2025 CACEE Canada West PD Event

 The CACEE Canada West Regional Advisory Board invites you to join us in beautiful downtown Vancouver, BC for a day of professional development, exchanging ideas, and building your network! We can't wait to welcome you on May 7th!!

Date, Time, & Venue Information

May 7th | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Northeastern University - Vancouver
410 W Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC 

What to Expect

The 2025 CACEE Canada West PD event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your career education and campus recruitment colleagues from across western Canada and beyond! You can expect an event that will feature:

• Thought leaders and dynamic speakers sharing the latest trends and insights influencing our space
• Opportunities to network, share best practices, and learn from your colleagues
• Resources, tools, and concrete strategies you can apply in your work with post-secondary talent
• Collaborative discussion and exchange of ideas to help address the issues, trends, and opportunities impacting your day-to-day

Who Attends

• Career Educators
• Employer Relations Professionals
• Campus Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialists
• Work Integrated Learning and Experiential Education Practitioners
• Senior Career Leaders
• Leaders in Workforce Development and Industry Associations
• HR and Hiring Managers
• Faculty, and Learning Professionals

What Previous Attendees Are Saying

"The CACEE Canada West PD Event was outstanding. The keynote speaker was exceptional, and the sessions run by CACEE Colleagues were insightful, well run and very engaging. I enjoyed meeting new connections and I will definitely be coming back to this event next year" - Katie Bisaro, UBC Sauder School of Business

"The CACEE Canada West PD Event was an excellent networking and learning event that I thoroughly enjoyed. It was well organized and at an amazing venue. The employer panel was a highlight for me and I enjoyed hearing innovative ideas happening at other PSIs" - Jamie Noakes, Thompson Rivers University

"I enjoyed the connections I made at this event. Not only were the hosts and speakers friendly, knowledgeable and engaging, but so were the attendees" - Allisson Badger, SD 73

"This was my first event that I have attended with CACEE and I have to say that it was a very positive experience. I especially enjoyed how passionate all of the members were on the topics that were discussed. Everyone was eager to share their knowledge and experience on how we can improve not only our jobs but for the career outcome of our students. The topics were very relevant and current with career development trends which I found valuable as I was able to apply it to my work..." - Hannah Parkhouse, Fairleigh Dickinson University

"Attending the CACEE Canada West PD Day was a nice addition to my career toolbox in my professional journey. The sessions offered deep insights into current industry trends and practical skills essential for advancement. From honing AI prompts to mastering new technologies, each session was a goldmine of knowledge. The networking opportunities were invaluable, connecting me with like-minded professionals and potential collaborators. The dedication of the organizers in curating such a diverse and enriching program was evident throughout the day. I left feeling invigorated, armed with newfound strategies to assist my students with their career development and with my teaching" - Larry iles, Thompson Rivers University

Event Agenda & Session Descriptions

*Please note that this is a preliminary schedule and subject to change as program details are finalized. Full program to be announced later in March.

9:00 - 9:15 am - Arrival & Registration

9:00 - 9:45 am - Networking Breakfast & Opening Activity

9:45 - 10:00 am - Welcome & Introductory Remarks

10:00 - 11:15 am - Applying Teaching & Learning Principles in Career Education and Campus Recruitment Programming 

Understanding what drives adult learners is key to creating meaningful and impactful learning experiences. This session explores core motivations for adult learners, the role of active learning principles—especially debriefing—in deepening engagement, and the fundamental anatomy of a well-structured workshop. Whether you're designing training sessions, workshops, or educational programs, you'll leave with practical strategies to create dynamic, learner-centered experiences. 

Generously Supported By:

11:15 am - 11:30 am - Networking & Connection Break

11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Decolonizing Campus Career Services - A Starting Point

How can we decolonize or indigenize career services in meaningful ways? Grounded in Métis Nation BC’s indigenized model of career counselling, this session begins with relationship and recognizing the importance of understanding clients’ holistic needs. Together, we’ll explore what decolonizing and indigenizing mean to each of us, planting seeds for reflection, dialogue, and change. While this session won’t provide all the answers, it offers a foundation and practical entry points to begin or deepen this work with humility and purpose.

12:30 - 1:30 pm - Lunch Break

There are several dine-in and takeaway options available close by to satisfy your lunch time cravings. You may also want to take this opportunity to take in mountain views and enjoy some time by the water.  Whatever your preference, there is something for everyone!

1:30 - 2:30 pm - Skills-Based Hiring: Realities, Best Practices, and Supporting Students in the Process

Explore the growing shift toward skills-based hiring and what it means for employers, career educators, and students. This session will unpack current realities, highlight best practices from the field, and offer strategies to help students articulate their skills and navigate evolving recruitment processes with confidence.

2:30 - 2:45 pm - Networking & Connection Break 

2:45 - 3:45 pm - Strategies to Thrive in a Tight Labour Market: Student, Career Centre, and Employer Perspectives

With a shifting job market and increased uncertainty, how can career educators and employers help students navigate these challenges? This interactive session will explore emerging trends, share effective strategies, and spark discussion on how we can adapt to best support students and industry.

3:45 - 4:15 pm - Scaling Our Work and Engagement with Post-Secondary Talent

This session highlights innovative approaches to expanding career services and deepening engagement with post-secondary talent. Colleagues will share successful initiatives from their campuses and organizations, followed by a discussion on practical strategies and lessons learned.

4:15 - 4:30 pm - Closing Remarks & Wrap-Up

4:30 - 6:00 pm (or beyond) - Networking Social

Join us at the Library Square Pub - steps from Northeastern University - Vancovuer - to keep the conversation and connections going in a relaxed atmosphere! Please note: Attendees will be responsible for the food and drink that they choose to partake in throughout the evening. 

Pricing & Key Dates

Space is limited to 50 attendees. Don't delay in securing your seat for this 'can't miss' professional development event!!

Standard Rate

Members $99 | Non-Members $139
available April 26th - May 6th at 11:00 am PT

Special Discounted Rates are available for Groups of 3 or more.  Please reach out to the CACEE National Office at events@cacee.com for details.

* Please note that if you are registering after May 6th at 11:00 am Pacific, you will need to do so via the CACEE National Office at events@cacee.com.  Registration received in this timeline cannot be guaranteed.

Questions

If you have any questions or wish to discuss any aspect of the Canada West PD Event in greater detail, please do not hesitate to reach out to the CACEE National Office at events@cacee.com.

Transfers, Cancellations & Event Policies

CACEE understands that from time to time work and life commitments may emerge that will result in your inability to attend the event. Should you need to make an adjustment to or cancel your registration, please e-mail the CACEE National Office at events@cacee.com We ask that you also please kindly note the following policies:

Transfer of Registration

CACEE is able to transfer your registration to another professional from your organization up until the time the registration opens on the day of the event. 

Cancellations

Cancellation requests received:

• Up to February 28th are eligible for a 100% refund minus a $25 administration fee.
• March 1st- April 4th are eligible for a 50% refund
• No refunds will be issued after April 4th.

In lieu of refunds, you are able to transfer your registration at no cost to another professional from your organization up until the time registration opens on the day of the event in accordance with CACEE's transfer policy and procedures.

Other Event Policies 

• If payment is not received prior to the opening of registration on-site at the event venue, CACEE reserves the right to cancel an attendee's/attendees' registration(s) without prejudice or liability.
• CACEE reserves the right at any time to change the event venue, topics or speakers, and to cancel the event without prejudice or liability, other than, except where a force majeure (which will have the same meaning as in the applicable contracts with the third party suppliers in connection with the event) event applies, a refund of the registration fees paid. If, because of a force majeure event(s), the CACEE National Board of Directors determines that the event needs to be cancelled, CACEE may deduct fees (determined by reference to the amounts which CACEE is required to pay to third parties under contracts entered into in connection with the event) to any and all refunds issued. Copies of the contractual arrangements with third parties, including the force majeure provisions of those contracts, can be made available to members on request.
• CACEE follows the guidance of local public health authorities and event venues in relation to health protocols and event policies.  This includes but is not limited to any public health orders or venue requirements (e..g. masking, vaccination) in place prior to or that take effect during the event.