Ocean Allies

Happy Holidays from the Ocean Allies Team 🐋 🐠 🐙 As the year draws to a close, we want to hear from you, our community! >>> What did you learn about EDI in Canada's Ocean Sector this year? >>> Do you feel like you're one step closer to finding your place in the ocean industry? >>> Anything you're hoping to learn about EDI in Oceans in the new year? >>>How can Ocean Allies help? Thanks for all your support this year. We'll see you in 2025 with a new year's worth of ocean EDIA news, insights, and opportunities! #OceanSector #EDI #OceanEDI #OceanJobs #Resources

Together with program partners, we're announcing Phase III of the Blue Futures Pathways Program with a total project value of $3.6M. Blue Futures Pathways enables youth and early career individuals across Canada to develop successful ocean careers through education, funding, and employment. Phase III will build on the momentum of Phase II, with a focus on connecting with underrepresented youth, ensuring Indigenous knowledge systems remain core to programming, and fostering a sustainable, socially equitable, and economically viable blue economy. Phase III of Blue Futures Pathways will be led by SOI Foundation, in partnership with the The University of British Columbia, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation, and Swim Drink Fish Canada. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ec3pNrHs _______ En collaboration avec les partenaires du programme, nous annonçons la phase III du programme Blue Futures Pathways (Voies menant à un avenir bleu), dont la valeur totale du projet s’élève à 3,6 M$. Le programme Blue Futures Pathways (Voies menant à un avenir bleu) permet aux jeunes et aux personnes en début de carrière de partout au Canada de développer des carrières océaniques florissantes grâce à l’éducation, au financement et à l’emploi. La phase III s’appuiera sur l’élan de la phase II en mettant l’accent sur les liens avec les jeunes sous-représentés, en veillant à ce que les systèmes de connaissances autochtones demeurent au cœur de la programmation et en favorisant une économie bleue durable, socialement équitable et économiquement viable. La phase III du programme sera dirigée par la Students on Ice Foundation en partenariat avec l’Université de la Colombie-Britannique, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation et Swim Drink Fish Canada. 🔗 En savoir plus : https://lnkd.in/ehqr5ZTi #Ambition2035 #OceanNation #OceanCareers #SustainableEconomy #YouthEmpowerment #IndigenousKnowledge

Have you ever dreamed of running away to sea? Now may be your chance! Check out Sea Women Expeditions awesome initiative, setting up an almost month-long expedition to Antarctica that brings together experts throughout STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics). If this sounds like it may be the opportunity for you, check out the eligibility requirements and registration information in the post description! #OceanResearch #OceanScience #OceanExpedition https://lnkd.in/gfia2wsy

Have you been dreaming of a career in oceans? Well, the ocean industry needs you! With a projected growth of over 400% in the next 12 years, there's never been a better time to make the move into oceans. How can you do it? Consider these three key components to finding your role in oceans: >> Your Skillset << What are the fundamental skills that you’ve built that you can transfer into oceans. >> Your Network << Who do you already know in the ocean industry? If you don’t know anyone, start meeting people! You can use LinkedIn, networking events, job postings, or employment networks to get started. >> What You Love Doing << Finally, remember that it’s not all about skills and networks in this industry. Most of us choose to work in the ocean industry because we’re passionate about the ocean. Lean into what you love doing and the passion that drives you. - Canada’s ocean sector has room for almost any career imaginable. From business support skills, to research and development, tourism, creative arts, seafood and more - there’s a place in the Ocean Sector for everyone! We can't wait to see you in Oceans 🌊 #Careers #Oceans #Workforce #DreamJob

Through the Indigenous Career Pivot Project, Miawpukek Horizon is proudly recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join our team! The Senior Accountant is a new role designed to drive business success by delivering timely, accurate financial reporting, executing robust controls, and ensuring efficient transaction processing to support the company's goals. A full job description can be found on https://lnkd.in/gZdM2WG8. Reporting into Horizon Maritime’s accounting team, the Senior Accountant will directly support the Financial Business Manager responsible for Joint Ventures, while having direct responsibilities to Miawpukek Horizon business leaders. This position has a flexible start date depending on candidate availability, however the deadline for applications is January 21, 2025. All interested candidates can submit their application to [email protected]. This position is funded under the Indigenous Career Pivot Project, and as such, we are specifically seeking Indigenous candidates. We welcome applications from any Indigenous candidates regardless of Indigeneity, status, and ancestry. We aim to foster an environment of inclusion that actively reduces barriers for equity seeking groups; we promote development from within and look forward to receiving applications from candidates at any stage of their career journey. #accountant #senioraccountant #Recruiting #jobopportunity #jobsearch

At Ocean Allies, we're passionate about building a future-ready ocean workforce, and it's a mission we share with Canada's Ocean Supercluster. OSC’s latest report, Careers in an Evolving Ocean Industry: Perceptions of Access and Opportunity Among Youth and Young Professionals, explores how the ocean industry can attract young, diverse talent and professionals with transferrable skill sets. The report dives into how factors like awareness, education, proximity to the industry, and social narratives influence perceptions of ocean careers. It sheds light on the barriers faced by our next generation of ocean leaders and highlights the inspiring pathways and opportunities they may take. Read all the details in the full report! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e-UMg6fS #OceanJobs #YoungProfessionals #EDI #OceanSector

Indigenous Knowledge is crucial to understanding our oceans. Two-Eyed Seeing, or Etuaptmumk, incorporates both Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Western science, enabling us to address ocean challenges in intentional and innovative ways. Integrating a Two-Eyed Seeing approach into ocean conservation can help all of us to better protect our oceans. Highlighted in this post by UN Ocean Decade are four ways Indigenous knowledge is able to help everyone better protect the ocean. #IndigenousKnowledge #OceanAllies #Twoeyedseeing https://lnkd.in/gcpiRYCd

We're delighted to see Canada's Ocean Supercluster announcing the next iteration of the Indigenous Career Pivot Program. Please share this program if you, or someone you know is looking for an opportunity to start a meaningful career in Canada's ocean sector. #CareerProgram #IndigenousCareers #IndigenousTraining #OceanIndustry #EDI

Last weeks Ocean Allies webinar was a powerful reminder of why inclusivity and Indigenous perspectives are vital to the marine industry. Sarah Thomas shared many insights that resonated deeply, including: "The inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in the marine industry is not just beneficial; it’s essential for the sustainable stewardship of our oceans." During the webinar, Sarah helped us explore the barriers Indigenous communities face regarding ocean sector careers, the importance of cultural competency, and the immense value of traditional knowledge in creating a sustainable blue economy. Thank you to Sarah and all who attended for such an engaging and impactful discussion. If you're curious to learn about programs that support Indigenous involvement in marine careers, like Clear Seas Indigenous Marine Career Advancement Program, please reach out to Sarah or Ocean Allies! Canada's Ocean Supercluster #EDI #BlueEconomy #MarineIndustry #IndigenousKnowledge #OceanAllies #DiversityInLeadership

Are you considering going back to school, feeling the itch to shift the focus of your career, or just curious about what opportunities there are for work in oceans? 👀 There's never been a better time to head into the ocean sector! Programs like Memorial University's CALL make it easy to refine your skills and learn new ones. Check out their training - ranging from Anchor Handling, to Aquaculture Management, to Marine Engineering ⚓ 🌊 #OceanAllies #OceanSector #Training #ContinuingEducation