How To Become A Property Manager In Canada

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1 Environmental Career Fair March 12, PM - 3PM Brown, room 5001 mcgill.ca/caps

2 List of Participants (more to come) Banque de terres agricoles Canadian Property Stars EnGlobe Corp Falcon Environmental services / Services Environnementaux Faucon Groupe Uni des Éducateurs-Naturalists et Professionelles en Environnement GUEPE Maxxam Analytics Inc. / Maxxam Analytique Inc. Peace Corps Solidarité Union Coopération (SUCO) The Quebec-Labrador Foundation/Atlantic Center for the Environment (QLF)

3 Banque de terres agricoles Since 2012, the Land Bank provides young farmers a great opportunity to start their farm with the help of agricultural landowners. Rent with or without option to purchase, loan, joint venture, leasehold, each agreement is tailored through the service advisers to future partners through the process, from first contact to the signing of notarized agreement. Managed since its inception by a nonprofit organization based in Sutton, this innovative project responds to the priorities of its developmental plan for the agricultural zone (PDZA). Fifty aspirants, both farmers and owners, are currently enrolled and more than a half-dozen agreements have already been concluded. Agricultural opportunities are very diverse, from vegetables to fruits, crops and emerging productions. Majors recruited: All Majors Industry: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Position types: Full time, Part time, Internship, Summer, Volunteer Website: Canadian Property Stars Canadian Property Stars is Canada s largest landscaping and property maintenance company with 17 corporate locations across Canada, and over 400,000 satisfied customers. The service we sell and provide to residential homeowners is the single most environmentally friendly thing you can do for your lawn: poke holes in it so the sun and rain and oxygen can get down to the roots of the grass to promote quicker growth, and a stronger root base. We are opening up our first Quebec based location, in Montreal, in 2014, looking for people to join our team of hard working, self motivated sales and service providers as we continue to revolutionize the industry with our economical delivery. Majors recruited: All Majors Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Position types: Full time, Part time, Summer Website:

4 EnGlobe Corp EnGlobe Corp. is a worldwide leader when it comes to integrated environmental services. We have developed a unique expertise in the management of organic waste materials and in reusing or recovering decontaminated soils as well as in the precision testing and calibration of bulk tanks and storage systems. Our clients are in public administration, in business and industry in Canada, the Northeastern United States, the United Kingdom and France. We offer our services through our various Canadian corporate divisions and subsidiaries. Majors recruited: Environment, Soil and Water Science, Biotechnology, Bioresource Industry: Environment Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Position types: Full time, Internship Website: Falcon Environmental services / Services Environnementaux Faucon A North American Leader in the Field of Effective Wildlife Management and Consultation. Falcon Environmental Services, Inc (FES) is truly a unique company in its own right. We started before wildlife management, then called bird control, was deemed anything more than a minimal need for airport and aircraft safety. Today the great importance of this aspect of aviation safety is undeniable. Beginning with our pilot project at Montreal Trudeau Airport, now more than 20 years ago, we have been compiling a team of unparalleled experts in wildlife management to create the company we have today. Majors recruited: Environment and Development, Environmental Biology, Environment, Natural Resource Sciences & Management, Biodiversity and Conservation, Wildlife Biology, Biology Industry: Environmental Position types: Full time, Part time, Internship, Summer, Volunteer Website:

5 Groupe Uni des Éducateurs-Naturalists et Professionelles en Environnement GUEPE GUEPE est un organisme à but non lucratif d éducation et de sensibilisation aux sciences de la nature et de l environnement. Parce que l environnement est un enjeu clé du monde de demain, GUEPE permet aux jeunes de 5 à 12 ans de se poser des questions et d y apporter leurs propres réponses. Tous nos guides naturalistes possèdent une solide formation en environnement. Majors recruited: All Majors Industry: Educational Services Position types: Full time, Part time, Internship, Summer, Volunteer Website: Maxxam Analytics Inc. / Maxxam Analytique Inc. Maxxam Analytics has been committed to contributing to our customers success through the application of our knowledge and expertise for over 40 years. Today, Maxxam is the market leader in analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries. In 2012, our 2400 employees combined efficiency and customer service with rigorous science and quality management to process over 2.3 million samples and generate 41 million results. Maxxam is a winner of a Canada s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures award, a Toronto Star Award for Excellence in Workplace Integration and an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award. Majors recruited: Environmental Biology, Soil and Water Science, Biology, Biotechnology Industry: Scientific & Technical Services Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Position types: Full time, Summer Website:

6 Peace Corps Peace Corps is working in essential areas such as sustainable agriculture and microfinance, conservation, forestry, water-sanitation and contributing to the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Programs are 27 months, including 3 months of cultural, language and technical training. Benefits include airfare, a living stipend, student loan deferral, medical insurance, vacation, housing, and a readjustment allowance of $7,425. Hiring managers know Returned Peace Corps Volunteers offer their organizations creativity, leadership, ethics, commitment and resourcefulness. The application process takes about 9 months; so this is the time to start preparing! ***Important: You must be at least 18 and a citizen of the USA or have a projected naturalization date to serve in Peace Corps.*** Majors recruited: Atmospheric Environment and Air Quality, Environment and Development, Environmental Biology, Environmetrics, Environment, Food Production and Environment, Geography, Land Surface Process and Environmental Change, Natural Resource Sciences & Management, Soil and Water Science, Water Environments and Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Conservation, Other, All Majors, Ecological Determinants of Health, Wildlife Biology, Biology, Biotechnology, Bioresource, Civil, Earth and planetary Sciences, Ecological Determinants of Health, Economics and the Earth s Environment Industry: IT (Information Technology), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Construction, Educational Services, Health Care & Community Services, Scientific & Technical Services, Government & Public Administration, Non Profit/NGO, Environmental,Marketing/Communication Position types: Full time, Volunteer Website: Solidarité Union Coopération (SUCO) Favoriser une meilleure contribution et emprise des populations défavorisées sur leur développement par le renforcement des capacités et appuyer l instauration d une démocratie participative, dans le respect des personnes et de leur environnement. Contribuer à l engagement des populations canadiennes dans des actions de solidarité.

7 SUCO réalise principalement sa mission par un accompagnement technique et une assistance financière auprès des communautés locales des régions suivantes : Afrique de l Ouest, Amérique centrale et Amérique du Sud, Caraïbes. Il privilégie pour ce faire des partenariats basés sur des valeurs communes, des approches valorisant les savoirs locaux et la responsabilisation. Majors recruited: Environment and Development, Environmental Biology, Environment, Food Production and Environment, Geography, Land Surface Process and Environmental Change, Natural Resource Sciences & Management, Soil and Water Science, Water Environments and Ecosystems Industry: Non Profit/NGO Position types: Volunteer Website: The Quebec-Labrador Foundation/ Atlantic Center for the Environment (QLF) The Quebec-Labrador Foundation is a Not-for- Profit Organization in the U.S. and a Registered Charity in Canada. QLF fosters long-term leadership development within individuals and communities by supporting community-based conservation initiatives; developing models of stewardship of natural and cultural resources; and aiding in community service, economic development, and heritage preservation in rural regions. Since the early 1960s, QLF has worked in Canada and United States to serve the communities of the Atlantic Region by working in partnership with communities and organizations from Long Island Sound to Labrador. For the last 30 years, QLF has also worked across international borders, offering fellowships, exchanges and leadership development for conservation leaders. Majors recruited: All Majors Industry: Non Profit/NGO Position types: Internship, Summer, Volunteer Website:

8 About McGill Career Planning Service (CaPS) Some of the services we offer to students are: myfuture: myfuture is our job search and career tool suite - an efficient way to search for fulltime, part-time and internship positions. Individual Appointments & Mock Interviews Our qualified and experienced Career Advisors are available to assist you in your career choices, help you prepare for an interview, and look over your C.V. CaPS is here to make your job search and career planning less stressful. Career Development Workshops These workshops are offered throughout the academic year on many topics, including interviewing, C.V. writing and networking. They are designed to increase your employability and job search savviness. Career Fairs Career fairs are organized throughout the year with student associations and provide excellent opportunities for you to meet company representatives from a variety of industries. Professionals on Campus Professionals from all over come to campus to participate in panel discussions and deliver company info sessions. These networking events are a great resource for exploring your career options and increasing your knowledge and contacts in your field. C.V./Advising Drop-In You can drop by the CaPS office to have your C.V. reviewed or to speak with a Career Advisor for a quick question during a daily designated time. Career Resource Centre The Resource Centre offers a wide array of print and electronic resources on career planning, industry reports, scholarships, graduate programs and more. Job Finding Club This two-week program for newly-graduated students is designed to teach job seekers the most effective means of finding work in the field in which they want to be employed. The program is offered in May and August every year. McGill Mentor Program The McGill Mentor Program connects students with working McGill alumni who can offer valuable advice about career alternatives, job requirements and career-life balance. Downtown Campus 3600 McTavish Street, Suite ; careers.caps@mcgill.ca Macdonald Campus Lakeshore Road, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue ; caps.macdonald@mcgill.ca Career Planning Service Service de planification de carrière