"Not your grandpa’s energy industry" is brought to you by Careers in Energy (https://careersinenergy.ca/) — your source for knowledge about Canada’s energy careers and workforce. Canada's energy industry is changing. From the sources of our energy and the skills required to meet future demand, to increasing representation from underrepresented groups, the face of energy is constantly evolving.
Join us as we explore the reality of working in today’s Canadian energy sector. What you hear about the current and future state of this innovative industry may surprise you. Find out what’s changing, what’s coming and why it's no longer your grandpa's energy industry.
Hosted by Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale, "Not your grandpa's energy industry" is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.
Join Not your grandpa’s energy industry podcast hosts Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for the fifth and final episode in a new 5-part series featuring energy workers as they share their Day in the Life stories. Get a glimpse into the diverse career opportunities within Canada’s energy sector.
This Day in the Life podcast episode welcomes Rene Bourque (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rene-bourque-3031b684/), Indigenous Relations Lead for West Earth Sciences Ltd (https://www.westx.com/). From a career as an Olympic hockey medalist to building relationships with First Nations communities across Western Canada, Rene’s career path demonstrates the importance of transferable skills in the energy industry and how they can come from vastly different industries.
Listen as Rene shares his journey from a young Métis boy practicing with his junior hockey league team to establishing foundations of trust with Indigenous communities.
Be sure to check out Rene’s full Day in the Life (https://careersinenergy.ca/resources/day-in-the-life-rene-bourque-indigenous-relations-lead-west-earth-sciences-ltd/) story in our blog section!
8 Jan 2024
Day in the Life Series - Part 4 of 5: Cullen
Join Not your grandpa’s energy industry podcast hosts Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for the fourth episode in a new 5-part series featuring energy workers as they share their Day in the Life stories. Get a glimpse into the diverse careers opportunities within Canada’s energy sector.
This Day in the Life podcast episode welcomes Cullen Colville, Vice President of Business Development for Wolf Midstream (https://wolfmidstream.com/). From working in the field to problem-solving for the Alberta Carbon Trunk Line system, Cullen’s career journey is proof that hard work and adhering to one’s core values can create endless opportunities in Canada’s energy industry.
Listen as Cullen shares his experiences from his early days as an engineering student at the University of Calgary to his current work decarbonizing Alberta’s energy sector including skills he picked up along the way and what listeners should expect when they enter the energy industry.
Be sure to check out Cullen’s full Day in the Life (https://careersinenergy.ca/resources/day-in-the-life-cullen-colville-vice-president-of-business-development-wolf-midstream/) story in our blog section and stay tuned for the remaining story coming soon!
5 Dec 2023
Day in the Life Series - Part 3 of 5: Ginelle
Join Not your grandpa’s energy industry podcast hosts Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for the third episode in a new 5-part series featuring energy workers as they share their Day in the Life stories. Get a glimpse into the diverse careers opportunities within Canada’s energy sector.
This Day in the Life podcast episode welcomes Ginelle Smud, a plant operator at Keyera (https://www.keyera.com/). Ginelle comes from a family of power engineers and has found her place in the energy industry by following in their footsteps.
Join us as we discuss the “hidden” job market and learn of the impact shiftwork can have on daily life.
Be sure to check out Ginelle’s full Day in the Life (https://careersinenergy.ca/resources/day-in-the-life-ginelle-facility-operator-keyera/) story in our blog section and stay tuned for the remaining stories coming soon!
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