ECO Canada

Welcoming Interns: Tools for Onboarding Student Talent
2024-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online
TalentED YYC and ECO Canada are excited to present a dynamic 2-part workshop series designed to empower your business by tapping into the potential of student talent. These workshops are tailored to guide you through securing funding for student hires and effectively onboarding them to maximize their impact on your business.
Workshop 2: Welcoming Interns: Tools for Onboarding Student Talent
This session will cover best onboarding practices and allow you to connect with HR experts and the TalentED YYC team for ongoing support. You’ll gain valuable insights into creating a smooth onboarding process so your new student can hit the ground running and contribute meaningfully from day one.

Case Studies – Low Carbon Technology (LCT) in different sectors
2024-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Join us on Tuesday, September 17, from 11:00 AM to 12 PM MT for an insightful webinar focusing on Low-Carbon Technologies (LCTs) through practical case studies and forward-looking analyses.
This session will showcase real-world examples of LCTs in different sectors, offering a tangible view of their implementation and impact. We will discuss the current and emerging challenges, opportunities, and benefits of LCTs.
We will delve into:

Case studies of Integration, implementation, and utilization of LCTs from various sectors
Discuss the challenges, opportunities and benefits of adopting LCTs
Explore the impact of adopting LCTs on reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change

This webinar provides essential insights into shaping Canada’s clean growth and climate action plans. It is ideal for industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in the practical and forward-looking aspects of low-carbon technologies. Register today to engage in the conversation and learn about the next steps in LCT development.
Speaker: Dan Clayton
President (Alberta Acoustics, Noise and Vibration Society | Technical Discipline Manager (Acoustics & Vibration) at SLR.

Dan Clayton, a seasoned professional with over 15 years in acoustics, sound, and vibration, seamlessly melds technical expertise with strategic leadership at both his workplace at SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. and as president of AANViS. His evolution from a proficient expert to a mentor and strategic guide highlights his impact on acoustics and vibration assessments and transformative team management. Dan’s visionary approach and inspiring mentorship make him a luminary in the acoustics industry, leaving an indelible mark on both his teams and the field.

Speaker: Olivia Petrus
Application Specialist with Spartan Controls

Olivia is an Application Specialist with Spartan Controls on the Environment Solutions team. Olivia has experience leading funding program initiatives and
assisting industry partners with their emissions reduction goals through the deployment of Spartan’s clean technology portfolio. She graduated from the University of Calgary with an Energy Engineering degree and also holds a Petroleum Engineering Technology diploma from SAIT Polytechnic. Olivia
leads the Green Team at Spartan Controls which focuses on reducing Spartan’s footprint across each of their 14 facilities.

Speaker: Ahsan Syed
Commercial & carbon monetization strategy for cleantech scale-ups, and net zero GHG emissions advisor

Ahsan is a carbon and energy decarbonization specialist with 10+ years of experience across a broad range of climate-related verticals, including renewable energy (hydrogen, waste-to-energy, biofuels, biogas, CCUS), climate policy and corporate net-zero strategies. His broad experience in the environmental industry was developed through various consulting roles with Cap-Op Energy (now Radicle BMO), SYSTEMIQ and ERM. Ahsan was most recently with ATCO’s Clean Energy Team as a senior advisor of strategy, where he led several techno-economic and macroeconomic studies on the export markets for renewable ammonia, hydrogen’s role as a transport fuel, and pathways to reduce the carbon intensity of large-scale hydrogen production. Prior to that, Ahsan split his time across various clean technology startups and project developers between Canada, the US, the UK and Sweden, advising on commercial strategy, carbon reduction monetization, financial modelling and fundraising, and grant writing. Ahsan is now focused on decarbonizing the cement industry as a project origination lead with Carbon Upcycling.

Learn more about our Innovating GHG-Reduction, Nurturing Institutions, and Training Enterprises for a Low Carbon Economy (IGNITE) Project

ECO Canada’s Virtual Career Fair
2024-09-18 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online
SAVE THE DATE! ECO Canada’s Virtual Career Fair will be held on September 18, 2024, at 8:00 AM MST.
This year’s event will be fully bilingual with WORDLY! Connect with influential employers, educators, thought leaders, and job seekers within the environmental sector for an enriching experience.
What to expect?

Explore interactive employer booths
Network with industry professionals
Gain invaluable insights through our comprehensive learning series
Resume matching algorithm to connect you with ideal job opportunities
New additions this year:
ECO Canada’s virtual marketplace
Chances to win prizes by engaging with booths and attending webinars with scavengers hunt
LinkedIn Certificates awarded upon webinar attendance

Our career fair platform recreates the experience of a face-to-face career event with branded booths for exhibitors. Attendees can connect through chat and video interface and access a program of live webinars on workforce strategy best practices.
Webinar Topics Include:

Resume Building
Environmental Job Search Strategies
Professional Development
Navigating Career Transitions
Career Paths in Sustainable Development
Industry Insights and Trends

From mastering job search strategies to navigating the landscape of green careers, our sessions are designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed. Experience the convenience of advancing your career on your terms – join us at ECO Canada’s Virtual Career Fair!

Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program, the Business + Higher Education Roundtable, and the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program.

Sustainable Blue Skills Workshop - Charlottetown
2024-09-18 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | MB
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Sustainable Blue Skills Workshop in Charlottetown, P.E.I. This workshop will provide key insights into the current ocean labour market, including emerging opportunities, skill demands, and the trends shaping the future of the Blue Economy in Canada. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the market dynamics driving the sector, from the growth of sustainable practices to the critical skills required by employers today and in the future.
Additionally, we will introduce ECO Canada’s newest initiative, the Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP) Designation. Attendees will learn about the programs potential to support career growth at all levels—from early professionals to industry leaders—while having the opportunity to provide feedback on its development, sign up as a beta tester, and receive a full reimbursement of the application fee as a thank you for early participation.
By attending, you will help shape the future of Canada’s blue economy workforce, contributing to the development of a sustainable and resilient labour market.

Funded through FSC

Sustainable Blue Skills Workshop - Vancouver
2024-09-18 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | MB
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Sustainable Blue Skills Workshop in Vancouver! This workshop will provide key insights into the current ocean labour market, including emerging opportunities, skill demands, and the trends shaping the future of the Blue Economy in Canada. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the market dynamics driving the sector, from the growth of sustainable practices to the critical skills required by employers today and in the future.
Additionally, we will introduce ECO Canada’s newest initiative, the Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP) Designation. Attendees will learn about the programs potential to support career growth at all levels—from early professionals to industry leaders—while having the opportunity to provide feedback on its development, sign up as a beta tester, and receive a full reimbursement of the application fee as a thank you for early participation.
By attending, you will help shape the future of Canada’s blue economy workforce, contributing to the development of a sustainable and resilient labour market.

Funded through FSC

Building a Sustainable Future: Workforce Development in Fisheries and Aquaculture
2024-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online
In this session, experts will discuss the critical role of workforce development in creating a sustainable and resilient fisheries and aquaculture sector. This session will cover the latest trends, training programs, and best practices that equip professionals with the skills to advance sustainable practices. Learn about innovative approaches to education and retention strategies shaping this vital industry’s future and ensuring its long-term success and stewardship.

Speaker: Lisa Fitzgerald
Executive Director – NS Fisheries Sector Council

Lisa has been a liaison between the fishing industry and government for over 27 years. As the executive director of the NS Fisheries Sector Council she has worked on a number of training development initiatives related to quality handling, human resources and safety; manages a number of working groups focused on attraction and retention of labour in the industry; has been a leader in safety by the formation of a safety association in Nova Scotia, was co-lead for Fishing Safety Now, and long standing member of the OHS Advisory committee. She also was part of the Worker’s Compensation Review Committee in Nova Scotia as an employer representative. One of her recent projects is the development and implementation of a Registration and Certification Board for fish harvesters in Nova Scotia and she is lead for the professionalization file in the province.
Lisa resides in Yarmouth with her husband Derek, has 3 adult children and 2 granddaughters which she enjoys spending time with.

Speaker: Chelsey Karbowski
Director – ITSD Hub

Chelsey Karbowski is the Director at the ITSD Hub. She is a mixed-descent Mi’kmaw woman from the community of Indian Head First Nation in Newfoundland. Chelsey grew up in Unama’ki (Cape Breton) and currently resides in Punamu’kwati’jk (Dartmouth), Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia). Chelsey joins the ITSD Hub with more than a decade of experience in the marine conservation, and fisheries and oceans sectors where she developed expertise in fisheries management, fisheries policy, stakeholder engagement, and project management, all of which have been firmly grounded in Indigenous rights, values, perspectives, and realities.
Chelsey previously worked with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on both the National Indigenous Fisheries Policy and Indigenous Fisheries Programs, where she pushed for meaningful change in how the Department approaches Indigenous fisheries, by promoting collaboration and self-determination. As a Mi’kmaw woman of mixed descent, Chelsey remains grounded in the concept of Etuaptmumk (Two-eyed seeing), which is “learning to see from one eye with the strengths of Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing – and seeing from the other eye with the strengths of Western knowledge and ways of knowing” ~ Elder Albert Marshall.
Her goal is to increase our understanding of the aquatic environment, promote the sustainable use of all resources, remove barriers for Indigenous women within the fisheries and oceans sector, and harness her skills and experience to benefit all Indigenous communities, and peoples, across Turtle Island.

Funded in Part By:

BC Environmental Professional: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future
2024-09-19 15:45 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia Institute of Technology, 3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2, Burnaby, BC, V5G 3H2, Canada
Join us for an exclusive EP® focus group, where we’ll discuss the future of the EP® designation in BC. We will also be discussing:

Best Practices.
Emerging Trends.
Potential Risks to Environmental Practice.
Strategies to Strengthen and Grow the EP Community.

Engage with peers and industry leaders as we collectively shape the future of environmental practice in the province.
Learn more about our Environmental Professional (EP®) Designation

Green Horizons Roadshow: Halifax
2024-09-24 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | The Hollis Halifax – a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, 1649 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3J 1V8, Canada
Join us in Halifax for a panel on Net-Zero solutions and meet/network with industry representatives, community leaders, academia, and environmental experts as we discuss sustainable solutions and practical approaches to reducing GHG emissions across Canada.
Keynote Speakers:

Nancy Foran, ESG Partners – President & Founder
Joycelyn Swamidoss, LRQA – Lead Verifier

Admission prices vary:
$10 entry fee for non-EP® members
Free for EP® members
Learn more about the Accelerating Net-Zero Project

Certificate in Indigenous Environmental Leadership
2024-09-26 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | MB
Enhance environmental leadership in your nation by combining your unique understanding and experience of your Indigenous culture with practical scientific and leadership practices learned in the program.
Join us on September 26th to learn more about the program and hear from Dr. Leslie King and her colleagues, who will be teaching this program and will lead the conversation and answer your questions.
The online program highlights how Indigenous Environmental Leadership has been critical in the protection of biodiversity across North America despite challenges colonialism has imposed on Indigenous people’s relationship to the land. The program considers various approaches to protect, maintain, and restore ecosystems in communities and territories, as well as new approaches to addressing environmental challenges, including climate change, species loss and land and water degradation.
Register now to ensure you have a spot at this engaging discussion that will help you to make a career-impacting, life-defining decision.

Date: September 26th, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (Pacific time)

Interested in learning more about the program before the webinar? Connect with an enrolment advisor.
We encourage you to register even if you are unable to attend. Everyone who registers will receive a link to the webinar recording. We can’t wait to see you there!
See what the former cohort worked on: “My community gained a new Indigenous environmental leader” | Royal Roads University

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Suite 105, Kahanoff Centre, 105 12 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1A1, Canada
Are you an employer looking to create a more inclusive workplace? Join us for an informative and engaging Lunch n’ Learn session where we’ll explore the valuable resources available to support job seekers with disabilities and their employers in Calgary.
Date: September 27, 2024
Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Location: Suite 105, Kahanoff Centre
During this session, attendees will learn about:

Comprehensive support services tailored for job seekers with disabilities.
Best practices for employers to foster an inclusive and accessible work environment.
Success stories and insights from individuals and organizations who have benefited from these resources.

Register today to make your workplace more inclusive and accessible. Lunch will be provided to all registered attendees. If you have any dietary restrictions, please get in touch with us at events@eco.ca.

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Employers and Job Seekers with Disabilities
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Suite 105, Kahanoff Centre, 105 12 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1A1, Canada
Are you an employer looking to create a more inclusive workplace? Join us for an informative and engaging Lunch n’ Learn session where we’ll explore the valuable resources available to support job seekers with disabilities and their employers in Calgary.
Date: September 27, 2024
Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Location: Suite 105, Kahanoff Centre
During this session, attendees will learn about:

Comprehensive support services tailored for job seekers with disabilities.
Best practices for employers to foster an inclusive and accessible work environment.
Success stories and insights from individuals and organizations who have benefited from these resources.

Register today to make your workplace more inclusive and accessible. Lunch will be provided to all registered attendees. If you have any dietary restrictions, please get in touch with us at events@staging.eco.ca.

Sustainable Blue Skills Workshop - Halifax
2024-09-27 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | MB
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Sustainable Blue Skills Workshop in Halifax. This workshop will provide key insights into the current ocean labour market, including emerging opportunities, skill demands, and the trends shaping the future of the Blue Economy in Canada. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the market dynamics driving the sector, from the growth of sustainable practices to the critical skills required by employers today and in the future.
Additionally, we will introduce ECO Canada’s newest initiative, the Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP) Designation. Attendees will learn about the programs potential to support career growth at all levels—from early professionals to industry leaders—while having the opportunity to provide feedback on its development, sign up as a beta tester, and receive a full reimbursement of the application fee as a thank you for early participation.
By attending, you will help shape the future of Canada’s blue economy workforce, contributing to the development of a sustainable and resilient labour market.

Funded through FSC

Accreditation: Preparing the Green Workforce of Tomorrow. Experiences of CICan Members
2024-10-09 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Join CICan and ECO Canada in a dynamic presentation from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and Sault College about environmental program accreditation’s positive outcomes and challenges. A French webinar will follow.
Speaker: Lynn Goulding
Professor, School of Natural Environment – Sault College
Bio: Lynn Goulding is a dedicated faculty member at Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where she has taught in the areas of environmental science and water resources for nearly 25 years. Lynn is an alumnus of Sault College’s Water Resources Engineering program, and Forestry program and holds a BSc.in Biology from Algoma University. Passionate about protecting water and promoting sustainability, Lynn helps students understand human impacts on vital resources with extensive field and laboratory work. Sault College, which has 5 accredited programs and 3 more in Qualified Candidate Status, recently celebrated one year of accreditation for its School of Natural Environment programs.
Why this topic matter to me?: Students often have a narrow view of employment opportunities in the natural environment field. ECO Canada helps expand their awareness of green careers and provides many student resources. Accreditation has validated the high-quality programming that the School of Natural Environment provides for future environmental professionals.
Speaker: Pablo Pina
Academic Chair, MacPhail School of Energy – SAIT

Bio: With over fifteen years in applied education, Pablo holds a Doctorate from the University of Alberta and has worked in consulting and post-secondary institutions such as the University of Calgary and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). As the Academic Chair of Sustainability at SAIT, Pablo leads diploma programs in Chemical Laboratory Technology, Environmental Technology, and Integrated Water Management (the latter two accredited by ECO Canada). His programs emphasize forming proficient talent well-versed in laboratory work, the outdoors, and digital literacy. Passionate about sustainability and talent development, Pablo serves on the Board of Directors at the Bow River Basin Council and the Alberta Council for Environmental Education.
Why this topic matter to me?: Empowering environmental education is both my mandate and passion, given the crucial role of talent development in addressing today’s challenges, such as climate change. Environmental professionals are essential in managing and advancing solutions to these issues. Partnering with organizations like ECO Canada ensures we maintain a national standard of quality in content and delivery, allowing our team and students to integrate into a thriving community of professionals across Canada.

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The Evergreen Conference 2024: Unlocking public spaces for people and planet
2024-10-09 13:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-10 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3X8, Canada
Join us on October 9 & 10, 2024, for Evergreen Conference which is Evergreen’s annual national gathering celebrating the power of public spaces. This year’s theme, ‘Unlocking Public Spaces for People and Planet,’ promises a fun two-day experience of placemaking in action.
In addition to hearing from global leaders in urban sustainability and social infrastructure, participants will learn through workshops and experiences, with plenty of room for trail walks and fireside conversations.
We’re pleased to be working with our lead content partner, the Urban Resilience Hub by UN-Habitat’s City Resilience Global Programme, to share how people worldwide use public spaces to create more resilient cities.
Experience two days of dreaming, scheming, and breathing life into ourselves and the future we need. Register Now!

Introduction to National Energy Codes of Canada for Buildings 2020
2024-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Sign up now to view this webinar’s recording!
Join us on October 16, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM MT, to discuss how The National Energy Code for Buildings and Tiers of Performance will change the way buildings are built in Canada over the next several years.
This webinar offers an in-depth introduction to the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2020 (NECB 2020), focusing on its role in promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in building practices. The discussion will provide an overview of how the NECB affects the construction and renovation of Part 9 (small) buildings now and in the future.
Designed for Indigenous Associations and Communities, Tribal Councils and Nations, this session aims to raise awareness about the benefits of adopting these codes in community infrastructure projects. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of NECB 2020, its key provisions, and how it can contribute to long-term energy savings, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and enhanced community resilience.
Join us to explore the pathways for integrating these codes into local policies and building practices, ultimately supporting the journey toward sustainable development and energy independence. – sign up to watch the recording!
Speaker: Kim Walton
Designer / Principal at Bow Crow Design

For the last 40+ years, Bow Crow Design has been in the business of designing energy-efficient homes and small buildings from the Alberta Foothills. Using our skills in Energy modelling and employing excellence in building science, we design and manage Passive House, Deep Energy Retrofit and Net Zero projects across Canada. As a Metis-owned business, we have certifications as Passive House Designers and Builders as well as Energy and Net-Zero building advisors.
