Career Resources – Environmental Studies

Career Resources – Environmental Studies
Career Exploration
Environmental Studies professionals work in a variety of settings (not exhaustive):
 Waste management
 Eco-friendly design
 Geographic information system
 Environmental assessment
 Animals and wildlife
 Air/water/land quality assurance
 Environmental consulting
 Public affairs and support
 Environmental conservation
For more career information and career profiles:
 Environmental Career Profiles (Eco Canada) http://www.eco.ca/training/career-profiles/
 Environmental Science Careers (Envirionmental Science)
http://www.environmentalscience.org/careers#page_content
 Article: Jobs in the Enviro Sector (Career Options)
http://www.careeroptionsmagazine.com/articles/jobs-in-the-enviro-sector/
 Canada’s Enviornmental Labour Market (Eco Canada) http://www.eco.ca/research/
Check out the sector “Environmental Career choice & Planning” for information to help you plan your career path.
Selected Books
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Career opportunities in conservation and the environment
Great jobs for environmental studies
Saving the Earth as a Career: Advice on Becoming a
Conservation Professional
Green careers: Choosing work for a sustainable future
The eco guide to careers that make a difference
Jobs, Internships and Volunteering Opportunities
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Canada – Canadian Environmental Network Jobs http://jobs.rcen.ca/ | Volunteering http://volunteer.rcen.ca/
Canada – Conservation Ontario http://www.conservation-ontario.on.ca/jobs
Canada – Eco Canada Jobs http://www.eco.ca/viewjobs/
Canada – Enviro compétences http://www.envirocompetences.org/emplois/
Canada – GoodWork.ca http://goodwork.ca/jobs | Volunteering http://www.goodwork.ca/volunteer
USA – Conservation Job Board http://www.conservationjobboard.com/
USA – Environmental Career Opportunities http://www.ecojobs.com/
For a list of internships and more job board: http://www.mcgill.ca/caps/students/explore/industry/environment
Employer Directories
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Quebec – Répertoire de l’industrie environnementale du Québec (in French)
http://inscription.reseau-environnement.com/Rep_Home.aspx
Quebec – Réseau Québécois des Groupes Écologistes (in French) http://rqge.qc.ca/repertoire/
Quebec – écotech Québec http://www.ecotechquebec.com/en/members/directory/
Ontario – Ontario Environmental Directory http://www.oen.ca/dir/list.php
Canada – Environnemental Marketplace http://www.canadianenvironmental.com/marketplace/index.cfm
Global – Environmental Expert http://www.environmental-expert.com/companies
Book (Available at CaPS) – Conservation Directory 2015: The Guide to Worldwide Environmental Organizations
This handout is available at:
What can I do with my studies? (http://www.mcgill.ca/caps/discipline) -> Environment and Environmental Biology
2016-03-10
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