Environmental Job Market Trends in 2018
Canada’s environmental job market expanded in 2018 with 24,500 job ads online (+8% increase from 2017)...
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Energy Efficiency Employment in Canada
In Canada, the Energy Efficiency sector is projected to create over 36,000 jobs in 2019....
Environmental Job Postings Within Industries
Over 60% of environmental job postings are in five key sectors. Learn about the latest industry trends....
Environmental Job Market Trends Mid-2018
Environmental job postings in mid-2018 are trending 3% higher from last year. Find out why....
Environmental Assessments and the Workforce in Canada (2018)
Learn about key roles and required skill sets for environmental assessment practitioners...
Environmental Job Market Trends in Canada (2014-2017)
The Canadian environmental job market rebounds with 9% increase in job postings in 2017...
Characteristics of Canadian Environmental Practitioners Report (2006)
This 2006 study describes what motivated environmental practitioners stay with their employer...
HR Best Practices Report (2009)
Learn about the HR strategies used by Canadian environmental organizations to promote employee engagement in 2009...
Supplemental Report – Canadian Environmental Trends (2010)
This is a supplementary file for the Canadian Environmental Sector Trends 2010 report...
University Graduation and Enrolment in Environment-Related Programs (1999-2005)
Learn about the distribution of enrolment and graduation rates of environmental-related programs between 1999 and 2005...
College Graduation Trends for Environment-Related Programs (2002-2005)
Learn about enrolment and graduation rates of environmental-related programs between 2002 and 2005...
Post-Secondary Graduation Research (2010)
The 2010 distribution of enrolment and graduation rates of environmental-related programs benefited the sector...
Provincial Information based on 2013 data
This complementary report offers detailed figures of each region presented in the 2013 profile of environmental employment...
2013 Profile of Canadian Environmental Employment
This report addresses the number of environmental professionals that worked in 2013, and the industries that employed them...
Canadian Water and Wastewater Operators (2005)
Learn about the standards that were essential for water and wastewater operators in 2005...
Environmental Auditors (2010)
Review the standards and competencies that were essential for environmental auditors in 2010 through this guide...
Greenhouse Gas Professionals (2009)
These competencies were required in 2009 to perform successfully as a greenhouse gas professional in Canada...
Meteorological Occupations (2011)
Learn about the standards and skills that were essential for meteorologists in 2011...
National Occupational Standards for Environmental Employment (2011)
These competencies were required to perform successfully in a particular environmental occupation in 2011...
Environmental Monitors – CORE Competencies
Learn about standards, skills and areas of knowledge that are essential to succeed in occupations related to environmental monitoring...
Environmental Monitor Regulatory
As coordinator specialized in Regulation, you need to meet special standards to be involved in diverse environmental operations...
Environmental Monitor Research
Find a detailed description on required skills and standards to work as a research assistant in different environments...
Site Assessment Assistant
These standards and skills allow Environmental Site Assessment Assistants apply principles of health and safety...
Contaminated Sites Remediation
Learn about requirements and standards to work as a Contaminated Sites Remediation Coordinator...
Solid Waste Coordinators
Incorporate practices that allow local communities to make informed decisions on waste management by meeting these standards...
Environmental Management
As an Environmental Manager, you can incorporate and recognize the culture and traditions of communities in the work you do...
Environmental Job Posting Trends (2013-2016)
Find out where Canadian employers are recruiting environmental professionals and learn what skills are desirable...
Supply and Demand Model
Our new supply-demand model allows us to project environmental employment opportunities based on productivity and business cycles....
Environmental Goods and Services Model
One of our findings indicates that the renewable energy sector had sales of $59.8 million in 2015. Learn about more results....
Job Posting Model
We analyzed online job postings between Q1 2013 and Q4 2016 to identify hiring trends and environmental skills in demand....
Inspire Your Staff to Say: I Love My Job
ECO Canada conducted this 2012 study to learn more about the competencies that environmental employers look for...
HR Best Practices Report (2012)
This 2012 study offers HR strategies used by environmental organizations to acknowledge challenges unique to the sector...
Professional Engagement Study: What Motivates Environmental Employees (2011)
Our 2011 study compared the engagement of workers in the environmental sector to those in the overall Canadian workforce...
Aboriginal Recruitment Guide (2010)
In 2010, ECO Canada developed an employment strategy to help organizations find qualified Indigenous professionals...
HR Insights for Employers (2009)
This 2009 study addressed recruiting, training, and retention with a focus on cost consciousness...
Characteristics of Canadian Environmental Practitioners Report (2009)
This 2009 study focused on different types of professional development within the environmental sector...
National Occupational Standards for Environmental Employment
Environmental workers share 332 technical skills, 42 transferable skills and 12 areas of awareness. Read our detailed guide...
Air Quality
Explore possibilities in a professional career related to monitoring and reporting of ambient air quality and point-source emissions...
Site Assessment and Reclamation
Discover professional careers related to the many phases of environmental impact assessments and human risk assessments...
Fisheries and Wildlife: Current Job Trends and Future Growth
Discover professional careers related to managing and protecting marine, wetland and terrestrial ecosystems...
Natural Resource Management: Current Job Trends and Future Growth
Explore a career path related to managing forest, agricultural, mineral and other natural resources....
Selected Environmental Sub-Sectors: Current Job Trends and Future Growth
Discover diverse careers related to environmental education, research policy & legislation and communications & public awareness...
Canadian Environmental Employment: Summary Analysis (Models)
This report aims to provide a complete picture of the current state of environmental employment in Canada....
Labour Market Transition: A Remedy for Labour Shortages in the Environment (2007)
ECO Canada analyzed a strategy to help employers recruit workers transitioning to the environmental sector...
Waste Management: Current Job Trends and Future Growth
Explore environmental career paths related to waste reduction and get the essential information to help you get started...
Sustainability
Find essential information to help you get started in a career related to environmental regulations and energy consumption...
Energy
Explore options in a professional career related to energy management, energy efficiency or renewable energy in this report...
Environmental Professional Services
If you want to explore your options as a technician, project manager or engineer in the environmental sector, read this report...
The Green Jobs Map: Tracking Employment through Canada’s Green Economy (2012)
ECO Canada developed the Green Jobs Map research series to chart green employment opportunities in 2012...
Supplementary Ontario Report (2012)
This 2012 complementary report focuses on key sectors, skills requirements and job demand in Ontario...
Defining the Green Economy (2010)
This report presents emerging green economic areas and skills gaps identified in 2010...
2017 Profile of Canadian Environmental Employment
This report features a detailed assessment of Canada’s environmental workforce and characteristics of industries...
2010 Profile of Canadian Environmental Employment
This report addresses the unique characteristics of environmental professionals in 2010...
2007 Profile of Canadian Environmental Employment
This report addresses the number of environmental professionals that worked in 2007 and other relevant demographics...
Land Use Planning
Find a detailed description on the required skills and standards to get started as a Land Use Planner Coordinator...
Water Quality
If you’re interested in a professional career related to protecting water from contaminants, this report can guide you...
Land Your Dream Green Job (2012)
This 2012 study offers insights into the competencies that environmental employers valued most when hiring...
Environmental Health and Safety
Learn about professional careers related to the implementation of health and safety procedures to protect the environment...
Canadian Environmental Sector Trends (2010)
Explore the trends that defined the overall demand for environmental workers in Canada in 2010...
Building Operator Scoping Study (2011)
Support mechanisms to assist building operators in adapting to sustainable requirements is addressed in this 2011 report...
Municipal Water & Waste Management (2010)
In 2010, practitioners employed in water, wastewater and solid waste facilities faced critical issues. Learn more in this study...
Solid Waste Management Labour Market Study (2010)
This study focused on environmental jobs related to solid waste management and input provided by employers and employees...
Post-Secondary Environmental Education in Canada (2011)
Learn about the state of post-secondary environmental education in Canada in 2011...
Labour Mobility between EU and Canada (2010)
This report explored factors that strengthened the Canada-EU partnership and labour mobility in 2010...