New Paths to
EP® Certification
Explore the latest two specializations in Impact Assessment Management (IA): IA Practitioner, IA Reviewer.
Environmental
Professional (EP®) Video
Learn everything you need to know about the EP designation in just two minutes!
Webinar
A Guide to Becoming an Environmental Professional
Learn more about the benefits of joining our EP® community and more!
Environmental
Professional Designations & Memberships
Certifying Canada’s green workforce with Environmental Professional (EP®) Designations.
New Paths to
EP® Certification
Explore the latest two specializations in Impact Assessment Management (IA): IA Practitioner, IA Reviewer.
Environmental
Professional (EP®) Video
Learn everything you need to know about the EP designation in just two minutes!
Webinar
A Guide to Becoming an Environmental Professional
Learn more about the benefits of joining our EP® community and more!
Environmental
Professional Designations & Memberships
Certifying Canada’s green workforce with Environmental Professional (EP®) Designations.
New Paths to
EP® Certification
Explore the latest two specializations in Impact Assessment Management (IA): IA Practitioner, IA Reviewer.
Environmental
Professional (EP®) Video
Learn everything you need to know about the EP designation in just two minutes!
Webinar
A Guide to Becoming an Environmental Professional
Learn more about the benefits of joining our EP® community and more!
Environmental
Professional Designations & Memberships
Certifying Canada’s green workforce with Environmental Professional (EP®) Designations.
Setting the National Standard
Environmental professionals are diverse: from scientists, to engineers, to technicians, to biologists, to consultants. Our designations are a way for them to showcase leadership, create public trust, and adopt lifelong learning in their career thus far.
These memberships acknowledge the specialized knowledge that Canadian practitioners accumulate on the job, building on their academic training.
Our EP® Designation is a multidisciplinary environmental professional certification for specialists across all industries in Canada who are dedicated to advancing sustainable practice and responsible economic growth.
EP® Designation Pathways
As an EP® | EPt | EP® Auditor, you will:
- Join a community of professionals coast-to-coast.
- Become a member of Canada’s only national environmental professional designation.
- Get exclusive savings on professional development training, events, insurance and more.
- Take part in annual surveys and have your say in the future of environmental work in Canada.
- Receive free resources and industry insights.
- Be eligible to participate in an exclusive Mentorship Program where you’ll be matched with an individual to either.
- Mentor and help to shape their career (EP® and EP® Auditors only).
- Learn from an EP® Mentor and gain career growth (EPt members only).
Environmental Professional
EP®
Environmental Professionals, or EP®s, are the next wave of change-makers in the constantly evolving environmental field. Get recognition in your field and take advantage of up-to-the-minute resources and training to ensure you maintain your professional performance and stay on top of the latest trends.
Environmental Professional In-Training
EPt
The Environmental Professional in-training designation is developed for a wide array of professionals looking to leave their mark in the sector. Whether you’re an emerging young professional, recent graduate, new to Canada or an experienced professional looking to transition to this fast-growing sector; as an EPt you can strive towards achieving environmental career goals with the support of our exclusive resources, tool and community of experts to help advance your career.
Environmental Auditors
EP® (EMSLA) | EP® (CEA)
Be recognized as a leader for the important evaluation work that you do. Our EP® (EMSLA) and EP® (CEA) are a gold-standard seal for environmental auditors, providing great benefits to those who are highly qualified and committed to the sector.
Environmental Professional In-Training Student
EPt Student
As an EPt Student, you can take the first step toward achieving your early environmental career goals before you graduate. You’ll gain an immediate advantage with the support of our exclusive resources and a growing community of experts and mentors. You’ll also begin our custom-tailored EPt training framework, accelerating your path to our Environmental Professional (EP®) designation.
Environmental Professional Employer
EP® Employer
From fostering employee training and development to hiring diverse candidates, our human resource tools help you hire new professionals and support their career development, while fostering outstanding employee relations and productivity.
EP® Employers represent public trust, improving human resource practices within the environmental sector and building internal experts by supporting their employees’ EP® designations. They value environmental experience, expertise, ethics, and the continued development of environmental practice.
SBEP Designations
The Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP) Designation is a unique certification designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to lead in the growing field of the blue economy. This designation recognizes individuals who are committed to advancing sustainability, innovation, and responsible stewardship in ocean-related industries.
Environmental Professional in Greenhouse Gas
EP® (GHG)
ECO Canada and the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) are excited to introduce the EP® (GHG) designation, which recognizes environmental professionals for their expertise in greenhouse gas initiatives. Set to launch in late 2025, this globally recognized certification will enable individuals to showcase their proficiency in GHG management. Join a growing community of professionals who are influencing the future of carbon management.
