Important: Students may complete a maximum of two Business & Tourism Career Week panels per term to use towards the four events required of the Learning Passport program for maximum points.
Have you ever thought of working for a nonprofit organization? There are an estimated 171,000 nonprofit sector organizations in Canada employing over 2 million people. This talk will discuss the work opportunities in this growing, dynamic sector.
Steve Gordon – Manager Network Development, Feed Nova Scotia
Arlene MacDonald – Executive Director, Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia
Bette Watson – Principal, Maple Key Coaching
Managers are a part of virtually every organization regardless of whether you plan to work in the service or the manufacturing sector. Attend this panel to learn what it takes to be an effective manager.
Donna Casey – Small Business Account Manager, TD
Pat McGrath – Manager of Recreation & Program Services, Canada Games Centre
Daniel Orovec – Executive Chef, Atlantica Hotel
Erin Surette – Sales Manager, Prince George Hotel
Attend this panel to learn about career options for marketing student, how to secure that first job, andhow to get promoted.
John Allen – Owner, Gryphon Bird Control
Kyle Barkhouse – Commercial Marketing Associate at CertaPro Painters
Peter Luke – Sales Manager, Pearson Canada 
One of the most exciting and fastest growing fields for students to work in is tourism and hospitality management. Attend this event to learn about a variety of exciting careers.
Susan Downey Lim – Tour Director, Grape Escapes Nova Scotia Wine Tours & Taste Halifax Food Tours
Riley Giffen – Co-founder, Coldstream Clear
Kriten Grant – Front Office Manager, Delta Hotels
Lauren Patterson – CMP, Facility Rentals Manager, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Whether you are certain about a career choice in accounting and finance, or you want to learn more about potential career opportunities, this panel is for you!
Mark Goldhar – Entrepreneur, CFO/CEO, Mark Goldhar Inc.
Mike Hurley – Director of Finance, Nova Scotia Department of Finance
Nick MacDonald – Accountant, Grant Thornton
Jill Taylor – Senior Relationship Manager, BMO
This activity will focus on careers in the Human Resource Management and the strategic importance of the human resource function within the modern organization.
Susan Malana – Regional Director of Human Resources, New Castle Hotels & Resorts
Shauna Quinlan – Consultant and Executive Recruitment Team Lead, Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette
Attend this session to learn about working in the international job market, whether it be working from Canada in an internationally focused position, or looking for job opportunities overseas.
Kathryn Aleong – Regional Director and Senior Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
Amy Braye – Manager, International Education Centre, MSVU
Amanda Sparkes – Business Development Advisor, Nova Scotia Business Inc.
Bert Stege – VP Business Development and Chief Commercial Officer, Halifax International Airport Authority
Would you like to be your own boss? Hear from our panel of entrepreneurs and learn what worked for them.
Ian Bezanson – President & CEO, Bits Creative Agency
Angus Campbell – Co-founder & Operations, The Good Robot Brewing Company
Michelle Doucette – Michelle Doucette Photography
Kevin Landry – Associate, Stewart McKelvey
