Environmental Sector Workforce Pulse
Tracking Canada’s Green Workforce in Real Time
In July 2025, more than 2,100 Canadian employers shared their perspectives through the pilot Workforce Pulse survey, Canada’s first coordinated rapid-response labour market intelligence initiative. The survey results provide a timely snapshot of employer sentiment, showing how businesses within these partner networks are navigating trade disruptions, policy uncertainty, staffing pressures, and evolving workforce needs.
A New Era of Labour Market Intelligence
The Environmental Sector Workforce Pulse provides insights into the environmental sector’s response to these challenges. The environmental workforce spans a wide range of industries, from consulting to construction.
Our results highlight perspectives from employers of environmental workers in five sub-sectors:
Environmental Consulting Firms
Delivering specialized environmental advice and project services.
Utilities and Construction
Including infrastructure, water services, renewable energy, and energy efficiency projects.
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Firms
Encompassing consulting, R&D, and scientific or waste management services.
Primary Industries
Spanning agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, fishing, and oil and gas extraction.
Social, Public, and Cultural Organizations
Including environmental non-profits, conservation groups, and educational services.
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Environmental Workforce Pulse Report
Explore hiring trends, workforce challenges, and insights from over 2,100 Canadian employers.
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Be Part of Canada’s Environmental Workforce Pulse
Your insights shape the future of Canada’s green economy.
Each year, ECO Canada and our national partners gather real-time insights from employers across every corner of the environmental sector. By participating in the Workforce Pulse survey, you’ll help identify emerging skills needs, inform training investments, and strengthen the evidence base that guides Canada’s environmental workforce strategy.
It only takes 2 minutes to share your perspective — and your input directly supports stronger policy, better programs, and a more resilient labour market.
You’ll also receive early access to new data releases and sector-specific reports.
14 National Partners
Delivered in Partnership with Canada’s Leading Workforce Councils
The pilot Workforce Pulse survey was delivered in partnership with 14 national organizations.
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), BioTalent Canada, BuildForce Canada, TruckingHR Canada, Mining Industry Human Resources Council, Careers in Energy, Energy Safety Canada, Food Processing Skills Canada, Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace (CCAA), Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), Canadian Skills Training and Employment Coalition (CSTEC), ECO Canada, Tourism HR Canada, Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC), and Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC).
Over 2,100 Canadian employers surveyed
Capturing real-time insights from organizations across 14 national sectors.
