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This is the last in our series of University of Alberta grads chatting about their careers at TD. This week features Louie Yang '15 BA (Economics).

Through lived experience and leadership, these grads are contributing to the priorities outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and helping shape more equitable futures for Indigenous Peoples and communities. This engaging conversation celebrates Indigenous excellence, women in leadership, and the power of alumni driving change. Featuring Reagan Bartel 04 BSC, 19 MSc; Tonya Simpson 16...

Each week WTJ will feature a different University of Alberta grad chatting about their careers at TD. This week features Yingsha Zhang '14 BCom.

Each week WTJ will feature a different University of Alberta grad chatting about their careers at TD. This week features Rami Elzein '11 BCom.

Bonnie Kirschenbaum,'71 BSc(Pharm) grew up in small-town Alberta and decided to become a pharmacist when very few women were entering the field. Her career took her from national organizations in Ottawa to international companies in the US. When she retired, she became heavily involved as an organizer and donor to the National Repertory Orchestra as a co-creator of the Community Link, the program...

Victor Cui, '95 BA is a prominent Canadian sports executive, best known as the co-founder and former CEO of ONE Championship, Asia's largest mixed martial arts organization. Born and raised in Edmonton, he served as President and CEO of the CFL's Edmonton Elks (2022–2023) and held senior roles at ESPN Star Sports and the PGA Tour. In this podcast he discusses his career path in sports management a...

Sam Chimes is a DJ, Busker, Stunt Man, Actor, Producer who has worked around the world. In this podcast he discusses the importance of doing what you are passionate about even if it feels risky. He provides tips and tricks for how to piece together a career with passion and fun. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta...

From our live event at Edmonton Global for Startup week, exploring what it means to grow globally while staying rooted in the Edmonton region. Featuring esteemed business leaders from the Edmonton Startup community (who are UofA grads!): Connie Stacey ('98 BA) Founder and CEO of Grengine Inc. Sam Jenkins ('05 BComm) Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Punchcard Systems Matt Alexander ('12 BComm) Fu...

Leo Seewald ('97 Law) studied at the University of Alberta and oversaw International operations of large companies like Manulife and Blackrock. While living in Taiwan, he learned Mandarin and became the host of Happy Fisherman on TaiwanPlus TV channel where he sails to various fishing harbors with Taiwanese Fishermen. Click here to read more about Leo: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D6wjLizUz...

Engineering students at the University of Alberta who are Naval Reservists have an opportunity to gain hands-on learning on the high seas. A new co-op program in partnership with the Royal Canadian Navy will have them train and serve aboard Canadian warships. Life at sea is one full of adventure… here to tell us more about what a career being a Naval Engineer is like is Lt(N) Graeme Stout, a 2014...

Considering a leadership role in education? Hear from three women leaders in education and their personal stories. For more information on the Faculty of Education's leadership programs visit ualberta.ca, Faculty of Education. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/education/programs/diploma-and-certificate-programs/index.html WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What...

This is the fourth part in our TD mini-episode series on how to start your own business. We posted the other three in the spring. You might want to have a listen/re-listen to them. We hope you find some useful pointers on the steps needed to start your own business. Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/whatthejob/td-mini-episode-starting-your-own-business?si=e98b88e4a3bc4d6b8a7e4a57bf2fcaa7&utm_sourc...

These panelists have overcome a pandemic, restructuring, and other disruptions at various points in their careers. They discuss how they got through these challenges and excelled. Featuring alumni Sama Ahmed, Erik Einseidel and Cole Pearson

This podcast was recorded in front of a live audience in March of 2025. The panel discusses unique career paths in the life sciences, with a particular emphasis on roles in academic administration and features Eric Loo,’07 BSc,’13 PhD; Grant Kemp, ’07 BSc,’13 PhD and Helen Coe,’04 BSc,’10 PhD

This is the third in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses the importance of and how to complete a SWOT analysis.

This is the second in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses steps to create a business plan.

This is the first in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses steps to take prior to beginning your business plan.

This month's live panel features Arts alumni Kelly Mellings, Xinting Zhao and Fiwanda Mithrush discussing owning an art's related business, quitting your day job and working in the music, publishing, arts admin and literature fields.

Listen to this inspiring panel of U of A alumni who have turned their passion for sports into dynamic careers. Hear from: Natasha Staniszewski, '00 BCom – Former TSN SportsCentre anchor and current media host for the Calgary Flames and Calgary Stampeders Alysia Rissling, '11 BSc (Kinesiology) – Former Canadian Olympic bobsledder and current Director of Business Development for the WHL and CHL Andr...

Ross Prusakowski is the Deputy Chief Economist & Director with Export Development Canada. In this episode, Ross discusses how he moved along his career path from his days at The Gateway to now. Ross explains how he and his team manage work life balance and varying news sources and events as they manage Canada's topics and relationships in this busy and ever changing world. If you live in the Ottaw...

Our panelists this month discuss their career paths and experiences overcoming common dilemmas that face us as we start our careers and give pointers on how to thrive as you transition from being a student to looking for work and the workforce. The panelists are ASSET volunteers and will provide tips on self care and resilience. The Alumni Student Support & Engagement Team (ASSET) is a group of al...

Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes some tips and tools to protect yourself from fraud and what happens when you report a fraud. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Assoc...

Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes scams that target international students and those who are new to Canada.

AlumLab teamed up with the What The Job? (WTJ?) podcast to bring you a live episode recording Jennifer Jenkins '95 BEd interviewed three amazing alumni on the topic of carving out unique career paths in the bio/life sciences with a focus on consulting. Panelists: Janelle Jiminez, ‘11 BSc, ‘16 MSc, ‘22 MBA Sarah Treit, ‘06 BSc, ‘15 PhD FoMD Nakita Rubuliak, '19 BSc WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance....

Aziz, VP Business Development for Kassian Interior Design and Planning, has been practicing architecture around the world for 30 years. He is also the Chair of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the University of Alberta's Alumni Council. In this podcast, he discusses how the architecture improves the human experience, his belief in service not just in his own profession and shares h...