Resources: Career goals

Explore your career path!

For some people, identifying a career path is an easy process because they have known what they want to do for years. For others it can be a challenging prospect. We hope that the following resources will be helpful in your discovery of a career path.

Resources for veterans

Veterans can connect with Veteran’s Affairs Canada (VAC) Career Services: 

  1. Before you start – overview of entitlements to improve access to public service jobs (jobs in the federal government) for members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces. 
  2. Contact VAC by phone to further explore benefits and services you may be eligible for: 1-866-522-2122
  3. VAC Career Services:

a. Career Transition Services

b. Vocational rehabilitation – vocational rehabilitation is one component of the Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program (commonly referred to as the Rehabilitation Program)

c. Vocational assistance

d. Education and Training Benefit (ETB)e. Educational assistance for children

Resources for current serving members

Current serving members can talk to their supports within the military to explore career opportunities.

Additional Resources

On campus career resources

On-campus support will vary based on the institution.  Services may include advising, mentorship, career fairs, internships, job shadowing, etc. Additionally, there may be potential for students to engage with program specific career advisors. 

Off campus career resources

The Alberta  ALIS  tool can help you explore over 550 occupations. Learn what education and certification you’ll need and whether you’re a good fit for the job. Discover how much you can earn and what your duties will be.