Program Related Skills
Academic courses in this program provide opportunities to develop the following types of skills. Check out our My Career Centre webpage to learn how to articulate skills you’ve developed in your program to employers and/or academic admissions committees in our Skills from your Academics module (under our ‘Assess Yourself’ section). Make a career counselling or an employment strategy appointment to discuss how you can demonstrate these skills to employers.
- Data Analysis: Use statistical software and tools to analyze environmental data, interpreting trends for data-driven assessments, reporting and decision-making.
- Leadership: Demonstrate initiative and ability to lead others through project work and community initiatives.
- Oral / Written Communication: Effectively describe scientific concepts to diverse audiences through presentations, group discussions and written assignments.
- Research Skills: Conduct field studies, literature reviews and lab experiments used to gather, evaluate and synthesize evidence-based information.
- Technical Knowledge: Develop understanding of environmental systems and regulations and how to apply technical expertise to address real-world environmental challenges.
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Updated November 2024