Career Conversations

Session Descriptions

1. Oil industry - Colin Bourgouin

Explore options available for high school graduates within the oil industry in Canada and
overseas.

2. Optometrist - Kara Vanderheyden - Ashcroft Vision Care Centre

Interested in becoming an eye doctor - Dr. Vanderheyden will share her experiences within the
field of optometry.

3. Geologist - Scott Tokaryk -

Learn about the field of geology through a Skype session with an expert in the field who is
currently working in British Columbia.

4. Broadcasting / Media - Renee Hubener - CKDM

Mr. Hubener has been in broadcasting for over 30 years. Come learn about the many opportunities in
broadcasting including announcing, writing, and creative programming

5. Paramedic - Jordan Pasloski and - PRHA

What training is involved in becoming a paramedic? What does the workday look like? Explore
the perspectives of both male and female paramedics in the field.

6. Plumber - Ashley Houle - A Plus Plumbing & Heating

Trades are highly in demand. Owner of a local business, Mr. Houle will discuss how students can get into
the plumbing industry.

7. Armed Forces - Paul Lucas

The armed forces provide opportunities for students. Opportunities are available for high school
graduates, trades people and university graduates.

8. Engineer - MB Infrastructure & Transportation - Curtis Yaschyshyn-Regional

Construction Engineer
Explore Career opportunities within the engineering field designing highways, design and
drafting, etc.

9. Power Mechanic - MB Infrastructure & Transportation - Mark Talbot - Regional

Maintenance Manager
Careers Building Highways Construction field staff

10. General Labourer - MB Infrastructure & Transportation - Corey Smigelsky - Senior

Regional Design Technologist
Careers Maintaining Highways Labourers and Equipment Operators

11. Sport & Recreation Management - Lindsay Kyle

 Lindsays career path has led her through a variety of experiences including working with Sport
Manitoba and Recreation management

12. Fitness, Sport & Recreation - Nathan Fleck -Hound Sport Services
Owner of Hound Sport and Dauphins newest gym Park-fit explores
opportunities available to students within the rec field.

13. Reporter / Journalistic Photographer - Michelle Nyquist - Dauphin Herald

Explore the field of journalism with local reporter Michelle Nyquist

14. Lawyer - Clayton Swanton - Johnston & Company

Mr. Swanton will share his experiences at law school and discuss numerous opportunities within
the field of law.

15. Legal Assistant - presenter to be announced

Interested in law, but not in becoming a lawyer? Explore the responsibilities of a
legal assistant.

16. Psychologist - Kelly Brennan - Mountain View School Division

Ms. Brennan will discuss the many career opportunities available to psychologists

17. Speech Pathologist - Shelly Davidson- Mountain View School Division

What is a speech pathologist? Learn how speech pathologists treat various speech disorders
and how you can get into this field.

18. Public Health Nurse - Margaret Zamrykut - PRHA

Explore the different career paths and education requirements of nurses

19. RCMP - Mitch Thompson

How does someone get into the RCMP? What are benefits and challenges of being a member?

20. Apprenticeship Manitoba - Jenna Smidd - Winnipeg Office

A must for all students who are in the apprenticeship program, or are interested in an apprenticeship
program.

21. Youth Support / Hockey Ref - Karlin Krieger

Karlin is a youth support worker in our school division, but also works as a hockey ref.

22. Business/Financial Advisor - Rob Bouchard - Assante

What is a financial advisor? What kind of education is needed?

23. Broker- Business Partner - James Stoesz - Aspen Insurance

A broker and co-owner of Aspen Insurance, learn about the path that was taken to owning a
business
24. Lab & Xray - Megan Landsborough and Chantal LeGras - PRHA
Diagnostic Services Manitoba provides many career opportunities for student in medical labs and xray/ct
scan departments. Some require post secondary education and some require a high school diploma.

25. Medical Doctor - Singh Satwant - PRHA

Learn about getting into med school and the residency program from a current
medical resident

26. Dietician - Erin Stoesz - PRHA

What is the role of a dietician? The career opportunities are varied from research, to working in
hospitals, etc.

27. Funeral Director - Fabien Carriere - Sneath Strilchuk Funeral Home

Do you have strong verbal communication and people skills? Can you deal with distressing situations in a
sensitive and caring manner? Do you have a strong business sense? You may be surprised to learn
about what this job really is about!

28. Video Editing / Documentary Making - Steve Langston - Dirty T-shirt Productions
YouTube fame is not just a far fetched dream anymore! Learn what it takes to edit and produce
film in the real world.

29. Aesthetician - Melissa Landers

Successful owner of Three Graces talks about the ever growing aesthetics field; its not just pedicures
and manicures!

30. Social Worker - Dave Mansell

A social worker can end up working in a variety of environments! Did you know that you can complete
some of your Social Work studies in Dauphin?

31. Corrections Officers - Bob Alm & Allyson Warkentin - Corrections MB

Manitoba Corrections is continually hiring. Opportunities are available for high school
graduates as well as post secondary school graduates.

32. Machining - Tom Zaporzan - RITZ Machine Works

Explore the welding and business opportunities available at locally owned RITZ.

33. Pharmacist & Pharmacy Tech - Heather Parker & Keri Frykas - Dauphin Clinic
Pharmacy
Explore the career paths related to pharmacy and pharmacy technicians.

34. Vet & Vet Tech - Dr. Roxanne Neufeld & ********* - Dauphin Vet Clinic
Explore the career paths related to the veterinary field

35. Agriculture Industry - Lyle Gouldsbourough and Kevin Thompson

Explore the many options available in the Ag industry including Chem reps, etc.
36. Chiropracter - Dr. Mark Symchych
A graduate from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dr. Symchych has worked in a multi
Doctor practice ever since. He has served as chairman of the board for the Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College in Toronto and will discuss the chiropractic field and chiropractic education.

37. Health Care Service Industry

Our hospital requires people to work in food preparation, laundry, maintenance. Come explore options
available as current part-time student employees as well as options available post graduation.

38. Education - Barry Nadoly

Interested in becoming a teacher? Did you know that there are many other options
available with a degree in education? Mr. Nadolny has held many positions including his
current position as coordinator of Brandon University, Dauphin Campus .

39. Business - Jason Yates - McMunn and Yates

Running many businesses throughout western Canada, Mr. Yates will explore the career paths available
in his industry.

40. Electrician - Ben Angus - Electrician Apprentice, MVSD

Ben Angus, a DRCSS graduate has entered this field. Learn how he did it, and explore some of the
challenges he has faced.

41. Video Game Producer - Dan Sochan

Dan Sochan, a producer with Vancouver-based video game developer United Front Games, grew
up in Sarnia and nursed dreams of optometry before stumbling into a part-time gaming gig that
led to a career producing video games.

42. Hairstyling - Kim Shewchuk

Learn about hairstyling as well as owning and operating your own business.

43. Occupational & Physical Therapy - Jeannette Logan - Regional Therapies Services
Manager - PRHA
Learn about the fields of Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapies