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In this Issue:                                                                  May 2012 





Tavares Group Consulting Inc.

6th Annual Overview of Environmental Legislation

Stay ahead of environmental compliance requirements! Tavares Group Consulting's most requested course features existing, new and proposed federal, Ontario provincial and municipal legislation, with presentations by industry experts.

Click here to register.  

 
Jobs

Latest Job Postings


Calgary, AB
Deadline: May 30, 2012
Environmental Specialist
Richmond, BC
Deadline: June 1, 2012

Saskatoon, SK
Deadline: May 26, 2012

Geoscientist - Junior
Halifax, NS
Deadline:  June 9, 2012
Mississauga, ON
Deadline: May 28, 2012
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Blog   

5 Tips for Working in Clean Energy 


Working In Clean Energy

Looking for a job in a field that is forward-thinking, challenging and rewarding? Canada's fast-growing clean energy sector may be just the perfect setting. For those considering a career move into this progressive industry, there are a 5 key factors to keep in mind.

The Commissioner's Perspective: Two decades after
Earth Summit



Earth SummitTwenty years have passed since Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

As we approach Brazil 2012, now is a great time to review the Commissioner's Perspective on the last two decades. Learn more about the financial aspects of environmental issues or the approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through regulation in the 2012 Spring Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development.


Member-Survey
 Member Survey Results 


ECO Canada surveys certified EPs and EPts yearly to understand the needs of members and to build upon the certification program. Below are some 2012 highlights:

Professional Credibility
  • The main motivators to be "EP certified" are credibility and skills and competency recognition by third parties - 81% surveyed agree that the title is associated with professional credibility
  • Of those surveyed in 2012, 88% are satisfied with the associated services of the EP designation  
EPs want more...
  • EP Events! Additional cities with training in communications, project management, policy and legislation, and environmental impact assessments
  • Member discounts on retail goods, field equipment and travel services
  • Recognition and promotion with regulators, employers and general public
  • ECO Canada certification staff and streamlined access to information on applications and maintenance
  • Mentorship opportunities - keep the structured program going!  

Fast Facts
  • Top 3 areas of EP specializations:
    • EPs: Environmental Manager, Site Assessment & Reclamation, Water Quality
    • EPts: Site Assessment & Reclamation, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management 

Feel free to contact us at anytime regarding EP certification - [email protected].

 


 Regional News


The 2012 Atlantic Canada Environmental Professional Forum is on June 19th, 2012 in Moncton, New Brunswick. ECO Canada is pleased to partner with the Auditing Association of Canada to host an event that aims to connect environmental professionals from Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. View the planned program here.

And the EP Events Survey WINNERS are ...

Kevin Pendreigh, EP(CEA), Director of Operations, Pacific Region, SLR Consulting
Dan Jarrat, Senior Air Quality Engineer, Stantec Consulting

Kevin wins a $50 Gift Card to Tim Hortons and Dan wins a picnic blanket courtesy of TERA Environmental Consultants.

TERA Environmental Consultants

Learn more about the regional activities by clicking your province below.

 

British Columbia | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Ontario | Quebec | Atlantic    

 

 

Resources-seeker  
Top Resources This Month


Benefit from establishing your professional credibility. As an Environmental Professional (EP), take advantage of discounts on environmental sector essentials: insurance, regulatory updates, field gear, hotels, training and more.


Get Harvard on your resume! Gain the essential skills to become a leader in the environment industry. Register for Harvard Business Publishing's online training Stepping Up to Management™. EPs - email [email protected] for a special code to benefit from an additional 20% in savings.


Is your company listed on our Business Directory? Gain exposure and get discovered - click here for your free listing.
 

Introducing the report: Creating Workplace Culture. It's full of innovative HR strategies for environmental companies to attract, engage and retain top talent.

Event

Featured Events

CMOS/AMS 2012 Congress
May 29 - June1, 2012 - Montreal, QC

FCM's 75th Annual Conference & Trade Show
June 1-4, 2012 - Saskatoon, SK

Market Insights: Extreme Makeover - Whole Building Retrofits
June 5, 2012 - Vancouver, BC

Hydrocarbons in the Environment
June 8, 2012 - Nanaimo, BC

Contaminated & Hazardous Waste Site Management
June 11-15, 2012 - Toronto, ON

Canadian Water Summit
June 28, 2012 - Calgary, AB



Visit ECO's online Events Calendar for a listing of
more events & conferences:
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