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Nick Kendrick, Worker Ambassador

Nick Kendrick, Worker Ambassador

Technical Analyst and Education Specialist, with Greenplanet Energy Analytics

Nick first partners with Iron and Earth through his Masters capstone project, where he mapped out how to best deliver retraining workshops to Albertans, taking into account where oil and gas workers are facing layoffs, renewable energy projects are most common, where Indigenous workers are looking for opportunity and  identifying where reskilling resources are most scarce. Since then he supports Iron and Earth by sharing his own personal career transition story to others whenever possible.

Nick holds a B.A in Criminology and Sociology from Saint Mary’s University and a MSc. In Sustainable Energy Development from the University of Calgary. Nick now works full time with Greenplanet Energy Analytics, a project management company that specializes in clean technology, energy efficiency and low carbon energy solutions. He leads energy efficiency projects, helping track energy data and training workers on understanding energy efficiency technology and energy audit data. He also develops renewable energy and energy efficiency educational material for a variety of audiences. Nick plays a key role in supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the remote Indigenous community of Fort Chipewyan. He is active in communication work and creates educational materials to support work with  the Indigenous owned company, Three Nations Energy.

Nick has over 7 years of experience in oil & gas waste management, health and safety, operations, process optimization, control systems and sustainability. He brings a strong analytical, research and education background that has helped him support the work of multiple environmental companies and NGO’s.

Iron & Earth was founded within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations, including the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).

Iron & Earth acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism and the deep connection that Indigenous communities have with the land, water, and environment. Our commitment to a Just Transition is informed by Indigenous land stewardship principles. We are dedicated to fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities, respecting their sovereignty, and learning from their knowledge and traditions. We strive to ensure that our initiatives are inclusive and support community-driven climate solutions, contributing to a sustainable and equitable future for all. We honor the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples and commit to continuing our journey of learning and reconciliation as we work together toward a thriving green economy.