OpenFieldUniversity of Alberta - Career and Professional Development Centre
The University of Alberta Career and Professional Development Centre in the Students' Union Building provides specialized internship matching, graduate employment transitions, and postdoctoral workplace fellowship governance across Western Canada.
Academic overview & excellence
Located at the heart of the North Campus in Edmonton, the University of Alberta Career Centre empowers undergraduate and graduate scholars through specialized work-integrated learning, career navigation research, and employer networking. It hosts the prestigious Science Internship Program (SIP), the Arts Work Experience (AWE), and engineering co-operative education, bridging academic discovery with the burgeoning energy, aerospace, and biomedical sectors of Alberta.
Research admissions & criteria
Students enrolled in degree programs across the University of Alberta are eligible to register for Career Centre fellowships, venture incubators, and co-op work terms. International students require an active Canadian study permit with valid off-campus work authorization or a Co-op Work Permit. GPA criteria vary by faculty internship stream, typically demanding a cumulative GPA of 2.7 to 3.3.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
UAlberta Career Discovery Graduate Internship Fellowship
Competitive fellowship matching master's and doctoral scholars with governmental ministries, cleantech incubators, and corporate research hubs throughout Edmonton and Calgary.
Arts Work Experience (AWE) Humanities and Communications Internship
Structured 4 to 12-month undergraduate professional placement in public relations, policy analysis, museum curation, and international trade agencies.
Science Internship Program (SIP) Computational & Biopharma Practicum
8 to 16-month practical industry immersion for science students exploring machine learning at Amii, genomics research at DynaLIFEDx, or environmental remediation.
Postdoctoral Career Pathways and Innovation Commercialization Award
Seed grant empowering postdoctoral fellows in nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and artificial intelligence to commercialize lab discoveries.
Master of Arts in Work-Integrated Learning and Workplace Pedagogies
Two-year academic thesis program investigating workforce dynamics, cooperative education outcomes, equity in workplace onboarding, and remote labor markets.
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resources Management and Labor Economics
Four-year doctoral program providing rigorous quantitative training in occupational mobility, labor market econometrics, and human capital formation.
Certificate in Professional Career Mentorship and Career Coaching
Continuing education course in active listening, vocational psychometric profiling, career narrative framing, and inclusive workplace transition methodologies.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Dr. Amy Dambrowitz
Director of Career & Workplace Learning · Career and Placement Research Directorate
Dr. Amy Dambrowitz is Director of Career & Workplace Learning in the Career and Placement Research Directorate at University of Alberta - Career and Professional Development Centre, conducting advanced research in Workplace Learning, Experiential Education, Graduate Employability.
Dr. Paul Sorenson
Professor Emeritus of Computing Science & Internship Director · Science Internship & Technology Transfer
Dr. Paul Sorenson is Professor Emeritus of Computing Science & Internship Director in the Science Internship & Technology Transfer at University of Alberta - Career and Professional Development Centre, conducting advanced research in Software Engineering Education, Co-operative Learning, Tech Workforce Analytics.
Dr. Brenda Leskiw
Senior Academic Coordinator of Work-Integrated Studies · Faculty of Science & Academic Support
Dr. Brenda Leskiw is Senior Academic Coordinator of Work-Integrated Studies in the Faculty of Science & Academic Support at University of Alberta - Career and Professional Development Centre, conducting advanced research in Biotechnology Careers, Microbiology Workforce Development, STEM Pedagogy.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with University of Alberta - Career and Professional Development Centre.