In this Issue: May 2012
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Latest Job Postings
Calgary, AB
Deadline: May 30, 2012
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Saskatoon, SK Deadline: May 26, 2012
| Geoscientist - Junior Halifax, NS
Deadline: June 9, 2012 |
Mississauga, ON
Deadline: May 28, 2012
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5 Tips for 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.
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The Commissioner's Perspective: Two decades after Earth Summit
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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].
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Regional NewsThe 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. Learn more about the regional activities by clicking your province below.
British Columbia | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Ontario | Quebec | Atlantic |
Regulatory Updates - May 2012 Canada Federal Environmental (and Health & Safety) Updates from Nimonik's EHS TrackerProvincial Updates: Available to certified EPs by logging in to your certified members' account.
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Top Resources This Month
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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.
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Featured Events
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CMOS/AMS 2012 CongressMay 29 - June1, 2012 - Montreal, QC FCM's 75th Annual Conference & Trade ShowJune 1-4, 2012 - Saskatoon, SK Market Insights: Extreme Makeover - Whole Building RetrofitsJune 5, 2012 - Vancouver, BC Hydrocarbons in the EnvironmentJune 8, 2012 - Nanaimo, BC Contaminated & Hazardous Waste Site ManagementJune 11-15, 2012 - Toronto, ON Canadian Water SummitJune 28, 2012 - Calgary, AB Visit ECO's online Events Calendar for a listing of more events & conferences:
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