pump, and piping vibration design studies. Now in its 46th year, BETA has offices in Canada, USA, Malaysia, China, and sales support in the Middle East. Our specialists solve machinery problems at the Design and Operations stages, on and offshore. Exciting opportunities for Mechanical Engineers in: Pulsation, Vibration, and Torsional Design FEA and Dynamic Analysis Field Troubleshooting Machinery Optimization and Improvement
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Social Media & Your Job Search Wondering how you can use social media to enhance your job search? Look no further, settle in & enjoy the read.
This article will explore three social networking sites and show you how they can apply directly to your job search. Digital networking is on the rise and employers are listening to what you say. The reality of this job market is recruiters are increasingly using social media in their recruitment. Not only is social media used to find new talent, it is also being used to make important hiring decisions and judgement calls on who you are as a person. Your online persona is being searched and critiqued. A whooping 92% of employers are using social media to recruit new talent, the majority of these employers use LinkedIn (93%). Approximately two out of three companies 34
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use Facebook to recruit new employees and more than half of these employers (54%) are using Twitter to find new talent. No longer is a resume and cover letter seen as enough. Students are now expected to have a professional online presence. Using these and other social networking sites will bring value to your job search. Take time to find the best combination to suit your needs. Pick a couple and execute them well. Want more? Have something to add? Career Services explores this topic in the workshop, ‘Social Media & Your Job Search. RSVP on CareerLink at ucalgary.ca/careers. Join us in conversation @ UofC_CS.
LinkedIn LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social networking sites. Some companies have moved to recruiting solely through LinkedIn. It is an ideal place to follow-up and connect with your professors, colleagues and mentors.
What: Professional social networking site with 225+ million members.
How: Creating a profile is free
Why: LinkedIn is the top professional
and easy. LinkedIn offers great videos for new grads on everything from creating an effective profile to how to use the advanced search.
business-networking site. Learning to use it properly will increase your chance of career success. Connect, follow-up and maintain your professional networks through LinkedIn.
Twitter Twitter allows you to connect with people that share similar interests. Follow companies, industry leaders, top researchers, professors and more. This social network is a great place to become informed on particular industries or jobs that interest you and to start on the path of becoming noticed.
What: Social
How: Creating a profile is free.
networking site that allows you to connect and build rapport with people who share similar interests.
Connecting it to your smart phone, maintaining your profile through list usages and building your network will earn you more klout.
Why: Be seen as a passionate, engaged individual in topics that matter to you and your future career. Companies are increasingly finding and recruiting new talent through this media.
“92% of employers are using social media to recruit new talent�
Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social networking sites. It is often not thought of as a place to assist you in job seeking – but listen up! For artists, graphic designers, hair stylists and artisans this is the ideal place to market yourself and your work. The usage of images, captions and linking websites is unique to Pinterest and can be leveraged to gain popularity, increase site traffic and exposure.
What: Pinterest
How: Create a profile & get
is a social networking site where people pin, share, like and follow other users content.
creative. Think of it as multiple bulletin boards showcasing & collecting visual content. Link it to your other social media sites and maintain your boards.
Why: Showcase your portfolio through engaging photos. Allow employers and potential recruiters to see your work and share it with others.
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Put your career in motion with Flowserve Flowserve Corporation is the world’s premier single-source provider of flow management products and related repair and replacement services. We are known for engineered and industrial pumps, precision mechanical seals, automated and manual quarter-turn valves, control valves, valve actuators, lifecycle management and a range of training and engineering services. Visit our web site (www.flowserve.com) for more information on our company.
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Quality, Consistency, Repeatability Three simple words that, when put together, define both Tetranex’s philosophy and existence to a “T”. A people focused, process driven company dedicated to the delivery of innovative and uncompromised Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls engineering and design solutions. If you are looking for a technology driven, forward thinking company that offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, then that’s exactly what you have found. For more information please visit our website at www.tetranex.com, or send your employment inquiries to careers@tetranex.com.
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