About a year ago, Rachel Meunier, a young nurse with a strong desire for autonomy, launched herself into a somewhat crazy experience: caring for patients in the Far North. It was a seed planted at the beginning of her health studies at college. Once she received her bachelor’s degree, the young nurse had only one […]
Restaurant workers operate in a workplace where accidents and occupational hazards are commonplace. The many movements and increased strain on the arms can cause significant muscle pain. What precautions should these workers take to avoid the worst? Standing for long hours and handling heavy plates, restaurant servers are prone to suffer from various musculoskeletal problems. […]
Security guard, kitchen help, longshoremen, technical workers, crane operators, waiters… There is no shortage of job openings in Prince Rupert. In this village of 12,000 inhabitants located on the shores of the North Pacific, two hours by boat from Alaska, the port is in an economic boom, to the point that businesses are struggling to […]
There is no longer any doubt about the many benefits of networking. How can you use it to stand out and, especially, to avoid missing opportunities? Here are five strategies to achieve this! Have a clear plan It’s not enough to dress up! Before the meeting, make sure to review the goals. If possible, take […]
The new year is fast approaching and it’s time to start thinking about your good resolutions for 2020. From a personal point of view, losing weight and quitting smoking are classics… But what about your 2020 professional goals? Here are 20 ideas to study. No worries: you don’t have to do everything, but setting two […]
After the expenses of the holiday season, now is the time to start off the New Year on the right foot. Why not compare your salary with the market? Who knows? You might be able to get the increase you’ve been hoping for for a long time. There are many tools to find out […]
As a psychologist, the special educator is trained to understand the person. But their objective is not to understand the causes of an illness. “We want to foster the patient’s adaptation in their everyday life,” says Mélanie L’Heureux Lapalme, psychoeducator and teacher at Cégep de Montmorency in Special Education Techniques (TES). In fact, a special […]
The health care system is pushing doctors to exhaustion and depression. The working conditions and professional culture are largely responsible for the “high levels” of exhaustion and cases of depression reported by doctors across the country, according to a study published by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) in October 2019. These are the alarming results […]
Finding an exciting and rewarding job is not easy! Here are some faux pas that can ruin everything… right from square one. Not coming to terms with a job experience Dismissal, psychological harassment, seeking new challenges… The end of a job should never be taken lightly. It’s necessary to take the time to take on […]
More subtle than sending a resume, the exploratory meeting is a way to open doors to potential employers without necessarily appearing to beg for a job… Let’s see what it is. The exploratory meeting is an informal meeting that is requested with a director, manager or professional of the same hierarchical level, to obtain information […]
Fashion trends also influence medical clothing. Stylish and durable medical uniforms are now offered to the health sector. With a trend that is currently very strong: the jogger cut. “These are pants that end with elastics, like those of athletes. We hardly sell anything more than those! It has become fashion!”, explains Uniformes Direct in […]
The figures are alarming: according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, more than 419,000 people in Canada over the age of 65 have dementia. With the ageing of the population, forecasts even predict 20% more by 2030. Two-thirds of those affected are women. Faced with this disturbing finding, Ottawa has decided to react. On […]
