MY PLAN A: _______Conservation officers____________

My Plan A: I enjoy animals and being outdoors. I love pets and interactions with
Consider: animals. I don’t mind living in the woods and meditate.
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?

Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
Conservation officer’s downside would be uncomfortable interactions
with park visitors when a warning has to be given.
Upside would be caring for the environment and conserving the
earth’s natural resource
Job duties would be managing complex commercial, environment
and industrial investigations; compliance and enforcement services
are also part of the job duties
Salary is $58,000- $67,000
As long as there are parks and environment to protect, this job will be
around and the lifestyle would be

Three employability skills I 1. Soft skill would be having compassionate mind and love for the
possess that will support my nature; have communication and interpersonal skills
plan:

Consider: 2. Hard skill would be a post-secondary degree or a diploma

❏ Soft and hard Skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes 3. I have love for the nature and animals

Education needed to pursue my

plan: Entry level needs:

Consider: A degree or a diploma in natural resource law enforcement

❏ Courses/training/ certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary Experienced workers need: 2 yrs. of work experience for promotion
requirements

MY BACKUP CAREER PLAN ____oil rig roughneck_________

My Plan B:
Consider: I enjoy animals and being outdoors. I love pets and interactions with
❏ What do you enjoy? animals. I don’t mind living in the woods and meditate.
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?

Career Info that I have

discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
This job is dangerous and strenuous; job is part of the drill crew; will
be living on and off shore
However, the starting pay is $60,000 and gives added benefit
Job duties are mostly oil drilling and safety part of the job is the most
important due to high risk of injuries and falls.
However, six months on and off on the job and having all the
amenities and paid food can be a lucrative offer
This doesn’t suit my lifestyle since I enjoy being with family

Three employability skills I 1. Endurance, stamina, physically fit, strong mind set
possess that will support my
plan:

Consider: 2. high school diploma is needed; driver’s license

❏ Soft and hard skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
3. My attributes would be staying positive and focused

Education needed to pursue my

plan:

Consider: High school diploma and physical exam

❏ Courses/training/certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements

Post-Secondary Option
Plan A - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: BCIT
Name of Fish, wildlife and recreation
Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 2 years

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition 7053.32

for the first year

Approx. Cost of 970

books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in Commute from home

Residence

Application Fee
to apply to
program

Application Jan 30th for Sept 2023 intake

deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic English 12, Math 11,life sci 11

Requirements
for program
(pre-requisites)

Other possible
occupations
with this type of
degree

Post-Secondary Option
Plan B - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School:
Name of
Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the
program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition
for the first year

Approx. Cost of
books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in
Residence

Application Fee
to apply to
program

Application
deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic
Requirements
for program
(pre-requisites)

Other possible
occupations
with this type of
degree

Travel Option
Itinerary and Budget
In Word, create a table and ensure you have included ALL of the following
information for your travel itinerary.

Where:
● List where you plan to travel (be specific and list exactly which countries and cities)
When:
● What time of year/season
● For how long (in each location)
How:
● Modes of transportation (research the cost and timing
Accomodations
● List where you will be staying for each location and how many nights. Include a link
● Indicate the cost per night
Budgeting Costs:
● Anticipate food costs
● Costs for activities etc
● Phone plan (extra charges?)
● Travel insurance
● What will you need to buy before you go?
● What will you buy while you are travelling?

Where: I will travel to Canada for two weeks

3 days in B.C. (1 day in Tofino, 2 days in Whistler)
3 days in Alberta (2 days in Banff, 1 day in Edmonton)
4 days in Ontario (3 days in Toronto, 1 day in Ottawa)
3 days in Quebec (2 days in Montreal and 1 day in Quebec
City)
2 days in Newfoundland and Labrador (2 days in St. John)

When: Tofino - May 10th

Whistler - May 11 - May 13th
Banff - May 14th - May 16th
Edmonton - May 17th
Toronto - May 18th
Ottawa - May 19th
Montreal - May 20th - May 21st
Quebec City - May 22nd
Newfoundland & Labrador - May 23rd and 24th

How: Rental Car in BC - $30/day x 3 days = $90 + GST (if not

rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Train to Alberta = $200/one way ticket
Flight from Edmonton to Toronto = $800.00 one way ticket
Rental Car from Toronto to the east coast = $40/day x 6 days
= 240 + GST (if not rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Flight from St. John to Vancouver = $1400 one way ticket

Accomodations: Tofino - Wyckenwish Inn $400/night. 5 Star Hotel. Link:

Include price, links and www.wyckenwishinn.ca
reviews for EACH of your ETC….
accommodations.
Budget: (food/activities etc).
Be specific for each location
and include links for special
activities (ie: museums,
sporting events, concerts
etc).
 Work-Life Option
Living Costs and Savings Goal (Living INDEPENDENTLY)

Income Monthly: Yearly:

Hourly Wage/salary

Parents

Total Income

Expenses:

Rent
● List where you plan to live (either a
rental link or a detailed description)

Medical Insurance

Utilities

Food/Grocery

Car Insurance

Gas for Car

Car Repairs

Compass cost

Cell Phone/Internet

Clothing

Entertainment / Going out

Personal sundries

Recreation / Gym membership

Other
-parking fees
-gifts
-house supplies
-specialist fees
-eye care/prescriptions
-hair cuts
 -move in costs (furniture, truck rental)

Savings
-try and save 10%

Total Expenses

Total Income MINUS Total Expenses

After filling out table, write a SEPARATE reflection on whether your job will support your
lifestyle.
● What sacrifices will you have to make?
● How will your priorities change?
● How much money do you plan to save per year? What will you use your savings
for in five years? Ten years? What are your savings goals?