Looking for career help? Career Services is here to help you succeed at work during your time at Alexander College. We run workshops and programs, offer in-person support, and provide online resources to help you navigate your career.
We can help you with:
All appointments are confidential. Students can work with us for one session or over multiple conversations if needed.
| Date and Time | Event Name | Location | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 16 11:00am – 2:00pm |
Volunteer Fair 2024 | ACB Lobby | Event poster [PDF] |
Each month there will be a list of new jobs posted on the website for students.
Please see Career Advisors if you are interested in applying to any of these jobs so the Career team can assist you with your job search. Please contact us through WC Online Career Advising to make an appointment.
| Job Title | Website |
|---|---|
| Multiple Jobs, City of Burnaby, Burnaby | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, City of Vancouver, Vancouver | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, City of Surrey, Surrey | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, BC Hydro, Vancouver | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, Telus, Vancouver | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, Walmart, Vancouver | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, Home Depot, Metro Vancouver | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, Canadian Tire, Metro Vancouver | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, Sports Chek, Metro Vancouver | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, Aritzia, Metro Vancouver | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, Denny’s Restaurant, Metro Vancouver | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, Amazon, Port Coquitlam | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, Fedex, Vancouver, Metro Vancouver | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, Urban Outfitters, Vancouver, Vancouver | Link |
| Multiple Jobs, Guradteck Security, Vancouver, Metro Vancouver | Link |
Engaging in volunteer work is a great way to acquire work experience, contribute to your community, establish new networks, and improve your resume.
To explore current volunteer opportunities, please reach out to our career advisors. You can book an appointment by emailing careeradvising@alexandercollege.ca
Canadian Job Readiness:
Canadian Job Readiness (CJR) is a mandatory graduation requirement for all degree programs offered by Alexander College. Whether a graduate plans to continue further study or transition into employment, Canadian Job Readiness aims to ensure that graduates are equipped with the basic knowledge and tools needed to effectively navigate the Canadian employment sector in the future.
Canadian Job Readiness will cover the following:
It can vary, it can take anywhere from 3-6 hours to complete. The Canadian Job Readiness can be done in the comfort of your own home and is to be done at your own pace. It is recommended to start early in the term to insure completion of Canadian Job Readiness.
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The Holland Code Assessment is a theory of personality that focusses on career and vocational choice.
The 6 areas are:
Career planning is the process of discovering opportunities that suit your interests, passion, and goals. Make informed career decisions, explore potential career interests, and identify required skills.
Once you have completed the career assessment, book an appointment with a Career Advisor through WC Online Career Advising for further support.
1. Drop in during officer hours
Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
2. By Mail, Phone and Email
Burnaby Campus
4805 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4T6
604-558-7369
Address: 4805 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4T6
Phone: 604-435-5815
Email: careeradvising@alexandercollege.caAlexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
+1 604-435-5815
4805 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC
V5H 4T6 Canada
+1 604-435-5815
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Burnaby, BC
V5H 4M4 Canada
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Vancouver, BC
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