TSA CONNECT 2023 | Session 1: Getting A Job

Whether you are looking for a summer job, transitioning out of school, moving to a new city (or country!), or just looking for something different, searching for that perfect new job is never easy—but we are here to help!

Join us for our first TSA CONNECT of 2023 as we bring our focus to the job searching process with an amazing lineup of Featured Guests working in large and small offices, the public sector, and construction. They will share advice on topics such as career paths, finding a job, and so much more! And with so many of them actively involved in the hiring process, they’ll also be able to share their insights on what they look for in a portfolio and resume and what makes candidates stand out.

Intended to serve as a platform for discussion and new connections, the evening will begin with a structured networking session, where participants have the opportunity to interact with Featured Guests in small groups, followed by an informal mix and mingle.

No matter what stage of your career you find yourself in, we invite you to come join us for this fun evening and meet some new like-minded people!

Schedule

6:30 PM                Doors Open

7:00 - 8:00 PM      Structured Networking Sessions

8:00 - 9:00 PM      Mix and Mingle

Light refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available.

Featured Guests

Our guests include architects and designers working in a variety of fields.

• Adrian Piccolo, Gannett Fleming
• Alex Tedesco, Levitt-Goodman Architects
• Andrea Katz, BDP Quadrangle
• Blake Nicholson, Montgomery Sisam
• Carmen Tocchini, Architecture 49
• Craig Race, Craig Race Architecture
• Cathy Garrido, Altius
• Diana Zepf, FOREC
• Jay Zhao, Moriyama and Teshima
• Jennifer Davis, WZMH Architects
• Jessica Shifman, Diamond Schmitt
• Juan Carlos Portuese, DIALOG
• Jubin Samuel, Arcadis IBI
• Leo Lin, Giannone Petricone Associates
• Maria Nikolova, Metrolinx
• Megan Torza, DTAH
• Mike Verity, Boszko & Verity
• Tom Kyle, Stantec
• Vaughn Miller, BKNC Architects

More Featured Guests are being added as they are confirmed!

Visit the event page on the TSA's website to learn more about each Featured Guest.

COVID-19 Safety

The health and safety of our participants and volunteers is our top priority. For this event capacity has been limited to allow for additional space for physical distancing. In addition, all attendees are required to have at least two doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine as per venue policy.

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About the TSA CONNECT Series

Join the Toronto Society of Architects for evenings of networking and relationship building as featured guests from Toronto’s architecture and design industry share their experiences, perspectives and advice on issues of practice, career, and life. Each session will feature new guests, topics and small group discussions giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and form connections with our featured guests. Sessions, featured guests and dates will be announced as they are confirmed, with limited tickets for each session released with the TSA member bulletin so make sure to sign up so you don’t miss out!

This event is free for TSA members using the discount code found in the latest e-bulletin! Not a member yet? You can join here (and student memberships are free!).

Host or Publisher Toronto Society of Architects