Career Paths
Meet some of the graduates of the Master of Land and Water System program and discover the range of career paths they’re on and how they got there!
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Career Paths
Xiaojing (Sylvia) Deng
Agricultural Land Use Inventory (ALUI) Technician
“I enjoy the diversity of my work, from using technology like ESRI software to conducting outdoor field surveys, and the satisfaction of contributing to agricultural land use planning in British Columbia."
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https://mlws.landfood.ubc.ca/class-of-2022/xiaojing-sylvia-deng/
Hao Zheng
Environmental Engineer
“Working as an engineer, you will have many chances to work outside and travelled a lot. During last five years I got the chance to travel many places in China, so I got the opportunities to see different types of soil and geological morphologies."
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https://mlws.landfood.ubc.ca/alumni/hao-zheng/
Anmoljeet Kaur
Environmental Scientist
"I enjoy conducting historical research on contaminated areas and collaboratively working with the team to find potential recommendations to protect the environment. It gives a lot of satisfaction to work on problems and find solutions."
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https://mlws.landfood.ubc.ca/alumni/anmoljeet-kaur/
Ahmad Amer
Water Data Coordinator
"I enjoy working with the Strategic Initiative team on providing strategies and ideas for managing one of the most crucial, finite resources on the Coast, water !"
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https://mlws.landfood.ubc.ca/alumni/ahmad-amer-2/
Anne Joseph
Research
"My job is a continuation of the Major Project I did during my MLWS degree. It developed from a systematic review to a comprehensive laboratory analysis that I am currently working on."
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https://mlws.landfood.ubc.ca/alumni/anne-joseph-2/
Amy Sigsworth
Environmental Consulting
"I have a wide range of roles and responsibilities working for a small consulting firm. However, my main responsibilities are conducting soil surveys and agricultural land capability assessments. I also monitor soil handling at construction sites and assist in developing reclamation plans."
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https://mlws.landfood.ubc.ca/alumni/amy-sigsworth-2/
Skylar Kylstra
Environmental Consulting
"I [recently completed] work with the MLWS program as a research technician. My primary responsibility was working on research projects in the field of land and water systems, but I also supported the development of some of the curriculum for the MLWS program."
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https://mlws.landfood.ubc.ca/alumni/skylar-kylstra-alumni/
Naomi Roberts
Research
"My main responsibilities are: coordinating research and extension programs/projects to advance regional food systems within communities in BC, communicating and liaising with municipal planners, producing academic and community-focused reports, and grant writing."
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https://mlws.landfood.ubc.ca/alumni/naomi-roberts/
Luc Anderson
Provincial Government
"Authorizations for recreation on Crown Land, project planning and management for capital and operational projects, engaging with First Nations, other government agencies, and stakeholders on recreation issues, field inspections and reporting, trail and infrastructure construction and maintenance."
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https://mlws.landfood.ubc.ca/front-page/luc-anderson/
Rachael Roussin
Agricultural Consulting
"I coordinate an agricultural extension program for the Kootenay and Boundary region. The Kootenay and Boundary Farm Advisors support producers to improve agricultural production and efficiency by helping find solutions to farm-specific production issues, coordinating educational events and connecting producers to information."
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https://mlws.landfood.ubc.ca/alumni/rachael-roussin/
