Events

 Looking for a co-op job? Come and meet Co-op and Career Advisors who are here to help you move forward in your job search. Bring your résumé for review and receive personalized feedback. Ask your co-op questions and get job search tips - no appointment needed!

Discover the diverse careers that shape healthier, more active, and more connected communities.

Join professionals working in public health, recreation, therapeutic services, and community programming as they share how they design initiatives that support physical, mental, and social well-being. Learn how interdisciplinary teams create inclusive spaces, promote healthy lifestyles, and improve quality of life across all ages and populations.

After the panel, stick around for a relaxed social time when you can ask questions, network, and explore the many pathways into this rewarding and impactful profession.

Panelists are alumni from the Faculty of Health and include: 

• Erin Rellinger Smith (she/her), RKin, Centre for Community, Clinical and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE) 
• Chad Van Dyk, Manager, Business & Service Operation at Wilfrid Laurier University Athletics & Recreation 
• Simone Douglas-Blaize, Program Coordinator for Homelessness and Housing at YWCA K-W 
• Lindsey Oretan, Recreation Therapist, Adult Specialized Mental Health at Waterloo Regional Health Network 
• Sarah Bourbonniere, Elder Life Specialist at the Hospital Elder Life Program in Waterloo Regional Health Network 
• Jennifer Yessis, Associate Director, School of Public Health Sciences at The University of Waterloo

Open to all students interested in exploring a career in the field of human health and well-being

 Looking for a co-op job? Come and meet Co-op and Career Advisors who are here to help you move forward in your job search. Bring your résumé for review and receive personalized feedback. Ask your co-op questions and get job search tips – no appointment needed!

 Looking for a co-op job? Come and meet Co-op and Career Advisors who are here to help you move forward in your job search. Bring your résumé for review and receive personalized feedback. Ask your co-op questions and get job search tips - no appointment needed!

Feeling stuck with job searching You're not alone. This workshop teaches you successful ways to apply networking strategies to uncover hidden job market opportunities!

Job applications can be daunting. Writing cover letters don't have to be. This workshop will build your confidence as we dissect how to write cover letters.

Feeling confused with your résumé? Let's make it shine. Learn how to interpret job descriptions to identify your strongest and relevant skills to make your résumé more appealing to employers.

Join EDGE and CCD for the Fall 2025 Volunteer Fair! 

This event offers students an opportunity to meet local organizations that are recruiting volunteers.  

Representatives from 30 local organizations will be present to speak with current students about their organization's mission and volunteering needs. 

Volunteering is a great way to develop skills and gain experience that can be showcased on a résumé and discussed in an interview. For those looking to give back to the community, it is a fulfilling way to contribute to local causes. It also provides an excellent opportunity for networking. 

This is an in-person event in the SLC Great Hall and no registration is required. If you have any questions about this event, please email careers@uwaterloo.ca

List of participating organizations coming soon. 

FREE POPCORN to all participating students. 

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Preparing for interviews? This interactive workshop will support your career journey as we build your confidence to ace your next interview.