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 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.
The HR Builder: Your All-in-One HR Toolkit
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.
Hiring & Interview Templates
Pre-screen and interview questions, behavioural banks, reference check forms, offer
letter templates
Onboarding & Employment Forms
Onboarding checklists, employee records, role or contract change templates, remote employee checklists
Performance, Promotion & Exit Tools
Performance and feedback forms, promotion and discipline templates, exit interviews and checklists
HR Policies & Compliance Documents
Leave, overtime, remote work and DEI policies, privacy and people management
templates
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.
HR Support Available to Employers
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
Recruitment strategy, workforce planning, job design, interview structure, and guidance on sourcing and hiring approaches.
HR Compliance & Policies
Employee handbooks, leave and overtime policies, vacation pay, harassment policies, and core HR compliance support.
Training & Workshops
Workshops on harassment, DEI, respectful workplaces, and essential HR topics for
employers, managers, or staff.
Manager & Hiring Training
Interview skills, unconscious bias, fair hiring practices, feedback, and conflict
management training.
Compensation & Pay Strategy
Compensation reviews, market alignment, and development of practical pay strategies.
HR Guidance & Problem-Solving
Support with onboarding, employee relations, workplace issues, terminations, and other HR challenges.
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.
The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.
