April 2024
Public Services
Upcoming Events
Spotlight on Social Services
Explore diverse and rewarding careers in social services through hands-on activities with the University of Regina’s Faculty of Social Work, Saskatchewan Polytechnics Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor program, SIIT’s Mental Health & Wellness program, and industry professionals.
Connect, learn, and gain valuable insights into making a difference in your community!
Students attend the entire day and must find transportation to and from SaskPolytech.
Details of the event will be communicated to students via email.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: SaskPolytech
Event info & additional Resources
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Spotlight on Emergency Services
Join us for this full-day Spotlight on Careers event, where students will tour and explore careers with Stars Air Ambulance and the Saskatoon Fire Department, participate in activities, and hear from the SaskPolytech Paramedic Program and Lakeland College’s Fire & Emergency Services Program.
Students attend the entire day and must find transportation to and from SaskPolytech.
Details of the event will be communicated to students via email.
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: SaskPolytech
Event info & additional Resources
Spotlight on Law Enforcement
Join us for this full-day Spotlight on Careers event, where students will explore careers within the Saskatoon Police Service, participate in activities, and hear from the SaskPolytech Justice Studies Program and Saskatchewan Correctional Officers.
Students attend the entire day and must find transportation to and from the Police Station.
Details of the event will be communicated to students via email.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Saskatoon Police Station
Event info & additional Resources
spotlight on public services video series
Spotlight on Critical Care
Three professionals from STARS Air Ambulance in Saskatoon share their career journeys:
- Nathan Bartsch- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Jerson Paez- Helicopter Pilot
- Bailey Sinclair- Flight Nurse
Spotlight on Correctional Services
Hear from Correctional Services professionals with the Ministry of Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety who share their career journeys.
- Travis Carter: Correctional Officer
- Anna Moulden-Griffith: Probation Officer, Community Youth Worker
- Wynona Thorarinsson: Facility Youth Worker
- Cc Uleryk: Registered Nurse
Spotlight on Municipal Operations
Hear from Public Service professionals with the City of Saskatoon as they share their career journeys.
- Tracy Danielson, Roadways Manager
- Geraldine Sadia, Project Engineer
- Krista Spratt, Laboratory Technician
Spotlight on Law Enforcement
Hear from Constable Ruben Harms with the Saskatoon Police Service about his career in law enforcement.
Spotlight on Firefighting
Hear from professionals with the Saskatoon Fire Department sharing their career journeys.
- Brooklyn Maxwell
- Bill Symons
- Victoria Marchand
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Additional Resources
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Saskatoon Fire Department
Engine #11 – Join the department as you get an up-close look at Engine #11 and all the equipment inside.
Firehouse Station 1 – Join the department as they tour Firehouse Station 1 in Saskatoon.
Fire Dispatcher – Join Saskatoon Fire Department in a day in the life of a 911 Fire Dispatcher.
The Saskatoon Police
Did You Know series – Dive into one of the most intensive types of police work.
Did You Know series – School Resource Unit
POPAT Demo – a demonstration of the Peave Officers’ Physical Abilities Test
RCMP
The RCMP in action – What do we do?
Welcome to Depot – information on cadet training.
RCMP 101 – Have a look at the work they do everyday.
STARS Air Ambulance
STARS – A look into a career at STARS.
Border Security
CBSA College: Where it all begins – A look at the Canada Border Services Agency College
Training for a career on the front line – The CBSA is recruiting border serrvices officers. They undergo an extensive training and development program.
People of the CBSA – Meet Kieran, a former volunteer firefighter and first responder, Kieran was drawn to the CBSA because he sees himself as a protector.
