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Latest Job Postings
Grande Prairie, AB
Deadline: January 22, 2012
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Calgary, AB
Deadline: January 25, 2012
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Ottawa, ON
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Calgary, AB
Deadline: February 9, 2012 | 
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Fort St. John, BC
Deadline: February 13, 2012 |
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The Future for Mid-Size Environmental Firms
Why all the merger & acquisition activity over the past couple of years? Reasons vary: from owners looking to monetize equity holdings before retirement, to using healthy cash-flows to dominate the maturing North American market and exploit growth opportunities in emerging international markets. Who are the top players and what does the future hold?
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New Year, New Skills: Top 5 Tips for Pursuing PD
Over the holidays, many environmental professionals likely considered their career goals for the upcoming year: a raise, a new job, or the satisfaction of knowing their own levels of expertise. But with busy home and work lives, how can professionals make these aspirations happen? Use these 5 tips to turn your goals into reality.
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3 Things Environmental Employees Worry About
Over the holidays, many environmental professionals likely considered their career goals for the upcoming year: a raise, a new job, or the satisfaction of knowing their own levels of expertise. But with busy home and work lives, how can professionals make these aspirations happen? Use these 5 tips to turn your goals into reality.
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Welcome Newly Certified Members We are pleased to extend our warmest welcome to the individuals who were awarded environmental designations in the months of October, November and December 2011: |
Regional News
The first few months of 2012 are a busy time for the Regional Chapters and the Events Team at ECO Canada. We kick-off the year with EP Events in: - Calgary on January 31, 2012: GHG Verification workshop with leading Canadian expert, Bill Palmer, EP(GHG), and special luncheon keynote with EP, Dr. David Reynolds
- Vancouver on March 13, 2012: Special luncheon keynote with the Honourable Michael Harcourt and Environmental Employer of the Year Awards Ceremony
To learn about upcoming EP Events in your city, click below or go to www.eco.ca/networking. British Columbia | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Ontario | Quebec | Atlantic Special thanks to TERA Environmental Consultants for sponsoring Western Canadian EP Events. 
TERA Environmental Consultants (TERA) is an employee-owned firm focused on providing practical and effective environmental consulting services to the Canadian pipeline, powerline, oil and gas, and renewable energy industries.
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Regulatory Updates: Coming Your Way Soon! Starting next month the EP News will provide you with the latest information on environmental legal requirements thanks to Nimonik. These updates will include both proposed and current environmental legislation at the Federal and Provincial level for all provinces. EPs will also receive discounts on Nimonik services to help manage environmental legal obligations across Canada. Keep you eyes on your inbox for this new member benefit!
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Featured Events
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June 11-15, 2012 - Toronto, ON
The most comprehensive indoor-outdoor course offered globally that covers all issues related to subsurface contamination, from theory to practice. Choose either 3 or 5 days of in-depth discussions by 15 leading environmental, soil, sediment and groundwater experts representing academia, consulting, and government from across North America.
Up to 5 complimentary registrations are available for students or unemployed environment professionals, as well as 5 registrations for First Nations or remote communities.
Register now or click here for more information.
Environmental Professional (EP) Networking Event - Saskatoon, SKJanuary 24, 2012 - Saskatoon, SK
Environmental Professional (EP) Networking Event - Calgary, AB January 31, 2012 - Calgary, AB
Green Development: Sustainable Buildings & InfrastructureFebruary 2-3, 2012 - Vancouver, BC Science & Environmental PolicyFebruary 7, 2012 - Calgary, AB Investing in Tomorrow's Infrastructure - How Smarter choices Can Help Battle Climate ChangeFabruary 10, 2012 - Toronto, ON EnerCan West 2012: Energy and the EnvironmentFebruary 13-14, 2012 - Regina, SK Environment BusinessFebruary 14-16, 2012 - Edmonton, AB International Conference on Stormwater and Urban Water Systems ModelingFebruary 22-23, 2012 - Brampton, ON Leading Change 2012March 12-16, 2012 - Vancouver, BC *Application deadline for young environmental or sustainability professionals extended to February 7th
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Top Resources This Month
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2012 Immigrant Bridging Programs Now Available Develop essential skills to succeed in the environmental sector through in-class training. Programs being offered in Hamilton, Ottawa, Brampton & Calgary. Register before January 31st!
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Special Offer: Enter your company's benefits information and receive the Benefits Report for $50 (50% savings), or purchase an annual subscription to the full Compensation Centre Reporting section for as low as $350 and receive the ECO Canada Benefits Report for free.
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