Historically, the BC Career Development Conference has been a highly successful event generously filled with quality content as presented by top careerists from Canada, the United States, and other parts of the world. This is BC’s largest annual event devoted to the career development, management field and it will give participants the space to exchange ideas, discover new opportunities, reacquaint with colleagues, meet new friends, and broaden their knowledge.

Join us this year at the CDC 2017- Celebrating 20th Anniversary at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7 on March 27th & 28th, 2017. This spectacular gala will gather and connect over 500 career practitioners across Canada to celebrate our 20th anniversary. CDC 2017 conference will be an excellent chance for you to network with other professionals in the field, and bring many exciting opportunities for your career. With over 35 presentations and workshops, our conference will broaden your knowledge, equip you with the latest news and innovative tools. This year CDC 2017 brings you two exceptional keynote speakers: Sonny Wong is our national opening keynote speaker who holds M.Ed. with a focus on Work and Career from the University of Toronto; and Kris Magnusson, the Dean of the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, a leader with vision, wisdom, and compassion who cares deeply about education and people, will be our closing keynote speaker.

WHEN: March 27th & 28th, 2017
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7
WHO: Over 500 career practitioners, settlement professionals, education providers, community service agencies, and business and industry leaders from across Canada.

Members and CCDP designates enjoy special discounts. Please log in to your member portal to register at the discounted rates.

Our registration site opens on December 12th, 2016. Remember to register early to secure a spot at the largest Career Development Conference in BC and take advantage of the Early Bird rate!

Early Bird registration deadline is on February 20th, 2017.

BC Career Development Conference- CDC 2017 Celebrating 20th Anniversary

  • March 27 - 28, 2017
  • 655 Burrard Street
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Canada
    V6C 2R7

Event Workshops

Career Development Practice PANEL: Looking Back, Around, And Forward

March 27, 2017  10:30 - 12:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:-8

Presenters:

Dr.Deirdre Pickerell  Dr.Norman Amundson
Dr. Kris Magnusson
Dr. Roberta Neault
Dr. Deirdre Pickerell
Dr. William Borgen
Ms. Sareena Hopkins
Dr. Dave Redekopp
Bryan Hiebert , and Paula Wischoff Yerama


Abstract: Canada has a rich and internationally-respected history of contributions to the career development sector. Join several of Canada’s most respected career development leaders as they reflect on where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we’re headed. This critical review of our past, present, and future will expand your understanding of key milestones, initiatives, resources, and professional supports. Leave with a greater understanding of Canadian career development and a renewed sense of professional pride.

Making A Difference: Stories Of Courageous And Creative Practitioners

March 28, 2017  10:30 - 12:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:6

Presenter: Norman Amundson

Abstract: Hear the stories of two practitioners and how they made a difference by initiating projects that required creative courage and innovation. One of the projects focused on internationally trained health professionals and unemployed clients (using online and face-to-face interventions). Both of these projects were grounded in a hope based, action oriented career approach. I will be sharing their stories of collaboration, describing the intervention methods, and illustrating the research results that were obtained.