Not Your Grandpa's Energy Industry
by Careers in Energy
"Not your grandpa’s energy industry" is brought to you by Careers in Energy — your source for knowledge about Canada’s energy careers and workforce. Canada's energy industry is changing. From the sources of our energy and the skills required to meet future demand, to increasing representation from underrepresented groups, the face of energy is constantly evolving. Join us as we explore the reality of working in today’s Canadian energy sector. What you hear about the current and future state of this innovative industry may surprise you. Find out what’s changing, what’s coming and why it's no longer your grandpa's energy industry. Hosted by Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale, "Not your grandpa's energy industry" is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.
Episodes
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Day in the Life Series - Part 5 of 5: Rene
Join Not your grandpa’s energy industry podcast hosts Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for the fifth and final episode in a new 5-part series featuring energy workers as they share their Day in the Life stories. Get a glimpse into the diverse career opportunities within Canada’s energy sector.…
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Day in the Life Series - Part 4 of 5: Cullen
Join Not your grandpa’s energy industry podcast hosts Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for the fourth episode in a new 5-part series featuring energy workers as they share their Day in the Life stories. Get a glimpse into the diverse careers opportunities within Canada’s energy sector. This Day in...
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Day in the Life Series - Part 3 of 5: Ginelle
Join Not your grandpa’s energy industry podcast hosts Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for the third episode in a new 5-part series featuring energy workers as they share their Day in the Life stories. Get a glimpse into the diverse careers opportunities within Canada’s energy sector. This Day in...
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Day in the Life Series - Part 2 of 5: Teresa
Join Not your grandpa’s energy industry podcast hosts Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for the second episode in a new 5-part series featuring energy workers as they share their Day in the Life stories. Get a glimpse into the diverse careers opportunities within Canada’s energy sector. This Day in...
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Day in the Life Series - Part 1 of 5: Dinara
Join Not Your Grandpa’s Energy Industry podcast hosts Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for a new 5-part series featuring energy workers as they share their Day in the Life stories. Get a glimpse into the diverse careers opportunities within Canada’s energy sector. In this first episode the…
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Alberta's Energy Industry: Part 4
Join Not Your Grandpa’s Energy Industry podcast hosts Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for the final episode of a four-part series, exploring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in Alberta's energy industry. Hasmik Asmaryan, Director of Business Employment and Training Services at Calgary…
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Alberta's Energy Industry: Part 3
Join Not Your Grandpa’s Energy Industry podcast hosts Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for the third episode of the four-part series, exploring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in Alberta's energy industry. This episode welcomes guest Dylan Turner, Indigenous Relations Liaison with…
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Alberta's Energy Industry: Part 2
Join Not Your Grandpa’s Energy Industry podcast hosts Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for the second episode of our four-part series, exploring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in Alberta's energy industry. This episode welcomes guest Susie Sochowski, HR manager with Sanjel Energy Services....
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Alberta's Energy Industry
Join podcast hosts, Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale for a new four-part series of Not Your Grandpa’s Energy Industry which explores diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in Alberta’s energy industry. This first episode features guest, Terry McKay a Consulting Partner with EY, to discuss a recent...
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Working in the Oil and Gas Services Sector: Mark, Episode 22
Mark Scholz, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors joins us today to talk about the future of Canada’s oil and gas services sector.
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Working in the Oil and Gas Services Sector: Samantha, Episode 21
Balancing your home and social life when your role involves travelling across western Canada – and even down into the United States – can be a challenge. Samantha loves that her job with a hydraulic fracturing and coiled tubing company gets her out of the office, makes each day different, and…
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Working in the Oil and Gas Services Sector: Jesse, Episode 20
Jesse has built a rewarding career in Canada’s oil and gas services sub-sector. After working as a labourer for several years, Jesse made the shift to a management role and has found his post-secondary education focused on sociology and psychology has made him a better leader. He and his family...
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Working in the Oil and Gas Services Sector : Alex, Episode 19
Alex has worked his way up through the ranks of the oil and gas services sector. Starting at the bottom as a swamper – the “grunt” role on the worksite - Alex has worked his way up to his current role as a fluid services manager – overseeing a large team and equipment fleet. The key to Alex’s...
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Alberta Well Closures: Interview with Mark Ashton, Episode 18
We’re drilling down into the world of site reclamation. In this episode, we’re chatting with Mark Ashton, President at 360 Energy Liability Management.
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Alberta Well Closures: Interview with Clayton Heck, Episode 17
We’re drilling down into the world of site reclamation. In this episode, we’re chatting with Clayton Heck, Senior Manager Project Management at Arrowhead Abandonments.
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Career Changes: Fariba, Episode 16
After pivoting from oil and gas to a career in teaching chemical engineering, Fariba has found her sweet spot. She is still in the world of processing engineering (which she loves), has a chance to broaden her knowledge and skills, and makes a difference by impacting future workers in the…
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Career Changes: Interview with Richard Bucher, Episode 15
With more than 30 years of experience in the world of career transitions as a successful author, coach, speaker and the “Get a Job Guy” on CBC Calgary’s Eyeopener, Richard Bucher knows a thing or two about moving to a new career. Join us as we talk with him about his own journey and get some of…
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Career Changes: Nick, Episode 14
What do a bachelor’s degree in criminology, oil sands control room operations and people skills have in common? They’re all areas of Nick’s life that were transferrable to his new career in cleantech. Join us as we continue our podcast series on career changes and learn more about what helped…
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Career Changes: Jessica, Episode 13
Launch a brand-new consulting business in the middle of a global pandemic? Jessica did just that—quite successfully, too! This episode in our series on career changes features the story of how Jessica pivoted from oil and gas and launched her own emissions management company to serve the broader...
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Career Changes: Ross, Episode 12
From oil and gas engineering to distilling gin? That’s an unusual career change to be sure, but one with more similarities and transferrable skills than you might think! Join us for the first in a series of podcast episodes on career changes. Some within the energy industry and others… well, not…
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Impact of COVID-19: Interview with Bemal Mehta, Episode 11
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the energy industry's workforce in Canada? Join our guest, Bemal Mehta, Senior Vice-President of Energy Intelligence with JWN Energy, whose group conducted employer interviews with 13 leaders from a spectrum of large to small companies in different sectors…
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Day in the Life: Lise, Episode 10
Lise Warawa never imagined herself working in the oil and gas industry. In fact, you may be surprised by her background and path to becoming a Community and Indigenous Affairs Advisor for Cenovus Energy. In this episode, you’ll also find out what surprised her (in a positive way) about the energy...
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Day in the Life: Samantha, Episode 9
Samantha Brett does not subscribe to the outdated perception that oil and gas development is at odds with environmental goals. In this episode we’ll explore how Samantha, the Director and CEO of Iron Oaks Environmental, took her passion for the environment and put it to work in the energy sector....
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Day in the Life: James, Episode 8
James Blackman was the youngest-ever elected council member to the Cold Lake First Nation and is President of Primco Dene Group of Companies. From catering, retail and maintenance to security, medical services and more, Primco supports oil and gas companies in a myriad of ways. And with…
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Day in the Life: Alexandra, Episode 7
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry is brand new to Canada and, as a civil engineer, Alexandra Benko is helping to design one of our nation’s first LNG plants. Getting in on the ground floor of an emerging industry is exciting, and Alexandra is keen to set a high bar for environmental...
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Day in the Life: Beckey, Episode 6
In this episode, we examine what it is like to work hands-on in the field—where the largest trucks in the world are used for daily operations—troubleshooting and fixing broken equipment. Learn about a day as a heavy equipment technician apprentice in Canada’s oil sands with Beckey Unrau. Beckey...
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Day in the Life: Lisa, Episode 5
In this episode, we talk about being a leader in safety – and how we can make sure workers get home safely every night. Find out how a business development executive with INX Software supports and advances safety in energy. Learn about a day in the life of Lisa Cooper.
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Day in the Life: Greg, Episode 4
In this episode, we examine the integral role the science of the earth plays in oil and gas exploration and production. Find out what it is like to work with the unseen – the world beneath the earth’s surface. See the energy industry through a different lens, the data-driven perspective of a...
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Day in the Life: Rick, Episode 3
This episode delves into Canada’s comprehensive regulatory system. Find out why Canada’s energy resources are produced to the highest global standard and what industry is doing to improve its environmental performance. Learn about a day in the life of regulatory and environmental affairs manager,...
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Day in the Life: Jelayne, Episode 2
In this episode, we explore the important role that science, innovation and technology play in Canada’s energy industry. Learn about a day in the life of chemical lab technician, Jelayne Fortin. Not many chemistry students plan to apply what they learn from their degree to oil and gas, including...
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Day in the Life: Raman, Episode 1
In this first episode, we’re diving into a Day in the Life with Raman Sawhney - business development manager with FRACMOD; a reservoir and production engineer by trade; and a champion of women in STEM. Raman believes there are no limits or boundaries when it comes to her career. Find out what…
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About this show
"Not your grandpa’s energy industry" is brought to you by Careers in Energy — your source for knowledge about Canada’s energy careers and workforce. Canada's energy industry is changing. From the sources of our energy and the skills required to meet future demand, to increasing representation from underrepresented groups, the face of energy is constantly evolving.
Join us as we explore the reality of working in today’s Canadian energy sector. What you hear about the current and future state of this innovative industry may surprise you. Find out what’s changing, what’s coming and why it's no longer your grandpa's energy industry.
Hosted by Lisa Stephenson and Tamara Gale, "Not your grandpa's energy industry" is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.
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Careers in Energy