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  Natural Resources Canada Announces $15.8 Million for Green Jobs & Training for Youth

  ECO Canada has been selected as a partner to provide youth training and green job opportunities for youth in STEM. Our employment programs provide Canadian employers with wage funding for environmentally-related roles.

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  Job Search Tips from a Recruiter!

  Finding the perfect job – or any job- is a full-time job. There is so much information available, either through a google search or from friends and family. Here are some helpful tips from a professional recruiter to assist you with your job search.

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  Mentorship Matters

  Mentorship Programs provide a forum for experienced environmental professionals, less experienced professionals, and protégés to discuss professional growth and further development of soft skills, project planning and execution, and working in the environmental sector. Mentoring is a personal and rewarding way to give back to the environmental profession.

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  Natural Networking: Strategies for any Business Event

  There’s something about walking into a room full of strangers that makes people nervous. ECO Canada hosted an event to help professionals build the skills required to network and feel comfortable in any business setting. Learn tips and practical advise that will help you network with ease.

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  Working From Home: Could It Work for You?

  If you’re job hunting, you’ve probably considered working from home as a possible solution. Telecommuting suggests great flexibility, freedom from distractions and a healthy work-life balance. Although this kind of arrangement comes with many benefits, it does present some challenges.

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  How Volunteering Can Boost Your Environmental Career

  Tweet   For many people, volunteering is about supporting a cause that is important to them. But did you know that it is also an… Read more

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  Building Your Green Career

  Find out how ECO can help you build your green career with our resources for junior to mid-career environmental professionals.

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  EYC Success Stories: AWES

  We reached out to our 2016-2017 EYC program participants to ask about their experiences. Hear how EYC benefits both employers and interns in our interview with AWES Jeff Renton and Luke Wonneck.

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  Is “Environmentalism” Key to an Environmental Career?

  No question, careers in the environmental sector are on the upswing, especially as more stringent governmental regulations and a shift in mindset within the business community mean more corporations are paying attention to their environmental impact. But does that mean everyone who works in a environmental job is an environmentalist?

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  Picture This: Monthly Snapshots Give You a Look at Sub-Sectors

  Get the facts and trends we’ve discovered in our environmental labour market research in a new way: monthly snapshots. This month, we’re focusing on Sustainability, one of the fastest-growing fields in Canada.