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Building a Sustainable Future Workforce Development in Marine Renewables and Offshore Resources

Hear from experts as they explored how workforce development is shaping the future of Canada’s blue economy, with a focus on building skills for success in marine energy and offshore technologies

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Course Length:
75 min
Career Stage:
All Career Stages
SBEP PD Credits:
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Regular Price:
Free
Course Length:
75 min
Career Stage:
All Career Stages

EP PD Credits.

3

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Speaker: Sarah Thomas
Senior Development Manager - DP Energy Group

Sarah Thomas is the Senior Development Manager at DP Energy, leading the Nova East Wind Project and supporting renewable energy initiatives across Canada. With a background in aerospace engineering and over 15 years of experience spanning the US Navy, shipbuilding, and marine renewables, she brings deep expertise in project management and sustainable energy development. A Project Management Professional and Marine Renewables Canada board member, Sarah is committed to advancing Canada’s clean energy future.
Speaker: Amanda Mombourquette
Manager, Workplace Development - NSCC

Amanda Mombourquette is an experienced economic developer with over 20 years dedicated to strengthening Atlantic Canada’s economic vitality. As Manager of Workforce Development at Nova Scotia Community College, she focuses on leveraging the college’s resources to support talent attraction, retention, and business growth. A passionate advocate for rural innovation and entrepreneurship, Amanda also founded the Strait of Canso Offshore Wind Task Force, where she champions responsible and inclusive development of Nova Scotia’s offshore wind industry.
Speaker: Krystyna Urbancic
Project Manager - The Blue Economy (ECO Canada)

Krystyna Urbancic is a results-driven professional with expertise in marine biology, ocean technology, and marine conservation. She combines academic knowledge with practical experience in inventory management, operations, and team leadership. Passionate about sustainability, she seeks to collaborate with professionals and organizations dedicated to protecting oceans and advancing marine technology.

Agenda:

  1. Overview of Canada’s Blue Economy and Marine Energy Sector

  2. Workforce Development Needs and Opportunities

  3. Training Programs and Career Pathways in Marine Renewables

  4. Collaborative Strategies for Building a Skilled Workforce

  5. Q&A

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.