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Natural resources industry

Kira Hoffman wearing red hard hat with smoke in the background

Kira Hoffman (she/her)

Career Profiles

Postdoctoral Researcher/Fire Ecologist

I am a researcher at both a university and a not-for profit organization where I am gaining experience to become a senior researcher.
Logan Oldstar Arcilla

Logan Oldstar Arcilla (he/him)

Career Profiles

General Manager, Robotics and Technology Programs

I develop robotics programs for Indigenous youth using the FIRST robotics model.
Peat bog in northern Alberta

Peat Bogs and the Ring of Fire

Backgrounders

Learn about peat bogs, the threats they face and how you can help.

portrait de Sarah Lockwood

Sarah Lockwood (she/her)

Career Profiles

Mine Geologist

I study the geology of an area to figure out where diamonds are located.
Nancy Duquet-Harvey

Nancy Duquet-Harvey

Career Profiles

Environmental Superintendent

I make sure that we don't harm the environment with our mining activities.
Aynsley Foss

Aynsley Foss (she/her)

Career Profiles

Issues and Policy Manager

I advocate for the major producing mines across Ontario to ensure their long-term competitiveness.
Caroline Richard - Engineer in the mining industry

Caroline Richard

Geotechnical Engineer

I work in the mining industry and manage the waste materials created during ore extraction.
Lesley Hymers à côté d'une pépite de cuivre géante à l'extérieur du musée McBride, à Whitehorse, au Yukon.

Lesley Hymers

Manager, Education and Outreach Programs

I work for an organization that provides Earth science and mineral resources education.
Max Salman aux commandes d'un avion.

Max Salman

Career Profiles

PH.D. Student / Affiliate Researcher

I ask questions to things that don’t have answers yet.
Stephen Edison

Stephen Edison

Career Profiles

Energy Transition Advisor

I use science and engineering to find solutions in support of energy transition and lower carbon. 
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Diversity of Canada’s Marine Coastal Habitats

Backgrounders

Learn about the plants and animals in Canada’s marine coastal habitats, and what you can do to protect them.

Jordan Frizzley tenant un gros saumon

Jordan Joseph Frizzley (he/him)

Salmon Brood-site Technician

My job is producing the next generation of salmon for aquaculture.
Fish farm in Norway

Should we farm fish and seafood?

Lessons

In this case study, students will explore the benefits and concerns about aquaculture.

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Resources on the Environment

STEM Explained

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to the environment.

Elaine Robichaud en randonnée avec vue sur le lac depuis le sommet d'une montagne

Elaine Robichaud

Career Profiles

Hydrology Engineer

Elaine Robichaud is a Hydrology Engineer for Hydro-Quebec.