During the February reading week, Management Career Services (MCS) brought business students to Calgary for a Corporate Tour for the first time in over 10 years. “Calgary is a growing demographic for both Dalhousie business students and employer partners, and we were thrilled to be back in the city to provide students the opportunity to make professional connections and learn about the local job market,” says Robert Wooden, Director of MCS.
Fourteen students in the Bachelor of Commerce Co-op and Bachelor Management programs participated in the 2026 Calgary Corporate Tour from February 19 to 20, 2026. Over the two-day event, students visited five employer partners – Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, KPMG, Marsh, RBC, and Scotiabank – honed their interview skills with practice interviews, heard career advice from a panel of alumni, and attended a networking reception with alumni and employer partners.
“It was so amazing to learn all about the extraordinary career paths of many different industry professionals and participate in valuable networking experiences,” says first-year Commerce Co-op student Miranda Clark. “I attended this tour to further my career exploration and learn about different industries that I could work for in the future. The tour equipped me with a new knowledge for starting my career journey and taught me how to get the most out of my Commerce degree.”
Scotiabank was this year’s sponsor of the alumni panel and networking reception. The panel was moderated by Karen Birss, Senior Vice President of Scotiabank Prairie Region. “Scotiabank’s participation in the Calgary Corporate Tour reflects our commitment to developing emerging talent and strengthening our long-standing relationship with Dalhousie University,” says Karen. “As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, we were proud to showcase the culture and values that students experienced firsthand during their visit, and I hope the tour inspired them to envision what’s possible in their own careers. As a Dalhousie MBA graduate and a member of the Alumni Association Board, I know how meaningful open career conversations can be in helping students navigate their early decisions.”
MCS is committed to offering opportunities like this one for its students to make real connections with employer partners. “As someone interested in finance, I wanted to better understand the corporate landscape and how different firms operate in one of Canada’s major business hubs,” says Kinan Almallah, a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce Co-op student. “One of my biggest takeaways was realizing how large and diverse the market is. The alumni mixer was a highlight, as it gave us the opportunity to connect with Dalhousie alumni and gain valuable insights into building a career in the city. I would highly recommend the tour to other students, especially those looking to expand their network in Calgary.”
Given the success of the 2026 tour, Management Career Services is tentatively planning the next Calgary Corporate Tour for fall 2027.










Using Management Career Services to his advantage, William polished his resume and cover letters during his job search, and used his past employment history to set him apart from other applicants. “My Career and Recruitment Specialist helped me develop relationships, fine-tune my resume and cover letters, and provided myCareer access – a great portal for job postings. I found all of my co-ops through myCareer postings.”
Tiffany Butt, a third-year Bachelor of Commerce student, expressed how immersing herself in the co-op experience allowed her to exercise her networking skills, resulting in meaningful connections. “The biggest takeaway from my co-op experience so far has been my development of resilience and confidence in the workplace. These are skills that cannot be taught and are much sought after by employers. I am looking forward to completing my third work term this coming summer and continuing to grow as a young professional and as an individual.”