Emerging Green Jobs in Canada - ContactPoint

Emerging  Green  Jobs  in   Canada Insights  for  Employment  Counsellors  into  the  Changing  Labour  Market  

Focus  of  The  Paper •  Green  Jobs   •  Entry  Level  Posi=ons   •  Genera=onal  Appeal   •  Renewable  Energy  and  Energy  Conserva=on  

Figure  1:  Influencing  the  Demand  for  Labour Climate  Change  and  other   Environmental  Concerns  

Consumer  Habits  and  Demands

Government  Policy  and   Regula>on

Labour  Market  

Job  crea>on,  job  loss,  job  adapta>on  

Public  and  Private  Investment

Industrial-Based Approach  

Emphasizes the economic outputs of a particular job.

Occupational-Based Approach  

Emphasizes the activities and inputs of a particular job.

Worker-Centred Approach  

Emphasizes the quality of a job first (i.e. Adequate wages and opportunity for career advancement) and environmental consciousness second.

Green Jobs defined by outcome of the job Energy-Centred Approach  

Includes only jobs found within energy generation and conservation.

All-Encompassing Environmental Approach  

Includes all jobs that improve or protect the environment in some way.

Sustainable Jobs defined by the values they reveal in the worker / client - See Sustainable Jobs by Neil Baldwin

Looking for Job Opportunities – The Green Sector Approach Figure  4:  Green  Sectors  Identified  as  Having   Potential  for  Employment 6 5

Legend: RE – Renewable Energy EEB – Energy Efficient Building CT – Clean Transportation EP – Environmental Protection WM – Waste Management EM – Environmental Management

Number  of   4 Studies   3 Identifying   each  Sector 2 1 0 RE

EEB

CT

EP

Green  Sectors

WM

EM

Part 2: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Wind energy generates electricity through the use of wind turbines. Small scale wind turbines can generate power for a single house or farm, whereas wind farms can generate electricity for thousands of homes. Solar energy generates electricity from the sun’s rays through the use of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which can be mounted on the ground or on rooftops. Solar PV cells are generally used in residential and commercial buildings, but a number of solar farms are emerging as well. Bioenergy generates electricity through the burning of wood waste and other organic matters, known as biomass. Hydropower generates electricity through the energy of flowing water. This can take several forms. The use of a dam and reservoir to retain water from a river is the most common.

Area of Activity  

Wind

 

Solar

 

Manufacturing and Distribution

H, M, L

 

Project Development

 

H

 

 

H, M, L

Operation and Maintenance

M

 

 

Biomass Production

 

 

N/A  

Bioenergy

 

 

H, M, L

H

Construction and Installation

 

H, M, L

 

H, M

H

 

 

 

Hydro

Predominantly H and M

H

H, M, L

 

H, M

 

N/A  

H, M, L

H, M, L

 

 

 

H, M, L

Predominantly M, some H and L

N/A  

 

 

 

 

Skills Level Requirements: H=High, M=Medium, L=Low

Job Task Analyses Home Energy Auditor Home Energy Retrofitter Solar Panel Installer Bioenergy Plant Operator Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Wind Turbine Manufacturing Technician Job Descriptions include: Responsibilities Essential Skills or Experience Qualifications

Training Inventory By Province By Community Duration, cost, focus Contact number

Inventory of Employers also see… http://cansia.ca/membership/member-directory www.canwea.ca

Map of Major Projects

Case Studies

Choices  for  Youth Train  for  Trades   Program  

Eco  Canada BEAHR  Training   Programs  

First  Work Green  Skills   Network  

Kortright  Centre High  Skills  Major   Program  

Warm  up   Winnipeg BUILD  program    

http://www.eco.ca/beahr/program-options/

https://www.facebook.com/GreenSkillsNetwork

Actionable Items for Counsellors and Job Developers • 

Review the job task analyses These will provide further insight into the nature of more common entrylevel green jobs

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Use the inventories of training programs

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Review the map to see if there are projects near you or your clients

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Review the case studies when designing programs

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Stay informed about Green policy and investment as it relates to your community

Enjoy these videos and pictures as well… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWbF7J8Oo6U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEpUmbZUhFs

The End – Thank You! Contact Matt Wood [email protected] (416) 323-9557 x 224