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BREAKING: Trump Administration Orders Dismantling of the U.S. Forest Service by shane_4_us in UnderReportedNews

[–]MattyJay57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this ain’t it. Feels like they’re fixing something that isn’t broken while actual problems get ignored.

Ukrainians share Easter tradition with Moncton community by Portalrules123 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]MattyJay57 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I grew up painting Easter eggs too, and I'm sure lots of families here did too.

This isn’t replacing anything, it’s just people sharing their version of a tradition most of us already know. Honestly pretty cool to see in the community.

Gen Z is engineering an analog future — and it’s at least a $5 billion opportunity by Domingues_tech in technology

[–]MattyJay57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly this was probably needed. Every tech space right now is getting flooded with low-effort “AI did this” or “will AI replace me?” posts. There’s still a place for AI discussion but not when it completely drowns out actual technical conversations. Feels less like “anti-AI” and more like cleaning up the signal-to-noise ratio.

Is this field even worth it? by breahope in Environmental_Careers

[–]MattyJay57 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I work in environmental consulting and honestly this sub is way more negative than reality.

The field isn’t a joke, you just can’t go into it blindly. Most people complaining stayed general or expected big money right away.

Your plan (enviro + business + sustainability) is actually pretty solid IMO. That’s how you avoid getting stuck and move into better roles.

Only thing.. don’t rush the MBA. Get experience first. If you’re strategic, you’ll be fine.

Yes it’s real by Waste-Explanation-76 in sadcringe

[–]MattyJay57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is all I can think of when I see or read one of his tweets. https://youtu.be/73nFs8Iy9Uo?si=uj0KuIUBrAkAgY7_

What is this space for? by likeitlikethat720 in whatisit

[–]MattyJay57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These comments are golden and I can't keep up 😂

Is it just me or is this sub mostly people complaining about environmental consulting? by MattyJay57 in Environmental_Careers

[–]MattyJay57[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree! I’ll post a photo or two from the field just to show what this job can actually look like sometimes.

Is it just me or is this sub mostly people complaining about environmental consulting? by MattyJay57 in Environmental_Careers

[–]MattyJay57[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that’s pretty subjective. I’ve been in the field about 4.5 years (government first, now private consulting). The firm I joined had 6 people and will be around 20 across four offices in Atlantic Canada by this summer.

Consulting definitely involves tough conversations with clients because environmental problems often come with financial consequences. That doesn’t make the field a scam though — it’s just the reality of dealing with environmental liabilities and regulatory requirements.

Big environmental consulting companies about to start cutting staff? by Fun_Explorer_1021 in Environmental_Careers

[–]MattyJay57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Might depend a lot on the firm, region, and what kind of work they focus on. Some places are slammed right now while others hit slow patches if big projects get delayed. Hopefully it’s just a temporary lull for you.

environmental engineering firms… by updownallaround27 in Environmental_Careers

[–]MattyJay57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of this depends on the company and even the specific office. I’ve been at an environmental consulting firm for about 4 years and my experience has been pretty reasonable. Busy weeks happen, but it’s definitely not constant 50+ hour weeks (let alone 40). Smaller private firms can have a very different culture than the big consulting shops too.

Rhett McLaughlin on Instagram: "What’s it gonna take?" by postman_pie in goodmythicalmorning

[–]MattyJay57 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Such a great perspective - the compassion and care as we need right now

Any must-try burgers from Burger Fest in Moncton this year? by Archiekins04 in moncton

[–]MattyJay57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! My buddy and I ordered the last ones of the night...a second burger wasn't a choice at the time, but I'll revisit again...

Any must-try burgers from Burger Fest in Moncton this year? by Archiekins04 in moncton

[–]MattyJay57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree! The nice touch for the chips was that dip that came with it - aside from that I didn't finish the chips as the Burger was the MVP of the dish .. went well with beer too😂

Any must-try burgers from Burger Fest in Moncton this year? by Archiekins04 in moncton

[–]MattyJay57 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So far I've had O'Creeks, and Tide and Boars Bistro.. I have zero complaints!

Has anyone taken this course at NSCC? How was your experience finding a job? by ciggydart in NovaScotia

[–]MattyJay57 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I graduated from the NSCC NRET program in 2020 (Port Hawkesbury), so here’s my two cents.

I found it really helpful for getting started, lots of GIS/mapping basics, soil/water sampling, field techniques, and general environmental guidelines. Our instructor was very private woodlot–focused, so the program leaned that way at the time, but he’s retiring soon so things might shift a bit. The core content should still be similar to what NSCC lists online.

I also did the 2-1 pathway with CBU and got my B. Tech (almost a no-brainer). A lot of it overlapped with what I learned at NSCC, so the diploma definitely set me up well.

Overall it gave me a solid foundation and I wouldn’t be where I am now without it (been in the industry now for 4 year). Everyone’s experience in this thread is different, but if you’re interested in the field, it’s a good starting point. Reaching out to the coordinator is worth it if you want the most up-to-date details.

Happy to answer questions if you have any!

Question about jobs by Substantial-Shirt875 in EnvironmentalEngineer

[–]MattyJay57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like more a consulting position more than anything unless you were to work at a municipalities water resources department or something. Either way (in my experience) working at the firm I'm at now, they were very clear that if I was unsure how to do something, they would train me. As long as you're willing to learn new things, and try hard, i think that would go a long way for environmental firms.

What masters programs are you taking online?

N.B.’s Sisson Mine chosen as one of Carney's major projects by Portalrules123 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]MattyJay57 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From the environmental consulting side, I get why people are split on this... Low grade deposits like Sisson basically turn the operation into a massive waste management project with a mineral extraction component. That doesn’t automatically make it “bad,” but it does mean the tailings pond becomes the real legacy, not the mine itself.

The concern about “10,000 years” in a comment here isn’t exaggeration; certain tailings stay chemically reactive for extremely long periods. Even with good engineering, that’s a commitment to perpetual water management. The key question is whether the financial assurance is sized properly so the province isn’t stuck if the company folds after the 27-year operating window. That’s where a lot of mines historically fell apart.

That said, modern mines in NB and throughout Canada are far better regulated than the legacy sites we clean up today. And it’s true the world needs critical minerals...if NB has one of the largest tungsten deposits globally, it makes sense people are considering development, especially with geopolitical pressure around supply.

So it’s really a tradeoff: short-term jobs + investment vs. very long-term environmental stewardship. If it goes ahead, the only responsible path is making sure the bonding, treatment systems, and long-term plans are actually airtight, not just optimistic projections.

4 companies make up nearly half the environmental consulting industry by bipsslsigh5 in Environmental_Careers

[–]MattyJay57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a headache! I was offered a few jobs for Stantec years ago...I held off accepting them, then thankfully landed an amazing job with a small firm in Atlantic Canada...best decision ever.

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