Noah Dwain Arney
PhD Student, University of British Columbia, Okanagan School of Education
Fellow, Centre for Mindful Engagement, Okanagan School of Education
Areas of Teaching: Career Development, Work-Integrated Learning, English Literature & Composition, Academic Preparation
Education
PhD Student (in progress)
- University of British Columbia, Okanagan School of Education, Kelowna, B.C.
- Research Area: Educational Philosophy
- Supervisor: Dr. Christopher Martin
MEd Educational Research, Adult Learning (2021)
- University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
- Project based: Indigenous Students & Work Integrated Learning: Supporting Whole Students
BEd Secondary Teacher Education (2008)
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
- Teachable Subjects: English & Theatre
BA Major in English, Extended Minor in Theatre (2007)
- University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, B.C.
Diploma in Theatre Arts (2004)
- University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, B.C.
Academic Appointments
LTC Instructional Support Faculty I, Thompson Rivers University
- Dec 2020 – Nov 2023
- Bipartite Career Services Coordinator (non-tenure track assistant teaching professor equivalent)
- Provided career advising for students of all programs and faculties, working with an average of 475 students per year.
- Taught workshops to groups of 4-50 students on career development topics two to three times per month.
- Supported career development on campus by researching and engaging in the scholarship of career development to improve my own and others understanding.
- Developed curriculum for and proposed a new course, EXPL 3100, a three-credit lifelong learning centred course built around self-reflective practice and understanding of problem identification within career fields.
- Developed curriculum for and taught a section of Career Management course (COOP 1000) annually, preparing students for their work term including special events to assist students in learning how to network and other skills.
- Courses Taught: COOP 1000: Career Management.
Other Teaching Experience
Contract Instructor, OISE CPL, University of Toronto
- Sep 2022 – Dec 2022
- Courses taught: PSE-CELS: Learning Solutions in Continuing Education F2022.
Contract Instructor, Academic Upgrading, Mount Royal University
- Sep 2020 – Dec 2020
- Courses taught: ENGL 0130: Literature & Composition.
Lead Instructor, Computing WIL, Mount Royal University
- May 2019 – Dec 2020
- Courses taught:
- COOP 0001: Orientation to Co-Op – Career education course supporting students career development and work placement orientation.
- COMP 3591: Work Experience – Online course for students currently on their mandatory work experience, overseeing the academic component of their work-integrated learning.
- COOP 0003: Work Term II – Online course for students currently on their optional second work experience, overseeing the academic component of their work-integrated learning.
- COOP 0004: Work Term III– Online course for students currently on their optional third work experience, overseeing the academic component of their work-integrated learning.
Adult Basic Education Teacher, Native Education College
- Nov 2009 – May 2010
- Courses taught: English 8, Math 8.
Special Education Teacher, Stein Valley Nlakapmux School
- Nov 2008 – Jun 2009
- Taught standard, adapted, and modified courses for students in grades 8-12.
- Courses taught: English 12: First Peoples, English 11, English 8, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11, Math 8, Work Experience 12, Physical Education 10, Visual Arts 12, Graduation Transitions.
Student Teacher, Fleetwood Park Secondary School
- Feb 2008 – June 2008
- Courses taught: English 10, Drama 8
Professional Experience
Consultant, Arney Research
- Progressive Intercultural Community Services & BC Prior Learning Action Network, February 2023 – Present
- Trinity Western University, October 2025 – Present
- Forest Professionals of BC & BC Prior Learning Action Network, January 2026 – Present
- Global Career Center, March 2026 – Present
Policy Specialist, Thompson Rivers University
- Feb 2023 – Aug 2025
- University Administrator role reporting to the Provost and the General Counsel, managing University Policy Framework and supporting institutional policy development and review for Senate, Board of Governors, and President.
Work Experience Coordinator, Mount Royal University
- May 2019 – Dec 2020
- Coordinated Work Integrated Learning components of the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems & Bachelor of Science, Computer Science programs.
ASTEP Administrator, Mount Royal University
- Aug 2015 – Apr 2019
- Managed student support program for Indigenous STEM students.
Student Advisor, Native Education College
- Jun 2010 – Aug 2015
- Academic and Career advising.
Interim Associate Registrar, Native Education College
- Oct 2013 – Dec 2013
- May 2015 – Jul 2015
- Managed the Admissions department during two separate secondments.
Peer Reviewed Publications
Arney, N. D. (2025) Labor Market Need is Not Enough: A Normative Claim. Prior Learning Assessment Inside Out, 9. https://www.plaio.org/index.php/home/article/view/289
Arney, N. D. (2025) What is prohibited: Non-academic conduct policies in Canadian universities. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 55(3), 52-69. https://doi.org/10.47678/cjhe.v55i3.190475
Arney, N. D. (2022) A relational understanding of learning: Supporting Indigenous WIL students. International Journal of Work Integrated Learning, 32(2), p 153-167. https://www.ijwil.org/files/IJWIL_23_2_153_167.pdf
Arney, N. D. & Krygsman, H.P. (2022). Work-integrated learning policy in Alberta: A post-structural analysis. Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, 198, 97-110. https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cjeap/article/view/72460
Arney, N. D. (2021). Work-integrated learning and Indigenous educational philosophy: A review of the literature. Canadian Journal for New Scholars in Education, 12(2), 143-149. https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cjnse/article/view/72436
Arney, N. (2020). Pre-seventeenth century English bacon: Reconsidering a staple. Digest: A Journal of Foodways & Culture, 7(2), 129-150. https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/digest/article/view/32018
Arney, N. (2017). The Lack of Evidence Regarding the Existence of Classical Roman Pasta. Petits Propos Culinaires, 108, 74-76.
Book Chapters & OERs
Dhiman, H. & Arney, N. D. (2025). Self-Assessment. In J. Noakes (ed), Launching Your Career: A Post Secondary Student’s Guide to Success, chapter 2. Pressbooks. https://launchingyourcareer.pressbooks.tru.ca/chapter/self-assessment/
Arney, N. D. (2025). Application Documents. In J. Noakes (ed), Launching Your Career: A Post Secondary Student’s Guide to Success, chapter 6. Pressbooks. https://launchingyourcareer.pressbooks.tru.ca/chapter/application-documents/
Fast, S., Kuhn, A., Fast, N., Barreca, R., Muehlethaler, S., Arney, N., Chen, S., Toledo, E, Broderick, P. J., Brown, J., de Leon, M., & Gray, B. (2023-2024). CACUSS50 Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cacuss50-podcast/id1690380322
Arney, N.D. (2024). Subjective Reports Transferable Skills Assessment. Open Educational Resource. https://careertheory.trubox.ca/srtsa/
Arney, N. D. (2023). Application Documents. In J. Noakes (ed), From University to Career: Creating a Successful Transition, chapter 5. Pressbooks. https://universitytocareer.pressbooks.tru.ca/chapter/application-documents-2/
Arney, N.D. (Host). (2023). Career Planning and Development Podcast. https://careertheory.trubox.ca/podcast/
Arney, N. D., Mihalicz, L., & Gibson, S. (2022). Resume Catalogue: Sector Specific Examples for Students. Pressbooks. https://resumecatalogue.pressbooks.tru.ca/
Book Reviews
Arney, N. D. (2024). Book Review of “Mapping the Future of Undergraduate Career Education”. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 23(2), 215-218. https://doi.org/10.53379/cjcd.2024.384
Arney, N. D. (2022). Book Review of “Outcomes Based Experiential Learning”. Canadian Journal of Career Development, in press Sep. 2022.
Arney, N. D. (2022). Book Review of “Outcome-Based Experiential Learning”. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 21(2), 59–61. https://doi.org/10.53379/cjcd.2022.335
Arney, N. D. (2020). Book Review of “The Missing Course: Everything They Never Taught You About College Teaching”. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 50(3), 2020. https://doi.org/10.47678/cjhe.v50i3.188901
Arney, N. D. (2019, August 15). Review: Pathways for Remembering and Recognizing Indigenous Thought in Education, SA-Exchange. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803123832/https://sa-exchange.ca/pathways-for-remembering/
Other Publications
Arney, N.D. (2026, January 12). Polarization, career development professionals, and the ethical decision making model. CERIC Graduate Student Engagement Program Corner.
Arney, N. (2024, February 9). Reflecting on Chapter 5 “From University to Career: Creating a Successful Transition, TRU”. Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC/Yukon https://acewilbc.ca/pd/enhancing-work-integrated-learning-application-documents-and-open-educational-resources/
Arney, N.D. (2023, March 13). How ChatGPT taught me what isn’t important in cover letters. CareerWise by CERIC https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2023/03/13/how-chatgpt-taught-me-what-isnt-important-in-cover-letters/
Gibson, S., Arney, N. D., & Mihalicz, L. (2022, November 16). Developing a Resume Catalogue: Sector-specific samples for students. CareerWise by CERIC. https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2022/11/16/developing-a-resume-catalogue-sector-specific-samples-for-students/
Arney, N.D. (2021, July 14). Storying: Concepts for future directions in career development research and practice. CERIC Graduate Student Engagement Program Corner. https://ceric.ca/2021/07/storying-concepts-for-future-directions-in-career-development-research-and-practice/
Arney, N. D. (2021, June 28). What you need to know about Canada’s new Skills for Success framework. CareerWise by CERIC. https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2021/06/28/what-you-need-to-know-about-canadas-new-skills-for-success-framework/
Arney, N. D. (2021, May 27). Comparing essential skills frameworks as a tool for career development. CareerWise by CERIC. https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2021/05/27/comparing-essential-skills-frameworks-as-a-tool-for-career-development/
Arney, N. (2020). Beer Barm Bread: An Experiment. Tournaments Illuminated, 213, 21-23
Arney, N. D. (2020). Alberta Post-Secondary Roles and Mandates. Communiqué, 20(1), 40-44. https://issuu.com/cacuss/docs/communiqu__spring_2020__20-i__hi_res/s/10738708
Arney, N. D. (2019, December 12). Assessment, Research, and Ethics. SA-Exchange. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803124220/https://sa-exchange.ca/assessment-research-ethics/
Arney, N. D. & Pidgeon, M. (2019, September 12). Supporting Indigenous STEM Students. Supporting Student Success. https://supportingstudentsuccess.wordpress.com/2019/09/12/supporting-indigenous-stem-students/
Arney, N. (2018). New World Foods in 16th Century England: Evidence from Gerard’s Herbal. Tournaments Illuminated. 207, 13-18.
Arney, N. (2017). Let Us Define Our Terms: ‘Courses’ versus ‘Removes’. Tournaments Illuminated. 202, 35-36.
Arney, N. (2016). Early Tudor Rapier. Tournaments Illuminated. 200, 15-19.
Invited Presentations
“Mentorship: Planting Seeds”, Presenter, South Kamloops Senior Secondary Teacher-Mentors, April 2023.
“Career Planning and Networking” Keynote, Sylhet Club Inaugural Social with a Purpose, March 2023.
“Roundtable: Developing a Culture and Systems of Knowledge Sharing for CACUSS”, Co-Lead, CACUSS, June 2022.
“Career Development Theory: Past, Future, and Practical Considerations”, Presenter, School District 73 Career Development Meeting, October 2021.
“Relational WIL: Learning from Indigenous students”, Speaker, CACUSS Graduate Student Network, June 2021.
“Indigenous Students & Work Integrated Learning: Supporting Whole Students”, Featured Speaker, University of Calgary Graduate Students Association Thesis Talk Thursday, April 2021.
“Pathways to Education for Indigenous Adult Learners”, Presenter, Mount Royal University Counselling Department, October 2016.
Peer Reviewed Presentations
“Humanizing Student Conduct: Normative Analysis and Conduct Policies in Practice”, Paper Presentation, Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education 2026, June 2026. [forthcoming]
“Improvement Towards What? The Role of Philosophy in Assessing Education”, Paper Presentation, Canadian Philosophy of Education Society 2026, June 2026. [forthcoming]
“Internalizing Ethics in Career Development, Career Development Professionals, and the Ethical Decision Making Model”, Webinar Track, Western Canada Career Development Conference 2026, May 2026. [forthcoming]
“Ethical Decision-Making for CDPs: Polarization of Clients”, Poster Presentation, Canexus26, January 2026.
“What is Prohibited: Non-Academic Conduct Policies in Canadian Universities”, Presenter, CACUSS 2025, June 2025.
“Uncertainty in Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning”, Presenter, #ShrugCon, Uncertainty/Community, July 2024.
“Developing a Transferable Skills Assessment: Building on Skills for Success”, Presenter, ASPECT BC 2023, November 2023.
“Understanding the Government Narrative Around Work-integrated Learning”, Co-Presenter Cannexus23, January 2023.
“Critical Reflection, Stories, and Career Interviews: Toward Qualitative Career Assessments”, Poster Presentation, CACEE 2022, November 2022.
“Indigenous Perspectives and Partnerships: Enhancing Work-Integrated Learning”, Panel Member, Australian Collaborative Education Network, Beyond 2022: Creating the future with WIL, October 2022.
“Indigenous Work-Integrated Learning: Defining, Amplifying, Celebrating”, Panel Member, World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education 2022, September 2022.
“A critical reflection on work-integrated learning policy and implementation”, Co-Presenter, CACUSS 2022, June 2022.
“Storying: Concepts for Future Directions in Career Development Research and Practice”, Poster Presentation, CANEXUS22, January 2022.
“Indigenous Students & Work Integrated Learning: Supporting Whole Students”, Presenter, CACEE 2021, November 2021.
“Indigenous Students & Work Integrated Learning: Supporting Whole Students”, Poster Presentation, CACUSS 2021, June 2021.
“Indigenous Students & Work Integrated Learning: Supporting Whole Students”, Presenter Tapestries of Learning Symposium, March 2021.
“Indigenous Students & Work Integrated Learning: Supporting Whole Students”, Poster Presentation, Peer Beyond Graduate Research Conference, February 2021.
“Student Affairs and Indigenous Educational Philosophy”, Presenter, CACUSS ON-line Conference, June 2020.
“Introduction to Indigenous Educational Philosophies”, Presenter, Tapestries of Learning Symposium, February 2020.
“Supporting Indigenous STEM Students” Co- Presenter, CACUSS Conference 2019.
“Indigenous Cultural Collaborations across Campus”, Co-Presenter, CACUSS Conference 2017, June 2017.
“Pathways to Education for Indigenous Adult Learners”, Presenter, CACUSS Conference 2016, June 2016.
Other Presentations
“Pathways to Regulated Health Care Professions in Canada – PLAR”, Presenter, 3rd Annual Health Sector Conference Hosted by PICS, May 2025
“Pathways to Technology Professions in Canada” Presenter, Technology Sector Conference Hosted by PICS, October 2024
“Revised Pathways to Regulated Health Care Professions in Canada” Presenter, PICS Advisor Training, June 2024
“Pathways to Regulated Health Care Professions in Canada”, Presenter, 2nd Annual Health Sector Conference Hosted by PICS, May 2024
“Pathways to Regulated Education Professions in Canada” Presenter, Education Sector Conference Hosted by PICS, March 2024
“Pathways to Regulated Health Care Professions in Canada”, Presenter, Health Sector Conference Hosted by PICS, November 2023
“Writing for a Professional Blog”, Skill Share Presenter, CACUSS 2023, June 2023.
“Developing an OER resume catalogue: creating for users beyond the classroom”, co-presenter, Open Education Talks 2023. March 2023.
“Writing for a Professional Blog”, CACUSS, November 2022.
“Assessment Off the Side of Your Desk”, Panelist, CACUSS Research Assessment & Evaluation Community of Practice, March 2021.
“CACUSS Reads”, Panelist, CACUSS ON-line Conference, June 2020.
“Socially Just and Equitable Assessment”, Panelist, CACUSS Webinar, May 2020.
“CACUSS Reads”, Panelist, CACUSS 2019 Conference, June 2019.
Organized Conferences, Symposia, and Scholarly Events
2025. “Bad Theories about Good Teaching”, Research symposium session, Centre for Mindful Engagement, Civic Conception of Teaching Research Group, The University of British Columbia. December 2025.
2025. “On Teaching Concepts”, Research symposium session, Centre for Mindful Engagement, Civic Conception of Teaching Research Group, The University of British Columbia. October 2025.
2021. “Assessment & Evaluation as Research”, Moderator, CACUSS Research Assessment & Evaluation Community of Practice, April 2021.
2021. “Assessment Across Canada”, Moderator, CACUSS Research Assessment & Evaluation Community of Practice, February 2021.
2021. “Leading Assessment & Evaluation at Your Institution”, Moderator, CACUSS Research Assessment & Evaluation Community of Practice, January 2021.
2019. “Decolonizing Science: Why before How”, Student Panel Facilitator, Mount Royal University, 2019.
2018. .caISES, Conference Chair, American Indian Science and Engineering Society,
2017. “Dr. Evan Adams, Two Eyed Seeing”, Organizer, Mount Royal University, Indigenous Science Speaker Series, Mount Royal University, 2017.
2017. “Shalan Joudry, Learning from Fire in Mi’kma’ki”, Organizer, Indigenous Science Speaker Series, Mount Royal University, 2017.
2017. “Chief Joe Alphonse, Tsilhqot’in Decision and Duty to Consult”, Organizer, Indigenous Science Speaker Series, Mount Royal University, 2017.
2016. “Paulette Fox, Returning the Buffalo”, Organizer, Indigenous Science Speaker Series, Mount Royal University, 2016.
2016. “Dr. Betty Bastien, Indigenous Ways of Knowing”, Organizer, Indigenous Science Speaker Series, Mount Royal University, 2016.
2016. “Dr. Barry Lavalle, Indigenous People and the Health Professions”, Organizer, Indigenous Science Speaker Series, Mount Royal University, 2016.
2016. “Rob Cardinal, Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science”, Organizer, Indigenous Science Speaker Series, Mount Royal University, 2016.
2015. “Paulette Fox, GIS and Blackfoot Traditional Knowledge”, Organizer, Indigenous Science Speaker Series, Mount Royal University, 2015.
Interviews and Press
Mclean, N. (Host). (2024, March 21). Ep#13 – Noah Arney. Modern Careers Podcast, InStage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgC87lubXIg
Mitchell, B. (Host). (2022, November 17). Career Development and Stardew Valley. Twitch Tuesdays: Game and Learn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQJIKoDdDbY
Heinrich, B. (Host). (2022, July 6). Season 2, Episode 8: Emerging Trends in Student Affairs Research, with guests Nicole Crozier & Noah Arney. Mindset in Motion Podcast, Orbis Communications. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xZ2UkuPokKGcEfWep9NnF
Gray, B.C. (2022, January 30) Episode 16: Which Disney Princess Are You?, ft. Noah Arney. You Got This Podcast. https://yougotthis.trubox.ca/podcast/episode-16-which-disney-princess-are-you-ft-noah-arney/
Kilani, H. (2021, November 23) What’s Your Story? – Noah Arney. Right Career Fit Podcast. https://youtu.be/cg0QHADaBz4
Nixon, G. (2021, November 22) Workers want a flexible future at work. What do employers want? CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-future-of-work-flexibility-return-to-workplace-1.6253308
Bell, D. (2021, October 12) Why some young Albertans are leaving the province. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/young-albertans-leaving-the-province-1.6208420
Goertz, E. (2021, February 26) Career Chat Series with Noah Arney. UFV Arts Career Chat. https://youtu.be/_eSWWLvZPXQ
Awards & Funding
- CERIC Graduate Student Engagement Program Award (2025) – $1,000
- UBC Okanagan Graduate Research Scholarships (2025) – $27,750
- CACUSS Award of Service (2023)
- CACUSS Graduate Student Research Award (2022)
- Thompson Rivers University Open Education Resource (OER) Development Grant (2021), Sector Specific Resume Project – $1,644
- CERIC Graduate Student Engagement Program Award (2021)
- University of Calgary, Werklund School of Education Student Conference Travel Award (2020)
Certifications
- Micro-certificate in Governance in Canadian Universities – University of Manitoba (2024)
- Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP) – National Career Development Certification (2025-Present)
- Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP) – Career Development Association of Alberta (2020-2025)
- Google Certified Educator Level 1 (2020)
- DACUM Analysis Facilitator Certificate – Canadian Vocational Association (2020-2022)
- Management Development Extension Certificate – Mount Royal University (2020)
- Pillars of Management Certificate – Mount Royal University (2019)
- Being a Leader and the Effective Exercise of Leadership – Mount Royal University (2018)
- BC College of Teachers: Practicing Certification (2008-2010)
External Professional Service
National Career Development Professional Assessment and Certification Program (2023-present)
- Assessor (2024-present)
- Member, Technical Working Group 2023-2024
Canadian Association of College and University Student Services [CACUSS] (2015-present)
- Program Reviewer, CACUSS Conference(2015-2026)
- Nominations, Elections, and Leadership Development Committee (2024-2025)
- Production Team, CACUSS50 Podcast (2023-2024)
- Member, 50th Anniversary Committee (2022-2024)
- Board Member (2021-2023)
- Co-Chair, Resource Development & Knowledge Sharing Committee (2021-2023)
- Member, Conference Program Review Committee (2019-2021)
- Co-Chair, Research, Assessment, & Evaluation Community of Practice(2020-2021)
- Member, Research, Assessment, & Evaluation Community of Practice (2019-2020)
Academic Journal Peer Reviewer (2012-present)
- Canadian Journal of Career Development (2012-present)
- Canadian Journal of Higher Education (2024-present)
- International Journal of Work Integrated Learning (2021-2022)
- Canadian Journal of Adult Education (2020-2021)
Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (2023-2024)
- Member, CACEE Competencies Committee (2023-2024)
Career Development Professional Institute (2022-2023)
- Member, Community of Practice (2022-2023)
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (2016-2019)
- Council Member, Canadian Indigenous Advisory Council (2016-2019)
- Conference Chair, .caISES (2018)
Internal Professional Service
University of British Columbia (2025-present)
- Fellow, Centre for Mindful Engagement (2025-present)
- Governor, UBC Board of Governors (2025-2026)
Thompson Rivers University (2020-2025)
- Academic Planning and Priorities Committee (2021-2025)
- Ex-Officio 2023-2025
- Vice Chair 2021-2023
- Strategic Enrolment Management Steering Committee (2021-2024)
- Administration Committee Member 2023-2024
- Faculty Committee Member 2021-2023
- SEM Data Working Group (2022-2024)
- Administration Representative 2023-2024
- Faculty Representative 2022-2023
- Faculty of Student Development Faculty Council (2020-2023)
- Faculty of Student Development Decolonization and Indigenization Committee (2022-2023)
- Employment & Education Committee (A Way Home Kamloops) (2021-2023)
- Academic Advising Steering Committee (2023)
- TRUFA Equivalent Workload Committee (2022-2023)
- Hiring Committee SEI Manager (2023)
Mount Royal University (2015-2020)
- Panel member, Office of Student Conduct (2017-2020)
- Iniskim Centre Member, Divisional Assessment Resource Team (2015-2019)
- Member, Faculty of Science and Technology Dean’s Advisory Group (2015-2019)
- Member, Student Affairs and Campus Life Strategic Plan Action Team (2016-2017)