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By Ryan Brady We’ve all heard, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” However, building connections in your prospective field can be much easier said than done. And transitioning from a full-time student to a professional in the workforce is a daunting experience. Fortunately, having the right support can make all the difference. As a Master of Environmental Studies student at Wilfrid Laurier University, I was eager to join Project Learning Tree Canada’s (PLT Canada) Green Mentor Program.…

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Molly Hudson, Director Sustainability at Mosaic Forest Management, was surprised how much she had in common with her mentee, who is on a career pathway within BC Parks. “Despite the fact that our jobs are different, we have a lot of the same interests and had lots to talk about,” said Hudson. “I think we’re both kind of plant nerds,” added Maleen Mund, Hudson’s mentee. Both Hudson and Mund live on Vancouver Island and love being outside, hiking, and camping.…

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Sarah MacKell, the lead biologist for Wildlife Preservation Canada’s (WPC) Native Pollinator Initiative, is going through the hiring process for the first time as an employer. She said that webinars like the “Green Jobs are for Everyone” Workshop Series and Career Connections Fair are important for employers to see how they can improve personally and as an organization. “I’ve known it’s a privileged and ableist sector for a long time, but I guess I haven’t sat with it that much,”…

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Ahmed Mohammed Moola attended PLT Canada’s “Green Jobs are for Everyone” Workshop Series and Career Connections Fair in March. He is from Johannesburg, South Africa, and has been a permanent resident of Vancouver, British Columbia, since 2021. Moola has a Bachelor of Science in Property Studies and a Master of Science in Real Estate. Moola was recently interviewed about the “Green Jobs are for Everyone” Workshop Series by PLT Canada’s Senior Coordinator of Youth Network and Mentorship, Maria Chiarella. The…

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Up to 70% of jobs aren’t posted on job boards, according to this CNBC article. Elina Shahmirian’s advice? “Network, network, network,” she said. “Attend conferences, participate in workshops, reach out to professionals on LinkedIn, learn about your field and the different opportunities. Listen to people who are in the position you want and learn from them.” Webinar: Networking strategies for green sector professionals Online course: Job interviews and networking Article: Reaching out to employers during COVID-19 Shahmirian, from Toronto, Ontario,…

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