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Jobs
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PHH ARC Environmental
Hazardous Materials Technologist
Regina, SK
Deadline: Oct. 6, 2012

Hydrogeologist/Engineer
Calgary, AB
Deadline: Oct. 11, 2012
Guelph, ON
Deadline: Oct. 7, 2012

Field Technicians
All Provinces, INT
Deadline: Oct. 12, 2012


      Yellowknife, NT
      Deadline: Oct. 5, 2012

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Why Sustainability Makes Business Sense 


Sustainability Makes Business Sense

Sustainability is now at the top of mind for many companies when it comes to business practices. Not only is it important for ensuring the longevity of our environment and resources, it also offers excellent growth potential for companies who choose to make it their business.

     

Are You Being Paid What You're Worth?      


Are You Being Paid What You're Worth?
Real-time salary information is valuable at every stage of one's career. Whether it's choosing a career path or negotiating a job offer, compensation data is important to students, professionals and employers alike. Find out if you have a grasp on compensation in Canada's environment industry.

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Taking Note of Proposed Changes to Sustainability
Reporting Guidelines  


Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

Get an overview of the proposed changes included in Global Reporting Initiative's (GRI) 4th generation of Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, the G4. There is also still time for you to have a say as the exposure draft is open for public comment until September 25th, 2012.


Welcome Newly Certified Members


We are pleased to extend our warmest welcome to the individuals who were awarded environmental designations in Spring and Summer of 2012:




 

  >> Click here to view the full Member Roster 

 

 

regionalnews
Regional News - September 2012


Networking Events

Alberta - The AB Chapter of EPs is holding their annual Edmonton EP Event on September 26, 2012, which features keynote speaker Bev Yee, Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategy Division, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, Alberta Government.

She will speak on the "Cumulative Effects: A New Approach to Environmental Management" and how the Alberta Government plans to adopt the new strategy.

Ontario - ECO Canada is preparing to release its highly-anticipated Green Economy Report this fall at the annual Toronto EP Event. The full-day event is scheduled for October 30, 2012 and will be held at Evergreen Brick Works. (Preliminary details are available.)

A complete listing for the 2012-2013 EP Events season can be found at: eco.ca/networking

EP Benefits


Need Winter Tires? Just a reminder that as an EP or EPt you have VIP pricing at Kal Tire and receive the best prices on tires and automotive services (up to 15% off the lowest marked price). Log in to your certified member account and click the "Member Services" tab for more information.

Regional Chapters

Calling for Regional Chapter Leads - Chapter Lead positions are available in BC, SK, and Atlantic Canada. Interested candidates can email certification@eco.ca to learn more about the opportunity.



Learn more about regional activities by clicking your province below:

 

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

 

 

regulatoryupdates
Regulatory Updates - September 2012


Canada Federal Environmental (and Health & Safety) Updates from Nimonik's EHS Tracker: Provincial Updates: Available to certified EPs by logging into your certified members' account.



Nimonik

TopResources  
Top Resources This Month

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Event

Featured Events

2012 Green Careers Summit

October 12, 2012 - Calgary, AB   


ECO Canada invites high school students and teachers to join us for a day of hands-on learning about how to turn a passion for the environment into a career! Attendance is FREE and includes breakfast and lunch. (Registration deadline: Friday, September 21st)

>> Click here to register today 

 



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