"I've always loved discussing environmental issues that affect our world. While in high school, I led various projects related to climate change, endangered species and pollution. I knew that there was no better career for me than to become an environmental manager. So, I started gaining practical experience. I volunteered at environmental consulting companies and worked for several non-governmental organisations."

"I have a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering. In school, I took elective courses in environmental science, natural science and environmental policy. I also have a master's degree in environmental management, and I am a member of the Canadian Association of Environmental Management. I love learning and staying current with the best practises in environmental management."

"I worked for four years as a safety and environmental manager at EnvironmentOrg, a Winnipeg-based company. In my previous role, I led six environmental specialists to make sure the organisation complied with all environmental regulations. I also developed several environmental strategies for waste reduction and sustainable development in my former role."

"I would describe my management style as collabourative. I amdriven to reach goals and promote communications between teams. I also like building healthy relationships with people and motivating my teammates to complete tasks. I am confident in my collabourative management style and ability to lead a team of environmental technicians, engineers and other workers. Over the years, it helped my teammates feel supported and valued."

"I changed my management style as I gained more experience. Initially, I was a laissez-faire manager. I would delegate tasks and give my teammates space and freedom they needed to complete them. However, when I started leading bigger teams, I discovered that I had to become a charismatic leader who teammates could contact easily."

"I am a self-motivated environmental manager who knows how to lead people to reach a shared goal. I have exceptional research skills and strong attention to detail. I also know how to work in a fast-paced environment, and I am enthusiastic about solving environmental issues. I look forward to using my soft and hard skills to develop new strategies and ensure your organisation complies with all environmental regulations."

"I love reading journals, research papers and articles. I visit governmental websites to learn about new legislation related to climate change and our environment. As a member of the Canadian Association of Environmental Management, I also get updates on environmental management developments. Networking with other environmental managers is another way I learn new concepts and policies."

"I start by planning the environmental strategy I want to implement. I define the scope, identify stakeholders and assess the environmental impacts of a strategy. Before the event, I monitor the effects of the strategy and communicate with my teammates and the upper management team. While implementing the strategy, I also measure its impacts and oversee the activities of my teammates. Finally, I analyse data from my strategy, communicate results and provide feedback to upper management."

"I would reach out to the worker to discuss why they didn't follow my instructions. If they didn't understand what to do, I would repeat the instructions. Otherwise, I would explain why they must follow instructions and how their actions affect whether an organisation is environmentally compliant."

"I believe feedback from my teammates is a great way to evaluate my performance. In my previous roles, I sent out confidential evaluation forms. Once I got responses, I created an action plan on areas to improve. I also reached out to the upper management team on aspects I can improve as an environmental manager."

"In my previous role, I worked with 15 environmental experts to create an environmental strategy for an oil and gas company. The company planned to build a new refinery and required my services to make sure it complied with all provincial and federal regulations. I assigned some members to research the legislation and others to evaluate similar refineries. After determining the scope of work required, we created an action plan, shared it with the upper management team and implemented our strategy."

"I understand that my job requires me to pay attention to details and prevent errors. When I notice a mistake, I start by acknowledging it and then informing the upper management team. Next, I apologise and think of a cost-effective solution. Finally, I look for strategies to prevent such errors from recurring and share them with the upper management team."

"I'm an excellent communicator. I start by meeting my teammates and explaining the instructions or environmental policies. If I cannot meet them physically, I send emails that contain the process they must follow when implementing an environmental strategy or completing related tasks. I also ask for feedback from my teammates."

"I structure environmental projects so that my teammates can complete individual tasks to meet the goal of a project. If they complete all individual tasks, I can report that the project is on track. I try to give my teammates space and freedom they need to perform their duties while monitoring the big picture."

"Making sure everyone performs their duties is one of my responsibilities as an environmental manager. If I have an underperforming environmental expert on my team, I would first reach out to them and try to understand areas they are struggling with. Next, I would work with the environmental expert to design an action plan to get back on track. I would also monitor their progress moving forward."