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Career panel: Faces of the Fraser

November 6 @ 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

Faces of the Fraser is an informal opportunity for the community to learn more about the role played by the mighty Fraser in our daily lives. Presentations are followed by a question and answer session.

Chavon servicing a wildlife camera in the rain.
Chavon servicing a wildlife camera in the rain. Photo by Mike Pearson.

Interested in a career in the environmental sector?

Join Raincoast Conservation Foundation for an interactive panel discussion about the diversity of work related to the natural world. The panel will feature professionals working in the government, non-profit, industry, and media production sectors who will share how they got into their work and what advice they have for those hoping to enter the field.  

The panel

Speakers include:

  • Auston Chhor, Registered Professional Biologist, Raincoast Conservation Foundation
  • Fernando Lessa, Freelance Underwater Storyteller
  • Nicole Van Zutphen, Communications Manager, Raincoast Conservation Foundation
  • Chavon Robertshaw, Conservation Science Technician, Raincoast Conservation Foundation
  • Morgan Edwards, Senior Biologist, Shared Value Solutions
  • Sofia Osborne, Freelance Writer, Editor, and Audio Producer
  • Juris Almonte, Meteorological Technologist, Environment & Climate Change Canada

Join us

  • Join an interactive discussion with Raincoast Conservation Foundation 
  • Learn more about environmental careers 
  • Get advice on entering the environmental field 

WHO: This speaker series is intended for participants interested in learning more about environmental careers. 

WHEREFraser River Discovery Centre 

COST: Pre-registration is required. 

Secondary School Student (Age 16 to 18, student ID required for entry) – free

Regular – $5

Student (Student ID required), Senior (65 and older), or Member – $3