Careers

Discover Career Opportunities

Sample Career Options

Graduates of our program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to assume integral roles in the growing and increasingly complex health-care sector in Canada.

Note: Additional training and education may be required.

hospice director
disability claims manager
health and safety coordinator
health care administrator
health educator/promoter
health information specialist
human resources specialist
intake/referral coordinator
nursing home administrator
patient advocate
policy analyst
program coordinator
recreation coordinator
social services administrator
wellness coordinator

Sample Industries / Types of Employers

assisted living centres
colleges and universities
commercial wellness centres
community care access centres
fertility centres
fitness and recreational centres
government
health advocacy organizations
health research centres
hospitals/medical offices
insurance companies
local health integration networks
long-term care facilities
public health agencies
social services agencies
workplace safety boards

Online Resources

More career resources are available through Navigator.

Laurier Grads are Successful

Sample Jobs within the First Year After Graduation

early childhood educator
medical receptionist
registered pharmacy technician
wellness coordinator

Sample Further Education Programs within the First Year After Graduation

JD: Law.
Master's degree: Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences, Science.
Bachelor's degree: Education.
College program: Concurrent Disorders, Mental Health and Disability Management.

Careers of Alumni Two-Five Years After Graduation

accounts administrator
community health care registration clerk
elementary school teacher
hospital human resources professional
scheduling coordinator

Develop Your Knowledge and Skills

Employers identify these competencies as very important when recruiting entry-level candidates. As a Laurier student, you gain these skills through the opportunities available to you.

Functional Knowledge

Develop a comprehensive view of health and health care by utilizing an interdisciplinary perspective to understand the social, biological and environmental causes of illness.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Canadian health care system including governance, decision-making processes and current use of health care networks.
Gain practical experience in human resources, community and social services, and/or health care settings.
Develop an understanding of the connections between leadership, organizational culture and organizational change.
Understand the functional areas and managerial aspects of organizations.
Discover how information is sourced, valued and used in creating new knowledge.

Collaboration/Teamwork

Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success.
Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and completing tasks.
Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.

Communication

Find, evaluate, synthesize and clearly communicate research findings in oral and written formats.
Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
Prepare interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.

Problem Solving

Acquire critical thinking skills and an understanding of contemporary challenges, issues and trends.
Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
Learn, understand and critically interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations.
Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.