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Meet the people walking these paths

Real voices from people doing the work — on the land, in the field, and in offices that help take care of the environment. Hear how they got here.
“We do the work that keeps the land safe — and the powerlines clear.”
Featured · Work outside & help the environment

Luanne

Project Manager · Kitsaki Vegetation Services
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More voices, more stories

Watch short videos from people across many paths - trades, health, tech, education, and more.

Storytellers

Aaron Roberts

Software Developer · 6 years
English River First Nation
Caregivers

Theresa Naytowhow

Community Nurse
Montreal Lake Cree Nation
Builders

Dakota Bear

Heavy Equipment Operator · 4 years
Lac La Ronge Indian Band
Land Keepers

Luanne

Project Manager · Kitsaki Vegetation Services
Northern Saskatchewan
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How do I get those jobs?

There are lots of ways to get started. Some jobs need training. Some you can learn on the job. You don't have to have it all figured out right now.

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Start where you are

Build a feel for outdoor work and the natural world before any classroom requires it.

  • Spend time outdoors and learn the land
  • Take science or environmental classes in school
  • Look for summer jobs or local field work
02

Train at a post-secondary

Schools across the province offer programs that lead directly into environmental and land-based careers.

  • University of Saskatchewan — Environmental science programs
  • Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies — Land-based and skills training
03

Learn on the job

You don't need a degree to get started. Many crews train you up from your first day.

  • On-the-job training with Kitsaki Vegetation Services
  • Field crews with CanNorth Environmental Services
  • Entry roles at Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
Where you might work

Three Kitsaki companies hiring on this path

Natural Resource Solutions Inc.

Studies wildlife, plants, and ecosystems to help protect the land before development happens.

Field Technician Wildlife Surveyor Junior Biologist

CanNorth Environmental Services

Tests and monitors land, water, and air across project sites — keeping communities and lands healthy.

Environmental Monitor Field Technician Lab Technician

Kitsaki Vegetation Services

Cuts trees and brush near powerlines to prevent fires. Crews work across northern Saskatchewan.

Vegetation Worker Crew Leader Project Manager

Words from the journey

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I started out in the field with a chainsaw. Today I'm running projects across the province. The work matters — and so does the team that does it.

Luanne Project Manager · Kitsaki Vegetation Services
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The first time I climbed in the cab of a 793, I cried. My grandfather was a road builder. I felt him with me.

Dakota Bear Heavy Equipment Operator · 4 years
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Code is just another way of telling stories. I'm building the apps my younger cousins will grow up using.

Aaron Roberts Software Developer · 6 years