Grande Prairie - Healthcare Career Exploration Days

Welcome to the Healthcare Career Exploration Days!

Date: August 20 and 21, 2026
Arrival Time: 7:50am
Event Time: 8:00am – 4:15pm (The final schedule will be emailed approximately two weeks prior to the event.)
Location: Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, Grande Prairie

What’s Included:
- Lunch and snacks on both days
- Exclusive swag for each attendee

Who Can Register:
Students entering grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 who are interested in exploring a wide range of healthcare careers. Whether your interests are in medicine, nursing, allied health, technology, or administration, this event offers an opportunity to discover the diverse career options available within the Alberta healthcare system. 

Cost: $80 per person
This fee covers meals, snacks, and swag for each participant.

If cost is a barrier to your participation, please contact us at youth.careers@hssab.ca to apply for sponsorship.

There is no fee for self-identified Indigenous youth.

Important Information:
- Space is limited. Registration will close once capacity is reached.
- Some sessions may include medical images or scenarios that could be graphic or sensitive for some participants.
- At the end of the registration process, a detailed payment instruction email will be sent to you. Please allow up to 5 minutes for the email to arrive.

For questions or further information, please contact youth.careers@hssab.ca 

We look forward to seeing you at this event!

In the spirit of Reconciliation and in response to the Calls to Action, we are pleased to waive registration fees for Indigenous students. Registration includes lunch, snacks, and exclusive swag for each participant to take home. We look forward to welcoming Indigenous students to this enriching experience.

Food Requirements and Allergies

To help us ensure everyone’s safety and comfort during the Healthcare Career Exploration Days, please list any allergies, dietary restrictions, or food preferences you (the participant) have in the space below.

This includes:

• Food-related allergies
• Allergies to medications or medical equipment
• Dietary preferences or religious-based requirements

Your health and well-being are very important to us, and providing this information allows us to accommodate your needs effectively.

Examples of what to include:

• If you follow a Halal diet, please indicate “Halal.”
• If you are lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy, please note “Lactose intolerant” or “Allergic to dairy.”
• If you do not eat pork, please write “No pork.”
• If you follow a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diet, please list it here.
• Any other allergies, dietary restrictions, or preferences — please specify.

Meal Details:

We are currently planning to serve pizza and Subway. If you have concerns about these options or require an alternative, please indicate that in the space provided below.

Your health, safety, and comfort are our top priorities. If you need any special accommodations or have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Once you click submit on the following page, you will receive an email from Youth.Careers@hssab.ca via Jotform, which will contain important payment instructions, and will include instructions on how to complete the payment. 

Please note, this email may take up to 5 minutes to arrive. 

Your registration will not be considered finalized until payment has been received.

If you do not receive the email, please check your junk mail or you may have entered your email incorrectly. Please reach out to Youth.Careers@hssab.ca if you think your email was entered incorrectly. 

Thank you for your submission!

Please note:

• This experience falls under the Health Shared Services Job Shadow Policy and will adhere to its requirements.
• Participants must:
  • Adhere to all hospital site requirements.
  • Complete the required tasks included in the confirmation email, which may consist of:
    • Watching the Information & Privacy and IT Security & Awareness video.
    • Completing the online learning module.
    • Submitting the signed Confidentiality and User Agreement found on the last page of the module before the scheduled day.
    • Complete the AHS Media Release form.
  • It is strongly recommended for participants to have the following vaccinations and/or immunizations: Chicken Pox (varicella), Hepatitis B, Influenza, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Tetanus Diphtheria and Whooping Cough (Pertussis). Proof of other immunization/immunity may be required, subject to unit-specific requirements.
• Many of our facilities and units are scent-free environments. Please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, or other scented products.
• Wear closed-toed shoes comfortable for long periods.

During your experience you may find yourself in contact with diagnosed and undiagnosed vaccine preventable infections. If you are vaccinated, you are less likely to contract and spread the diseases you encounter.