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Dr Linda Berberich, Founder and Chief Learning Architect at Linda B. Learning. A consulting company based in the greater Seattle area, focused on innovation in learning design and learning technology. Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP.  www.CavnessHR.com Partners Message your customers - https://www.tawk.to/?pid=byo1znq Payroll - https://offers.everee.com/cavness-hr Sales CRM for small business - https://refer.close.com/100cqlbfcgg5 Health Insurance and Benefits - https://www.peoplekeep.com/refer Linda's Bio Dr Linda Berberich, Founder and Chief Learning Architect at Linda B. Learning, a consulting company based in the greater Seattle area, focused on innovation in learning design and learning technology. With a 30-year track record of designing learning experiences and technologies that revolutionize how people learn, her expertise helps tech leaders develop innovative learning products in record time.  Companies I Have Worked For and With Apex Learning, Ashmead College, Atlassian, AuthenticID, Blackbaud, Click2Learn, The Cobalt Group, Expedia, Imperative, Interflexion, Microsoft, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Oracle, Practiss.ai, Simple Habit, Sun Microsystems, University of Washington, Visa, and more! I specialize in innovative learning solutions and learning technology products, especially those that include Extended Reality (XR) and machine learning (AI/ML). I am best known for my ability to quickly produce results based on data-driven outcomes, often in fun and highly imaginative ways! We talked about the following and other items  Ice skating, tattoos, and theater. Ice skating competition nerves and preparation. Ice skating, acting, and psychology. Reading habits and book recommendations. Learning to read, languages, and focus in later life. Education and learning, with a focus on personalized instruction and valuing individual potential. Homeschooling, academic credentials, and parental time constraints. Rekindling curiosity in older adults and the importance of socialization in school. Middle school experiences with bullying and social dynamics.  Parental influence, education, and open-mindedness. The importance of lifelong learning and challenging authority. Personalized learning and the evolution of education technology. Using AI tools for homework, challenging teachers to adapt. Learning and development, including technology use. Dreams, technology, and balance. Dream analysis and AI-powered dream interpretation. Personalized dream interpretations and introspection. Lucid dreaming and parallel universes. Dreams, communication, and hierarchy among species. Coexisting with nature, respecting other species, and gardening practices. Data-driven strategies, innovation, and tech consulting. Business model, pricing, and networking for a consultant. Innovation consulting, client acquisition, and measuring success. Virtual reality, augmented reality, and customer satisfaction. AR/VR/AI/ML technology in Seattle, with focus on education and potential risks. Data privacy, UBI, and side hustles. Advanced tech, UBI, and essential workers' compensation. AI and tech projects with diverse teams, including dream analysis app, GPT group, child CBT, and femtech. Entrepreneurship, AI, and social media platforms. UX testing, incubators, and future plans for a startup learning person. Tech startup funding, diversity, and inclusivity. Funding for black female founders, company startup stories. Confidence and competence in learning and career development. Scaling a business, leadership, and gender bias in the tech industry. Networking events and startup pitch competitions in Seattle. Fundraising for startups, matchmaking founders with investors. AI, ML, and VR, with tips for entrepreneurs. Linda's Social Media Linda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-berberich-phd-3745004/ Company Website: https://www.lindablearning.com/  Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linda-b-learning/ Linda's Advice  Don't be scared of technology. The biggest thing is that people fear it. But fear to me is always an opportunity to look at why you're scared. It's an opportunity to dive deeper. It's an opportunity for inquiry, like that's how I usually describe it. So if it scares you, that's your emotions telling you pay attention. Learn.

Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Consulting Podcast" with your hosts, Andy Fry and Cat Lam. As seasoned IT consultants, CPAs, and professional development connoisseurs, we aim to bring you inspiring messages to help you discover the X factor in your professional field, leading to the success you truly deserve in your career and life. Welcome back, the one and only Edmund Metera. Edmund Metera is a senior project manager at CWB Financial Group in Canada. He firmly believes that the keys to delivering successful projects are not only founded upon expert project management and business analysis competencies but on recognizing, tailoring and applying the best-suited methodologies and techniques to suit the unique technologies, constraints and opportunities at hand. Topic Overview: Focus on what a trusted advisor needs when embarking on a consulting engagement. Insights derived from Ed Matera's book and his work at processmodellingadvisor.com. Types of Consultants: External Consultants: Advise client organizations. Internal Consultants: Advise different business areas within the same organization. Key Points Discussed: Importance of Deliverable Schedule and Effort Budget: Deliverable Schedule: Highly important. Effort Budget: Less important for the advisor; focus is on meeting the schedule rather than the budget. Project Stakeholders and Relationships: Critical for understanding stakeholder perspectives and pain points. The advisor acts as an advocate for the business within the project. Relationships vary from one engagement to another but are always crucial. Organizational Assets: Includes specialized tools, prior work, and training (e.g., SAP tools). External consultants bring their own assets and tools, which are essential. Organizational assets are important but secondary to interpersonal relationships and stakeholder understanding. Episode Highlights: Why Discuss Simple Concepts? Importance of asking the right questions early in a project or consultation. Being mindful and diligent upfront acts like insurance, preventing future issues. Preparation and Diligence: Taking initial steps to understand the project helps tailor the approach. This preparation keeps consultants out of potential pitfalls and allows them to leverage their knowledge effectively. Using a Checklist: Ed discusses a checklist available on his website, processmodellingadvisor.com. The checklist helps in tailoring your approach from one engagement to the next. Resources: The checklist can be found on the homepage of processmodellingadvisor.com. It is also published in BA Times, Modern Analyst, and IRM Connects. Conclusion: The episode delves into the balance between internal and external resources, the critical nature of stakeholder relationships, and the varying importance of schedules and budgets in consulting engagements. Ed Metera believes that philosophy is loud and clear in Ed's book: Universal Process Modeling Procedure: The Practical Guide to High-Quality Business Process Models. He has taught and mentored project managers and business analysts in best practices for professional organizations such as PMI, IIBA, and CMMI. He teaches IIBA-registered business analysis courses and serves as an advisor to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's Corporate and International Training department's Business Analysis Certificate Program. He is also the founder of www.ProcessModelingAdvisor.com and a regular BATimes, Modern Analyst and IRM Connects contributor.

In this Episode we are here to debrief the debriefers and assess the assessors by taking a critical look at the QI processes commonly used in emergency management. Are our tools fit for purpose? Can we write a better AAR? To this end we will be featuring segments from a recent AVERT/CJEM ‘DEMvolution' webinar moderated by our very own EPIC Co-host Grayson Cockett. The panelists you'll hear from are: - Chief Ken McMullen, President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs - Scott Cameron, Founder and President, Emergency Management Logistics Canada - Janelle Coultes, President of the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada - Tim Kenney, VP Programs and Field Operations, Team Rubicon Canada - Jodi Manz-Henezi, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and Canadian Risk and Hazards Network All this and more on this episode of EPIC Podcast: Current, Relevant, Canadian Like/Follow/Share: www.epicpodcast.ca @EPIC__podcast (twitter) team@epicpodcast.ca (email) Hosts: Grayson Cockett Dr. Joshua Bezanson Gillian Wong Sarah Hunn

Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Consulting Podcast" with your hosts, Andy Fry and Cat Lam. As seasoned IT consultants, CPAs, and professional development connoisseurs, we aim to bring you inspiring messages to help you discover the X factor in your professional field, leading to the success you truly deserve in your career and life. About Our Guest Today: Edmund Metera is a senior project manager at CWB Financial Group in Canada. He firmly believes that the keys to delivering successful projects are not only founded upon expert project management and business analysis competencies but on recognizing, tailoring and applying the best-suited methodologies and techniques to suit the unique technologies, constraints and opportunities at hand. That philosophy is loud and clear in Ed's book: Universal Process Modeling Procedure: The Practical Guide to High-Quality Business Process Models. He has taught and mentored project managers and business analysts in best practices for professional organizations such as PMI, IIBA, and CMMI. He teaches IIBA-registered business analysis courses and serves as an advisor to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's Corporate and International Training department's Business Analysis Certificate Program. He is also the founder of www.ProcessModelingAdvisor.com and a regular BATimes, Modern Analyst and IRM Connects contributor.   Episode Summary: In this episode, Our host Cat Lam and our special guest for today, Ed Metera delve into the world of project management, specifically focusing on the PRINCE2 methodology. They explore the significance of shifting the focus from activities to products, and how this approach enhances project effectiveness and delivery. Key Points Covered: Introduction of Guest: Ed Matera Highlighting Ed's extensive experience in project management, including his roles as a book author, conference speaker, tutor, and senior project manager at Canadian Western Bank. Emphasizing Ed's dedication to advancing the practice of process modeling through ProcessModelingAdvisor.com. Understanding PRINCE2 Methodology Comparison with the Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge (PMI BOK). Exploring the seven philosophies of PRINCE2, particularly the principle of "Focus on Products." Ed's personal experience as a certified PRINCE2 practitioner and its impact on his project management approach. Product-Focused Project Management Defining products within a project lifecycle, emphasizing tangible deliverables over activities. Illustrating the product-oriented approach through the example of implementing a mobile application. Assigning clear responsibilities to specialists based on product delivery, enhancing accountability and efficiency. Integrating the product-focused mindset into project planning, scheduling, and communication strategies. Addressing challenges and dependencies within the project by prioritizing critical path products. Managing risks and issues by aligning discussions with product delivery milestones. Overcoming Resource Overlap Mitigating resource overlap by assigning single individuals responsible for specific products. Ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities to minimize disruptions and prioritize product completion. Product-driven Approach: Instead of focusing solely on activities, Prince2 emphasizes being product-driven. Each project team member is clear on their responsibility for a specific product or activity within the project. Collaboration is encouraged, but accountability remains paramount. Accountability: Prince2 advocates for appointing one spokesperson or accountable individual for each micro-product or aspect of the project. This ensures clarity and efficiency in decision-making and progress tracking. The question of "Is it done yet?" becomes pivotal in assessing progress and meeting objectives. Defining Success Criteria: Success criteria vary based on the type of product being delivered. For software products, success may entail functionality without defects. Paper-based or consulting products may require acceptance by stakeholders or consumers. Understanding the consumer's needs and expectations drives product quality and acceptance. Early Definition of Products: Prince2 emphasizes defining products and specifications early in the planning phase. A clear understanding of each product's attributes and requirements facilitates effective project management. Consensus among team members regarding product definitions is crucial for project success. Decision-Making Criteria: A simple decision-making framework in Prince2 assesses whether an issue is on the critical path and its impact on project timelines. Not all issues require immediate attention; those on the critical path demand urgency. This approach allows project managers to prioritize resources and efforts efficiently. Shift in Focus: Traditional process modeling often follows a sequential flow, but Ed emphasizes a shift towards a product-driven approach. Processes are seen as collaborative networks of services, initiating in response to events and leading to expected outcomes. Universal Process Modeling Procedure: Ed introduces the Universal Process Modeling Procedure, offering a modern framework for business process modeling. The procedure emphasizes understanding initiating events, expected outcomes, and consumers of those outcomes. Benefits of the Approach: By focusing on outcomes, organizations can optimize processes more effectively. This approach saves time and resources by aligning efforts with desired results, rather than merely automating activities. Practical Application: Ed encourages listeners to apply the principles of universal process modeling in various domains, from project management to personal interactions. Catherine highlights the importance of starting with the end in mind and understanding the cause-effect relationships in all activities. Conclusion: Catherine concludes the episode by inviting listeners to explore more about Ed Matera's work and the Universal Process Modeling Procedure. The conversation leaves a lasting impression on the significance of reimagining process modeling for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in today's dynamic environments. The episode concludes with a reaffirmation of the transformative power of product-focused project management in enhancing project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction. The Prince2 methodology offers a structured framework for project management, focusing on product delivery, accountability, and decision-making. Integrating Prince2 principles with existing methodologies enhances project outcomes and fosters a culture of clarity and efficiency.  

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, recorded LIVE & in person from the InsightsEDU 2024 conference in Phoenix, AZ YOUR guest is Partha Roy, Market Research Manager, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message

In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles' Sean McLean speaks to Kristina Williams, the CEO of Alberta Enterprise Corporation, vice chair of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), and a non-executive director of North American Construction Group. Williams discusses her experience in the technology and investment industries and shares how her investment philosophy has changed since 2020 and her outlook for 2023, highlighting the potential for Canada to start thinking globally and exporting high-value products. She also discusses the role of DE&I in organizations, particularly regarding gender, stressing the importance of sponsorships and the need for organizations to change their mindset and recruitment processes. Finally, she shares how being a both a CEO and a board member has helped her in both roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first in our series of Inventures teaser episodes leading up to our event on May 31. My guests on this initial episode are Christine Maligec from Marsh Canada and Ron Markowski from the NAIT School of Business . Representing the industry and academic perspectives, respectively, they join me for a brief look at their panel topic on critical thinking entitled "Critical thinking to mitigate risk in a chaotic information economy." Really it could have been called "Get ready to learn critical thinking skills to help you avoid analysis by paralysis." Ron and Christine are engaging, knowledgeable and great speakers. This episode only gives you a shallow look (a teaser!) at what their panel on May 31 at 10am will be all about, but I think it gives enough to whet your appetite! I hope you'll enjoy this episode as much as I did. AND I can't wait for their panel!I hope to see you at Inventures and welcome to Shift!BiosChristine Maligec, Vice President of Enterprise Risk Service, Marsh Canada  Christine has 20 years of combined insurance as well as 15 years of risk management experience. She has a diverse background of experience in the public sector including education, health and municipalities as well in the private sector.  Christine also gives back by contributing time to her local Risk & Insurance Management Society Chapter and is a Public Member for the Alberta College of Pharmacy.Dr. Ron Markowski, Program Coordinator/instructor, Critical Thinking, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, School of BusinessRon is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and international keynote speaker. He's worked extensively with public and private sector organizations, and has helped entities ranging from start-ups, to large multinationals. In addition, his extensive research has demystified Critical Thinking into a simple four-quadrant model that can be easily understand and quickly applied by individual, teams, and organizations alike.  This model has proven to be particularly effective in data-driven environments that require diagnostic and analytical thinking to quickly identify and respond to emerging threats or opportunities.  Shift by Alberta Innovates focuses on the people, businesses and organizations that are contributing to Alberta's strong tech ecosystem.

Heather is with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).  She is the self-professed oil sands "Queen of Clay".  She is working towards her own Vision 2030 - where by 2030 fluid fine tailings in oil sands are no longer a concern as reclamation methods will have been found and implemented to return the tailings pond to a useable boreal ecosystem.

Join us for another episode of EV Life as we sit down with Russell Belik, chair of the Auto Apprenticeship program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), on the program's current hybrid vehicle training components and what the future may hold for automotive students in Alberta. READ MORE: NAIT's Automotive Service Technician program EV Resources  Join the EV Life group

Podcast: CS2AI Control System Cyber Security Association International: (CS)²AIEpisode: 62: Going from Gamer to Cybersecurity Expert with Donovan TindillPub date: 2022-12-22Derek Harp interviews Donovan Tindill today. Donovan is the Director of OT Cybersecurity at DeNexus. Donovan Tindill is a control systems cybersecurity subject matter expert with the Honeywell Industrial Cybersecurity team. He spent over 17 years customer-facing as a control systems cybersecurity consultant in Canada, training/mentoring the technical team, and leading major projects across Consulting Services. Donovan supports global industrial cybersecurity by volunteering to teach, contributing to standards, supporting industry conferences, and sharing thought-provoking presentations. He is a former ISA-99/62443 trainer, working group co-chair, and contributor. Donovan is an advisor to both the United States and Canadian government control systems cybersecurity conferences (i.e. US DHS ICSJWG Vice-Chair and Public Safety Canada ICS Symposium Vendor Seat) helping select speakers, drive awareness, and increase knowledge in North America. Donovan has an applied Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering and Management (NET:1999, BAIST-NM:-2003) from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and holds CISSP and GICSP certifications.Donovan grew up in Canada, in rural Alberta, and currently lives in Edmonton. He is a long-time contributor to the cybersecurity space. He has been involved for much longer than most and is way more than just a cybersecurity enthusiast. He is also a professional speaker, husband, father, coach, outdoor enthusiast, camper, handyman, and tinkerer. He joins Derek in this episode to tell his story, unpack his career journey, share his experience, and offer advice.You won't want to miss this episode if you are considering a career in cybersecurity. Stay tuned to hear Donovan's story and benefit from his experience in control systems and cybersecurity!Show highlights: How video games and networking computers together led Donovan to get into network engineering.What the network engineering program is all about and what you can do with it. Donovan discusses a roadblock to growth in the Honeywell cybersecurity business.Donavan talks about the first project he worked on at the start of the integration between control systems and networks.How has the cybersecurity journey evolved since the early 2000s?Donovan talks about his decision to take a leave of absence from Matrikon to complete his degree program.The different roles Donovan has been in throughout his career.The benefits of volunteering.Donovan discusses his motivation for doing what he does in the controls systems cyberspace.What will you gain from giving and receiving mentorship?Why Donovan decided to move to DeNexus.Donovan shares his view of the future.Links and resources:(CS)²AIDonovan Tindill on LinkedInDeNexusMentioned in this episode:Our Sponsors:We'd like to thank our sponsors for their faithful support of this podcast. Without their support we would not be able to bring you this valuable content. We'd appreciate it if you would support these companies because they support us! Network Perception Waterfall Security Tripwire KPMG CyberJoin CS2AIJoin the largest organization for cybersecurity professionals. Membership has its benefits! We keep you up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and education. Preroll MembershipThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Derek Harp, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Derek Harp interviews Donovan Tindill today. Donovan is the Director of OT Cybersecurity at DeNexus. Donovan Tindill is a control systems cybersecurity subject matter expert with the Honeywell Industrial Cybersecurity team. He spent over 17 years customer-facing as a control systems cybersecurity consultant in Canada, training/mentoring the technical team, and leading major projects across Consulting Services. Donovan supports global industrial cybersecurity by volunteering to teach, contributing to standards, supporting industry conferences, and sharing thought-provoking presentations. He is a former ISA-99/62443 trainer, working group co-chair, and contributor. Donovan is an advisor to both the United States and Canadian government control systems cybersecurity conferences (i.e. US DHS ICSJWG Vice-Chair and Public Safety Canada ICS Symposium Vendor Seat) helping select speakers, drive awareness, and increase knowledge in North America. Donovan has an applied Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering and Management (NET:1999, BAIST-NM:-2003) from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and holds CISSP and GICSP certifications.Donovan grew up in Canada, in rural Alberta, and currently lives in Edmonton. He is a long-time contributor to the cybersecurity space. He has been involved for much longer than most and is way more than just a cybersecurity enthusiast. He is also a professional speaker, husband, father, coach, outdoor enthusiast, camper, handyman, and tinkerer. He joins Derek in this episode to tell his story, unpack his career journey, share his experience, and offer advice.You won't want to miss this episode if you are considering a career in cybersecurity. Stay tuned to hear Donovan's story and benefit from his experience in control systems and cybersecurity!Show highlights: How video games and networking computers together led Donovan to get into network engineering.What the network engineering program is all about and what you can do with it. Donovan discusses a roadblock to growth in the Honeywell cybersecurity business.Donavan talks about the first project he worked on at the start of the integration between control systems and networks.How has the cybersecurity journey evolved since the early 2000s?Donovan talks about his decision to take a leave of absence from Matrikon to complete his degree program.The different roles Donovan has been in throughout his career.The benefits of volunteering.Donovan discusses his motivation for doing what he does in the controls systems cyberspace.What will you gain from giving and receiving mentorship?Why Donovan decided to move to DeNexus.Donovan shares his view of the future.Links and resources:(CS)²AIDonovan Tindill on LinkedInDeNexusMentioned in this episode:Our Sponsors:We'd like to thank our sponsors for their faithful support of this podcast. Without their support we would not be able to bring you this valuable content. We'd appreciate it if you would support these companies because they support us! Network Perception Waterfall Security Tripwire KPMG CyberJoin CS2AIJoin the largest organization for cybersecurity professionals. Membership has its benefits! We keep you up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and education. Preroll Membership

Mike Toffan is the founder and Executive Director of Project Forest. In October of 2020, Project Forest launched with a mission to create a community of environmentally responsible businesses with a unified mission to Rewild the Canadian Landscape One Forest At A Time. Mike is passionate about restoring disturbed landscapes across Canada, specifically to restore ecological function to non-productive agricultural lands with Conservation groups and Indigenous communities. An outdoor enthusiast and wildlife advocate, Mike knew early in life that he wanted a job that let him explore nature. As the founder of Project Forest and a Professional Forester, he's contributed to the reforestation of tens of thousands of hectares across Western Canada during his career. Aside from earning his Bachelor of Science in Forest Business Management, Mike also has a Technical Diploma in Forest Technology from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). His happiest moments are in the field, among the trees, where he gets to make an impactful difference every day where it matters the most, Our Environment! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

Episode 11 of Scoot Talks Sports - July 3, 2022 Having a chance to explore the sporting roots and career of well-known Canadian soccer coach Jeff Paulus, from his first youth club experience, military service and coaching in the Canadian Premier League. We have a chance to discuss a lot of Jeff's major career milestones. Lessons from his time in the Canadian Premier League - what went well, and what didn't? Path to Pro in Canada - what is needed to continue to support our women's and men's teams and the domestic growth of soccer in Canada? Spotify Listeners - You can now leave voice messages! Thoughts or comments are encouraged and may be used in upcoming episodes. Jeff Paulus - Technical Director of Edmonton Scottish United SC, Head Coach of the Northern Alberta Institute for Technology men's soccer team, Canada Soccer contributor and former manager of FC Edmonton in the Canadian Premier League --------------------------------------------------------------- Scoot Talks Sports - a fresh take on a sports talk show produced & hosted by Jeremy 'scootR' Shields in Winnipeg, Canada. Recorded live on Twitch Sports and released as a podcast shortly after. From interviews to round table discussions, listen to engaging guests from all over the world and here in Canada discuss the latest sports stories and investigate their love of sport. Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/scootR Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/_scootR Follow on Instagram - https://instagram.com/scootrwpg Find it on your favourite podcast app - https://anchor.fm/scoottalkssports Check the LinkTree for more - https://linktr.ee/_scootR Contact - jeremy.shields@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoottalkssports/message

Construction Project Manager Talk with Mickey LegaultMickey Legault was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He graduated high school in 2002 – and a year later he met his wife. They were married in 2004, and in 2005 he joined the military as an Armoured Soldier with the Lord Strathcona Horses. He left the Department of National Defence (DND) in 2008 after his wife gave birth to their first child. (Marshall 15, Ross 13, and Rosalie 11). Mickey credits his wife's love and support that makes him the person he is today.The plan out of the military was to move into a career in law enforcement but he had a unique opportunity to help out and learn from the Regiments Carpenter. He decided to give carpentry a chance and looked to renovations in particular as it was a career where you're inside, warm and dry for most of the time. In 2008 Mickey began his career as a labourer, moving up to apprentice, to journeyman, lead hand, and then was encouraged to take training as a construction supervisor. He completed his training at The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. In 2016 he was given the opportunity to become a project manager with Quadrant Construction.DescriptionConstruction managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a construction company or a construction department within a company, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by residential, commercial and industrial construction companies and by construction departments of companies outside the construction industry.Job ForecastAs job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2019-2028 period, the balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years is expected to continue over the projection period.Employment RequirementsA university degree in civil engineering or a college diploma in construction technology is usually required.A master's degree in project management may be required.Several years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent, are usually required.Extensive experience in the construction industry may substitute for post-secondary education requirements.Professional engineering status or construction trade certification may be required by some employers.Stressed about work? Check out our Career Crisis Interview Series: https://thejobtalk.com/help

Podcast: Control System Cyber Security Association International: (CS)²AIEpisode: 39: From Mechanical Engineering to Database Mastery for Cyber SecurityPub date: 2022-05-24Derek Harp is happy to have Wanda Lenkewich, the Founder and CEO of Chinook Systems joining him on the podcast today!Wanda Lenkewich harnesses her subject matter expertise in engineering and construction, lifecycle commissioning, and facility management to advance the security and resiliency of critical infrastructure. She is the CEO of Chinook Systems Inc., leading an interdisciplinary team dedicated to commissioning, building systems and controls upgrades and replacements, and cybersecurity for facility-related control systems. Lenkewich has a passion for digital transformation and continues to innovate and advance technology that will protect and extend the life of buildings. That includes the full integration of cybersecurity into Chinook's commissioning technology; Chinook's CyberCxTM program. Lenkewich is an industry advocate and founding fellow of the Control System Cyber Security Association International - CS2AI.Wanda is an excellent example of a great set of career path choices! She is a well-rounded individual who brings a fresh perspective and experience to what she does today! She is an entrepreneur, a speaker, and a mechanical-minded engineer with a well-developed creative side! She is a painter, musician, horse enthusiast, and cook. In this episode of the (CS)²AI Podcast, Wanda tells her story, talks about her career journey, and shares some great nuggets of information about opportunities within the cyber security space.You will not want to miss this episode if you are thinking about embarking on a career in cyber security or considering starting a company of your own! Stay tuned for more!Show highlights:Technology first came into Wanda's life at a trade show she attended while working at her first job. It fascinated her, and she fell in love with it immediately! (4:21)Wanda talks about the first job she did after graduating as a Mechanical Engineer at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. (6:15)Wanda talks about her satisfying experience when she first got into digital controls. (9:17)Wanda started building commissioning in 1991. It was all about the validation of control systems, and it was where she fell in love with databases. (12:16)Wanda discusses the catalyst that prompted her to leave the government and start her first company. (13:55)Wanda experienced a lot of frustration with the industry because it was slow to adopt new practices. She believes that things are changing, however. (17:45)Wanda talks about what happened in the period between the first and the second companies she founded. (18:36)The impact that Y2K had on her career path. (23:09)Wanda talks about being invited to the Pentagon to help launch their renovation project. She has had a constant and consistent relationship with the Pentagon via Chinook ever since. (29:14)Wanda talks about the challenges she faced while moving her business operation from Canada to the US. (32:09)When cyber security first intersected with Chinook. (35:33)The challenges with new construction and with existing buildings. (39:01)Wanda shares some advice based on her years of experience for people entering the field of cyber security. (45:14)It takes a lot of skill sets to build a strong cyber team in the OT world. (53:29)Links:(CS)²AIWanda Lenkewich on LinkedInChinook SystemsThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Derek Harp, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Derek Harp is happy to have Wanda Lenkewich, the Founder and CEO of Chinook Systems joining him on the podcast today! Wanda Lenkewich harnesses her subject matter expertise in engineering and construction, lifecycle commissioning, and facility management to advance the security and resiliency of critical infrastructure. She is the CEO of Chinook Systems Inc., leading an interdisciplinary team dedicated to commissioning, building systems and controls upgrades and replacements, and cybersecurity for facility-related control systems. Lenkewich has a passion for digital transformation and continues to innovate and advance technology that will protect and extend the life of buildings. That includes the full integration of cybersecurity into Chinook's commissioning technology; Chinook's CyberCxTM program. Lenkewich is an industry advocate and founding fellow of the Control System Cyber Security Association International - (CS)²AI. Wanda is an excellent example of a great set of career path choices! She is a well-rounded individual who brings a fresh perspective and experience to what she does today! She is an entrepreneur, a speaker, and a mechanical-minded engineer with a well-developed creative side! She is a painter, musician, horse enthusiast, and cook.  In this episode of the (CS)²AI Podcast, Wanda tells her story, talks about her career journey, and shares some great nuggets of information about opportunities within the cyber security space. You will not want to miss this episode if you are thinking about embarking on a career in cyber security or considering starting a company of your own! Stay tuned for more! Show highlights: Technology first came into Wanda's life at a trade show she attended while working at her first job. It fascinated her, and she fell in love with it immediately! (4:21) Wanda talks about the first job she did after graduating as a Mechanical Engineer at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. (6:15) Wanda talks about her satisfying experience when she first got into digital controls. (9:17) Wanda started building commissioning in 1991. It was all about the validation of control systems, and it was where she fell in love with databases. (12:16) Wanda discusses the catalyst that prompted her to leave the government and start her first company. (13:55) Wanda experienced a lot of frustration with the industry because it was slow to adopt new practices. She believes that things are changing, however. (17:45) Wanda talks about what happened in the period between the first and the second companies she founded. (18:36) The impact that Y2K had on her career path. (23:09) Wanda talks about being invited to the Pentagon to help launch their renovation project. She has had a constant and consistent relationship with the Pentagon via Chinook ever since. (29:14) Wanda talks about the challenges she faced while moving her business operation from Canada to the US. (32:09) When cyber security first intersected with Chinook. (35:33) The challenges with new construction and with existing buildings. (39:01) Wanda shares some advice based on her years of experience for people entering the field of cyber security. (45:14) It takes a lot of skill sets to build a strong cyber team in the OT world. (53:29) Links: https://www.cs2ai.org/ ((CS)²AI) Wanda Lenkewich on https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-lenkewich-03821338/ (LinkedIn) https://www.chinooksystems.com/ (Chinook Systems) Mentioned in this episode: Join CS2AI Join the largest organization for cybersecurity professionals. Membership has its benefits! We keep you up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and education. https://cs2ai.captivate.fm/cs2ai (Preroll Membership) Our Sponsors: We'd like to thank our sponsors for their faithful support of this podcast. Without their support we would not be able to bring you this valuable content. We'd appreciate it if you would support these companies because they support us!...

About Christy:Christy Holt is a happiness coach specializing in helping overwhelmed women to attain clarity and build unstoppable confidence so that they can create the life of their dreams. She believes in a holistic approach to coaching, so her philosophy emcompases mind, body, relationship, money (business) and adventure in order to help her clients to experience true and lasting life transformation. Her methodologies center around heart-led, soul aligned living and Christy ALWAYS keeps it full of fun and adventure! Christy is a master at helping women to shift their mindsets so that they can break free of the overwhelm, fear and expectations of others and create the life they truly desire. Christy began her journey as a teacher, encourager and leader when she started her first business - teaching piano lessons - at age 14 (she still teaches today, nearly 3 decades later!). Christy also has a degree in Business from the University of Alberta as well as a Chartered Professional Accountant certification. Through her time in public accounting she developed a deeper love of teaching, leadership and mentorship which also led to later being involved in the education of up and coming accounting students teaching both through the Chartered Accountants School of Business and at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Connect with Christy Holt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4fcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/4fcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fun.fit.mama?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bailey079/featuredSpiritual Alchemy Energy it's Woo Woo For Your Boo HooPodcast Host: Julie Ann Guthrie-Smulson at Spiritual Alchemy Energy Transfigurationshttps://www.facebook.com/spiritualalchemyenergyhttps://www.facebook.com/julie.a.guthrie.smulsonhttps://www.julieannguthriesmulson.comhttp://masterinthemaking.comhttp://thetheoryof8.comSupport the show

A driven and enthusiastic go-getter, Mike Anderson has been making waves in the entertainment industry for decades. After completing studies at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and Ryerson University's Event Management Program, Mike joined the NAIT Students Association's team as Entertainment Marketing Manager. After gaining industry experience, in 2005 Mike was up for a new challenge and decided to launch Trixstar - a 360-degree live event management & consultation firm that activates both city and rural markets with fairs, festivals, concerts, brand activations as well as celebrity and speaker events. Working alongside organizations that want to create brand awareness, generate excitement and raise funds through impactful events and unique experiences, Trixstar now operates out of Nashville, Calgary, and Edmonton supporting clients and events all over North America. The scope of Mike Anderson's career as an event management expert has attracted the attention of peers, international celebrities and the media who have celebrated him as one of Edmonton's "Top 40 Under 40′′ as well as one of the "Top 50 Alumni" of his college (NAIT) over the last 50 years. He was also nominated as "International Talent Buyer of the Year" at the International Entertainment Buyers Association Industry Awards in Nashville. His foresight and careful planning allowed Trixstar to not only survive the pandemic in the face of public health restrictions, but adapt to provide safe live events that also created jobs. This adaptability and progressive thinking is what keeps Mike Anderson leading the entertainment industry. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

In today's episode of Women and Manufacturing, Frances Brunelle speaks with Tracy Albert, Co-Owner and Accounting Manager of Gambit Machining in Alberta, Canada, which specializes in small, precision, tight tolerance parts for critical use in no-fail industries, including instrumentation, energy, defense, medical, transportation, and more. Tracy joined Gambit in 2002 in an entry-level accounting role. After earning her Bachelor's Degree in Applied Business Administration-Accounting from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), she took on more responsibility at the company and began to make valuable contributions to the process of continual improvement and, as a result, she became part of the ownership group in 2010. Tuning in, you'll find out how Tracy's portfolio has grown over the past 20 years to include payroll, HR, health and safety, marketing, and business development, and she shares what influenced her decision to lead with candor and integrity, despite some of the challenges that come with being the only woman in the boardroom. We also touch on the power of support, attracting and retaining talent, and much more, so make sure not to miss today's conversation with Tracy Albert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Women and Manufacturing, Frances Brunelle speaks with Tracy Albert, Co-Owner and Accounting Manager of Gambit Machining in Alberta, Canada, which specializes in small, precision, tight tolerance parts for critical use in no-fail industries, including instrumentation, energy, defense, medical, transportation, and more. Tracy joined Gambit in 2002 in an entry-level accounting role. After earning her Bachelor's Degree in Applied Business Administration-Accounting from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), she took on more responsibility at the company and began to make valuable contributions to the process of continual improvement and, as a result, she became part of the ownership group in 2010. Tuning in, you'll find out how Tracy's portfolio has grown over the past 20 years to include payroll, HR, health and safety, marketing, and business development, and she shares what influenced her decision to lead with candor and integrity, despite some of the challenges that come with being the only woman in the boardroom. We also touch on the power of support, attracting and retaining talent, and much more, so make sure not to miss today's conversation with Tracy Albert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast: Control System Cyber Security Association International: (CS)²AIEpisode: 32: Creating a Cyber Security Career in Production Environments with Rick KaunPub date: 2022-03-29Today, Derek Harp is excited to interview Rick Kaun for another episode in the security leaders series. Rick is the VP of Solutions at Verve Industrial Protection. Rick is a well-versed OT cyber security thought leader, evangelist, advocate, and solution provider with more than 20 years in the identification, development, and provision of all sizes and shapes of security programs. Regardless of the industry, security maturity level, or standard (corporate, regulatory, or best practice) Rick has focused on helping clients to find solutions that are effective, affordable, and manageable. With a special experience in production environments, he has had the pleasure of working around the world with multiple organizations ranging from Power to Oil and Gas, Refining, Mining, Pulp and Paper, discrete manufacturing to corporate and regulatory projects.Rick is an honest and authentic person. He is a straight talker, known for getting right to the heart of the matter. He is a husband and father and a keen outdoorsman. He is also an ice hockey fan, traveler, boater, and dog lover. In this episode of the (CS)²AI Podcast, he tells his story and shares his wisdom. He talks about his career, discusses the decisions he made that led him to where he is today and shares some gold nuggets of career advice.You won't want to miss this episode if you are looking for career direction, considering a career in cyber security, or already in the security field and would like to move forward in your career. Stay tuned for more!Show highlights:Rick shares his superhero origin story. (5:28)In grade four, Rick became the computer lab administrator for his class. (8:34)Rick did not start his career in cyber security with a technical degree. He explains how he went from studying sociology to learning about technology. (11:26)Technology is such a complex field, and it has so many opportunities that you can have an entire career and a specialty within it. (12:04)There are various technical studies courses that you can do at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). (13:04)Rick believes that security basics should underpin every course that anyone ever does. He would love to have a panel discussion on safety culture! (16:58)Rick explains how he jumped into security for control systems at Honeywell twenty-one years ago. (18:53)Rick joined Verve about five years ago, and since then, they have doubled twice. (24:23)We need meaningful and sustainable risk reduction for the future. (25:19)People you know now could become important in the future. That's why you need to invest in as many quality relationships as possible within the cyber security industry. (25:51)Some of the challenges Rick has faced while navigating his career journey. (28:28)Rick discusses the importance of collaboration. (34:21)With trainees, it is way better to be humble and honest about things you don't know than to make something up. (41:49)Rick feels that mentorship is the key component for anybody to get anywhere. (44:27)You need to enjoy the work you do. (47:28)Links:(CS)²AIRick Kaun on LinkedInVerve Industrial ProtectionNorthern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Derek Harp, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Today, Derek Harp is excited to interview Rick Kaun for another episode in the security leaders series. Rick is the VP of Solutions at Verve Industrial Protection.   Rick is a well-versed OT cyber security thought leader, evangelist, advocate, and solution provider with more than 20 years in the identification, development, and provision of all sizes and shapes of security programs. Regardless of the industry, security maturity level, or standard (corporate, regulatory, or best practice) Rick has focused on helping clients to find solutions that are effective, affordable, and manageable. With a special experience in production environments, he has had the pleasure of working around the world with multiple organizations ranging from Power to Oil and Gas, Refining, Mining, Pulp and Paper, discrete manufacturing to corporate and regulatory projects. Rick is an honest and authentic person. He is a straight talker, known for getting right to the heart of the matter. He is a husband and father and a keen outdoorsman. He is also an ice hockey fan, traveler, boater, and dog lover.  In this episode of the (CS)²AI Podcast, he tells his story and shares his wisdom. He talks about his career, discusses the decisions he made that led him to where he is today and shares some gold nuggets of career advice. You won't want to miss this episode if you are looking for career direction, considering a career in cyber security, or already in the security field and would like to move forward in your career. Stay tuned for more! Show highlights: Rick shares his superhero origin story. (5:28) In grade four, Rick became the computer lab administrator for his class. (8:34) Rick did not start his career in cyber security with a technical degree. He explains how he went from studying sociology to learning about technology. (11:26) Technology is such a complex field, and it has so many opportunities that you can have an entire career and a specialty within it. (12:04) There are various technical studies courses that you can do at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). (13:04) Rick believes that security basics should underpin every course that anyone ever does. He would love to have a panel discussion on safety culture! (16:58) Rick explains how he jumped into security for control systems at Honeywell twenty-one years ago. (18:53) Rick joined Verve about five years ago, and since then, they have doubled twice. (24:23) We need meaningful and sustainable risk reduction for the future. (25:19) People you know now could become important in the future. That's why you need to invest in as many quality relationships as possible within the cyber security industry. (25:51) Some of the challenges Rick has faced while navigating his career journey. (28:28) Rick discusses the importance of collaboration. (34:21) With trainees, it is way better to be humble and honest about things you don't know than to make something up. (41:49) Rick feels that mentorship is the key component for anybody to get anywhere. (44:27) You need to enjoy the work you do. (47:28) Links: https://www.cs2ai.org/ ((CS)²AI) https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickkaun/?originalSubdomain=ca (Rick Kaun on LinkedIn) https://verveindustrial.com/ (Verve Industrial Protection) https://www.nait.ca/nait/home (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)) Mentioned in this episode: Join CS2AI Join the largest organization for cybersecurity professionals. Membership has its benefits! We keep you up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and education. https://cs2ai.captivate.fm/cs2ai (Preroll Membership) Our Sponsors: We'd like to thank our sponsors for their faithful support of this podcast. Without their support we would not be able to bring you this valuable content. We'd appreciate it if you would support these companies because they support us! Network Perception Waterfall Security Tripwire KPMG Cyber

 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology: Dental technology diploma  Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Education release from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. Today is the 19th of Mar, 2022. Education releases highlight opportunities for international students which a focus on course as well as resettlement opportunities for International students who is desirous of making Canada their future home. If you would like to do a 2-year diploma program after your schooling or bachelors, Dental Technology Diploma offered by Northern Alberta Institute of Technology prepares graduates for dental tech careers. This nationally recognized program provides a wide range of training and will give you the skills necessary to make full or partial dentures, repair crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances. You'll learn the art and science of creating corrective devices for natural teeth and tissues,  according to the institution. International students who have completed their high school 12 years, also called Higher Secondary in some regions of the world or finished your bachelors could qualify for this program. They require at least 50%  score with a IELTS score requirement of around 6.5 in each band.Dental technology diploma is offered by Northern Alberta Institute of technology, Edmonton is in Alberta, a beautiful and oil rich province of Canada with less taxes. This program offers tremendous employment opportunities and offers good Canadian Permanent Residence pathways. In addition to selecting the right course, we recommend students to also learn and understand Settlement pathways for students under the various Immigration Programs, both federal and provincial. Please visit the Canadian government Immigration website at Canada.ca and the Provincial website alberta.ca to learn of immigration pathways for settlement. Students must remember that the number of temporary residents in Canada far exceeds Canadian permanent residents' annual quotas. Therefore, targeting the Canadian Experience Class of the PR pathway may not be enough. We encourage students to have a backup of Immigration programs depending on the province or location of the educational institution. This program comes under the Polinsys strategic approach to Canadian permanent residence. If you have any questions, please get them answered at the FREE Zoom event every Fridays, times and credentials posted on my screen Be brilliant students and target colleges or universities for Canadian Permanent Residence. If you currently have work experience want to learn more about Permanent Residence pathways for students, please attend the FREE on Demand webinar by following this link on my screen https://polinsys.com/p and selecting the 4th On-demand webinar, “Education pathway for Students. Once you observe that webinar, and if you have any doubts, you can always come and get your immigration questions answered in the Live Zoom event every Friday! The Image on my screen shows the time and the Zoom link. This way, you can study in an area where Canadian Permanent Residence may be a little easier. Good luck to all of you, and I hope to see some of you in Canada soon!

Climate, Security, Conflict, and Resilience with Josh BowenCrisis. Conflict. Emergency Management Podcast Global perspectives and conversations about international crisis, preparedness, and how to build more resilient societies in a challenging and ever-changing world. As the world moves to reduce risk to global threats, we need to recognize the vulnerabilities, connectivity, and perspectives that drive instability. Join us for international conversations addressing key challenges and risks that undermine our efforts to build more resilient societies. This podcast is brought to you by Capacity Building International (CBI) and sponsored by The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS). Today we are joined by Josh Bowen. Josh has more than 18 years of crisis leadership and emergency management experience and training in disaster, military, and academic settings. He is currently faculty in the Disaster and Emergency Management program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and teaches select crisis leadership courses for NAIT's Centre for Applied Disaster and Emergency Management. Josh is also serving as a Subject Matter Expert supporting Public Safety Canada's National Risk Profile initiative and Environment and Climate Change Canada's National Adaptation Strategy. Before joining NAIT, Josh served 13 years in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Infantry Officer and was directly involved in five disaster response operations. He holds a Master of Disaster and Emergency Management from York University and is a graduate of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University. Climate Security: A Special Series The relationship between climate change and deadly conflict is complex and context-specific. Climate change affects every aspect of life, damaging food systems, displacing millions, and shaping the future of conflict. It is undeniable that climate change is a threat multiplier that is already increasing food insecurity, water scarcity, and resource competition while disrupting livelihoods and spurring migration. In turn, deadly conflict and political instability are contributing to climate change. https://www.crisisgroup.org/global/climate-security-special-series (https://www.crisisgroup.org/global/climate-security-special-series) Climate change and conflict Today's https://www.icrc.org/en/document/icrc-un-security-council-double-impact-climate-change-armed-conflict-harms-peoples-ability-cope (climate and environmental crises) affect every aspect of our lives, from our physical and mental health to our food, water, and livelihoods. While these crises affect everyone, those hit hardest are the poorest and most marginalized communities. People living through conflict frequently tell us about the massive environmental changes they are witnessing. Their daily lives are not only made more difficult by the violence they experience, but also by a changing climate and environment. They are often ill-prepared for repeated climate hazards. https://www.icrc.org/en/what-we-do/climate-change-conflict (https://www.icrc.org/en/what-we-do/climate-change-conflict) NATO Climate Change and Security Action Plan NATO has been addressing environmental challenges for over half a century, initially mostly from a science and research perspective. Since the turn of the century, a number of environmental standards and guidelines have been developed. Climate change featured in the 2010 Strategic Concept, a Green Defence framework was adopted in 2014, and climate issues were highlighted in Summit Statements since Lisbon 2010. However, further work and sustained political ambition are needed to ensure that NATO is fully prepared to continue to deliver in a changing climate. https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_185174.htm (https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_185174.htm) Josh Bowen can be reached via such channels: LinkedIn -...

Climate, Security, Conflict, and Resilience with Josh BowenCrisis. Conflict. Emergency Management Podcast Global perspectives and conversations about international crisis, preparedness, and how to build more resilient societies in a challenging and ever-changing world. As the world moves to reduce risk to global threats, we need to recognize the vulnerabilities, connectivity, and perspectives that drive instability. Join us for international conversations addressing key challenges and risks that undermine our efforts to build more resilient societies. This podcast is brought to you by Capacity Building International (CBI) and sponsored by The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS). Today we are joined by Josh Bowen. Josh has more than 18 years of crisis leadership and emergency management experience and training in disaster, military, and academic settings. He is currently faculty in the Disaster and Emergency Management program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and teaches select crisis leadership courses for NAIT's Centre for Applied Disaster and Emergency Management. Josh is also serving as a Subject Matter Expert supporting Public Safety Canada's National Risk Profile initiative and Environment and Climate Change Canada's National Adaptation Strategy. Before joining NAIT, Josh served 13 years in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Infantry Officer and was directly involved in five disaster response operations. He holds a Master of Disaster and Emergency Management from York University and is a graduate of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University. Climate Security: A Special Series The relationship between climate change and deadly conflict is complex and context-specific. Climate change affects every aspect of life, damaging food systems, displacing millions, and shaping the future of conflict. It is undeniable that climate change is a threat multiplier that is already increasing food insecurity, water scarcity, and resource competition while disrupting livelihoods and spurring migration. In turn, deadly conflict and political instability are contributing to climate change. https://www.crisisgroup.org/global/climate-security-special-series (https://www.crisisgroup.org/global/climate-security-special-series) Climate change and conflict Today's https://www.icrc.org/en/document/icrc-un-security-council-double-impact-climate-change-armed-conflict-harms-peoples-ability-cope (climate and environmental crises) affect every aspect of our lives, from our physical and mental health to our food, water, and livelihoods. While these crises affect everyone, those hit hardest are the poorest and most marginalized communities. People living through conflict frequently tell us about the massive environmental changes they are witnessing. Their daily lives are not only made more difficult by the violence they experience, but also by a changing climate and environment. They are often ill-prepared for repeated climate hazards. https://www.icrc.org/en/what-we-do/climate-change-conflict (https://www.icrc.org/en/what-we-do/climate-change-conflict) NATO Climate Change and Security Action Plan NATO has been addressing environmental challenges for over half a century, initially mostly from a science and research perspective. Since the turn of the century, a number of environmental standards and guidelines have been developed. Climate change featured in the 2010 Strategic Concept, a Green Defence framework was adopted in 2014, and climate issues were highlighted in Summit Statements since Lisbon 2010. However, further work and sustained political ambition are needed to ensure that NATO is fully prepared to continue to deliver in a changing climate. https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_185174.htm (https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_185174.htm) Josh Bowen can be reached via such channels: LinkedIn -...

Mark Twitchell was born on July 4th 1979 in Edmonton, Alberta. He dreamed of making it in Hollywood, namely making blockbuster movies. As such, he graduated from The Radio and Television Arts program at The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 2000. He would however wind up being more known for things that were not done behind the camera. He would instead become known for an assault, a murder and documents found on his laptop. Intro Music: "Recurring Anomaly" by Charles HolmeAds: "Saturdays Are For The Ghouls", "Let's Start a Cult" and "Reverie True Crime" Sources: https://globalnews.ca/news/2475430/man-attacked-by-notorious-alberta-killer-mark-twitchell-publishes-book/https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/mark-twitchell-52658.phphttps://edmontonjournal.com/tag/mark-twitchell/?from=25https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story-on-twitchell-laptop-outlines-killing-1.1083146https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1861625780https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/twitchell-mark.htmhttps://globalnews.ca/news/3169603/convicted-killer-mark-twitchell-looking-for-love-i-enjoy-clever-storytelling/https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/mark-twitchell-a-closer-look-at-the-evidence/32/https://morbidology.com/the-dexter-killer-mark-twitchell/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/dexter-killer-mark-twitchell-among-members-of-dating-site-for-inmates-1.3925555

Dave Ferro is your support system. Dave is an OH&S consultant that provides his clients the tools they need to be assured in their procedures and confident in business. He believes in building collaborative relationships and fully understanding his client's needs. Dave is a strong believer in looking after the best interests of his clients. Having an OH&S Management System in place protects employers and their livelihood, as well as employees who have their boots on the ground. Whether you are a small office team or a large construction company, Dave is capable and motivated to find the best solution for your business. A person of many talents and interests, Dave is a life-long learner. This makes him a relatable resource across a wide variety of industries, and organizations of varying sizes. He is equally comfortable on a heavy industrial site, in a high-end retail store, or at an academic institution. While OH&S might be the industry he's in, Dave approaches every endeavour as someone who truly cares about people and what's best for them. In addition to his 25+ years of experience, Dave is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), holds an Occupational Health and Safety Certificate from the University of Alberta, and is a Registered Emergency Medical Responder. He also has a long history of volunteerism and board experience, including his current work with the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technologies Occupational Health and Safety Diploma Program.

If you could decide how our forests will be managed, what would you do? Would you make drastic changes? Who, or what would be informing those changes? Would it be politics? Science? Culture? History? Or maybe a combination of these things. Today, we are going to dig into one of these aspects. Our history, specifically the history of forest regeneration. This will provide some much-needed context for what should come next.Episode highlightMilo Mihajlovich speaks about the problems in forestry and their solutions - past, present and future.ResourcesThe Lance and the Shield: The Life and Times of Sitting Bull: https://www.amazon.ca/Lance-Shield-Life-Times-Sitting/dp/0805012745 Crazy Horse: A Lakota Life: https://www.amazon.ca/Crazy-Horse-Mr-Kingsley-Bray/dp/0806139862/ref=asc_df_0806139862/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459574977763&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1179328204433988437&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001251&hvtargid=pla-489096027991&psc=1 SponsorsWest Fraser: https://www.westfraser.com/ GreenLink Forestry Inc.: http://greenlinkforestry.com/ Damaged Timber: https://www.damagedtimber.com/ GiveawayEnter YourForest10 at checkout at the Damaged Timber store for a 10% discount!Quotes25.19 - 25.38: “We have done better and better at reforestation. At the same time, we have tended to do a much less robust job of examining our assumptions and adjusting our assumptions to reflect learning.”TakeawaysThe way we were (06.43)Milo shares that the structure of the bison on the great plains was not primarily a commercial enterprise, but a United States military plan to defeat the indigenous by destroying their cavalry. He also clarifies that regeneration standards in Alberta had not come into place in the 1990s, but much earlier, and explains the new paradigm of forest management that was emerging which involved reforesting and sustainable management. Milo's journey (17.06)Milo worked with his father on the diameter limit - not cutting trees below a certain diameter. His uncle, who was a forest ranger, inspired him to enter the professional stream instead of the technical one. He discusses the models and agreements in place in the 1960s which led to better forest inventory. However, he laments not considering anthropology at the time or the importance of low-intensity fires. The changing faces of the forest (28.41)Milo's most important work following his early years was to protect the forest from low-intensity fires. He also worked in silviculture and land reclamation. He breaks down the use of sequential surveys in regeneration. He worked in chemical herbicides when the regeneration standards were being redefined to include a performance requirement of the forest. He returned to forestry because he wanted to improve the forestry practices in Alberta.Ground truth with statistical rigour (52.46)Milo's solution to some conflicting requirements of the performance standard was to discuss it with policy personnel. It was difficult to balance the free-growing conifers with maintaining wildlife habitats. The current regeneration standard in Alberta is now different and compares the present state to the assumptions made in the written forest management plan. However, the new challenge is that stakeholders want ecosystem services to be considered as well.Risks of regeneration approaches (1.03.17)Milo warns that some approaches to regeneration are risky because we don't understand “the dynamics of how forests achieve the volumes that we harvest, especially mixed woods”. He expounds on the challenges of using tools in the management of mixed woods. Apart from that, there are also the myriad other footprints humans have on the landscape. However, now, it is possible to assess outcomes using computerized image collection and data manipulation. True consultation and engagement (1.08.41)Milo believes that consultation and engagement should not just be asking stakeholders what they want and including it in the plan, but to have them be a part of the planning and execution processes as well. When stakeholders see plan optimizations, there is a recognition of the “shifting mosaic of plant communities” and the associated ecosystem services. Stepping away from deterministic succession allows a discussion of plant community assembly. Assembly theory (1.13.47)Milo delineates the assembly theory as the assessment of the disturbance on a site and its impact on the plant community. He uses the examples of drought and caterpillars to explain how natural phenomena can cause disturbances. He used the assembly theory to build a habitat supply model, which can also become a platform for collaboration for the energy and forest industry, and their stakeholders. Thinking things together (1.19.29)Milo organized a workshop in partnership with the business facilitators at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). 30 people were invited but the government was excluded. They presented the habitat supply model and had the attendees break out into focus groups with one representative from each industry to offer solutions. Milo believes that a triad approach would be the solution, even though there may be challenges on this path too. The rocky road (1.28.50)Milo lists the skepticism and criticism he has had to encounter, but is heartened that the conflict of opinions pushes everyone towards progress. He also looks back on the mistakes made in forest management - denying the value of fire, and assuming that forests were untouched by indigenous populations. In working with the indigenous, he has learned about their political structures and the “well-deserved resentment” they hold towards settlers. Learning and personal growth (1.39.22)Milo is of the opinion that to gain the trust of indigenous people, someone who has the knowledge of geography and psychology will have to be the neutral mediating third party. Energy companies support this approach but forestry companies don't. He encourages the next generation of foresters to engage with reconciliation and make change the center of their approach. He says that when people feel empowered, they will continue to do this difficult work If you liked this podcast, please rate and review it, share it on Instagram and Facebook and tag a friend, and send your feedback and comments to yourforestpodcast@gmail.com.

In today's episode, Ryan and Mariah talk to Chris Dulaba a Placemaker at Beljan Development all about what commercial infill is, what benefits it brings to neighbourhoods and how we can repurpose heritage buildings into beautiful community hubs. Chris Dulaba, RPP, MCIPChris is a Placemaker at Beljan Development with over fifteen years of experience as a planner and developer. Chris has been directly involved in the planning, design and development of various projects from large master-planned communities to small scale infill throughout western Canada and Ontario. At Beljan his primary role is managing the development team with a specific focus on acquisition, concept development, land use approvals and design development. Chris holds a Bachelor's degree in Planning from the University of Waterloo and a Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning Technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and Alberta Professional Planners Institute. 

Join Dr. Amar Patel, CAE Healthcare's Chief Learning Officer, and Kerri Oshust, Director of the Simulation Centre at the National Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), as they kick off Healthcare Simulation Week 2021. Listen as this dynamic duo discusses the importance of simulation to ensuring students are work-ready when they complete their studies and how this CAE Center of Excellence continued to provide essential training throughout the pandemic.About NAIT - NAIT(12) Kerri Oshust | LinkedIn

How do you mimic meat? We take a look at the science behind plant-based and cultured meat in this episode, where it might lead and how ready people are to eat meat grown in a lab.Mariana Lamas, a research associate at the Centre for Culinary Innovation at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Canada, talks us through some of the key elements that make a plant-based meat mimic successful. Andrew Stout, PhD candidate in biomedical engineering at Tufts University in Massachusetts, US, explains how he grows meat in a petri dish, and where he sees the future of the field. And Matti Wilks, postdoctoral research associate in psychology at Yale University in Connecticut, tells us what she's found by asking people about their readiness to eat cultured meat.In our second story (25m30), we hear about new research on cigarette advertising and how it lures in children in Indonesia – ranked in the top 10 countries in the world for the number of adults who smoke. Nurjanah, senior lecturer in health promotion at Universitas Dian Nuswantoro in Semarang City, explains what she and her colleagues found when they mapped the proximity of cigarette advertising to schools.And Hannah Hoag, deputy editor at The Conversation in Canada, gives us some of her recommended environment stories to dip into this week (34m40).The Conversation Weekly is produced by Mend Mariwany and Gemma Ware, with sound design by Eloise Stevens. Our theme music is by Neeta Sarl. You can find us on Twitter @TC_Audio, on Instagram at theconversationdotcom or via email on podcast@theconversation.com. You can also sign up to The Conversation's free daily email here. Full credits for this episode available here.Further readingHow scientists make plant-based foods taste and look more like meat, by Mariana Lamas, Northern Alberta Institute of TechnologyNo animal required, but would people eat artificial meat?, by Clive Phillips, The University of Queensland and Matti Wilks, The University of Queensland (now Yale)Plant-based burgers: should some be considered ‘junk food'?, by Richard Hoffman, University of HertfordshireLab-grown meat could leave marginalized people in need, by Sarah Duignan, McMaster UniversityResearch: teenagers whose schools are surrounded by cigarette advertisements tend to smoke more, Dian Kusuma, Imperial College London; Abdillah Ahsan, University of Indonesia; Nurjanah and Sri Handayani, Dian Nuswantoro University (In Bahasa Indonesia)Putting an end to billions in fishing subsidies could improve fish stocks and ocean health, by Daniel Skerritt, University of British ColumbiaScientists aim to build a detailed seafloor map by 2030 to reveal the ocean's unknowns, by Sean Mullan, Memorial University of Newfoundland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Canadian Collegiate Esports League has been announced as well as its first tournament which is Rocket League. The CCEL is made up of twelve schools: University of Manitoba, University of Victoria, University of Windsor, Dalhousie University, Holland College, Mount Royal University, York University, McGill University, Simon Fraser University, University of Regina, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, University of Lethbridge and University of British Columbia Okanagan   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Siever, C.E.T., graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in 1978 in Telecommunications. In 1980, he accepted a position at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Dentistry, as a design technologist. He conducted research with Dr. Norman Thomas, an internationally recognized specialist in the area of temporo-mandibular dysfunction and myofacial pain. During his employment there, Dave developed equipment for the TMJ research laboratory and the Educational Psychology Department, including TENS stimulators, biofeedback devices, gnathodynamometers, signal processing equipment, and EMG spectral analysis equipment. From late 1985 to 1987, Dave provided TMJ consulting services to 5 dentists in the Edmonton area. Over the years, Dave has helped treat approximately 1,500 patients with TMJ and MPD. During this time, Dave realized that many TMJ problems were psychologically-related, prompting him to pursue his interest in biofeedback. This led to the inception of the original D.A.V.I.D. 1 in the spring of 1985, which was used in the Faculty of Arts to help acting students overcome stage fright.In the time since, Dave has continued developing several audio-visual entrainment (AVE), cranio-electro stimulation (CES), transcranial DC Stimulation (tDCS), and biofeedback devices, with each new development responding to technology changes and market demands. Dave still designs new products related to personal growth and well-being.Dave travels throughout North America and around the world lecturing to dentists, chiropractors, medical groups, biofeedback and neurofeedback professionals, teachers, and the general public at various conferences about the using these technologies as an alternative method to improved health, accelerated learning, and peace of mind.Dave has also developed and written a stimulation technologies/entrainment course for the Behavioral Medicine Research and Training Foundation and instructs it along with Dr. Cynthia Kerson. https://mindalive.com

Guest: Katherine McDougall - NAIT student and one of three members of the winning team  Guest: Ashif Mawji -  Edmonton Entrepreneur and Investor, Founder of Mawji Ventures, namesake of the Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Henderson is a graduate of the Western Hockey League, having played with the Red Deer Rebels and the Edmonton Ice. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 9th round of the 1997 National Hockey League Draft. He went on to a 12-year professional career, including 33 games with the Boston Bruins. Henderson won 3 Calder Cups in the American Hockey League, one in Providence, one in Houston and one with Milwaukee. He also went to Europe near the end of the his hockey career, playing in Germany, Austria and England. After he was done playing, Henderson wanted to stay in the game. He was an assistant coach with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) for two years and also an assistant coach with the Kootenay Ice of the WHL. Henderson then got into commercial insurance and is currently an account executive with Go Insurance in his hometown of Sherwood Park, AB. He's been with Go Insurance for almost 6 years. Please support and enjoy everything our great sponsor Twig and Barrys has to offer. They are a Canadian company, they've got all kinds of apparel including mens underwear. Essentials for the modern day caveman. No judgement, no shaming, no fancy words. Just real men! So go check them out TwigandBarrys.ca Use the code: TOPCHEDDAR and get 15% off your entire order. Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

Welcome to Behind The Mic with Taylor Medak. The former sports broadcaster begins a new journey in discussing all things related to sports broadcasting and sports media. Each week, Taylor will be joined by a guest discussing their journey through broadcasting including stories and advice they've received over the years. Taylor's first guest is himself. Almost a decade in sports radio and communications, Taylor discusses his desire to get into broadcasting and getting his Radio and Television Diploma for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Known for his roles over the years at TSN Radio in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada included producing and hosting. With hockey being his favorite sport, Taylor spent 8 seasons working for the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Taylor shares some of his favorite memories and personalities when he wraps up the first episode with his 10 questions he will be asking every guest.

Introducing Career Essentials, a new podcast from techlifetoday.ca and NAIT. Career Essentials offers real-world advice and insight into different careers and career paths. We feature the stories and experiences of alumni of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), with lessons for everyone. Whether you're just starting out or further along your career journey, each episode will give you perspectives, tools and tips that are essential to growth and success. And who knows - we might even inspire you to pursue a completely new career path and help you achieve personal and professional satisfaction. Career Essentials is created and hosted by the team at techlifetoday, NAIT's online magazine.

Kristina Williams was named the President and CEO of AEC in 2014, and oversees the management of the $350 million Alberta Enterprise Fund with its 19 venture capital fund investments and the underlying portfolio of more than 200 technology companies. Kristina also oversees AEC's industry development activities, creating access to external markets and mentors for Canadian entrepreneurs. Prior to joining AEC, Kristina worked for several technology companies where her responsibilities spanned the spectrum of legal, regulatory, international and new business development, corporate strategic planning, intellectual property management, as well as marketing and sales. She is a member of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Board of Governors and the North American Construction Group (NYSE/TSX: NOA) Board of Directors. She also serves on the Alberta Securities Commission New Economy Advisory Committee, and she is the Honorary Consul for Sweden in Northern Alberta. Kristina holds an MBA from the University of Alberta, a Master of Laws from Uppsala University in Sweden, an accreditation for the Venture Capital Executive Program from the University of California, Berkeley – Walter A. Haas School of Business, as well as an ICD.D from the ICD-Rotman Director Education Program. Kristina's journey has been extraordinary, and she's continued through it all with a great attitude on everything life throws her way. Her dedication to the future of the economy in Alberta, to being a present mother, and to doing her absolute best in everything she does is awe-inspiring.  For more on Kristina's work, visit her LinkedIn, the AEC website, or the Board Ready Women website.  Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Mark interviews Mickey Mikellson of Creative Edge Publicity - a boutique publicity firm specializing in arranging events such as book signings, library or school presentations, online and print media opportunities, and many other events related to the arts in general. Mickey and his firm are advocates for both the traditional and independent artist. Prior to the interview, Mark shares some recent comments from listeners, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their conversation, Mark and Mickey talk about: The last time Mark interviewed Mickey, for the Kobo Writing Life podcast in Calgary at When Words Collide What Creative Edge Publicity does and how they work with authors in terms of setting up interviews, chats, appearances, articles, etc, since 2016 How it had been Robert J. Sawyer, Mickey's first traditionally published author, who introduced Mark to Mickey How Creative Edge Publicity went full-time in September 2020 and doubled their client base in less than a month How Mickey got into the business The typical services and connections that Creative Edge offers to their clients The reality of not being able to guarantee sales, but working on long term building-blocks of opportunities Some of the differences now that this business is operating full time The rewarding experience of getting to work with highly intelligent and creative individuals on a daily basis The difference between a publisher's in-house publicist and an independent publicist Mickey's preference towards creating and continuing to build a relationship with an author who is a client, versus short-term, one-off projects The ability to continue to publicize back-list titles versus the three month window of publicity that comes with traditional publishing The first conversation with potential clients in terms of determining the fit, which is typically one hour How Mickey signs authors not based on the content of their books, but more on their personality and how they might fit well within the larger team of clients The perspective of the entire client basis of Creative Edge being a team or extended family The typical budget range an author working with Creative Edge would be looking at The results-based charges currently used for billing clients The value of attracting a reader-based audience versus a mass media based audience Some of the misconceptions authors have about publicists   Links of Interest: Creative Edge Publicity Facebook Twitter Mark's NaNoWriMo Profile Episode 162 - Happy Accidents with Joshua Pantalleresco Episode 161 - NaNo No-No's Episode 133 - Anatomy of a Rebel with Sacha Black Episode 155 - Rebel Reflections with Guest Host Sacha Black Episode 145 - Leveraging Your Author IP and Hybrid Publishing with Robert J. Sawyer Episode 004 - Optimizing Your Author Brand with Robert J. Sawyer Kobo Writing Life NaNoWriMo Promo (use coupon code NANO2020) Kobo Writing Life Podcast EP 97 - (Mark chats with Mickey, Robert J. Sawyer, and C.C. Humphries) Mark's Canadian Werewolf Series This Time Around (Book 0) A Canadian Werewolf in New York (Book 1) Stowe Away (Book 1.5) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles (Book 2) Findaway Voices Books2Read Draft2Digital Wide for the Win Submission Form Patreon for Stark Reflections   Mickey Mikkelson is the founder and brain child behind Creative Edge Publicity.  Graduating from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology with a Marketing Diploma, Mickey has been in the book industry since 2006 where he started as the Special Events Manager in St Albert, Alberta for Chapters/Indigo, the largest bookstore chain in Canada. Ten years later, he formed Creative Edge Publicity, an aggressive boutique publicity firm that specializes in advocating for both the traditional and independent artist. Realizing there was a direct need by authors for publicity, Mickey tailored his firm to obtain media for indie authors initially and then spreading out to promoting works by traditionally published writers as well.  In the four years that Creative Edge has been in existence, Mickey has managed to sign some of the top talents in the literary industry including multiple award winners, signing New York Times Bestsellers, and has been able to get indie authors various levels of success with many of them becoming international bestselling authors while working with the Creative Edge brand.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Chef Dobranski found his passion for food as a short order cook in his uncle’s café. He attended culinary school earning his Red Seal at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Dobranski has spent time cooking around the world in Switzerland, Mexico, China, Mumbai and the United States. Currently in Calgary, Chef Dobranski opened and continues to operate three restaurants: Winebar Kensington, Eat Crow and Container Bar. Today, Dobranski has created his own modern simpler approach to cooking with an edge to his style that keeps people wondering what he is going to do next. As a serial entrepreneur, in 2006, he started Spirit Wares, a restaurant plateware importing and distribution company. His most recent endeavour, Medium Rare Chef Apparel, is breaking new ground designing and manufacturing kitchen and restaurant apparel that is fashionable, comfortable and made for the industry.

Update Recording Date: (20-06-28)Interview Recording Date: (20-06-13) In this episode I don't have much to say about myself because today it's not about me. My guest today is Jibs Abitoye. Jibs has a bachelor’s of science degree in Economics from the University of Lagos and is certified as a Project Management Professional. She is also a 4th Class Power Engineer from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). Jibs’ previous work experience includes Financial Advisor at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), Project Cost Controller at Dow Chemical, and Credit Risk Analyst at the Guaranty Trust Bank in Nigeria. Last year, she started a fashion line, and 3 months after was in the prestigious New York Fashion Week to showcase designs from her fashion. Through her fashion business, she has empowered low-income women in Africa and supported organizations supporting victims of domestic violence in Alberta. Because of this work, she has been on 3 TV stations and numerous radio, newspapers, magazines, podcasts, and blogs. She is a wife and mum of 3 kids, 5 years old and under. She is an encourager and loves to show women that anything they dream of is possible, whether it is being the best homemaker ever or the best CEO in a Fortune 500 company. She believes in breaking limitations and emerging as a giant in whatever field one finds them-self. Jibs is an avid volunteer and has volunteered on the Family & Community Support Services Board, Navy League Cadet, and as the chair of the Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association. In 2017, she decided to take her involvement within her community to another level by running for city council. She ran against 14 other candidates and emerged with the 3rd highest votes. She is currently serving a 4-year term as city councillor until 2021 She is an adventurer and loves to dance. She also loves to spend time with her family and enjoys watching soccer with her husband.Jibs InstagramDivineity By Jibs InstagramDivineity Girl Apparel InstagramJibs WebsiteTo learn more about working with Jen check out www.dollardivas.org or join the Money Smart Boss Babes on Facebook. Thank you for listening. If you like the show please download episodes, subscribe or leave a review (5 stars would be a great review to leave). Come hang out with my on Facebook by joining the In the Trenches communitySubscribe to In the Trenches in Apple PodcastsJoin the Dollar Divas Mailing ListFollow Jen on InstagramLike In the Trenches on FacebookLike Dollar Divas on FacebookShow Music can be found at Audio Jungle

Canadian Common Sense – Remember Air India Flight 182 It’s been 35 years since the bombing of Air India Flight 182 - Charles asks, why don’t we care? 35th anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182 Meera Nair joins Charles to discuss the bombing of Air India Flight 182, the 35th anniversary, and why Canadians don’t seem to acknowledge the horrible event. Guest: Meera Nair, Works with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology & author of op-ed Can Canada explore a legal loophole and release Huawei CFO in exchange for the two Michaels? Sandy Garrosino joins Charles to discuss the options available to the Canadian government in order to ensure the release of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, who have been imprisoned in China for nearly 600 days on charges of espionage. Guest: Sandy Garossino, Writer; former trial lawyer; and columnist National Observer. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/​

Entrepreneurship is something that was engrained in Jerrid Grim’s psyche from an early age. In fact if you ask Jerrid, he’ll tell that his younger self believed that starting a business was the only way to make money. A native of suburban, Edmonton, Jerrid’s first job was a local flyer route. But unlike most kids who are stuck spending hours bundling flyers before lugging them out for delivery, young Jerrid outsourced part of the labour to his sisters—essentially turning his first job into his first ever managerial role. After high school Jerrid enrolled at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, where he studying marketing. After graduation he landed a job selling advertising space on bike racks throughout Edmonton. With little structure, it was the type of role that required an entrepreneurial mindset for success. From there he moved over to Pattison Outdoor, one of the latest outdoor advertising companies in Canada. Jerrid had planned to take a year off to backpack Europe. The only problem? A senior role at Newad presented itself just as he was getting ready to leave. He convinced Newad to hang onto the job, and returned a year later into a VP position. It was during his time at Newad where he was handed a massive branded content opportunity. Both the client and the dollars were big, but the process of getting the campaign live proved to be both costly and cumbersome. Jerrid saw these hurdles as a business opportunity. Clients wanted to spend more on branded content, but the ability to scale and report efficiently across multiple partners was difficult. And just like that—the idea for Pressboard was born. We sit down with Jerrid Grimm, Pressboard CEO and Co-Founder. If you’d like learn more about the company then open up your podcast app and search for ‘The Science of Storytelling’, the official Pressboard podcast that brings together the best minds in the digital publishing space to talk about how stories can change the way we think and feel. Pressboard https://www.pressboardmedia.com Victor Genova IG VicGenova www.mediapeople.ca

-The difference between telling or showing your kids the way forward?- How to connect with your kids and make them engaged in the process.Brad McComb is a Security Awareness Advocate who works with modern parents struggling with technology use with their families. Brad believes that collaborative conversations with our children can create healthy and safe Internet strategies, together.Brad has founded StratusRoute Networks, a technology company that offers more than IT services, but tangible tech-related solutions. Brad is proving to be a game changer in the industry, combining both innovation and community initiatives to create a collaborative environment with every client.Brad provides free content through a weekly Facebook Live broadcast discussing topics such as security awareness for everyone, digital well-being strategies, and cool home-based technology. Brad holds a Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology in Network Management from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton. Connect to Brad Below Facebook:www.facebook.com/stratusroute Instagram:www.instagram.com/stratusroute LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/bradmccomb Access the four-step process of how to put family first without sacrificing business success.https://passionprofit.kartra.com/page/O-FAMILYFIRSTO

Sarah Melenka from Team Canada's Women's Sitting Volleyball Team joins the show to talk about qualifying for Tokyo, Parapan American Games in Peru and her career with Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)’s varsity team.  Sarah was diagnosed with compartment syndrome at age 15. After several surgeries she returned to play competing in track and field and volleyball in high school before becoming a varsity athlete in the CCAA. Sarah is a big part of our National Team earning a bronze medal at Parapan Games and qualifying for Tokyo when they won their qualifier on home soil in Halifax!  We hope you enjoyed this episode! The best compliment you can give the show is telling your friends and leaving a 5 Star review! Please leave a comment, we love hearing from you! Stay Excellent friends! 

Everyone who has worked in radio for a decent period of time has likely had the chance to talk to folks just getting in to the business. For Lamya Asiff, she does it for a living. Lamya teaches news at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in the Radio & Television program, trying to share her passion for journalism with the next batch of fresh faces coming through. So what's it like balancing shaping the future of the industry with a home life, and being part of a major market morning show? Lamya shares that this week on Off Mic.

There are few things as dramatic as a disaster. With climate change leading to greater and more frequent disasters in every part of the country, how we deal with them has become the focus of many communities. For some people, the key to forecasting, mitigating, and potentially even preventing disaster lies in good data. In this episode, Civic Tech Fredericton's Bernie Connors tells us how the River Watch app helps people in New Brunswick track annual flooding. And Josh Bowen, manager of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Centre for Applied Disaster and Emergency Management in Edmonton, explains how we "live and die by data."

Bio for Steven K. Young Steven K. Young, B.Ed., MBA PMP, is an educator, consultant, executive, and coach who is passionate about leadership and building high-performance teams. He is currently the CEO of Garnet Instruments, a lecturer at the Alberta School of Business and instructor at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.Episode highlightSteven K. Young has always worked from a team mind-set, be it in hockey, the police service, politics or the corporate world. Listen in on his advice on how to best be a part of and manage effective teams.LinksEmail: stevekyoung@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekyoung/Quotes"In every committee, there's always one jerk and if you don't know who that is, it's probably you.""Your door can be open all day but if nobody walks through it, you're missing the point."TakeawaysChildhood incidents:Steven’s parents taught him, "Whether people are watching or not, you do the right thing". He credits his University of Alberta Golden Bears coach, Billy Moores, for teaching him the value of systems and processes and the principles of leadership and success. Groups you were born into and belonged to:Teams have been an important theme in Steven’s life – from his family to hockey to policing. He has also been a part of many different groups – hockey teams, policemen’s hockey tournaments and political groups, and has friends in the Turkish community. Temperament and personality influencesSteven has transformed from an angry young man who was quick to judge into an inquisitive, tolerant person with a suite of tools and appropriate responses. A time I became aware that my way of doing things was cultural and specific to my cultural experienceSteven finds that the polarization of strong opinions in the political realm makes him unwilling to discuss his take on issues. However, he is working towards finding a healthy way to express himself. Advice to an employer to work with meFor Steven to be successful, he needs to have clear processes, mandates and KPIs. He also works best with flexible schedules, long-term reviews and many projects on the go. More great insights from our guest!Steven believes that the ‘Are we there yet?’ approach is limiting and instead, the question which should be asked is, ‘We're doing great, what can we do next?’

Back in 2015 when I was mulling doing a podcast, I came across Drew Dalby's Off Mic podcast which featured other radio personalities talking about their careers. The show was in the process of starting it's permanent hiatus once I decided to get the ball rolling on this. Drew Dalby is an excellent interviewer, drive host, football prognosticator and dad. He's also a good Twitter follow.Drew spoke to me about growing up in Canada's North and talking about life in Hay River, and early days in Inuvik. Then his progression from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology to Edmonton's 100.3 The Bear, Smithers, BC, Lloydminster and eventually Regina.Also in this episode, Drew touched on having worked with Devon Zelmer who passed away almost 5 years ago. Devon would do his daily Biased Sports Report. His videos are still posted on YouTube.There's more about this episode on our show page!Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:PromosuiteMatt Fogarty VoiceoversJustin Dove at Core Image StudiosMegatraxNLogic

We're back for our second season! We’ll share even more stories featuring the incredible alumni, students and staff of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. With stories about mental health, food security, embracing change, the impact of technology, and so much more, we're in for a great season. Our first episode will be out in September!

When I first starting listening to Carmen Cruz on the world famous CFOX, I always thought she would be interesting to talk to. I didn't expect I would ever have the opportunity to talk to her on a podcast episode at some point in the future, but here we are and it was an absolute pleasure! Carmen Cruz is an intelligent, well-spoken, hard-working and entertaining on-air radio personality at CFOX radio in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She also happens to be a pretty great person who tries to make people smile daily (spoiler alert: I think it's working!) and is proud and grateful to live in our amazing Country of Canada! She's a proud representative of and leader in the Canadian-latino community. She is of Chilean heritage, but born and raised in the (former) "City of Champions", Edmonton, Alberta. She was educated at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, or "NAIT" as the cool kids say, where she graduated with honours and distinction from the Radio and TV Arts Program. (Here us briefly bond on our tales of soul-crushing educational rejection!) Being a fan of her and her show, I followed her Instagram feed from our @dfiforensicsinc Instagram feed. Earlier this year, there was a lot of devices and online accounts being hacked globally and it was affecting a large number of people in Vancouver. I contacted Carmen through Instagram and requested a public service announcement to warn people of the threat. She replied almost immediately because that's the type of person she is. But I didn't stop there. Emboldened by my recent interaction with her, I began to like and comment on her posts and stories and she always made a point of replying and responding with grace, class and hilarious comments. She's good peeps. Period. Full stop. 'nuff said. Recently, after sending her a particularly humourous Metallica meme I asked her if she would like to chat with me on an episode of The Digital Forensics Files Podcast. To my surprise, she agreed and almost sounded excited to generously volunteer her time to speak to a stranger from the internet. Again, she's just simply good peeps! So listen and enjoy this episode everyone because Carmen Cruz has an interesting past, a cool job, she's hilarious and has a lot of love and support to give to her community, "peoplekind" and our four legged canine friends (woof!)! What surprised me in an unexpected but pleasant way was her willingness to discuss and be open about her own mental health issues. Anxiety and depression affect many people and it is a legitimate health issue that can and should be addressed without shame, stigma and guilt. Good on you Cruzer! Check her out at carmencruz.ca and follow her on social media: Instagram - @thecarmencruz YouTube Twitter - @thecarmencruz Soundcloud - carmen_cruz Definitely check out the "Drunken Buddha" at https://soundcloud.com/carmen_cruz/my-drunk-buddha --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dfiforensics/message

National managing editor Vince Versace gets things rolling with an update on the ConstructionJunkie blog's competition for best construction podcast across North America. As of this episode The Construction Record is in a very close second place, and voting closes on July 3, so please cast your vote for us! Vince also looks into the continued controversy around Bill 66 in Ontario, which gives municipalities in the province the option to end their status as construction employers and introduces open bidding, and highlights the Women in Construction feature running on both the Journal of Commerce and the Daily Commercial News. Journal of Commerce digital media editor Warren Frey and staff writer Russell Hixson talk about the Trans Mountain project, which was recently re-approved by the federal government but still faces challenges, along with a tunneling milestone for the Site C project in northern B.C. Warren also looks into a recent story by Don Procter about British Columbia lighthouses going solar or using wind power, and one of his own stories about the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's new initiative to industrialize and digitize construction. Vince also shares an economic update, and we have a feature interview with NAIT director of research innovation Ryan Leskiw from his recent talk at the British Columbia Construction Roundtable. JOC News Service

Paul Irwin Paul’s career started with a background playing football. He played in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL- Edmonton Huskies, Westshore Rebels), as well as the U Sports for the University of Alberta Golden Bears. The more he worked with his own personal trainer he realized he wanted to assist others. Paul became inspired to help others reach their training and performance training goals. Paul attended the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), where he graduated the Personal Fitness Trainer Program receiving honours. Paul works with people to help increase their overall strength. This includes functional tasks like moving kitty litter. As well as building strength to lift weight that exceeds their own body weight. He has assisted people to change their body composition. Reducing their body fat and increasing their muscle mass. Paul has worked with people who came in complaining of joint pain. He helps create a team with a Physiotherapist or Chiropractor. With this team they help people feel stronger and confident in their movement. People report better confidence in presenting or meetings. This is due to improved posture and wearing comfortable fitting clothing. Paul helps people who are afraid to enter a weight room to reach their full potential. What we talked about Online Training It’s a Process Comments NOT Likes How everyone knows each other No one knows the right answer How to get in touch Website: www.paulirwin.ca Facebook: @irwinfitnessyeg Instagram: @irwinfitness

At the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Mark Schneider is best known not only for his passion for delivering instruction but also for his ongoing commitment to educational technology research. Since 2011, Mark has delivered mathematics instruction geared toward Engineering Technologies as well as Academic Upgrading. Quite recently, he was seconded to a consulting role to lead a campus-wide initiative to phase out a legacy Learning Management System. As a polytechnic, NAIT provides career programs in diverse areas where Mark has become actively engaged by providing these areas with assistance in developing an online footprint and crafting computer-mediated assessments to improve both faculty and student experiences. Mark graduated with degrees in mathematics and education, with a strong interest in computation and assessment in each respective area. In part two of this podcast, Mark and Jim Cooper, President and CEO of Maplesoft, discuss how to use instructional technology to properly prepare students for industry.

At the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Mark Schneider is best known not only for his passion for delivering instruction but also for his ongoing commitment to educational technology research.   Since 2011, Mark has delivered mathematics instruction geared toward Engineering Technologies as well as Academic Upgrading.  Quite recently, he was seconded to a consulting role to lead a campus-wide initiative to phase out a legacy Learning Management System.  As a polytechnic, NAIT provides career programs in diverse areas where Mark has become actively engaged by providing these areas with assistance in developing an online footprint and crafting computer-mediated assessments to improve both faculty and student experiences.  Mark graduated with degrees in mathematics and education, with a strong interest in computation and assessment in each respective area. In this two part podcast, Mark talks with Jim Cooper, President and CEO of Maplesoft, to discuss how and why to implement digital assessment tools.

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Rick Harris: Most important factor when accessing the equity in your home. Why vacation rentals make so much sense. The secret elixir of buying vacation properties. The three important zoning types for vacation rental real estate. The “4 Seasons Properties” How to manage your team when owning recreational and vacation rental properties And much, much more! Rick Harris is an exceptional mentor and coach. Coaching Certifications; REIA, Real Estate Investment Advisor, Mentis Academy; CTDP (Certified Training and Development Professional) from The Institute of Performance and Learning; Master Instruction BMI 300, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; CCP, Certified Coaches Federation. Rick will help you attract investment and investors in actionable investment vacation/recreational and residential real estate business. You can reach out to Rick through the following: wrickh@vaulttosuccess.com linkedin.com/in/wrickharris reincanada.com (rein coaching) Canmore Property; Go to HomeAway.com and #3817784 to view the property and see available dates to rent.

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Rick Harris:  The most important factor when accessing the equity in your home Why vacation rentals make so much sense The secret elixir of buying vacation properties The 3 important zoning types for vacation rental real estate The “4 Seasons Properties” How to manage your team when owning recreational and vacation rental properties And much, much more! Rick Harris is an exceptional mentor and coach. Coaching Certifications; REIA, Real Estate Investment Advisor, Mentis Academy; CTDP (Certified Training and Development Professional) from The Institute of Performance and Learning; Master Instruction BMI 300, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; CCP, Certified Coaches Federation. Rick will help you attract investment and investors in actionable investment vacation/recreational and residential real estate business. You can reach out to Rick through the following: wrickh@valuttosuccess.com linkedin.com/in/wrickharris reincanada.com (rein coaching) Canmore Property; Go to HomeAway.com and #3817784 to view the property and see available dates to rent.

Paolo Mussone, researcher at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – speaks about work he's doing using bio-waste to clean up abandoned gasoline station sites.                   

We have a great guest today as Tiffany Tong, Strategic Initiatives lead at Canada’s Smartest Kitchen, enters the scene and brings with her an amazing story about doing what you should do, versus doing what you want to do. See, Tiffany didn’t start in food. Not for a long time. She was actually in the ever stable and lucrative oil and gas industry. Her switch to food seemed easy on paper, but as we dive deeper in the interview, you realize that the journey had its challenges. I really appreciate Tiffany for sharing her story, and along with that, we talk a lot about how to strategize your company’s target clients, how to apprentice for a celebrity chef, and some really cool food jobs we found on the internet. Like… Chief Adventure Officer About Tiffany An insatiable learner, Tiffany's background ranges from supply chain management and organizational change management in the oil and gas industry to food media. To compliment her Bachelor of Commerce in Business Process Management, Tiffany received a Culinary Arts diploma from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. As the Food Media Developer for one of Canada's best-known chefs, she managed the production of two cookbooks, including the recipe development. As the newest member of the Canada's Smartest Kitchen team, Tiffany brings a unique blend of business and culinary experience combined with creativity and energy. About Canada's Smartest Kitchen For food companies of all sizes, Canada’s Smartest Kitchen’s team of chefs and scientists develop customized solutions to create better tasting food products tested by consumers. Their proprietary SMART Advantage Process for food product development supports startups and multinationals alike with a customizable suite of services that can inject value at any stage in a product’s pathway to market.  Sponsor This episode is sponsored by FoodGrads, an interactive platform for the Food & Beverage Industry, which focuses on closing the gap between students and employers with a broader mission to attract and retain people to a meaningful career in food. From Food Scientists to Farmers, Chefs to Plant Managers, QA Technicians to Dieticians, or Marketing and Sales, no matter what your passion--there's something for everyone in Food—and they will help you find it. Join FoodGrads for support, mentorship and guidance to start your career. You’ll see an amazing new website in Spring 2017. Just go to foodgrads.com That’s the end of the show everyone, if you like what you heard, like us on facebook or set a review on itunes. It helps wonders. If you have any questions or suggestions on how to improve the podcast, don’t be afraid to email me at podcast@myfoodjobrocks.com Key Takeaways How Tiffany rebranded the company and found out their 4 major client bases How volunteering landed her a gig with a celebrity chef Tiffany’s great resources for food tech and food jobs Question Summary One Sentence or less: I have a very fancy title Title: Strategic Initiatives Lead at Canada’s Smartest Kitchen How do people visit you?: Referrals, website What does a Strategic Lead do?: Big ticket items such as funding applications, rebranding, service line extensions and expansions Seafood companies Functional Foods Innovative Ingredient Suppliers Artisan Producers Career Timeline: Business Bachelors of Commerce at University of Calgary, to Supply Chain Oil and Gas, then organizational change management Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, to culinary arts, Moved to the Island to apprentice with Chef Michael Smith as a food media developer, How did you apprentice with Chef Michael Smith?: I found a post on the internet. And I volunteered at a trade show with a TV personality. Most Important Skill for your job?: Adaptability. There is something new every day How do you become more adaptable?: The ability to be ok with not knowing. Be ok with the uncomfortable and come in with a fresh set of eyes. Worst Thing You’ve Tasted In Your Job: Bugs Best Thing You’ve Tasted In Your Job: Prime Rib Dream Job Title: Not really a job title, but opportunities. What Do You Think Makes a Good Job?: Good learning opportunity and to be involved in everything Food Technologies: Food and Future Collab Biggest Challenge: Our Food System Who Inspired you to get into food?: I’ve always loved food. The people who supported me were my parents and partner Favorite Quote: Henry David Thoreau Quotes. If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them. What does that mean to you?: Dream big Favorite Food: Japanese food, Chinese food, Pizza, Bahn Mi Advice for anyone in your field?: Taste everything, do it with an open mind If you were to tell yourself something in the past: Trust your gut. The right thing to do versus what you love to do Other Links Bluechip – big clients Good Food Jobs Website Chief Adventure Officer Omnivore's Dilemma Mike Lee – Future Earth 3 sisters Corn, Squash, Beans Pulses

http://TheSparkAndTheArt.com/131 - In today's chat we learn about Amy's path through business school, culinary school, art school and how she came to work with me at the large unnamed communications company here in Canada. **- Links for this episode -**Amy Pon - http://amypon.com/Inktober - http://mrjakeparker.com/inktoberMacewan University -http://www.macewan.ca/wcm/index.htmNorthern Alberta Institute of Technology - http://www.nait.caSouthern Alberta Institute of Technology - http://www.sait.caAlberta College of Art and Design - https://acad.ca/80% Perfect t-shirts - https://tucker.threadless.com/ 

The Nerds caught up with Kristen Berube who just wrote a book called "Confessions of a Camo Queen: Living with an Outdoorsman".  She has a great time talking about her crazy life as an outdoorswoman with a husband, three children, six dogs and a pig in Missoula, Montana. A denturist by trade and a graduate of Montana State University and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, she get's in the spirit of the podcast by telling funny stories and doing a spot-on impersonation of English royalty.  This show also includes one of our best "Fish in the News" segments and a report on the Sunapee trout by fellow Fish Nerd Doc Martin.  Funding for this fishing podcast is provided by our growing list of supporters on Patreon – the crowdfunding site for artists and creators.

 Jim Moroney has over 25 years of experience in UFO research and is an accomplished public speaker. A grounded highly proficient professional educator and international speaker, he has captivated audiences with his personal experiences and his insight into the UFO phenomenon.   A formal education in science, transpersonal psychology and health and safety, Jim Moroney is the author of the “UFO's and Aliens - Is There Anyone Out There" and "The Extraterrestrial Answer Book" and "The New Bridge” and manages the Alberta UFO Website.  Jim is the full-time Executive Director for the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association and instructs health and safety and occupational hygiene courses part-time at the University of Calgary. He has also instructed at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and University of Alberta. Jim’s style is collaborative and his presentations are engaging and effective with a dose of humor. He has dedicated himself to exploring this controversial subject and sharing his knowledge with those who wish to listen. A guest on national television and radio, he has delivered to numerous conferences and symposiums. Topics include “Contact – A Process To Understand”, “Planning for the Extraterrestrial Presence”, “UFO’s - What Can We Predict and How Should We Plan”.  

 Jim Moroney has over 25 years of experience in UFO research and is an accomplished public speaker. A grounded highly proficient professional educator and international speaker, he has captivated audiences with his personal experiences and his insight into the UFO phenomenon.   A formal education in science, transpersonal psychology and health and safety, Jim Moroney is the author of the “UFO's and Aliens - Is There Anyone Out There" and "The Extraterrestrial Answer Book" and "The New Bridge” and manages the Alberta UFO Website.  Jim is the full-time Executive Director for the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association and instructs health and safety and occupational hygiene courses part-time at the University of Calgary. He has also instructed at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and University of Alberta. Jim’s style is collaborative and his presentations are engaging and effective with a dose of humor. He has dedicated himself to exploring this controversial subject and sharing his knowledge with those who wish to listen. A guest on national television and radio, he has delivered to numerous conferences and symposiums. Topics include “Contact – A Process To Understand”, “Planning for the Extraterrestrial Presence”, “UFO’s - What Can We Predict and How Should We Plan”.  

Part II – A Creationist's Viewpoint Creationism is often defined as a religious belief that humanity, life, the Earth, and the universe were created in their original form by a deity (often the Abrahamic God of Judaism, Christianity and Islam) or deities, whose existence is presupposed. The Community Bible Church and many other churches around the world, believes in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They advocate that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of humanity and the Divine and final authority for what we believe and how we live. Larry Dye will present a creationist's viewpoint. Speaker: Larry Dye Larry Dye, ‘The Creation Guy', is a graduate of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, and the North American Baptist Divinity School. Now with the Community Bible Church, Larry has been in Christian ministry for 20 years and specializes in the “defence of the Christian faith”. He is a member and former director of the Sunridge Observatory (Medicine Hat Astronomy Club), and is, at the present time, the director of the Creation Discovery Centre located at Bow Island, Alberta. Larry is a spaceflight historian and often does presentations on the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space missions. Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Ericksen's Family Restaurant (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)

Part II – A Creationist's Viewpoint Creationism is often defined as a religious belief that humanity, life, the Earth, and the universe were created in their original form by a deity (often the Abrahamic God of Judaism, Christianity and Islam) or deities, whose existence is presupposed. The Community Bible Church and many other churches around the world, believes in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They advocate that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of humanity and the Divine and final authority for what we believe and how we live. Larry Dye will present a creationist's viewpoint. Speaker: Larry Dye Larry Dye, ‘The Creation Guy', is a graduate of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, and the North American Baptist Divinity School. Now with the Community Bible Church, Larry has been in Christian ministry for 20 years and specializes in the “defence of the Christian faith”. He is a member and former director of the Sunridge Observatory (Medicine Hat Astronomy Club), and is, at the present time, the director of the Creation Discovery Centre located at Bow Island, Alberta. Larry is a spaceflight historian and often does presentations on the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space missions. Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Ericksen's Family Restaurant (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)