Launching Your Climate Career
Looking to launch or pivot into a meaningful sustainability career?
Join us for an inspiring and practical in-person workshop designed for students, recent graduates, and job seekers eager to make a difference.
This free 2-hour event—hosted by Iron & Earth—will help you:
🌱 Discover growing sectors in climate adaptation & mitigation
🗺️ Learn how to break into the green economy
🤝 Connect with mentors and community organizers
🛠️ Explore resources like Iron & Earth’s Climate Career Portal, job board, and mentorship program, as well as BCIT’s Sustainable Business Leadership Advanced Diploma program
WHAT TO EXPECT
💡 Trends and insights on green career pathways
📝 Actionable job search strategies
🗣️ Panel discussion on real-world career journeys from mentors & past mentees
🙋♀️ Live Q&A and resource sharing
👥 Networking with mentors, community organizers, and peers over Gold Soda and Nonny non-alcoholic beer
📸 Free professional headshot by Environmental Storyteller & Photographer, Mary Paquet
PANELISTS
Craig Dedels, Regional Manager, Climate Risk & Resilience at Vancouver Coastal Health (Mentor)
Marina Costa Lobato, Sustainability Specialist, Strategy & Risk Management at B2Gold Corp. (Mentor)
Seemant Karki, Project Manager & Lead Analyst, Decarbonization at 7Gen (Past Mentee)
You’ll also be hearing from Mary Ho, Program Director of BCIT's Sustainable Business Leadership program!
MODERATORS
Rita Steele, Founder of BIPOC Sustainability Collective
Alyssa McDonald, Career Coach (Mentor)
PARTNERS
FUNDERS
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Spots are limited—register now to secure your place and start your climate career journey!