ECO Canada

Financial Risk Management for Environmental Professionals
2026-06-02 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Join us for a virtual workshop designed to equip you with a practical working vocabulary and foundational framework for financial risk management, grounded firmly in real world environmental examples.
Ideal for professionals seeking a targeted introduction or a timely refresher, this 90 minute instructor led experience bridges financial concepts with environmental practice, helping participants better understand how financial risk influences projects, organizations, and climate related decision making. Through applied case examples and emerging tools, participants will gain insight into identifying, categorizing, and responding to financial risks common in environmental work, while also exploring how agentic AI approaches can support more resilient and optimized project workflows.
What you will learn:

Framing Financial Risk: Why it matters to environmental professionals
Risk Categories and Practical Taxonomy: Environmental case examples and applied insights
Leveraging Agentic AI: Optimizing environmental project workflows
Climate Related Financial Risk: Disclosure landscape and implications for practitioners
Live Q&A and Actionable Resources

Participants will leave with practical takeaways, improved financial risk literacy, and resources to support informed decision making within environmental roles and organizations.
Speaker:

Tim Chan
With over 20 years of professional experience, Tim is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Certified Internal Auditor. His career spans various energy sectors (oil and natural gas, electrical power, utilities), as well as the nonprofit sector. Tim has led teams of accountants and auditors in ensuring enterprise financial and risk controls.
Tim founded WAI Professional Corporation, where he serves as a fractional CFO, providing executive advisory and financial control support. He is also the co-founder of Untapped Energy Association, a federally registered nonprofit organization that upskills professionals in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence literacy.
Tim is an adjunct professor at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business and an assistant professor at Mount Royal University’s Bissett School of Business. He teaches undergraduate and post-graduate students in business technology management, accounting and digital transformation.

GHG Management Training - Ottawa
2026-06-09 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | TCC Canada – The Blair Centre, 1900 City Park Dr 3rd Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1J1A3, Canada
This full-day training session, organized by ECO Canada, is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive and practical understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) calculation and management in Ottawa.

The program supports organizations in strengthening their capacity to measure, track, and reduce emissions in alignment with ESG requirements and Net Zero objectives. Participants will develop a strong foundation in GHG accounting, including the classification and calculation of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The training emphasizes real-world application through hands-on exercises focused on data collection, emission factor selection, carbon footprint calculation, and emissions tracking and reporting.
The program also addresses emission reduction target-setting methodologies and the development of decarbonization strategies, including mitigation measures, sector-specific pathways, and an overview of Net Zero principles. This training is ideal for environmental, sustainability, ESG, and management professionals seeking practical skills to support informed decision-making and advance the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion recognizing their participation and newly developed GHG management competencies.
Come enhance your professional credentials and contribute to a low-carbon future by registering for the GHG Management Training Program!
Who Should Attend:

GHG Management and Sustainability Professionals
Environmental and Climate Change Specialists
ESG and Corporate Strategy Teams
Operations, Asset, and Energy Managers
Project Managers involved in emissions reduction initiatives
Policy, Regulatory, and Compliance Professionals
Consultants supporting GHG inventories and mitigation programs
Senior leaders responsible for climate and net zero strategies

Benefits of Participation For Individuals:

Practical, job relevant GHG skills
Improved confidence working with emissions data
Professional development in ESG and sustainability

Agenda:

8:30 – 9:00am – Check-in and networking
9:00 – 10:20am – Training
10:20 – 10:30am – Break
10:30 – Noon – Training
Noon – 1:00pm – Lunch
1:00- 2:30pm – Training
2:30 – 2:40pm – Break
2:40-4:00pm – Training
4:00 – 4:30 – Networking and closing

Navigating Energy Codes: Communities Sharing Their Experiences
2026-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Join us for an insightful conversation where Indigenous Communities share their firsthand experiences learning about Energy Codes and its benefits.
Hear directly from those who have been on the ground, navigating the complexities of energy code requirements while balancing tough decisions around code implementation and construction hurdles. This session offers a candid look at the realities of building up-to-code structures in Indigenous Communities – from the challenges to the triumphs of better building performance and longevity. Whether you’re in the middle of a construction project or just starting out, and if you’ve faced obstacles on the path to sustainable construction in Indigenous Communities, this webinar is for you
Who is this for?

Indigenous housing team members responsible for planning, approving, or overseeing construction projects
Construction workers and contractors working in or with Indigenous Communities
Energy champions and sustainability leads within First Nations, Métis, and Inuit organizations
Federal, provincial, and municipal staff working on Indigenous housing or energy efficiency programs
Anyone navigating the realities of energy code implementation in an Indigenous community context

Why attend?

Hear community-sourced perspectives on what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they had known earlier
Gain practical insight from peers who faced the same barriers you may be navigating right now
Understand how energy code compliance connects to long-term outcomes: reduced energy costs, improved indoor comfort, and more durable buildings
Build connections with other Indigenous housing and construction professionals facing similar challenges
Ask your questions directly to community members in a live Q&A

Applied Mineralogy for Environmental Consultants
2026-06-17 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online
What if the minerals beneath a contaminated site held the key to more effective remediation?
Environmental consultants regularly encounter soil descriptions that go no further than “sand, silt, gravel, or clay” yet the mineralogy of those soils can be the difference between a remediation that works and one that doesn’t. Applied Mineralogy bridges the gap between mining industry analytical methods and environmental site assessment, giving practitioners a powerful new lens for understanding contaminated sites.
Join us for a 90-minute session exploring how soil mineralogy can be applied across the full lifecycle of environmental site assessment and remediation.
What You’ll Learn

How mineral composition affects contaminant behaviour in groundwater
How to determine the source of background metals concentrations
Why some remedial injections underperform and what mineralogy reveals
How physical properties of metals can be leveraged for remediation
Simple field tests and data evaluation strategies for conceptual understanding
Lab methods for quantifying mineral concentrations as inputs for remedial design and geochemical assessments
Real-world case studies demonstrating the value of Applied Mineralogy for environmental consultants

Why Attend?
Soil mineralogy is an underutilized tool in the environmental consultant’s toolkit. The presence or absence of specific minerals can fundamentally shape how a site is assessed and how remediation is designed. This session will show you how analytical approaches from the mining sector can be adapted and applied to your practice, with practical, field-ready takeaways.
This session is your opportunity to:

Build a more complete conceptual site model
Understand unexpected remediation outcomes
Add a mineral-informed approach to your site assessment workflow

Who Should Attend

Environmental site assessment and remediation professionals
Hydrogeologists and geotechnical practitioners
Environmental consultants working with contaminated sites
Students and early-career professionals in environmental science or geoscience

Speaker:

Jake Gossen
Jake Gossen is an environmental scientist specializing in fate and transport assessment of organic and inorganic contaminants in support of human health and ecological risk assessments and remedial design. His expertise includes aquifer characterization, geochemical modeling, and determination of background soil and groundwater concentrations. Jake has extensive experience in the design, installation, and physical and chemical performance verification of remediation systems. He brings a thorough understanding of Alberta Tier I and II Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines and the British Columbia Contaminated Sites Regulation. His technical specialties include hydrogeology, aqueous geochemistry, geochemical modeling, well installation and development, aquifer testing, groundwater sampling, and analytical QA/QC.

Technologie à faible émission de carbone
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | YT
La transition vers une économie canadienne à faible émission de carbone étant au cœur des priorités climatiques actuelles, ce webinaire offre une synthèse claire et concrète des technologies bas carbone et de leur contribution à l’atteinte de la carboneutralité d’ici 2050. S’appuyant sur des données récentes et des exemples tirés du contexte canadien, il présente les principales sources d’émissions de gaz à effet de serre et les solutions technologiques mises en œuvre ou en cours de déploiement dans les secteurs clés.

À qui s’adresse ce webinaire

Les professionnel·le·s de l’environnement et du climat
Les entreprises et organisations engagées dans la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre
Les décideur·euse·s et gestionnaires
Les acteurs du développement économique et de la transition énergétique
Les fonctionnaires et organismes publics
Les étudiantes et jeunes professionnelles intéressées par les technologies à faible émission de carbone et la trajectoire du Canada vers la carboneutralité

Ce que vous apprendrez :

Comprendre ce que sont les technologies à faible émission de carbone et leur rôle dans la trajectoire canadienne vers la carboneutralité.Identifier les principaux secteurs émetteurs de GES au Canada et les solutions technologiques associées à chacun.
Découvrir les technologies clés de la transition bas carbone dans les domaines de l’énergie, des transports, de l’industrie et de l’agriculture.
Comprendre les stratégies de mise à l’échelle ainsi que les défis techniques et économiques liés à l’adoption des technologies propres.
Connaître les leviers politiques et incitatifs financiers qui soutiennent le déploiement des technologies à faible émission de carbone au Canada.

Présentateur:

Hakim Habani
Hakim Habani est coordonnateur de projets au sein des Services professionnels d’ECO Canada. Depuis presque deux ans, il participe activement au projet IGNITE, une initiative nationale visant à soutenir le développement des compétences et l’adoption de pratiques et de technologies favorisant une économie canadienne à faible émission de carbone.
Dans ce cadre, Hakim a notamment animé des formations sur la gestion et la réduction des gaz à effet de serre (GES), incluant les approches de Mesure, Notification et Vérification (MNV) des émissions de GES, auprès d’organisations et d’entreprises à travers le Canada. Titulaire d’un baccalauréat en sciences de la Terre et de l’environnement et d’un master en géosciences de l’Université de Lorraine (France), il partagera lors de ce webinaire sur les technologies à faible émission de carbone un panorama des principales solutions bas carbone au Canada, couvrant les secteurs de l’énergie, des transports, de l’industrie et de l’agriculture, ainsi que des exemples concrets de déploiement, des leviers politiques et des incitatifs soutenant leur adoption.

AI and the Future of Environmental Consulting: Impacts on Business Models, Work, and the Workforce
2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping environmental consulting, but not in the ways many expect.
Drawing on new research based on labour market modelling, employer interviews, and an industry workshop, this webinar explores how AI is transforming consulting workflows, business models, and workforce dynamics. Participants will gain practical insight into where AI is already being used, why traditional time-and-materials billing models are under pressure, how roles are
changing, and why talent pipeline compression poses the greatest long-term risk.
The session will also address governance, risk, and what firms can do now to turn AI into a strategic advantage rather than a source of disruption.
Speakers:

Geni Peters
Geni Peters is an economist with a Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University. As Labour Market Information (LMI) Manager at ECO Canada, she is responsible for the management, execution and delivery of environmental LMI projects, working with an army of professionals comprised of staff, consultants, strategic advisors and subject matter experts.
Before joining ECO Canada, Geni applied her knowledge and skills in a wide range of roles and industries. She worked as a lecturer for 14 years, teaching a wide range of economics courses and supervising student research projects at UC San Diego and Penn State University. More recently, she managed labour market research initiatives including economic modelling and reporting at PetroLMI Division of Energy Safety Canada (formerly the Petroleum Human Resources Council) and conducted economic research and analysis at Brown Economic Consulting.

Motunrayo Cole
Motunrayo Cole currently works as the Research Lead on environmental labour market information at ECO Canada. She brings a wealth of experience in statistics, survey design, data analysis and reporting on key indicators such as job openings, representation, and labour shortages for environmental professionals. She has worked on and led the delivery of technical research across a range of topics including market outlook, benchmarking salary, demographic profile analysis, and net zero projects.
With a Masters in International Economics and Project Management, She contributes to bridging the gap in information between job seekers and employers by providing insightful research reports geared at matching labour supply with hiring demands of evolving employers and industries across Canada.
