SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Conduct field studies
- Analyze data, perform statistical analyses, interpret and present results
- Retrieve, classify, manipulate and display data
- Understand and complete population, economic and statistical analysis
- Utilize spreadsheet, statistical, computer and database software
- Report writing and record keeping
- Lab skills – chemical and physical laboratory settings
- Awareness of safety procedures, handling of chemicals, and basic experimental methodology
- Effectively deal with companies, government and communities to study and solve environmental problems
- Species identification
- Use collected data to analyze and understand situations
- Use of sampling devices and chemical analysis instruments
- Oral presentation skills
- Project design and management
- Policy and institutional analysis
- Use GIS, create maps/graphs/charts
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Agricultural/ Resource Economist
- Climatologist
- Community Development
- Conservationist
- Conservation Authorities
- Consulting Firms
- Ecologist
- Eco-Tourism Planner
- Energy Analyst
- Engineering Firms
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Risk Assessor
- Forestry
- Hazardous Waste Specialist
- Local/Provincial/ Federal Government
- Hydrogeology
- Laboratory Technician
- Law Firms
- National/Provincial Parks
- Non-profit Organizations
- Outdoor Recreation Companies
- Park Interpreter
- Policy Analyst
- Pollution Remediation
- Real Estate Companies
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Urban Planner
- Waste Management
- Water Quality Inspector
Further Resources
Careerspace Resources
- Careerspace Website - Extensive career development and work search information including tools, links, strategies and assessments.
- Trent University Student Job Board - Look for on- and off-campus opportunities.
- Career Resources on myTrent - Access the following resources through myTrent>Support>Careerspace
- Career Cruising and TypeFocus - Free self-assessments that connect your interests and personality to your career.
- My World Abroad - Provides information, strategies, and tips for anyone considering going abroad for work, study or travel.
- Career Counselling and Résumé Critiques - Get feedback in a one-on-one appointment.
- Career and Work Search Workshops - Register through the Events Calendar
- Events and Fairs - Your opportunity to meet and network with employers and recruiters on campus.
Professional Associations & Societies
Professional associations and societies can be effective exploration resources as they provide information about careers, job boards, events and professional development opportunities. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them!
- The Green Pages
- Ontario Environment Industry Association
- Ontario Society for Ecological Restoration
- Ontario Professional Foresters Association
- Ontario Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution Colloquium
- The Society for Ecological Restoration
- Soil and Water Conservation Society
- Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada; ECO's Job Board
- Environmental Education & Communication
- Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
- Canadian Institute of Forestry
- Canadian Environmental Law Association
- Green Communities Canada
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- Ontario Environment Business Directory
- Nature Jobs
- Forestry Jobs in Canada
- Work Cabin Environmental Jobs
- Environmental Job Site
- GreenUp
- Kawartha Conservation
- The Land Between: Cottage Country's Conservation Organization
- Career Edge
- Conservation Ontario
- Young Leaders for a Sustainable Future (YLSF) Program
- Electricity Sector
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Environment Canada Careers
- Charity Village
Winter/Spring 2024 Opportunity: Pathways to Environmental Careers Program
Get Experience
- Environmental & Resource Sc./Studies at Trent University – Degree options & courses, what ERS grads are doing, and more department information.
- Trent Community Research Centre - Students are matched with local organizations to assist with research, planning and other community development projects for course credit.
- Trent University Student Organizations - Get involved in groups that will contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.
Co-op
Complete three paid work terms and graduate with a distinct career advantage. To learn more about co-op, visit the co-op website.
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Connection Tools: Careerspace’s tip sheets and workshops on LinkedIn, networking, and marketing yourself at career events.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.