Environment 1 (EV1), room 347
519-888-4567, ext. 33463
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.
Join us Wednesday, January 25, 2023
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
Teams - link will be provided upon registration
Submit your questions for Olivia when you register or ask them during the event.
Olivia Kwok (BES 2011, GEOG)
Supervisor, Contracts & Service (Waste Management), Region of Waterloo
Olivia Kwok is a waste management professional with over eleven years of experience.
In high school and university, Olivia intended on applying to teacher’s college to become a gym and geography teacher. However, after completing her BES - Geography and Environmental Management degree from the University of Waterloo, she has worked for municipalities across Canada developing and delivering waste management and diversion programs.
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