Not Your Grandpa's Energy Industry

Not Your Grandpa's Energy Industry

"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

Day in the Life Series - Part 5 of 5: Rene

January 22, 2024 • 33 mins
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.

This Day in the Life podcast episode welcomes Rene Bourque, Indigenous Relations Lead for West Earth Sciences Ltd. From a career as an Olympic...
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Day in the Life Series - Part 4 of 5: Cullen

January 8, 2024 • 27 mins
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 the Life podcast episode welcomes Cullen Colville, Vice President of Business Development for Wolf Midstream. From working in the field to...
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Day in the Life Series - Part 3 of 5: Ginelle

December 5, 2023 • 21 mins
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 the Life podcast episode welcomes Ginelle Smud, a plant operator at Keyera. Ginelle comes from a family of power engineers and has found he...
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Day in the Life Series - Part 2 of 5: Teresa

November 24, 2023 • 34 mins
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 the Life podcast episode welcomes Teresa Waddington, Vice President of Corporate Relations for LNG Canada. Teresa says her mission is “...
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Day in the Life Series - Part 1 of 5: Dinara

November 7, 2023 • 30 mins
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 spotlight is on Dinara Millington, the founder and CEO of 17Insight Inc.

Dinara shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship in the Canadi...
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Alberta's Energy Industry: Part 4

October 2, 2023 • 38 mins
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 Catholic Immigrant Society (CCIS), joins Tamara and Lisa for a deep dive into breaking cultural barriers and integrating immigrants into Alberta...
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Alberta's Energy Industry: Part 3

September 21, 2023 • 32 mins
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 Rupertsland Institute. Lisa, Tamara and Dylan dive into the challenges and opportunities surrounding Indigenous participation in the energy industry...
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Alberta's Energy Industry: Part 2

July 26, 2023 • 33 mins
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. Listen as they dive into issues surrounding psychological safety and its significance in creating an inclusive and supportive work environ...
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Alberta's Energy Industry

March 8, 2023 • 30 mins
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 survey developed in collaboration with EY and Careers in Energy that approached energy workers to understand the current climate, best prac...
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Working in the Oil and Gas Services Sector: Mark, Episode 22

December 6, 2022 • 22 mins
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

October 13, 2022 • 18 mins
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 gives her the opportunity to see a lot of unique places. Hear what it’s like to work in the field as a woman – the camaraderie with co-worker...
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Working in the Oil and Gas Services Sector: Jesse, Episode 20

October 12, 2022 • 13 mins
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 live and work in a rural northern Alberta community that is largely dependent on oil and gas services. Find out what it’s like to raise a f...
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Working in the Oil and Gas Services Sector : Alex, Episode 19

October 3, 2022 • 16 mins
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 career evolution is simple in theory – start at the bottom, be willing to dig in and do the work, be open to learn and try new roles- and figu...
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Alberta Well Closures: Interview with Mark Ashton, Episode 18

November 12, 2021 • 18 mins
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

November 9, 2021 • 20 mins
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

March 29, 2021 • 20 mins
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 industry. Hear about her journey, what she learned along the way, and the advice she has for others looking to make a career change.
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Career Changes: Interview with Richard Bucher, Episode 15

March 26, 2021 • 24 mins
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 his tips and advice on how to make a career change.
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Career Changes: Nick, Episode 14

March 23, 2021 • 14 mins
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 Nick the most as well as his advice to those making a career pivot.
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Career Changes: Jessica, Episode 13

March 17, 2021 • 15 mins
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 energy industry. Find out what worked, what she’d do differently and why there’s no time like the present to believe in yourself.
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Career Changes: Ross, Episode 12

March 12, 2021 • 19 mins
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 in the energy industry. Learn about how the skills and knowledge gained from oil and gas helped these people to successfully pivot their c...
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