SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY & CONSERVATION

Opportunity: Green Mentee and Mentors 
Program: SFI / PLT Canada Mentorship
Location: anywhere in Canada

PLT Canada’s Green Mentor Program, a dynamic six-month program that connects young people (ages 18-30) to seasoned Green Jobs professionals, is accepting mentee and mentor applications for our October 2022 Cohort!

This opportunity is open to youth interested in growing in the forest and conservation sector, and professionals with 3+ years within any operation in the forest and conservation sector. Participants will be matched to support their professional growth and career exploration.

Mentee eligibility

• Be between 18-30 years old, and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada.
• Commit 2-3 hours per month from October 2022- March 2023.
• Be willing to grow their professional network through exclusive online events and professional development opportunities.
• Complete the Career Pathway Plan, and online career course that includes professional development content, interactive tasks, and prompts for connecting with your mentor.

Mentor eligibility

• 3+ years of professional experience within any operation in the forest and conservation sector.
• Be able to meet your mentee(s) wherever they are in their career path by listening and providing constructive feedback.
• Be open to new ideas and value diverse perspectives.
• Be willing to learn mentorship best practices. This may include online webinars and training modules.

Applications close August 29, 2022. Apply here:
https://pltcanada.org/en/mentorship/

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Please share this opportunity with your networks! If you have any questions, please reach out to maria.chiarella@forests.org .