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Consultation Coordinator Consultation Coordinators help build greater understanding about the rights and traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples. Photo: Shared Value Solutions Consultation coordinators advocate for Indigenous communities. They are a community’s main point of contact for outside groups. They review reports and help to negotiate agreements, such as when working with forestry companies to develop forest management plans and business opportunities. Consultation coordinators ensure Indigenous rights are respected. They also help to ensure that Traditional Indigenous Knowledge is properly collected and used. Consultation coordinators also organize opportunities for others to engage with the community. Similar positions to a consultation coordinator
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Is it right for me?Consultation coordinators are sensitive when dealing with people. They’re comfortable in both corporate and Indigenous environments. Their people skills are useful in setting up and managing meetings. Take our Green Jobs personality quiz Consultation coordinator salarySalaries vary based on location and years of experience. A typical starting salary is around $35,000. With many years of experience and high-level education (such as a PhD), consultation coordinators can make up to $85,000. Consultation coordinator education*Consultation coordinators have a variety of backgrounds. For example, many have forestry, environmental science, law, or community development experience. Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and community dynamics is useful. This can be learned through formal education or lived experience. Extra courses in conflict resolution, negotiation, communication and leadership are all helpful. In high school, study a wide range of subjects and focus on developing communication skills. College
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Urban ForesterUrban foresters care for city trees by managing the planting, pruning, and removal of any trees located on public land including streets, greenways, parks, and city property. Additionally, they are often the tree advocates for the city, and lobby for the importance of trees in the community. They do so by working with city staff members and various stakeholders to ensure that the correct resources are distributed to improve the health of the urban forest. Many cities today are trying…
Environmental EducatorEnvironmental educators love helping people understand nature and their relationship to it. They speak and write well and are good at getting their messages across. They provide facts, answer questions, and lead interactive activities, like games, field trips, hikes, and workshops. Environmental educators often make presentations outdoors. Forests and camps are their classrooms. They also spend time doing research to make sure their content is factual and relevant.
ForesterEvery day, foresters across Canada lace up their boots, put on their high-visibility vests; and venture out into the wild. They gather information, predict and identify problems, and come up with solutions to help manage forests sustainably. Some may even consider them caretakers of the forest. They balance ecological, social, and economic values. They also create detailed plans to harvest, regenerate, and monitor the health of forests. In this way, they ensure that important wildlife habitats and cultural areas are…
Forestry TechnicianForestry technicians gather information about forests and monitor how forest resources are used. They also do many other things. At any given time, they might be working on a conservation project, supervising a tree nursery, or helping to coordinate fire suppression efforts. A forestry technician is part of a forest management team. They work under the direction of a forester. |
