Career Treks
Interested to learn more about the opportunities that exist outside of Edmonton? The Alberta School of Business organizes yearly excursions outside of Edmonton to showcase students the opportunities and career paths that exist in Alberta and beyond. Career Treks facilitate a unique environment in which post-secondary education is connected with the workplace.
Toronto Finance Career Trek
Capital Power
Enbridge
EY
Husky Midstream
IBM
Mawer
Neo Financial
RBC
As well, Career Treks allow students to gain industry insight on various cultures, recruitment processes, and possible career trajectories at a given organization. In addition, they provide a remarkable networking opportunity for students in which they are able to connect with professionals in their chosen field. Specifically, each Career Trek connects students with potential employers outside of the Capital Region.
Career Treks are single or multiple-day events in which we will visit up to 4 organizations outside of Edmonton. Currently, ASB organizes Career Treks to Calgary and Toronto.
Previous hosts to our Career Treks:
McKinsey, ATB, Neo Financial, Deloitte, Accenture, RBC, Enbridge, CNRL, Cenovus, EY, IBM, Husky, Capital Power, Mawer, TD, Algonquin Capital, BlackRock, CPPIB TC Energy, and more!
Calgary Career Trek
The Calgary Career Trek is an opportunity that is open to both Undergraduate and MBA students! Every year, we visit organizations that belong to different sectors like energy, finance, consulting, and technology.
If you decide to apply to represent ASB in Calgary, you will get to indicate the sector that you would prefer to visit in your application.
Fall Calgary Career Trek Date: October 3, 2024
Winter Calgary Career Date: March 7th, 2025
Applications: Applications for the Fall Calgary Career Trek are now open! See FAQs for the application process.
Undergrad Students - Apply Here
MBA Students - Apply Here
Toronto Career Trek
The Toronto Career Trek is an opportunity that is open to MBA students! This Career Trek is solely focused on the finance sector.
Toronto Career Trek Dates: October 9-10, 2024
Applications: Applications for the Toronto Career Trek are now open! Please click here to apply. See FAQs for the application process.
Career Treks FAQ
Each Career Trek has an application form. Log into CareerConnect, navigate to the the Events Calendar, and select the relevant Career Trek to be directed to the posting, application form and submission process.
Note: Applications for Calgary and Toronto are not currently open. Please check back in the future to apply.
- Submit your application using the Career Trek Google Form.
- Submit a letter of intent. In 250 words or less describe how the Career Trek aligns with your interests and career aspirations.
- Respond to the Reflective Question noted in the Career Trek posting.
- Submit your up to date transcript.
- Submit a one page resume - Note that the selected candidates resumes may be sent to the participating employers ahead of time only if requested by the organization.
The CWIL EL Team will examine your work experience and the engagements that you have had with the sector that you are interested in. The team will also assess your motivations for joining the Trek through the Letter of Intent. The goal is to accept applicants that can meaningfully add to the conversations, productively engage with the institutions that we will visit, and positively represent the University of Alberta.
NOTE: For miscellaneous sector streams, the job experience does not need to be specific to a particular sector.
- Learn about recruiting practices and what these institutions look for in applicants.
- Build a record of engagement with the institution and its members, and talk about those aspects in your cover letters and interviews.
- Get insight into the Day in the Life of (DILO) individuals who are employed in the sector or institution of your choice. Learn how to prepare to enter those careers and environments.
- Get insider tips and tricks for success from employees of all levels, from associates to senior managers and executives.
Have questions about Career Treks? Contact us at bcomexp@ualberta.ca or mbaexp@ualberta.ca.
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