Based on the six expectations for ethical conduct in the Code of Ethics for Career Development Professionals (2021), this session is an interactive opportunity to consider ethical matters in career development practice. 

Exploring the questions of what it means to follow the six guidelines in the Ethical Decision-Making Model and what universality and justice mean in our profession, participants will engage in an open discussion based in Habermas’ discourse theory of morality. 

Further questions discussed are what a conceptual analysis of the six guidelines tell us about the importance of Beneficence and Justice in our self-conception of our work and why Societal Interest and Universality provide an ethical lens to understand technological changes in the field.

Noah Arney is a Certified Career Development Professional and a current PhD student at UBC focused on Educational Philosophy. 

He began his career as a high school teacher then changed course and has been worked in postsecondary since 2010 primarily in Career Development and Work-Integrated Learning roles but he has also worked in educational administration. 

He has a BA from University of the Fraser Valley, a BEd. from University of British Columbia, and a MEd. in educational research from University of Calgary where he completed award winning research in Career Development. He is passionate about helping people learn more about themselves and building on their past experiences to create their future. 

Modern career development professionals navigate rapidly shifting social, economic, and technological landscapes—often while managing high stakes, ethical dilemmas, and burnout. In this deeply human and practical session, WSJ bestselling author Sheena Yap Chan guides career practitioners to move from behind‑the‑scenes competence to front-and-center influence. Through storytelling and interactive reflection, attendees will learn how confidence builds well-being and elevates influence across systems—empowering them to lead conversations with integrity, clarity, and sustainable presence in their communities and organizations.

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster recognized for her work in elevating women’s leadership and self-confidence through the power of media and visibility. She is the founder of the Confidence Through Visibility movement and host of The Tao of Self-Confidence podcast, ranked in the top 0.5% globally with over 1.3 million downloads and 800+ interviews featuring celebrities, CEOs, and cultural icons.

 Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence, was named one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, while her latest release, Bridging the Confidence Gap, is a bold call to reimagine leadership by making visibility and self-trust core competencies. 

Through her signature VISIBLE Framework, Sheena delivers transformational keynotes and corporate programs that help organizations bridge the confidence gap, retain diverse talent, and build cultures where women are seen, heard, and respected. Her work has been featured on NBC News, FOX, MindValley, and The Manila Times, and she has spoken for global brands including NASA, Live Nation, and UKG. Sheena believes that confidence is something we can build—and that visibility creates the impact we wish to see in the world.

As artificial intelligence reshapes how candidates are sourced, screened, and selected, both recruiters and job seekers are adapting to a new reality. In this timely and informative session, a panel of experienced recruiters will share firsthand insights into how technology is transforming their work—what’s shifting, what’s challenging, and what still matters most in human decision-making.

Career practitioners will gain a clear, practical understanding of how to help clients strengthen their applications, navigate AI-driven hiring systems, and present themselves with confidence in an increasingly competitive market. 

Moderated by Wendy Lawson, the panel creates room for an open conversation with space for questions, shared experiences, and thoughtful reflections on what these changes mean for everyday practice. 

Wensy Lawson is a career strategist, coach, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of professionals navigate career transitions in a rapidly evolving, tech‑driven job market. She partners with universities, corporations, and industry associations to deliver impactful career programs and curate expert panels. As a speaker and moderator, she brings clarity, warmth, and actionable insights to equip career professionals to support clients in the future of work.

Career development and mental health are deeply interconnected across every stage of life. In this webinar, career practitioners will gain practical insight into how mental health considerations shape career decision-making, engagement, and progression.

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how integrating career and mental health perspectives supports client well-being, strengthens career outcomes, and aligns with ethical, collaborative practice. The session emphasizes applied strategies that help practitioners better support clients and students facing varying levels of distress while navigating education, work, and career transitions.

Carolyn Jones is the President/CEO of CDJ Consulting, LLC and served as the 2023–2024 President of the National Career Development Association (NCDA). She supports clients through private career development practice and consults with agencies, colleges, universities, and organizations on leadership, training, and team development, and is an international presenter in career development. 

Youth today face four key challenges in an evolving modern workforce: Career Literacy—the fundamental toolkit essential for intentional career development (CD); Career Gumption—the motivation and energy to engage in CD; Career Context—understanding the relationship between one’s environment and the larger world; and Career Integrity—balancing personal, social, economic, and community factors.

Building on the training modules from the Connecting Career Development and Mental Health in Youth (CCDMHY) project, this dynamic role drama workshop engages educators and students in an immersive, participatory experience. This workshop will demonstrate how students can explore potential career pathways through imaginative and reflective practices. 

Set in a general store, this abridged version Careers role drama allows participants to experience, facilitate, and reflect on arts-based learning. Educators will practice leading role drama, explore reflective strategies, and share insights as a group. The session supports both experienced and new teachers, highlighting how the arts can be integrated into any curriculum.

Conference participants will gain a deeper understanding of their dual role as teachers and learners—discovering how arts-infused approaches can enhance student engagement and career exploration. Workshop participants will be given a digital copy of the full week-long role drama for their own classroom use.

Jenna-Leigh D Nardo is a PhD Candidate in the Arts Education program at Simon Fraser University. She was an elementary school teacher with a publicly-funded school board in Ontario for a decade before deciding to pursue her doctorate. 

Her research at the masters and doctoral levels primarily invoke the philosophy and pedagogy of Maxine Greene, complimenting her performing arts background. Since commencing her PhD, Jenna-Leigh has developed a special passion for career development, through her work as a research assistant, and now, research coordinator for the Connecting Career Development and Mental Health in Youth (CCDMHY) project. 

Currently, she is working to complete her dissertation on the topic of theatre performance strategies as career development for law students who wish to become litigators. Jenna-Leigh is thrilled to bring her expertise as an arts educator to this project, and continues to incorporate arts-based strategies to her teaching practices at the university level. 

Kris Magnusson, PhD is a Professor and former Dean of the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and the Principal Investigator of the three-year SSHRC Partnership Development Grant. 

As a Professor, he has a solid research profile in the field of career development, has created and participated in collaborative research and programs with partners across the country, and has over 15 years in senior academic leadership positions. 

His expertise and leadership proves instrumental in fostering a professional culture of collaboration among partners, supporting professional learning networks and capacity building, and engaging student researchers in carrying out knowledge mobilization activities. 

Dr. Magnusson is responsible for overall project design and coordination of the Connecting Career Development and Mental Health in Youth project. Currently, Dr. Magnusson is Senior Strategic Advisor to the newly founded SFU School of Medicine. 

This session will start with an interactive discussion based on Parson’s work regarding knowing self and knowing industry. It will address the need to prepare clients for a changing workplace through improved industry knowledge and coming work trends.  Discussion questions regarding biased, out-of-date, incomplete and inaccurate industry knowledge will be used to deepen practitioners’ appreciation for keeping current with industry trends. 

While labor market information is important, this session will take information from a variety of scientific, business and economic resources to take an in-depth look at work trends created by new industry technologies, fourth industrial (4IR) technologies impacting the workplace and work being done by companies from around the world. It will cover a wide variety of examples of how the world of work is changing, which industries are experiencing robust growth rates, and how our clients can use their talents and interests to become a part of this exciting world of work. It’s time to have bold conversations on how practitioners can prepare all clients for satisfying employment in the future and help clients build career resilience through current, complete and accurate industry knowledge. 

Career futurist, Ann Nakaska BA, M. Ed., CDF specializes in career planning and career decision making. She has a background in Business, Psychology and a Masters in Adult Education and Workplace Learning. 

She previously worked in industry and has spent more than 20 years working in the personal and professional development. She now works in the field of career development and has her own private practice. 

She has co-edited a journal on How We Will Work in the Future and has written numerous articles on career opportunities of the future.  Going far beyond traditional labor market information and drawing from numerous economic and business resources, she presents globally on future career opportunities. 

How about using career development to support mental health? In this session, we review the evidence but go beyond the connections between career development and mental health outcomes to explore intentional approaches for supporting mental health. 

We consider the role of practitioners and discuss specific interventions and strategies and their connection to mental health outcomes. 

Additionally, we review the defining elements of mental health and the predictable overlap between what career development practitioners actually do and specific mental health outcomes. Bolder still, we tackle measuring mental health and designing interventions to bolster client wellbeing. 

Career Development Professionals consistently identify Labour Market Information (LMI) as one of their most used—and most challenging—tools. This webinar translates recent findings from LMIC’s research into a clear, practical guide for practitioners. Participants will learn how to navigate common barriers to accessing LMI, how to interpret trends for different client groups, and how to confidently integrate LMI into everyday career conversations.

This webinar will be presented by the team at Labour Market Information Council.