Winter / Spring 2012 - Post Secondary

All Articles

Rich with Resources—and Opportunity

Southern Canadians may think of the North as a frigid no-man’s-land dotted with the occasional polar bear. In reality the…
Telemedicine: Technology that Improves Life in the North

It helps save lives, enables timely diagnoses and treatment, and allows patients and health-care providers in remote areas to feel…
Myths and Realities of Living in Northern Canada

“The true north strong and free”: it’s an evocative line in our national anthem, one that calls to mind images…
Beyond your Comfort Zone: Summer Jobs and Co-ops in the North

When Kevin Robbie signed up for a three-month summer co-op placement in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, he was expecting chilly weather…
Defining the Northern Adventurer

So what does it take to brave the North? Is it a certain personality type? Maybe a particular astrological sign?…
Northern Arts and Culture: A Source of Heritage… and Jobs

Canada’s North: a land of ice and snow that is fertile with culture, art and opportunity. The northern territories represent…
You’re Going Where?!

If you had told me at the beginning of my university career I’d be going on a student exchange to…
Get a Head Start on the Summer Job Rush

Is winter the time to think about your summer job? Yes! For most of you, the summer job is your…
Are You the Team Leader Employers Are Looking For?

Are you familiar with the concept of leadership? Though it has become a popular word in the world of work,…
Discover A Career in Capital Markets: A Challenging and Rewarding Career for Both Men and Women

A career in finance means working at a traditional retail bank, right? Well, yes, it could. But it could also…
Going the Distance… Literally: International Experience Makes Well-Rounded Employees

The world, they say, is at your fingertips. You can armchair travel in 140 characters or less for hours, Skype…
Volunteering: Good for Others, GREAT for You!

You may think volunteering is just one of those feel-good activities that you’re pushed or even forced into in high…