Past Events

Economic Career Conference

Time: Nov. 1, 2018, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Location: Hart House Debates Room
Event Features:
– 7:00 – Registration
– 7:15-7:35 – UTII’s Presentation
– 7:35-8:30 – Panel Discussion
– 8:30 – 9:00 – networking

Panelists:

1. Wendy Ren, Investment Banking Analyst, BMO Capital Markets [Investment Banking]

2. Radu Dragomir, Associate Director, Group Risk Management – Credit, Royal Bank of Canada [Credit Risk]

3. Sarah Ying, Associate, FX Strategy, CIBC Capital Markets[Sales & Trading]

4. Donald Fu, Investment Associate, Global Credit Products, OTPP [Asset Management]

5. Ivy Guo, Consultant, Charles River Associates [Economic Consulting] 6. Gaurav Sharma – Senior Actuarial Analyst, Economical Insurance Moderator: Assistant Professor, Robert McKeown

ENERGY

January 10th, 2018

6:00 – 8:00 pm

MS 4279 (Medical Sciences Building, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8)

Event features:

  • UTII’s Presentation: An Overview of the Energy Industry in Canada
  • Guest Speaker Presentation and Panel Discussion
  • NETWORKING SESSION WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Guest Speakers / Panelists:

Manu Sud – Manager, Ministry of Energy

At the Ontario Ministry of Energy, Manu Sud leads energy policy development teams and makes strategic recommendations on energy-related issues. He also manages the delivery of the Ministry of Energy’s economic policy research.

Adam Hasham – Technical Consultant, SWI

At Systemware Innovation Corporation (SWI), Adam Hasham provides process control services for the nuclear industry. He has also previously worked in the oil and gas industry.

Nabeel Jadavji – Reporting Analyst, IESO

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) manages Ontario’s power grid, by adjusting the output of different types of electricity generators and by planning for the future.

Sally Krigstin – Professor, University of Toronto (Bioenergy and Biorefinery)

Professor Krigstin has done extensive research in the fields of bioenergy and biofuels, and is working with organizations such as Canmet and NRCAN to develop sustainable bioenergy solutions.

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INTERVIEW & RESUME WORKSHOP

November 17th, 2017

6:00 – 8:00 pm

SF 2022 (Sanford Flemming Building, 10 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8)

Event Details: A casual group workshop to master the interview and the job application. Participants helped each other to bring out their best. Discussions were lead by a graduate student with hiring experience.

  • 6:00 pm – UTII tips on getting hired, live interview practice
  • 7:00 pm – Resume/CV critique

TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING & MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

March 23rd, 2017

6:00 – 8:00 pm

MS 2172 (Medical Sciences Building, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8)

Event features:

  • UTII’s Presentation: An Overview of Management & Technology Consulting in Canada
  • Guest Speaker Presentation and Panel Discussion
  • NETWORKING SESSION WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Guest Speakers / Panelists:

Amit Unadkat – Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young LLP

Amit is a Senior Consultant at EY with over 4 years of risk, management, and technology consulting experience. At EY, Amit works across industries to automate enterprise processes and to improve efficiency in data management and reporting.

Andrew Chun – Manager, Ernst & Young LLP

Andrew Chun is a Manager in People Advisory Services at EY. Andrew helps organizations to strategize and drive adoption of change in the workforce for large-scale business transformation initiatives.

Alfred Inacio – Technical Account Manager, Tier1CRM Inc

Tier1CRM provides enterprise-class Cloud Computing products for the Financial Services industry. As a technical account manager, Alfred helps clients achieve success by driving adoption of the Tier1CRM suite.

Zaid Rab – Staff Consultant, Ernst & Young LLP

Zaid Rab is a Staff Consultant in the Performance Improvement – Advisory Services practice of Ernst & Young LLP. He has two years of professional industry experience in technology operations within the banking and supply chain sectors. At EY, Zaid is currently focusing in Technology enablement for the Financial Services Office industry.

Hassan Dijirdeh – Digital Consultant, Deloitte LLP

Hassan spends most of his time as a web developer/consultant to help create and build software for a variety of clients that range from a Large Canadian P&C Insurance Company (Sonnet Insurance) to Proof of Concept iterations for a major grocery retailer.

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HEALTHCARE AND PHARMACEUTICAL

Date: February 27, 2017

Time: 6.00 – 8.00 pm

Location: SS1083 (Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George Street, M5S 3G3)

Event details: An excellent opportunity to learn more about the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industry, to explore career paths one can possibly pursue in this industry, and to network with alumni, industry professionals and fellow peers!

  • Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry at a Glance
  • Discuss Different Career Paths in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Industry
  • MEET WITH PROFESSIONALS ALREADY IN THE INDUSTRY

Guest Speakers/Panelists:

Dina Brooks

Professor, U of T Department of Physical Therapy

Scientist, West Park Health Care Centre

Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Rehabilitation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Christina Ciapanna

Manager, Business Operations and Toronto Rehab Institute, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network

Denis Grant

Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Marc Gibson

Operations Manager , JLABS@Toronto, Johnson & Johnson Innovation

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FINANCE

Date: January 18, 2017

Time: 6.00 – 8.00 pm

Location: SF2202 (Wallberg Building, 184 College Street M5S 3E5)

Event details: An excellent opportunity to learn more about the Finance industry, to explore career paths one can possibly pursue in this industry, and to network with alumni and fellow peers!

  • Finance Industry at a Glance
  • Demystify Canadian Commercial Banking Industry
  • Discuss Different Career Paths in Finance Industry
  • MEET WITH ALUMNI ALREADY IN THE INDUSTRY

Alumni:

Ian Po

Vice President & Portfolio Manager

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

Mehran Hydary

Business Technology Analyst

Deloitte LLP

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RESUME, COVER LETTER, INTERVIEW

Date: Nov 23, 2016

Time: 6.30 – 8.30 pm

Location: WB219 (Wallberg Building, 184 College Street M5S 3E5)

UTII Mixer Nov 16

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