SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Critical innovative thinking and research skills
- Oral and written communication
- Quantitative, qualitative, conceptual analysis
- Active listening
- Literature critique
- Digital story
- Conflict resolution
- Proposal writing
- Media analysis
- Understanding of oral tradition
- Comprehension of treaties and jurisdiction
- Monitoring and surveillance
- Teamwork and individual research
- Knowledge system integration
- Environmental risk assessment
- Effectively deal with companies, government and communities to study and solve environmental problems
- Integration of IK and western scientific theory
- Collaboration
- Facilitation
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Environmental risk assessment
- Conservationist
- Environmental technician
- Consultant/liaison
- Pollution remediation
- Educator
- Government
- Resource protection
- Natural resource management
- Advocate in relation to Indigenous peoples’ health and the environment
- Ecological restoration
- Environmental planning
- International knowledge exchange
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
- 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
- National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association
- National Aboriginal Forestry Association
- Indigenous Environmental Network
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- Ontario Environment Business Directory
- Ontario Council for International Cooperation
- Environmental Job Site
- Career Edge
- Conservation Ontario
- Young Canadian Leaders for a Sustainable Future (YCLSF) Program
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Environment Canada Careers
Get Experience
- 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.
Indigenous environmental studies co-op
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Networking, Mentoring and Informational Interviewing - Careerspace has workshops and one-on-one appointments to help you develop your network.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.