Thanks for attending the Professional Development Picnic!

Calling all young professionals! Join us for a professional development and networking event at the Fanshawe Conservation Area on September 14th. The event will include a BBQ lunch, lawn games, a panel discussion, and tours of the Fanshawe Dam and innovative site stormwater management (LID) features.

At the panel discussion, you’ll hear from mid-senior level professionals from various industries across the environmental stewardship space:

  • Bill Trenouth – Water Resources Engineer and Project Manager, AECOM
  • Tatianna Lozier – Stewardship Services Coordinator, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
  • Scotty McCaw – Program Analyst, Environmental Management Branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
  • Elizabeth Wren – Supervisor, Education & Community Engagement, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Imtiaz Shah, Senior Environmental Engineer at Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, will also lead guided tours of the site’s innovative low-impact development (LID) stormwater management features, which contribute to the main office’s LEED certification.

2024 Event Photos

The Latornell Professional Development Program fosters opportunities for learning, career growth and networking within the environmental sector. The program hosts events and workshops to connect individuals interested in experiential learning, network building, and professional development.

A series of events and activities are being worked on to create opportunities for students and professionals at all career stages to purposefully connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. Your experience with this program may be a single conversation, or it could be a life-long professional connection.

For more information about the Latornell Professional Development Program, please email latornellpd@latornell.ca.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Fanshawe Conservation Area | 1424 Clarke Rd. London, ON
Who: This event is for students and early career professionals.

  • Meet us at the Pines Picnic Shelter, near the campgroud registration office (refer to the map here).
  • All participants will receive free admission to Fanshawe Conservation Area on the day of the event.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  1. (Re)connect with peers and industry colleagues, as well as other like-minded individuals.
  2. Share your experiences as a new or experienced (or anywhere in between!) professional.
  3. Build your professional network and hear first-hand from people in the industry.
  4. Learn a new skill, meet a new person, and have fun – all with an open mind and a positive attitude!

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

Join us for an engaging and inclusive roundtable discussion! Connect with career professionals from the provincial government, Conservation Authorities, private sector, and environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs). Together, we will explore the common challenges faced by early-career professionals and share valuable strategies for discovering job opportunities, navigating the application process, and much more. Don’t miss this chance to learn and network!