C-NER-G is a Government of Canada–funded initiative delivered by ECO Canada, designed to help Alberta’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) strengthen their workforce for the green economy.
Through targeted HR consulting and access to ECO Canada’s HR Builder toolkit, organizations receive practical support to hire more effectively, improve retention, and build sustainable, compliant teams supported by clear policies and strong people management practices.
Access a complete library of sector-specific customizable and ready to use HR tools and templates – so you can adapt, refine, and make them your own without starting from scratch.
Pre-screen and interview questions, behavioural banks, reference check forms, offer
letter templates
Onboarding checklists, employee records, role or contract change templates, remote employee checklists
Performance and feedback forms, promotion and discipline templates, exit interviews and checklists
Leave, overtime, remote work and DEI policies, privacy and people management
templates
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.
Recruitment strategy, workforce planning, job design, interview structure, and guidance on sourcing and hiring approaches.
Employee handbooks, leave and overtime policies, vacation pay, harassment policies, and core HR compliance support.
Workshops on harassment, DEI, respectful workplaces, and essential HR topics for
employers, managers, or staff.
Interview skills, unconscious bias, fair hiring practices, feedback, and conflict
management training.
Compensation reviews, market alignment, and development of practical pay strategies.
Support with onboarding, employee relations, workplace issues, terminations, and other HR challenges.
Access 30–50 downloadable HR templates, self-assessment tools, and best-practice guides to support everyday hiring and team development.
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Five sessions across Alberta (virtual + in-person) will train HR staff on:
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.
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
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
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.
Hire a post-secondary student for a meaningful work placement and receive financial support toward eligible wages.
Get reimbursed for up to 50% of eligible student wages.
Eligible employers include Canadian-owned businesses, Canadian subsidiaries, and non-profits of all sizes. Placements must relate to the student's post-secondary program in STEAM or Business.
Apply as an EmployerSupport is subject to program eligibility, available placements, and approval.
Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
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