Environmental Talent Development Project
Environmental Skills for Success Training Series: Green Career Growth for a Sustainable Economy
The Environmental Skills for Success Project by ECO Canada supports job seekers in gaining foundational skills while helping employers build inclusive and skilled talent pipelines. This initiative addresses workforce challenges and supports a thriving, diverse environmental sector.
Building Skills for a Stronger Workforce
The Government of Canada’s Skills for Success program aims to increase the number and diversity of qualified workers in the environmental sector by strengthening essential workplace skills. This project aligns with that goal by offering comprehensive training designed to develop key competencies and support equity-deserving groups.
Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, this project offers opportunities to gain in-demand skills or attract top talent in today’s skills-based economy.
Project Objectives
The project will unite industry and other stakeholders to create initiatives aimed at developing the foundational skills of job seekers, with a specific focus on equity-deserving candidates.
Specifically, the project will:
- Respond to current skills and labour market issues and enable broad adoption and uptake of the Skills for Success model;
- Work with a range of partners to develop and deliver training and tools to improve job seekers’ environmental employability.
- Increase employer awareness and buy-in on the importance of training investments, inclusive talent acquisition and retention strategies;
- Increase alignment between industry needs and academia through educational and training standards development and stakeholder dialogue; and
- Develop a sustainability strategy to grow, develop and diversify environmental talent.
This project commenced on November 1, 2023, and will conclude on March 31, 2026 (29 months).
Training Initiatives
Essential Skills for Success curriculum
Aiming to equip individuals with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in the environmental sector.
Women in Leadership curriculum
Focus on providing training, resources and leadership skills to empower women in leadership positions.
Training Catalogue
Will include training streams, and library of additional employability resources.
Training series framework
Includes learning objectives, content outline and learning outcomes for each training stream.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Primer Course
The Free AI Primer Course introduces participants to the world of artificial intelligence. Designed for anyone eager to grasp the essentials of AI and learn about its impact on our world, this course offers an accessible introduction to this exciting field.
AR/VR Training Curriculum
The AR/VR (Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality) curriculum will provide participants with hands-on experience and expertise in utilizing AR/VR technologies across various industries.
Drone Training Curriculum
Designed to equip participants with the essential skills needed to operate drones effectively and ethically in various industries.
Indigenous Training Curriculum
Designed with Indigenous communities, to incorporate traditional teachings, cultural practices into environmental education.
Tools and Resources
This project will include:
- Mentorship Platform:
The Mentorship Platform will be a dynamic and interactive program designed to facilitate meaningful connections and foster professional growth and development.
- Skills assessment guide for employers:
The Skills Assessment Guide for Employers will be a comprehensive tool designed to guide employers in effectively assessing candidates’ qualifications, capabilities, and potential fit for various roles within their organizations.
- HR & Diversity toolkit:
This toolkit will support organizations within the environmental sector to implement effective human resources (HR) practices and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
Upcoming Events
Additional Resources
Developed by the Government of Canada, Skills for Success encompasses essential and transferable skills for thriving in education, work, and daily life. The program also provides videos explaining the nine skills for success, demonstrating how to apply them in the workplace, and highlighting their benefits.
Thank you to our partner for making these programs possible:
