Supporting Canada’s environmental workforce
Professional certification trusted across industries
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ECO Canada has been building and supporting the environmental professional community for over 25 years. Hear from EP® members about why designation matters.
“The EP designation is the key that opens up avenues to complete high-level jobs in the area of environmental studies, research projects and reaching stewardship; where competence is backed by formal commitment to public interest and environmental integrity.”
Dinesh Mategaonkar, EP
Check Environmental Ltd.
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Answer two quick questions and we'll point you to the designation that best matches your background and goals in the environmental sector.
For professionals working across the environmental sector, including sustainability, environmental management, consulting, engineering, policy, and compliance.
For professionals specializing in greenhouse gas measurement, emissions reporting, carbon management, and climate-related environmental work.
For professionals working in ocean industries, marine environmental management, and sustainable blue economy sectors.
Core environmental professional certifications, guiding your path from EPt Student to EPt, and toward EP® or EP® Auditor, plus EP® Employer for organizations.
No experience required
✔ Career resources and mentorship opportunities
✔ Early connection to the environmental workforce
0-5 years of environmental experience
✔ Build professional recognition early in your career
✔ Pathway to the EP® designation
5+ years of environmental experience
✔ Nationally recognized environmental credential
✔ Demonstrate leadership and professional credibility
5+ years of auditing experience
✔ Expertise in compliance or environmental management systems
✔ Recognition as an environmental auditing professional
Climate and emissions management certifications, guiding your path from EPt(GHG) to EP®(GHG).
0-3 years of greenhouse gas management experience
✔ Early-career professionals working with GHG data or climate initiatives
✔ Pathway to the EP®(GHG) designation
3+ years of greenhouse gas management experience
✔ Advanced knowledge in GHG accounting or emissions reporting
✔ Professional recognition in climate and carbon management
Certifications for professionals working in ocean and marine sectors, guiding your path from SBEPt to SBEP or SBEP Specialized.
0-5 years of experience in the ocean sector
✔ Early-career professionals in ocean and marine sectors
✔ Pathway to the SBEP designation
5+ years of experience in the ocean sector
✔ Recognized expertise in the ocean sector
✔ Professional credibility in sustainable marine practices
5+ years of specialization in the ocean sector
✔ Advanced specialization in marine and ocean sectors
✔ Recognition for advanced professional expertise
The EP® Employer designation recognizes organizations that support professional environmental standards and encourage employees to pursue professional certification.
✔ Support workforce development and professional standards
✔ Recognition as an employer of environmental professionals
Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
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