Career Compass News Archive

August 1, 2016 — 
I've been working in clinical research for five years. My first four years were spent at the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (RCFFN) running clinical trials looking at certain foods and ingredients such as novel oils and their effect on cardiovascular disease risk factors, or on other chronic illnesses such as diabetes.

August 1, 2016 — 
As a research assistant at Health Sciences Centre, I work with a dedicated team that focuses on multiple sclerosis (MS). Most of the week, I'm in the neurology clinic collecting data, ensuring quality entries and interacting with patients.

August 1, 2016 — 
As a registered dietitian working in sport nutrition I wear several hats. I work full time as the director of sport dietetics at the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba (CSCM). At the CSCM I work with an integrated support team consisting of an exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning coaches, a sport psychologist, athlete services manager, the communications and marketing coordinator and the general manager of the centre.

August 1, 2016 — 
My career has led me to work as a freelance multidisciplinary digital media artist and filmmaker to a wide variety of clients and projects.

August 1, 2016 — 
I am the conservator at the Manitoba Museum. My role is to ensure the long term preservation of 2.5 million artifacts and specimens that are in the Museum’s collection.

August 1, 2016 — 
I am the founder of The Bar Lady. We provide chocolate bars that are compliant with many dietary restrictions (dairy, soy and preservative free, gluten friendly, etc.).

August 1, 2016 — 
I am a research assistant at the University of Manitoba in the department of biological sciences. My research explores the molecular genetics of mosquito sexual differentiation.

August 1, 2016 — 
I work as an academic advisor in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences advising students in the human nutritional sciences and food science program.

August 1, 2016 — 
I am a quality control manager at McCain Foods in Othello, WA. I oversee the overall microbiological, food safety and product quality of over 180 different frozen potato products and approximately 450 million pounds of product per year, including major product brands such as McDonalds, KFC and Burger King.

August 1, 2016 — 
I am president and chief executive officer of Ottawa Tourism, which is the destination marketing organization for Canada's capital.