BCEIA Student Members Dedicated to pursuing a career in the environment industry
BCEIA Student Members are passionate and committed individuals
dedicated to pursuing a career in the environment industry. A
recent letter form BCEIA Student Member Vincent Tong
highlights the challenges in entering the industry.
"I possess a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences & Earth
Sciences and I have 7 years of biological, chemical, and laboratory
work experience. I have been networking since early 2011 and I have
been upgrading my skills with certifications.
I am registered as an EPt (Environmental Professional in
Training) from ECO Canada, an Registered Biological Technician in
Training from the College of Applied Biology, and I am a Student
Member at BCEIA (British Columbia Environmental Industry
Association).
I have attended networking events for both ECO Canada and BCEIA,
and I have had informational interviews with some managers in the
industry. Earlier this year, I completed a training course in Phase
I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment. I am currently
working full-time out of my field, and I am trying to search for
courses, training, or certifications that will enable me to return
back into the field of science.
I have been trying very hard to pursue a career in environmental
consulting, and I am wondering if you have any thoughts or leads to
be able to get back into science. I am aware that I need to have
experience in field work (an area in which I am lacking) but it is
very difficult to gain field work experience without having a
career opportunity set in place. I do admit it has been frustrating
as junior level opportunities have been far and few in
between.
Thank you very much for your help and consideration regarding this
matter.
Sincerely,
Vincent
778.321.8099
vincentmarktong@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentmtong
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