WorkCabin founder and filmmaker Gregg McLachlan recently spent a morning at the Long Point Bird Observatory with Bird Studies Canada biologist and science educator Jody Allair to learn more about his career, how he got started in the field, and his advice to students who are interested in a career in conservation and biology. Bird
Siobhan Darlington For WorkCabin.ca As a Haligonian (a person from Halifax, Nova Scotia) I’ve had little experience with the province of New Brunswick. I’ve driven through with my family, and I’ve camped at Kouchibouguac National Park with friends, but that’s about it. I now work at the NCC office in Fredericton, NB, but I’m not
By Jamie Fraser For WorkCabin.ca I have always wanted a job that allows me to work outside. Last summer, I was one of the lucky few students to have an internship with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). In an average work week, I spend two to three days working in the field. Having a
Mary Cascadden For WorkCabin.ca In May 2014, I moved across the country to start an internship with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. In April, I graduated with a bachelor of arts and sciences in sustainability, science and society from McGill University. Since I was originally from Calgary, I knew the Conservation Volunteers intern position in
By Michelle Dano For WorkCabin.ca Volunteering is a unique and rewarding experience. Managing volunteers is perhaps even more rewarding. I started in my position as a Conservation Volunteers (CV) event leader without much knowledge of what goes into running a volunteer program. I have quickly learned that it is full of challenges and it keeps
By Sylvia Hepler If you have a problem boss, you’re in the position of having to navigate a challenging, perhaps tricky situation. Either you finesse it, get fired, or leave. It’s that simple, isn’t it? Take a closer look at this topic by exploring some commonly asked questions and my candid responses to them. Bosses
By Sylvia Hepler If you’re unhappy with your current job, it may be time to consider these 10 important factors that indicate a bigger change is needed. When is it time to leave your job? Thinking about leaving your job and actually doing it are two very different things. While everybody has some bad days
By Sylvia Hepler If you’re unhappy with your current job, it may be time to consider these 10 important factors that indicate a bigger change is needed. When is it time to leave your job? Thinking about leaving your job and actually doing it are two very different things. While everybody has some bad days
Phone interviews are a different ball game to face-to-face interviews. Mainly because any silence is awkward and you cannot read the interviewer’s facial expression or reactions (nor can they yours), as well as more minor facets such as not being able to mention a shared common interest that they display in their office, such as
By Heather Huhman Finding a job is nothing short of challenging. Whether you’re currently working in a position you hate or have embarked on a seemingly endless job search, almost any opportunity is more enticing than your current situation. Jobs certainly aren’t a dime dozen in the current job climate, but this doesn’t mean you