Contact Us Career Services

Contact Us

We are committed to providing an exceptional student and employer experience through: service and support, collaboration and community & teamwork and trust.

Book an appointment

You can get career development support with us in person by booking an appointment on Elevate.

Drop-in hours

Stop by Career Services during our drop-in hours if you need some guidance on a quick question or some one-on-one help. Drop-in appointments are typically 15 minutes in length. If you require a longer appointment, we recommend booking through Elevate.

In-person and virtual drop-in (via Zoom)

  • Wednesday | Noon–1:00 p.m. MT
  • Resume Rescue and regular drop-in hours will resume in the Fall semester 

Hours of operation

Monday to Friday

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Email

Students csstdnt@ucalgary.ca

Employers recruit@ucalgary.ca

Address

Career Services, MSC 188
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4

Staff directory

  1. Shawna Bava

    Director, Career Development and Life Design

    snbava@ucalgary.ca

    403.220.3733

     

  2. Cyndy Chan

    Manager, CCPD Operations

    cgmchan@ucalgary.ca

    403.220.2691

  3. Carllie Necker

    Manager, Career & Life Design

    cnecker@ucalgary.ca

    403.210.6509

  1. Rizwana Akbar

    Operations Coordinator

    rizwana.akbar@ucalgary.ca

    403.220.3504

  2. Hana Al-Kebsi

    Events & Engagement Coordinator

    hana.alkebsi@ucalgary.ca

    403.210.7898

  3. Anita Vijay

    Client Service Representative

    anita.vijay@ucalgary.ca

    403.220.2651

  1. Ryan Klopp

    Employer Relations Specialist

    recruit@ucalgary.ca

    403.220.4274

    Want to book a recruitment consultation?
    Visit our online booking calendar.

  2. Lawrence Chan

    Career Pathway Advisor, International Professional Programs, Continuing Education

    Explore Micro-Placements, Career Services

     

    recruit@ucalgary.ca

    403.220.3700

    Want to book a micro-placement consultation?
    Visit our online booking calendar.

  1. Undergraduate students

    David Cataford
    Career Development Specialist, Undergraduate Students
    dcatafor@ucalgary.ca
    403.210.6039

    Calvin Harrison Yeung
    Career & Digital Resource Specialist, Undergraduate Students
    harrison.yeung@ucalgary.ca
    403.210.9642

  2. International students

    Liliana Gonzalez
    Available Monday - Thursday

    Career Development Specialist, International Students
    gonzalml@ucalgary.ca
    403.210.9619

    Ariane Guan
    Available Friday Only

    Career Development Specialist, International Students
    ariane.guan@ucalgary.ca
    403.210.9619

     

  3. Master’s and PhD students

    Matthew Geddes
    Career Development Specialist, Master's Students
    mjgeddes@ucalgary.ca
    403.210.7894

    Charlotte Anyango Ong’ang’a
    Career Development Specialist, PhD Students
    charlotte.onganga1@ucalgary.ca
    403.220.5067

  4. Life Design

    Vicky Hirsche
    Life Design Specialist
    vlhirsch@ucalgary.ca
    403.220.4505


A student participating in a virtual workshop

Request a workshop

Did you know we provide custom career development programming to faculties, classes and student groups?

If you'd like Career Services to present a workshop or session for your students, fill out our webform and we'll get in touch shortly.

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Our vision

We envision actively engaged students and alumni fulfilling their purpose; excelling in their careers; and contributing to the betterment of their communities.

Our mission

To support individuals in connecting their passion to their purpose and create space to let opportunities grow.

Our values

Service and support, collaboration and community, teamwork and trust.