GHG Management Training
2025-12-08 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Kahanoff Centre, 105 12 Ave SE,, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1A1, Canada
Join us for an exclusive event focused on the practical implementation of GHGManagement and decarbonization strategies. Gain insights into the latest industry trends, strategies for achieving Net Zero, and learn from experts how to tackle real-world challenges and reduce your sector’s carbon footprint.
Event Details:
December 8th, 2025, starting at 9:30 AM in Suite 105 of the Kahanoff Centre.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Cost: $99
Come enhance your professional credentials and contribute to a low-carbon future by registering for the GHG Management Training Program!

Strategies to Write a Successful Grant
2025-12-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Effective grant seeking is about more than filling out an application form. It involves strategic prospect research, detailed project planning, and articulating a compelling case, all while employing efficient tools, processes, and systems. This workshop will teach you how to be successful in this process.
Session Dates:
The workshop will consist of four, 90-minute sessions taking place from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM MT on each of the following dates:

December 1, 2025
December 3, 2025
December 8, 2025
December 10, 2025

This is an instructor-led online course. Using ample tools, reference materials, examples, and strategies for success, over a period of four, 90-minute sessions, this workshop will cover:

Current trends in grant funding
Funder search techniques, tools, and tips
Organizational capacity, creating efficiencies, removing roadblocks
Preparation of key proposal components
Proposal refinement

What’s Included:

4 live virtual interactive sessions with group discussions, learning activities, take-home materials, and additional resources
Opportunities for one-to-one questions and feedback from the course facilitator
Opportunity to network and connect with other industry professionals

This course is ideal for:

Entry to mid-level environmental professionals wanting to learn about grant seeking and developing their skills in project planning for proposal development
Mid-level environmental professionals with some grants experience who want to refresh their knowledge and sharpen their skills

Facilitator: Barbara McMillan
Consultant and Instructor
Barbara McMillan’s extensive experience as a grantor, grantee, and instructor in grantwriting provides a rich backdrop to help individuals and organizations build their capacity in grantseeking and proposal writing. Besides having assessed over 1000 grant applications, she has written many successful proposals, and has taught grantseeking for over 30 years, including the Grant and Proposal Writing Course in BCIT’s Fundraising Management Certificate Program. Barbara holds a BA in Communications from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Management Degree (National Voluntary Sector Leaders) from McGill University. She has over 40 years’ experience working and volunteering with a wide range of community and civil sector organizations locally and globally, including Vancouver Foundation, Community Foundations of Canada, Health Canada’s Health Promotion Directorate, and United Way BC. Barbara’s active interest in environmental issues has included involvement with initiatives and organizations such as the North Shore Rain Garden Project, Cool North Shore, and the Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society.

Future Ready SMEs: Advancing Low-Carbon Pathways
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alt Hotel Calgary East Village, 635 Confluence Way Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2G 0G1, Canada
ECO Canada will host the Future ready SMEs Tour – Calgary Session: Advancing Low-Carbon Pathways on December 10, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (MST).
This in-person evening event will feature a one-hour panel discussion followed by a networking reception, bringing together small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Indigenous-led organizations, and equity-deserving groups in the Infrastructure and Energy sectors.
The discussion, led by Geni Peters with panelist Brenna Barlow and others, will focus on empowering Canadian sectors and communities to adopt low-carbon technologies and reduce GHG emissions.
This event aligns with ECO Canada’s national initiative to build capacity and mobilize knowledge across Canada through Green Horizons Roadshows—part of the broader effort to guide and empower organizations toward Decarbonization Pathways.
Agenda:
5:00 PM – 5:10 PM | Welcome & Introductions
5:10 PM – 6:00 PM | Panel Discussion – “Empowering Canadian sectors and communities to adopt low-carbon technologies and reduce GHG emissions”
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Networking Reception & Refreshments
Speaker:

Brenna Barlow
Head of Science, Climate and Energy – Canadian Prairie | British Consulate General Calgary

Environmental Professionals Meetup: Victoria, BC
2026-01-13 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | University Club of Victoria, West Campus Way, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2, Canada
Join ECO Canada at the free Environmental Professional Networking Event on January 13th 2026!
This is an event to bring together ECO Canada’s network of Environmental Professionals to connect in Victoria for a fun, social, networking event. There are no requirements to attend this free event other than a love of connecting with others. Join us to get to know some fellow Environmental Professionals in the area, while enjoying a great venue, food and networking. Please register so that we know how many people will be attending this unique event.
Who is this for?
Environmental professionals in Victoria.
Details
Food is complimentary, but you will have to pay for your own alcoholic beverages. Feel free to bring a non-EP® guest at a fee of $10.00.

EP®(GHG) Info Session – Application & Eligibility Requirements
2026-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton)
ECO Canada is pleased to invite you to the second session in our EP(GHG) Webinar Series. Building on the introduction to the Environmental Professional (GHG) designation, this session will provide a detailed walkthrough of the eligibility criteria and application process for both the EP®(GHG) and EPt(GHG) pathways.
In this session, you’ll learn:

The eligibility requirements for each designation stream
The steps involved in the application process
Key documentation and evidence needed for your application
Guidance on how to best prepare a strong submission
Support and resources available through ECO Canada

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an emerging professional in greenhouse gas management, this session will give you the clarity and confidence needed to take the next step toward certification.
Who Should Attend:

Professionals working in GHG quantification, verification, or management
Early-career professionals seeking recognition in the field
Employers and managers interested in supporting staff toward designation

Join us to get your questions answered and learn how to begin your journey to becoming an EP®(GHG) or EPt(GHG).

Speakers

Elizabeth Getty
Director of Certification

Coleen Mahoney
Certification Coordinator

Favoriser l’inclusion et la rétention par des rétroactions efficaces
2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Online
Dans le secteur agroalimentaire en constante évolution, la rétroaction ne se limite plus à un outil de performance, elle est devenue un pilier du leadership inclusif et de la rétention des talents. Cette séance virtuelle de 90 minutes (Zoom) explore comment une rétroaction intentionnelle et constructive peut soutenir le développement et la rétention des femmes, favoriser une communication inclusive et renforcer la dynamique d’équipe.Joignez-vous à nous pour cette session interactive avec des exemples propres au secteur, des discussions en petits groupes et des exercices pratiques le 20 janvier à 10:00 am EST.

Autres dates de session:

Février 24th: Favoriser l’équité des genres – approches efficaces pour attirer et retenir les talents
Mars 17th: Préparer l’avenir – planification de la relève pour des milieux agroalimentaires inclusifs

Conférencière:

Corinne Adam
Founder and President, Corrine Adam Coaching and Consulting Services Inc
Corinne works with senior women leaders in mission-driven organizations or roles who feel called to evolve into a deeper, fuller version of themselves. Her coaching philosophy is rooted in three decades of frontline experience: she spent 30 years working at the intersection of people, systems, and change in Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability and Humanitarian Assistance, partnering with corporations and
not-for-profit organizations across the globe. (link to LinkedIn profile) Her path took her from public relations through international communications in conflict zones, to labor auditing across global supply chains, to leading sustainability as a VP for a publicly
traded Canadian company, and finally to launching her own consultancy—a journey across 12 countries that deepened her conviction that lasting change requires turning inward. That work taught her something fundamental: impact starts from within. When people are
seen, heard, and supported, they become architects of change—reshaping themselves first, then their organizations, communities, and the world around them. This insight led her to coaching. She saw that when people are aligned with their values, aware
of their patterns, and supported with care, they can lead themselves and others with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Corinne has woven together training in Non-Violent Communication, Mindfulness, Appreciative Inquiry, Collective Trauma, and Integral Transformative Practice® to create her own distinctive approach. She is a certified Integral Associate Coach™ and member of the International Coaching Federation, as well as a trained Positive Intelligence Coach™, bringing evidence-based mental fitness to complement her Integral Coaching expertise. Corinne coaches in both Frenchand English

Lead by Living Above the Line
2026-01-21 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online
Elevate your leadership and team culture with a mindset shift: lead above-the-line. This course empowers you to build trust, inspire innovation, improve collaboration, and effectively manage change in today’s dynamic workplace. Join our online, instructor-led course on January 21st 2026.
This 90-minute interactive online workshop features group activities, tools, reflection exercises, and proven leadership models. This workshop will cover the following:

Building trust and psychological safety within your team
Leading above the line and fostering team accountability
Encouraging ownership, accountability and responsibility within your team.
Understanding the human side of change and reducing resistance
Applying communication strategies to drive alignment and clarity
Recognizing and adjusting communication styles for better influence

What’s Included:

Live virtual session led by experienced facilitators
Take-home tools, practical exercises, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities
Opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build your leadership toolkit

This workshop is ideal for:

New and emerging leaders, team leads, and professionals preparing for leadership roles who want to improve their ability to manage themselves and inspire others
Established leaders seeking refreshed tools and practical strategies to better lead change, coach team members, and communicate effectively

Meet your Speaker:

Scott Donald
Owner and President of SBD Growth Strategies, Sales & Leadership Coach and Trainer
Scott believes that effective business growth starts with clear processes and authentic leadership. He is committed to helping sales professionals and leaders grow more sustainably and confidently.
As a seasoned sales and leadership coach, trainer, and consultant, Scott empowers individuals and organizations to bridge the gap between personal performance and measurable results. Before founding SBD Growth Strategies (SBD), Scott spent over 30 years in professional sales and sales leadership across diverse industries. He now shares refined, repeatable models for sales effectiveness, leadership development, and team performance.
Scott brings a down-to-earth style and quick sense of humour to learning environments, helping participants feel relaxed and engaged as they develop critical skills.
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Environmental Professionals Meetup: Barrie, ON
2026-01-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Donaleigh’s Irish Public House, 28 Dunlop St E, Barrie, ON, L4N 1A2, Canada
Join ECO Canada at the free Environmental Professional Networking Event on January 21, 2026!
This is an event to bring together ECO Canada’s network of Environmental Professionals to connect in Barrie for a fun, social, networking event. There are no requirements to attend this free event other than a love of connecting with others. Join us to get to know some fellow Environmental Professionals in the area, while enjoying a great venue, food and networking. Please register so that we know how many people will be attending this unique event.
Who is this for?
Environmental professionals in Barrie.
Details
Food is complimentary, but you will have to pay for your own alcoholic beverages. Feel free to bring a non-EP® guest at a fee of $10.00.

Crop Talk: Career, Stories & Networking
2026-01-22 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5G 3H2, Canada
Join ECO Canada for an inspiring evening connecting professionals from the Agricultural Sector. Hear authentic career stories, exchange insights, and engage in open conversations about challenges, growth, and success.
What to Expect:
• Fireside Chat: Senior leaders share real-world experiences and strategies for navigating the Ag industry.
• Networking: Connect with role models who have overcome barriers and build meaningful connections across the industry.
Whether you’re just starting out or leading change, this event offers valuable insights and connections to help shape your career and the future of the ocean sector.
Agenda:

4:00 – 4:30 – Check-in and Networking
4:30 – 5:00 – Panel Session
5:00 – 5:30 – Networking

Panelists:

Lenore Newman
Director @ Food and Agriculture Institute – University of the Fraser Valley
Lenore Newman is the Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley where she specializes in agricultural innovation and policy. She holds a Research Chair in Food and Agriculture Innovation and is a past Canada Research Chair in Food Security and the Environment. She is a professor in the department of Planning, Geography, and Environmental Studies and is an emeritus member of the Royal Society of Canada’s New College.
Lenore mentors in Creative Destruction Labs-Rockies agricultural stream and works closely with industry in the areas of alternative proteins and controlled environment agriculture. Lenore was a member of the BC Premier’s Food Security Task Force, sat on the BC Minister of Agriculture’s Advisory Committee, and consults widely on the future of food. She has published numerous academic journal articles and book chapters, and her opinion pieces have been published in the Globe and Mail, the Vancouver Sun, Hill Times, CNN, and the Georgia Straight. Her first book, Speaking in Cod Tongues, was published to wide acclaim in January 2017. Her second book, Lost Feast, was published by ECW Press in 2019 and awarded silver in the 2019 Forward INDIES and was the winner of a Canadian Science Writers Award. She is co-author of Dinner on Mars, which was published in 2022. She holds a BSc in Physics from the University of British Columbia, and a PhD in Environmental Studies from Toronto’s York University.

Alycia van der Gracht
Founder @ Quanto Tech Solutions
Alycia is an entrepreneur. As a founding member of QuantoTech, she oversees supply chain management, client services, research and analysis, and day to day operations for the QuantoTech team. Before QuantoTech, Alycia worked at several companies and technology start-ups such as the Alacrity Foundation, CarrotLines, and Media Touch in roles ranging from recruitment to marketing. In her personal life, Alycia had become increasingly interested in knowing where her food came from and how to grow it herself. As her interest developed, her research led her to the conclusion that LED grow lights and systems were the future of horticulture. In 2012, Alycia decided to pursue her research professionally and founded QuantoTech where she engineers solutions to combat food insecurity.
Alycia earned a B.A. at the University of Lethbridge with a Major in Sociology. Her continuing professional development activities include attendance at a variety of conferences and events including the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) at the World Trade Centre, the International E-Commerce Essentials program at the World Trade Centre, attending finance bootcamps with Women Tech Founders association, and perusing a MITx MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management.

From Data to Decisions: MRV for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2026-01-23 12:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5G 3H2, Canada
Join ECO Canada this training program is designed to build knowledge and practical skills in the measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas emissions. Participants will gain an understanding of international MRV frameworks, sector-specific applications, and compliance requirements under national and global regulations. The course will also cover tools, methodologies, and best practices to support effective MRVimplementation.
Spots are limited, so secure your place now to enhance your professional credentials and contribute to a low-carbon future by registering for the MRV Training Program!

Why attend:

Practical skills in MRV for GHG emissions
Expert instructors with industry knowledge
Networking opportunities with peers in the field
Certificate of participation
Comprehensive curriculum covering measurement, reporting & verification of GHGs
Focus on sustainability and contributing to a low-carbon future

Speaker:

Nelson Lee, MASc., P.Eng., CCP®,Founder, Green Sky Sustainability Consulting Inc.
Nelson Lee, MASc., P.Eng., CCP®, is the founder of Green Sky Sustainability Consulting Inc., a firm dedicated to enabling climate action, empowering people, and building a better world for all. With over 40 years of global experience in industrial and environmental sectors, Nelson brings deep expertise in greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification, verification, and climate change risk and resilience strategies.He advises corporations and governments on advancing sustainability and improving environmental, health, and safety (EHS) performance. Nelson also represents Canada in developing ISO standardsfor climate change adaptation and mitigation—an effort he has contributed to for more than a decade. As an engaged educator and speaker, Nelson shares his practical insights through workshops and courses, including two recent sessions for EcoCanada (February 2025). He is an active volunteer with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC) and serves on its Climate Change and Sustainability Advisory Group (CCSAG). Nelson is a licensed professional engineer in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

SBEP Designation – Your Questions Answered
2026-01-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Online
Are you curious about ECO Canada’s Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP) Designation and how it can support your career or organization? Join us for a live FAQ Info Webinar, where we’ll walk through everything you need to know about the designation process, benefits, and next steps.

This interactive session will cover:

What the SBEP Designation is and who it’s for
How the application process works
Key requirements and assessment criteria
Benefits for professionals, employers, and the ocean sector
Upcoming timelines and opportunities to get involved

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your own questions directly to the ECO Canada team and hear answers to the most common questions we’ve received from applicants, employers, and stakeholders. Whether you’re an early-career professional, a mid-career practitioner, or an employer looking to strengthen your workforce, this session will help you understand how the SBEP Designation can recognize skills, validate experience, and open new opportunities in Canada’s growing blue economy.
Speakers

Elizabeth Getty
Director of Certification

Krysti Urbancic
Blue Economy Project Manager

ECO IMPACT 2026
2026-02-19 - 2026-02-20 | The Westin Calgary, 320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2S6, Canada
ECO IMPACT brings together thought leaders, educators, innovators, and emerging professionals to explore the future of green careers.
Through dynamic learning sessions and an elegant awards gala, ECO IMPACT creates space for cross-sector dialogue, career development, and celebration of excellence in the environmental sector.

2 Days of Programming
12 Learning Sessions
10 Prestige Awards
300+ Attendees

Favoriser l’équité des genres : approches efficaces pour attirer et retenir les talents
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto)
Les femmes continuent de faire face à des défis uniques dans les secteurs de l’agriculture et de l’agroalimentaire, particulièrement au Québec et au Nouveau-Brunswick. Cet atelier virtuel de 90
minutes (Zoom) est conçu pour aider les responsables RH et les gestionnaires à mieux comprendre ces enjeux et à poser des actions concrètes pour recruter, retenir et soutenir les talents féminins. Grâce à des échanges entre pairs et des conseils d’experts, les participants prendront conscience des barrières systémiques et culturelles, partageront des pratiques exemplaires et développeront des stratégies concrètes. Joignez-vous à nous pour cette session interactive avec des exemples propres au secteur, des discussions en petits groupes et des exercices pratiques le 24 février à 10:00 am EST.

Autres dates de session:

Janvier 20th: Favoriser l’inclusion et la rétention par des rétroactions efficaces
Mars 17th: Préparer l’avenir – planification de la relève pour des milieux agroalimentaires inclusifs

Conférencière:

Corrine Adam
Founder and President, Corrine Adam Coaching and Consulting Services Inc
Corinne works with senior women leaders in mission-driven organizations or roles who feel called to evolve into a deeper, fuller version of themselves. Her coaching philosophy is rooted in three decades of frontline experience: she spent 30 years working at the intersection of people, systems, and change in Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability and Humanitarian Assistance, partnering with corporations and
not-for-profit organizations across the globe. (link to LinkedIn profile) Her path took her from public relations through international communications in conflict zones, to labor auditing across global supply chains, to leading sustainability as a VP for a publicly
traded Canadian company, and finally to launching her own consultancy—a journey across 12 countries that deepened her conviction that lasting change requires turning inward. That work taught her something fundamental: impact starts from within. When people are
seen, heard, and supported, they become architects of change—reshaping themselves first, then their organizations, communities, and the world around them. This insight led her to coaching. She saw that when people are aligned with their values, aware
of their patterns, and supported with care, they can lead themselves and others with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Corinne has woven together training in Non-Violent Communication, Mindfulness, Appreciative Inquiry, Collective Trauma, and Integral Transformative Practice® to create her own distinctive approach. She is a certified Integral Associate Coach™ and member of the International Coaching Federation, as well as a trained Positive Intelligence Coach™, bringing evidence-based mental fitness to complement her Integral Coaching expertise. Corinne coaches in both French and English
