Grads at work

Our graduates are successful in a wide range of careers.

Arts undergraduate programs can act as both career stepping stones and launch pads. Some BA grads go on to graduate school or professional programs, while others begin their careers. Either way, here are examples of where holders of Waterloo Arts degrees have landed.

Accounting and Financial Management
·    Accounting Assistant, Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership
·    Corporate Controller, Go Direct Travel and Zoom Airlines
·    Region Managing Partner, BDO Dunwoody LLP

Anthropology
·    Archaeologist, City of Hamilton
·    Behavioural Teacher, Waterloo County Board of Education
·    Scientific Officer, Australian Museum

Classical Studies
·    Interior Designer, Atkinson McLeod Design Consultants
·    Office Manager, Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co.
·    Systems Librarian, Wentworth Libraries

Drama
·    Assistant Director, Keyano College Theatre
·    Development Officer, University of Waterloo
·    Stage Manager, Stratford Festival

Economics
·    Financial Planner, IBM Canada
·    Payroll Supervisor, Bell Canada
·    Trader, Gordon Capital Corporation

English
·    Communications Officer, Canada Post
·    Editorial Assistant, Pearson Education Canada, Inc
·    Reporter, The Canadian Press

Fine Arts
·    Animation Artist, C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures
·    Director of Education, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
·    Senior Writer, Disney Studios

French Studies
·    Immigration Officer, HR Development Canada
·    Member of Legislative Assembly, Government of Manitoba
·    Translator, Manulife Financial

Geography and Environmental Management
·    Administrator, Habitat for Humanity - National Office
·    Fire & Vegitation Specialist, Parks Canada
·    Research Assistant, Environment Canada

Germanic and Slavic Studies
·    Administrative Assistant, Ontario March of Dimes
·    German Research Assistant, Justice Department
·    Public Relations Officer, Montreal Separate School Board

History
·    Archivist, Wellington County Museum
·    Lawyer, Amy, Appleby & Brennan
·    Tax Auditor, U.S. Internal Revenue Service

Liberal Studies
·    Director of Nursing—St. Thomas General Hospital
·    Marketing Officer—Statistics Canada
·    Editorial Assistant—Homemaker Magazine

Medieval Studies
·    Counselor, Lutherwood CODA
·    Latin Instructor, University of London
·    Translator, Cambridge University

Music
·    Manager of Artistic Operations—Living Arts Centre
·    Music Therapist—St. Mary’s Hospital
·    Child Care Worker—Driftwood Park Day Care Centre

Peace and Conflict Studies
·    Air Force Pilot, Canadian Forces
·    Social Worker, Children's Aid Society
·    Youth Program Coordinator, War Child Canada

Philosophy
·    Analyst—Andersen Consulting
·    Games Projects Producer—Mak Technologies
·    Chair, Department of Philosophy—University of Prince Edward Island

Political Science
·    Assistant Crown Attorney, Government of Ontario
·    Legislative Learner, Legislative Assembly of Ontario
·    Welfare Case Worker, Waterloo Region Social Services

Psychology
·    Caseworker, Community and Social Services
·    Recruitment Officer, Research in Motion
·    Consumer Intelligence Analyst, Loyalty Management Group Canada Inc

Religious Studies
·    Co-ordinator, St. John's Working Centre
·    Physician, Sioux Lookout
·    Youth Pastor, KW United Mennonite Church

Social Development Studies
·    Childcare Worker, Ray of Hope Inc.
·    Lawyer, Stikeman Elliott LLP
·    Social Worker, St. Joseph's Hospital

Sociology and Legal Studies
·    Child & Youth Counsellor, Nova Vita Women's Shelter
·    Legal Assistant, Stiver, Vale, Leck Monteith
·    Rehabilitation Therapist, Parkwood Hospital

Spanish and Latin American Studies
·    Consultant, World Bank
·    Editor, Ukraine Echo
·    Teacher of Hearing Impaired, Lakehead Board of Education

Speech Communication
·    Media and PR Intern, Enterprise Canada Group
·    Staffing Consultant, National Semiconductor
·    Managing Partner, Engtech Industries Inc.

Women’s Studies
·    Community Resources Co-ordinator, Sexual Assault Support Centre
·    Volunteer Co-ordinator, Women’s Crisis Centre

The University of Waterloo also provides career counselling for all students, alumni, and staff at our Centre for Career Action.  Learn more about potential careers and career search resouces.

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