Bill Huan
English Language & Literature
Where did Bill work?
Work Term 1:
Grant Writer, Marpole Oakridge Family Place
Work Term 2:
Communications Assistant, Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Work Term 3:
Junior Officer, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
What did Bill accomplish?
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
At CIRNAC, Bill’s primary responsibilities focused on communication-related tasks. These included monitoring external news in Yukon and curating media clips for distribution, as well as sharing internal news about CIRNAC on the Intranet. Additionally, he played a key role in organizing a successful silent auction for the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWC), exceeding the initial fundraising targets and achieving impressive end profits.
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
As a Junior Officer, Bill demonstrated leadership by spearheading various student initiatives and helping during numerous public events, including those attended by federal ministers. One notable achievement was his facilitation of mentorship connections between forty students working in the BC Federal Council and mentors within the federal government.
From Classroom to Co-op
As an English major, Bill found himself using his writing and critical thinking skills in all of his co-op terms. Whether it was crafting concise grants for Marpole Oakridge Family Place or producing government reports within strict word limits, he consistently applied his academic training to meet workplace demands. One of his accomplishments included writing a comprehensive report on the aerospace industry in Canada, investigating the government’s economic role within the sector.
Bill identifies communication as the skill he continuously honed and developed during his work terms with CIRNAC and ISED, where he networked with other staff and professionals on a daily basis. He acted as the bridge between his fellow students and senior public servants before he connected the two groups to form a mentorship program.
Personal and Professional Development
Prior to joining Arts Co-op, Bill admits having little work experience, along with being shy. However, his confidence gradually flourished with each work term. Notably, his time at CIRNAC proved to be transformative, as he not only acquired valuable government work experience but also developed a greater sense of independence. Relocating from Vancouver to Whitehorse also played a vital role in this personal growth journey.
Above all, Bill cherishes the enduring relationships he formed with his supervisors and colleagues, and to this day maintains daily communication with them. He believes the most rewarding part of being in co-op is the opportunity to forge new connections and establish meaningful bonds with others.
Bill Huan
English Language & Literature
Where did Bill work?
Work Term 1:
Grant Writer, Marpole Oakridge Family Place
Work Term 2:
Communications Assistant, Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Work Term 3:
Junior Officer, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
What did Bill accomplish?
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
At CIRNAC, Bill’s primary responsibilities focused on communication-related tasks. These included monitoring external news in Yukon and curating media clips for distribution, as well as sharing internal news about CIRNAC on the Intranet. Additionally, he played a key role in organizing a successful silent auction for the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWC), exceeding the initial fundraising targets and achieving impressive end profits.
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
As a Junior Officer, Bill demonstrated leadership by spearheading various student initiatives and helping during numerous public events, including those attended by federal ministers. One notable achievement was his facilitation of mentorship connections between forty students working in the BC Federal Council and mentors within the federal government.
From Classroom to Co-op
As an English major, Bill found himself using his writing and critical thinking skills in all of his co-op terms. Whether it was crafting concise grants for Marpole Oakridge Family Place or producing government reports within strict word limits, he consistently applied his academic training to meet workplace demands. One of his accomplishments included writing a comprehensive report on the aerospace industry in Canada, investigating the government’s economic role within the sector.
Bill identifies communication as the skill he continuously honed and developed during his work terms with CIRNAC and ISED, where he networked with other staff and professionals on a daily basis. He acted as the bridge between his fellow students and senior public servants before he connected the two groups to form a mentorship program.
Personal and Professional Development
Prior to joining Arts Co-op, Bill admits having little work experience, along with being shy. However, his confidence gradually flourished with each work term. Notably, his time at CIRNAC proved to be transformative, as he not only acquired valuable government work experience but also developed a greater sense of independence. Relocating from Vancouver to Whitehorse also played a vital role in this personal growth journey.
Above all, Bill cherishes the enduring relationships he formed with his supervisors and colleagues, and to this day maintains daily communication with them. He believes the most rewarding part of being in co-op is the opportunity to forge new connections and establish meaningful bonds with others.