Opportunities & Career Information
| Name of opportunity | Description | |
| BC Children's Hospital Mini Med School *For grade 12 students* | - Hear from leading BC Children's Hospital researchers, scientists, health professionals - learn about careers in science and health research - meet other high school students interested in STEM & health sciences - Earn certificate of participation and be eligible to apply for a Mini Med School Scholarship | Applications will be accepted Monday, September 28 to Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Please see website for details and application: Mini Med School | BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) |
| Marine Careers Expo | Learn about exciting careers and job opportunities in the marine sector- ships from the Royal Canadian Navy & the Canadian Coast Guard will be alongside offering the public the chance to come and see what life aboard could be | The event is on September 26, 2026- please register here: https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/campaigns/events/mce-26.html |
| Resilience with Research recruiting mentees | - For BC high school students who have been impacted by violence- no prior research or science fair experience required- mentors help students shape their own idea into a project, then meet with them one on one (virtually, weekly or every other week) as they prepare for a science fair | Applications are open now and reviMaewed on a first-come, first-served basis, as space is limited. Registration closes September 30. Please apply here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cuaSzPxWg7ndscC |
| WORTH Women in Orthopaedics Event | open to all young women in high school (grades 10-12), including women- identifying individuals & non-binary and gender non-conforming students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and engineering, specifically in orthopaedics | The workshop will take place at BC Children’s Hospital. There will also be a virtual option. In-person registration link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6FsRhb8zCvhmAn4 Virtual registration link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ix4O7b58R2Ll7o Application deadline: October 14 at 11:59pm |