Gain insight into the diverse pathways and experiences of professionals working in Canada’s environmental sector through this engaging panel discussion on building a green career.
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This panel brought together three professionals from Canada’s environmental workforce to share their unique career journeys, motivations, and lessons learned.
The discussion explored what inspired them to pursue a green career, the qualifications and skills that have shaped their success, and what a typical day in their roles looks like. Panelists provided practical advice for both recent graduates and mid-career professionals seeking to enter or transition into the environmental sector, highlighting common skill gaps and ways to address them. They also reflect on the impacts of COVID-19 on their work and the evolving landscape of environmental employment in Canada, emphasizing adaptability and continuous learning as key to long-term success.
What the Session Covered:
What the Session Covered:
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.
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.