Empowering Alberta’s Green Workforce
Cultivating and Nurturing Employer
Readiness for Green Growth
Future-proof your business with HR tools, expert guidance, and green-sector insights designed to help you attract, retain, and grow top environmental talent.
What is C-NER-G?
Cultivating and Nurturing Employer Readiness for Green Growth
C-NER-G is an initiative by ECO Canada that helps Alberta’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) strengthen their workforce for the green economy.
Through targeted HR consulting and our powerful HR Builder toolkit, you’ll gain everything you need to hire smarter, improve retention, and build sustainable teams that grow with your business.
The HR Builder: Your All-in-One HR Toolkit
Access a complete library of sector-specific HR templates, guides, and best practices built for environmental and clean-tech employers.
Build Stronger Foundations
Create structured, professional HR systems from job descriptions to retention plans.
Save Time and Resources
Reduce HR workload with pre-built tools and ready-to-use frameworks.
Hire With Confidence
Improve quality of hires through clear role design and skills-based interviews.
Future-Proof Your Business
Scale HR processes as your organization grows or takes on more green projects.
Get 15 hours free HR Consulting
Get Personalized HR Support At No Cost
Selected SMEs can access up to 15 hours of free one-on-one HR consulting from ECO Canada’s in-house specialists.
Our team helps you refine your workforce plan, strengthen job design, and implement retention strategies that work in the green sector.
Results You'll See
Lower Turnover Costs
Strengthen onboarding and retention strategies to reduce costly turnover.
Smarter Hiring
Use evidence-based recruitment methods aligned with sustainability goals.
Improved Culture
Build engaged, motivated teams with role clarity and purpose.
Competitive Advantage
Be recognized as a professional, green-ready employer.
Operational Efficiency
Standardize HR processes and reduce administrative hours.
Who Should Join C-NER-G
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the environmental, clean-tech, or energy sectors
- Organizations preparing to scale or transition toward sustainable operations
- Employers looking to formalize HR systems and retain top green talent
Request Access to the HR Builder
Access 30–50 downloadable HR templates, self-assessment tools, and best-practice guides to support everyday hiring and team development.
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Workshops
Interactive Training Workshops
Five sessions across Alberta (virtual + in-person) will train HR staff on:
- Writing clear, targeted job description.
- Conducting inclusive and equitable interviews
- Applying workforce analytics
- Building empowering team cultures
ECOWorks Career Fair
We’re hosting major job fairs in Calgary and online bringing together:
job seekers & students
employers
Sectors: Renewable energy, clean tech, environmental services, disaster recovery
Marketing support includes:
Social media promotion, email campaigns, and local media outreach to maximize impact.
Workforce Track at ECO Impact 2026
A dedicated HR stream at Alberta’s premier environmental workforce conference.
This stream features:
6–8 expert-led sessions and panel discussions
Actionable workshops on workforce strategies
High-value networking for HR leaders and green sector employers
Long-term impact
How C-NER-G helps build a sustainable future:
Stronger Talent Pipelines: SMEs can hire with more confidence and clarity
Increased Innovation: Skilled workers drive technology and systems change
Economic Resilience: Alberta communities benefit from job creation
Global Competitiveness: Green talent is a competitive advantage in today’s world
Ready to Power Your Green Workforce?
Let’s build Alberta’s sustainable future together.
If you have any questions or would like to request more information, please fill out the form. A member of our HR team will get back to you promptly to provide the details you need.
Funding provided by
The Government of Canada, through the Canada–Alberta Job Fund.
