Are you comfortable stretching beyond your comfort zone? Have you decided whether you’re going to be a generalist or a specialist in your field? Are you interested in the importance of government relations to help drive an organization’s sustainability strategy? These are some of the topics ENBUS grad, Ravi Chauhan will share in use Alumni Office Hour.
Alumni Office Hours
Soft skills – everyone has heard of them but what are they? Why do we need them? And how do you develop them?
Join ERS grad Catherine Coleman to hear insights on transferrable soft skills like networking as an introvert, building relationships from zero, integrating your interests/passion in your career path and the give-and-take of work relationships.
There’s a saying “the riches are in the niches” and for grads facing an uncertain job market, it’s valuable advice. 2021 planning grad, Anika Abdullah found her niche as an accessibility specialist with DesignABLE Environments through digital networking and cold calls.
Being comfortable in chaos is no easy task. Just ask INDEV alum, Seyni Mbaye who works as a program officer at Results for Development supporting the Strategic Purchasing Africa Resource Center (SPARC) and the Health System Strengthening Accelerator (HSSA) projects for the progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in sub-Saharan Africa.
Erin Murray is an advocate for both environmental sustainability and mental health. In addition to her work supporting biodiversity with the Canadian Wildlife Services, Erin recently published her second book, a poetry collection called Courageous Conversations, an ode to mental illness that aims to remove the stigma surrounding mental health.
Whether you’re interested in entrepreneurship, manufacturing or Industrial IoT, join Geography grad Dave Fox for a value-packed Alumni Office Hour.
Ever wonder what it’s like to work for a municipality? Curious about Canada’s various waste management systems? Get the answers to these questions and more in GEM grad, Olivia Kwok’s Alumni Office Hour. Olivia has over 11 years of experience working in the municipal waste industry across Canada. It’s a constantly evolving field, so join Olivia to learn about the opportunities in the industry, what it’s like working across Canada and to hear her tips on informational interviews.
The natural resource sector both affects and is affected by climate change. Join ERS grad Chris Adachi for insights on the future of sustainability related roles in the natural resource sector. As the Director of Climate Change at Teck Resources, Chris focuses on all dimensions of climate change, including the pursuit of decarbonization technologies and working with governments to support these technologies.
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