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Career Opportunities in Climate Change: Science and Policy

Learn about opportunities to gain knowledge and experience in the science and policy of climate change.

Regular Price:
Free
Course Length:
30 mins
Career Stage:
Entry Level, Medium Level
EP PD Credits:
3
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Regular Price:
Free
Course Length:
30 mins
Career Stage:
Entry Level, Medium Level

Not yet an EP Member?

Click here to learn more!

Speaker: Geni Peters
Director of Research - ECO Canada

Geni Peters is an economist with a Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University. As Director of Research at ECO Canada, she is responsible for managing, executing, and delivering environmental labour market information and national occupational standards projects, working with an army of professionals comprised of staff, consultants, strategic advisors, and subject matter experts.
Speaker: Leslie King
Professor, Director, Centre for Environmental Education - Royal Roads University

Leslie King is a Professor at the School of Environment and Sustainability (RRU), dedicated to environmental education and empowering students to address local and global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Her research and teaching focus on integrated environmental sciences and planning, Indigenous environmental perspectives, environmental justice, governance, and the use of local and traditional ecological knowledge.
Speaker: Erin Edwards
School Manager - School of Environment and Sustainability, Royal Roads University

Erin Edwards brings over eight years of experience in non-profit management, with expertise in education, sustainability, and community engagement. She specializes in educational outreach, strategic planning, and volunteer management, connecting skilled professionals and passionate individuals with meaningful opportunities to support the Georgia Strait and its surrounding communities.
Speaker: Ailsa Popilian
Senior Manager, Communications and Community Engagement - Energy Futures Lab

Ailsa is the Senior Manager of Communications and Community Engagement at Energy Futures Lab, with extensive experience in marketing and communications leadership within environmental consulting and non-profit organizations. She brings expertise in strategy, planning, problem-solving, and community engagement to advance innovative solutions in the energy sector.

Topics covered include:

  • Discover the demand for climate change knowledge
  • Find out what types of careers are emerging in this growing field
  • Learn the top technical skills sought by employers
  • Hear the latest labour market findings for environmental work
  • Learn about opportunities to gain knowledge and experience in the science and policy of climate change
  • Benefit from programs that can help push your career forward in a changing world

Reconnaissance des terres

Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.

Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.