My favorite part about being a junior biologist is getting to complete fieldwork since I enjoy nature and I am always curious about what goes on outdoors.

I also enjoy talking to people about wildlife and science, so the job is a perfect fit for me.

I think a common misconception about jobs in the biological sciences field (or really any environmental-related field) is that you are working outdoors all the time, which is not the case. I think the career involves working in a variety of environments, including a lab to conduct experiments, or in an office to research and write reports or proposals.

You also do a lot of travelling for trainings, fieldwork, or meetings, which is fun too.

I got my first job when I was 16 working as a lifeguard for three years, then moving into a pool coordinator position for another five years. I enjoyed it – one of my favorite hobbies is swimming, so at the time it made sense to become a lifeguard while completing my undergraduate degree!

I have played guitar all my life and really enjoy fingerpicking, so I purchased a banjo to learn something new. I wish I had more time (and patience) to become a skilled banjo player, so if I could learn it instantly, that would be nice.

“Happiness is a warm puppy.”

I have never been east of Ontario, so I would like to either a) visit anywhere in north-eastern Ontario that I have never been before, or b) visit anywhere towards the east side of Canada.

As of right now, Lake Superior Provincial Park. I was passing through and stopped several times along the way to enjoy the view.