About the Journal
The Canadian Journal of Career Development is a Diamond open-access, peer-reviewed journal founded in 2002. It publishes high-quality, multidisciplinary research and evidence-informed practices that advance the field of career development in Canada and internationally. By connecting research, policy, and practice, the journal supports scholars, practitioners, and decisionmakers in addressing emerging career development challenges and opportunities.
The journal is supported through the generous contributions of The Counselling Foundation of Canada, CERIC, and Memorial University, with additional funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. This support helps ensure the journal stays freely accessible to readers and authors while fostering innovation and excellence in career development research and practice.
The Canadian Journal of Career Development welcomes manuscript submissions that are Canadian or international in scope. As a multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral journal, it publishes research and scholarship related to career development across a wide range of contexts. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that address career development issues within corporate, non-profit, secondary education, post-secondary education, and government sectors.
Examples of Journal Topic Areas
- Application of career theories
- Emerging approaches, techniques, and theoretical perspectives
- Career development in diverse populations
- Career and family interactions
- Workplace and workforce issues
- Career development in K-12 and post-secondary education
- Career counselling theories, interventions, and practices
- Career transitions (e.g., school-to-work, high school-to-university, career change, retirement)
- Career education
- Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research
- Cross-cultural and international research
- Evaluation of career development interventions and counselling practices
- Career development policy and policy analysis
Additional Information for Contributors
Evaluation of manuscripts include criteria such as:
- Relevance, significance, and timeliness of the topic
- Contribution to knowledge and practice in the field of career development
- Appropriateness and rigor of the methodology or approach
- Canadian and/or international relevance
Dependent on topic, reviewer availability, and submission volume, the peer-review process typically takes approximately 3 to 4 months from submission to editorial decision. Manuscripts accepted for publication are scheduled for inclusion in the next available issue and article category.
Dr. Robert ("Rob") Shea was an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Memorial University and served as Associate Vice-President (Academic and Student Affairs) at the Fisheries and Marine Institute. For 26 years, he dedicated himself to the Canadian Journal of Career Development, providing exceptional leadership and guidance as its Founding Editor. His commitment to Memorial University spanned more than three decades, during which he also served in several senior leadership roles, including Acting Deputy Provost, Associate Vice-President (Academic) pro tempore, and Dean pro tempore of Student Affairs and Services.
A lifelong learner, Rob earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.), and Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Memorial University, followed by a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from the University of Calgary. As Chief Editor of the Journal and as a faculty member in the Faculty of Education, he was enthusiastic about the education of future adult and post-secondary leaders. His research and teaching focused on career development, experiential learning, post-secondary student retention, adult education, and higher education leadership.
Rob was known for his unwavering belief in the potential of his students, colleagues, and the broader university community. He championed the work of others with enthusiasm, generosity, and genuine care, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working with him.
His distinguished service extended well beyond Memorial University. He held leadership positions in numerous national and international organizations, including CERIC, the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE), the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS), and the International Association of Student Affairs and Services (IASAS), representing professionals from more than 52 countries worldwide.
Rob's vision, leadership, mentorship, and dedication to career development and higher education continue to shape the Journal and inspire the many students, colleagues, and professionals whose lives he touched. His legacy will be remembered with gratitude and admiration.