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Marie-Jos̩e Picard РInnu, Pessamit

June 18, 2020
Type: Other

Marie-Josée believes young people should learn about climate change issues early on so that they can consider a green career path. She works as an Environmental Technician. Nutshimit-Nippour Consulting provides a range of environmental services, including in forest sciences. Its team of forest engineers and technicians plans, manages, and monitors forest resources. Marie-Josée’s story is included in A Guide to Green Jobs in Canada: Voices of Indigenous Professionals. Download the guide MARIE-JOSÉE’S LOVE OF NATURE COMES FROM… “My family spent…

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Two Students Can Win a Trip to the SFI Annual Conference Oct. 21 25

September 20, 2019
Type: News

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is offering to fund two Canadian undergraduate or graduate students studying in the fields of environmental science, natural resources, or sustainability to attend the 2019 SFI annual Conference. Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is an initiative of SFI. Thanks to financial support from several SFI Program Participants and partners, SFI will cover registration, a two-night hotel stay, meals, and up to a $300 travel stipend. In return for the chance to attend, students are…

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Win a Canadian Parks Conference Scholarship

August 16, 2019
Type: News

Even though the summer is quickly coming to an end, we want you to know that your Green Jobs experience doesn’t have to. PLT Canada is committed to supporting you throughout your journey from your green job to your green career.  Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is offering a full scholarship for four youth from our Green Jobs network to attend the Canadian Parks Conference October 7 to 10 in Quebec City. All expenses, including travel, accommodation, meals, and…

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GIS Technician

June 18, 2020
Type: Other

A geographic information system (GIS) is a set of digital mapping tools that helps to organize, communicate, and understand the science of our world. GIS technicians use scientific research, spatial data, and expert opinions to help with plans and management strategies. They also analyze patterns and trends, map natural disasters, track wildlife, measure logging rates, and much more. Typical duties include preparing maps and reports and compiling a wide variety of data to help monitor the environment.

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5 Tips to Get Past Resume-Reading Robots

June 17, 2020
Type: News

It is a startling statistic: 75% of job applications don’t even make it to a human reviewer. Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) is used by many companies to screen resumes. This software decides if your resume meets pre-defined criteria. If it does, then the software will pass it along to an HR rep. If not, well, better luck next time. If you want your resume to get to an actual human, you must get past these resume-reading robots first! Give yourself…

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