The Job Talk Podcast

Performer & Producer Talk with Rik Leaf Rik Leaf is an arts in education specialist who has presented at the Northwest Territories Teachers Conference, Greater Edmonton Teachers Convention Association and numerous schools and districts across Canada. Rik is the Poet Laureate for Tribe of One, a national collective of Indigenous & settler musicians, dancers, painters & slam poets. Tribe...

Veterinarian Talk with Dr. Heather Gunn McQuillan Dr. Heather Gunn McQuillan has served as the Assistant Dean of Clinical and Professional Programming at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) since August 2020. Prior to that time, she was the Hospital Director for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at AVC for nearly six years. With more than fifteen years of practical experience in a diverse r...

Radio Broadcaster Talk with Jason Gregor Jason Gregor is a sports talk radio host on TSN 1260 in Edmonton weekdays from 2-6 p.m. He began his radio career in 2001 after graduating with honours from NAIT’s Radio and Television Arts program, and he has hosted his own sports talk show since 2003. In 2005, he started his own broadcasting company, Just A Game Productions, and he operates every aspect o...

Sr. Academic Administrator Talk with Chris Lonsdale Professor Chris Lonsdale is the Deputy Provost of Australian Catholic University. He has a multi-disciplinary background in psychology, education, public health, and sport science which informs his research and enterprise activities focused on promoting children and adolescent’s wellbeing and learning. Leading a team of researchers and students f...

Forest Health Supervisor Talk with Aaron McGill Aaron McGill is the forest health supervisor for the province of Nova Scotia and has over 30 years of experience in the forest industry. He has worked in four provinces in forestry consulting, industry, provincial governments and also environmental engineering and is always looking for efficiencies and ways to improve processes. The forest industry o...

Junior High School Teacher Talk with Peter Medina Peter Medina is currently a Junior High Teacher for the Edmonton Catholic School District. He is entering his 19th year of teaching in the 2022-23 school year. Peter also spent his first three years of teaching with the Calgary Catholic School District where he taught combined Grade 5/6 classes. A major highlight of his job includes leading teens t...

Talk with Kaila Medina Kaila Medina is currently a Grade 3 Teacher for the Edmonton Catholic School District. Kaila has wanted to be a teacher since she was in grade two. Currently, she has been teaching for 11 years and is enjoying (mostly) every minute! Kaila graduated with a Bachelor of Education in 2009 from the University of Alberta. Most of Kaila’s career has been in lower elementary. She ha...

Realtor Talk with Robbie Kamaleddine Robbie Kamaleddine (pronounced ‘Camel-deen’) is recognized as an industry innovator and takes pride in delivering a luxury real estate experience at all price points. After a decade in luxury fashion, he launched his real estate career in late 2017. By 2018, Robbie took home Remax’s prestigious Rookie of the Year Award. Edmonton has been home to Robbie since em...

Fine Jewellery Designer Talk with Sonja Deklerk Sonja Deklerk is the owner of a bespoke jewellery design studio in Edmonton Alberta and offers a curated collection of vintage fine jewellery. After studying Fine Art at MacEwan University, Sonja began her career in fine jewellery design working as an in-house designer for Adamas Goldsmiths and then Vandenbergs Jewellers. With over 22 years experienc...

Industrial Designer Talk with Brendan Gallagher Brendan Gallagher is one of the creators and founders of Onetwosix Design Inc, an Edmonton based Industrial Design Agency with fellow University of Alberta Industrial Design graduate Nick Kazakoff. The goal of Onetwosix was to provide world class product design services in the city of Edmonton while creating products that improve the human experience...

Producer Filmmaker Talk with Adam Scorgie Adam Scorgie’s plan A has always been to work hard, be humble and take chances; and it has worked tremendously to date. A father of 3, a loving husband and an acclaimed documentarian, Adam has an astonishing ability to balance his relentless work schedule and his invaluable family time. To date, Adam has produced ten feature films, with two features curren...

College Head Coach Talk with Kiera Lyons Kiera Lyons grew up in Ryley Alberta, a town of 400 an hour east of Edmonton. She played 1A high school basketball as well as a myriad of other sports and athletics. After going through the provincial team program and helping re-establish her high school as one of the best 1A programs in the province, she played two years for the Augustana Vikings and helpe...

Fiction Author Talk with Michelle Cornish After spending almost 20 years in the public accounting industry, Michelle sold her accounting practice to spend more time with her family and pursue her dream of writing. In 2017, she published Keep More Money, a guide to help business owners find a trustworthy accountant. Realizing that she wanted to write fiction, in 2018, Michelle published Murder Audi...

Crime Scene Investigator Talk with Cst. Stephen Berney Stephen Berney moved to the Edmonton area with his family in 1999. Stephen attended St. Francis Xavier High School where he was enrolled in the Soccer Academy, which had the highlight of playing exhibition games in Italy. After high school, Stephen attended the University of Alberta where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degre...

Entrepreneur Talk with Theresa Smith Theresa Smith is Co-founder of Optimize Dental. As a leader, teacher and perpetual learner, Theresa finds herself in the amazing field of dentistry. She strives to help dental teams find balance, enrichment and productivity in their everyday tasks. Theresa has 3 wonderful kids who she enjoys spending time with and watching them in their respective sports activi...

Registered Massage Therapist Talk with Jessica Harder Jessica Harder is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She has been an esthetician for 16 years graduating from Marvel college in 2006. She worked in many spas and salons, like Eveline Charles and even did a 9 month contract on Disney Cruise Lines back in 2008. This gave her an attention to detail work ethic, and her – ‘it’s all about the customer’...

Tax Manager Talk with Yembeh Moiba, CPA Yembeh Moiba, CPA is a Tax Manager at a CPA Public Accounting firm in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is a self described huge sports fan and a serious hiker. If he wasn’t an accountant he would be a chef. Yembeh played university football at the University of Alberta where he also competed in track and field. When he isn’t working, you can find him on the sid...

General Contractor Talk with Tania Bosch With over 20 years of experience combined in both the land development and construction industry, Tania brings a variety of experience in high end residential and commercial projects, attention to detail, passion for the industry, and a strong desire to ensure clients have an exceptional experience. Construction is easy, people are complicated. It’s this ap...

Registered Professional Planner Talk with Lindsey Butterfield Lindsey Butterfield is a Registered Professional Planner and Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. She has worked as a city planner in the Edmonton Metro region for nearly two decades, and is passionate about improving the places we live and work in. Lindsey is currently the Director of Urban Growth and Open Space for the City o...

Construction Project Manager Talk with Mickey Legault Mickey Legault was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He graduated high school in 2002 – and a year later he met his wife. They were married in 2004, and in 2005 he joined the military as an Armoured Soldier with the Lord Strathcona Horses. He left the Department of National Defence (DND) in 2008 after his wife gave birth to their fi...

Criminal Defence Attorney Talk with Amy Lind Amy Lind is a criminal defence attorney practicing with Liberty Law in Edmonton Alberta. For 10 years she has focused on ensuring that all persons, regardless of wealth or status, are given a fair trial. With a background in Fine Arts and Sociology, she sees the value in a strong community connection and seeks to bring her love of theatre together with...

Hair Stylist Talk with Kristin Lingstadt Kristin Lingstadt is an entrepreneur and hair stylist in Edmonton Alberta with over 15 years experience in the industry. After years spent working in downtown salons and participating in exciting projects like fashion week and bridal fantasy, Kristin currently styles hair from her home based salon studio. Kristin has a heart for relationships and creativity...

General Practitioner Talk with Dr. Kim Loeffler Dr. Kim Loeffler - MD, BSc, CCFP, graduated from B. Sc Mathematical Science from the University of Alberta in 1999 and was accepted into medical school at the UofA in 2000. Kim entered her family medicine residency in 2004 and completed the 2 year residency program in 2007 with a delay due to the birth of her first daughter. She has spent the majorit...

Police Officer Talk with Sgt. Kendall Booth Kendall Booth is currently a sergeant in the Young People Support Branch of the Edmonton Police Service. He has 13 years of policing experience in different areas of the EPS and was a teacher for 15 years prior to that. Description Police officers protect the public, detect and prevent crime and perform other activities directed at maintaining law and or...

Journeyman Carpenter Talk with Bobby Hakkarainen Bobby Hakkarainen lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia. After spending many years working on high-rise buildings, Bobby transitioned to apply his trade in a successful career on the sets of television and film. Bobby loves his career and offers honest advice to those considering carpentry. If you have time, listen to the full episode to he...