West
Welcome to NABS West!
We support those working in the Advertising and Media industries in the Western Canada market.
We offer programs in the areas of
Short-term Financial Aid, Career Support, Wellness & Workshops.
Our charity is supported entirely through the generosity of our industry community.
If you are interested in donating, or could use some support yourself, please get in touch.
What's On
Online
Free Wellness Workshop: Moving Forward Through Self-Doubt
Times of uncertainty, such as when losing a job or starting a new job, can increase the experience of self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and loss of motivation. This psychotherapist-guided workshop provides a compassionate and trauma-informed framework to help participants understand these responses and build practical skills to regulate overwhelm, reduce internal friction, and take meaningful action without waiting to feel fully confident.
Online
Free Career Workshop: How to Beat The ATS and Get Your Resume Seen
Are you sending out resumes but not hearing back? This engaging and practical workshop will demystify Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and teach you how to optimize your resume so it gets seen by recruiters. You’ll learn how ATS software works, what common mistakes to avoid, and how to tailor your resume with the right formatting and keywords. We’ll also explore tools to check your resume’s compatibility and share tips to boost your visibility beyond ATS using LinkedIn and networking.
Facilitated by Jennifer Morozowich
Online
Free Career Workshop: Freelancing for Career Transitions – Your Guide to Getting Started
This interactive one-hour workshop is designed for individuals navigating career transitions or facing unemployment. It will show you how to identify and package transferable skills into marketable services, practical steps to land your first clients and build your freelance presence Strategies to manage the business side of freelancing with confidence and how freelancing can be a stepping stone to long-term career growth.
Whether you’re exploring freelancing as a side hustle, a transition strategy, or a new way of working, this session will give you the tools and confidence to get started.
Facilitated by Sherry Azim
NABS WEST COMMITTEE
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Alvin ChowGlacier Media
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Rob FairheadZGM
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Sandi GreenBig Umbrella Marketing Group
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Lynn HoffmanMediology
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Teaghan IversonMedia Experts
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Lauren KeenleysideCBC/Radio-Canada
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Tanzeem NowshadOUTEDGE Media
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Jason PerringCBC/Radio-Canada
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Lindsay RutherfordIKPN