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 CAREER WORKSHOP: Resume & Cover Letter Development
In this workshop, we’ll explore the purpose of a resume and the recruiter’s mindset when reviewing applications. You’ll learn how to structure each key section effectively and how to tailor your resume using a proven, practical formula. Participants will also receive a customizable resume template to apply what they’ve learned, along with tips and ready-to-use AI prompts to help refine and update their resumes with confidence.
Facilitated by Ibiyemi Balogun
Online
FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOP: Uncertain Times, Steady You
Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of today’s world, whether due to AI, economic changes, or shifting workplace demands. If you’ve been feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone: you’re also not the problem. This workshop helps participants understand their emotional responses to uncertainty and unrest, reduce self-blame, and develop practical strategies to stay grounded and move forward. You’ll learn how to regulate overwhelm, focus on what’s within your control, and take meaningful action even when the path ahead isn’t clear.
Facilitated by Ting Ting Pang, Registered Psychotherapist
Online
FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOP: Caregiving While Working in a High-Pressure Industry
Balancing caregiving and a demanding career can be stressful and overwhelming. In this interactive 90-minute workshop will share practical, evidence-based strategies to help participants manage stress, reduce guilt, and navigate competing responsibilities with greater flexibility and self-compassion.
Facilitated by Lisa Sasso, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
NABS WEST COMMITTEE
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Lindsay RutherfordIKPN
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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