Exploring Careers in Health Care: Thunder Bay's Open Doors Career Showcase
Published Monday, November 3, 2025
Taking place in the Hospital's cafeteria, the experience allowed over 300 attendees to understand the wide range of roles available in the health care sector.
On October 8th, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) opened its doors and welcomed over 300 attendees — from high school students to those looking for a new career path — to explore the world of health care careers at the Open Doors Career Showcase.
Taking place in the Hospital's cafeteria, the experience allowed attendees to understand the wide range of roles available in the health care sector. Individuals discovered career options they may never have considered previously. Whether their interests were in clinical, technical, or administrative fields, everyone saw there is a place for them in health care.
“Experiencing the health care environment firsthand helps people truly understand the wide range of roles available,” says Jeannine Verdenik, Vice President, People and Culture at TBRHSC. “This event opens doors — literally and figuratively — for individuals to discover career options.”
Over 30 departments participated, with representatives at each booth ready to answer questions and share insights about the qualifications needed for various positions. Guided tours of Hospital departments highlighted diverse career paths in many roles. Participants visited Diagnostic Imaging, Rehabilitation Services, and Medical Device Reprocessing and engaged in clinical simulations in the Simulation Lab.
“The event was incredibly well attended and very well organized,” said Leanne Baird, Simulation Program Manager, who hosted a tour at the Showcase. “It was such a valuable opportunity to highlight the many diverse career opportunities available at TBRHSC.”
The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive. TBRHSC plans to host this event annually, allowing more individuals to explore career options in the health care sector. Stay tuned for more information about next year's Showcase.
For those who could not attend but are interested in a health care career or are curious about why TBRHSC is a great place to work, grow, and thrive, the Human Resources team is available for inquiries via email at TBRHSC.HumanResources@tbh.net or by calling (807) 684-6227.
By Gina Fata