Blue Futures Pathways was proud to partner on another impactful Downstream, hosted by Water Canada at the Ashbridges Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant, one of Canada’s largest and oldest water facilities. The BFP Communications Coordinator, Kiersten Runte, attended to support this dynamic gathering of future water leaders and industry professionals.

Participants had the opportunity to tour the facility, engage in roundtable discussions, and explore diverse career pathways in the water and wastewater sectors. These events are a vital platform for students and early-career professionals to connect with mentors, gain insight into industry needs, and discover how they can contribute to shaping the future of water in Canada.

Catch us at the next two Downstreams in Cornwall, ON, and Victoria, BC! Stay tuned via Water Canada's Downstream site linked below.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our BFP Job Readiness Workshops this Winter/Spring!

We loved connecting with participants for fun and engaging sessions focused on networking, resume building, and project management. These workshops are designed to support youth and young adults (ages 18–35) as they explore exciting career pathways, build confidence, and connect with peers and mentors.

If you missed our last round, we've got plenty more workshops coming up this year. Stay tuned via the BFP PORT linked below.

Blue Futures Pathways and ECOP Canada staff have a very busy summer ahead. From international conferences to national youth-focused workshops, our team will be hitting the road (and the ocean) to support, connect, and collaborate with early-career professionals and ocean leaders.

Will you be attending any of these events? We’d love to SEA you there!

Visit our LinkedIn to keep up with our team’s activities this summer.

Jasleen Jawanda is a marine biologist and ECOP Canada Ambassador based in Iqaluit, Nunavut, where they’re working for Fisheries and Oceans Canada on establishing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Arctic. 

Passionate about ocean conservation and creating space for diverse youth in the blue economy, Jasleen is planning to represent Canada’s North at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France.

Through the SOI ECOP Canada Ambassador Program, Jasleen aims to bring global knowledge home and develop educational materials to share with youth in Nunavut to help inspire the next generation of ocean leaders.

Connect with Jasleen on LinkedIn if you want to learn more about their interests in ocean conservation and their work in the North.