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SUMMARY:Explore New Pathways with Royal Roads University: Undergraduate Certificate program In Indigenous Environmental Leadership (IEL)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging webinar hosted by Royal Roads University (RRU) in collaboration with ECO Canada. Learn more about RRU’s Undergraduate Certificate program In Indigenous Environmental Leadership (IEL). This Certificate combines the deep-rooted stewardship of your Indigenous culture with practical environmental science and leadership skills. This program fosters a collaborative learning space for emerging and experienced Indigenous leaders\, blending traditional knowledge with modern practices to address today’s environmental challenges and shape a sustainable future for your community. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nIndigenous learners who want to lead environmental work in their nations and communities\nEarly-career and experienced stewards\, including anyone with paid or volunteer environmental experience\nBand and Nation staff\, such as lands\, natural resources\, guardian and environmental coordinators\nEducation and career advisors who guide Indigenous students toward post-secondary options\nEmployers and partners in environmental management\, consulting\, policy\, and parks and protected areas\n\n  \nMeet the Speakers:\n\n \n\nRhett Reilkoff\nManager\, School of Environment & Sustainability\, RRU \nRhett holds a B.Sc. in Land Use and Environmental Studies (University of Saskatchewan) and an MA in Environment & Management (RRU). With experience in the non-profit sector and consulting for environmental organizations\, he now leads the School of Environment and Sustainability at Royal Roads University. \n\n\n \n\n \n\nDr. Leslie King\nProfessor\, Program Head\, Director – Canadian Center for Environmental Education\, RRU \nDr. King has dedicated her career to advancing environmental education and sustainability. Her expertise spans environmental sciences\, Indigenous perspectives\, climate change\, biodiversity\, governance\, and justice. She has held senior academic roles across Canada and the U.S.\, and her research includes projects in climate adaptation\, knowledge systems\, biodiversity\, and environmental literacy worldwide.
URL:https://eco.ca/event/explore-new-pathways-with-royal-roads-university-undergraduate-certificate-program-in-indigenous-environmental-leadership-ielp/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Explore New Pathways with Royal Roads University 's Bachelor of Environmental Practice (BEP)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging webinar hosted by Royal Roads University (RRU) in collaboration with ECO Canada. Bachelor of Environmental Practice (BEP)\, including how this program combines practical environmental skills and leadership\, to prepare students for careers in the environmental sector. The Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Practice (BEP)\, offered in partnership with Royal Roads University\, is designed to equip you with the skills\, knowledge\, and real-world experience needed to lead in today’s rapidly evolving environmental landscape. Whether your passion lies in the arts or sciences\, the BEP offers two distinct pathways tailored to your interests and career goals. \nWho Should Attend:\n\n\n\nDiploma holders and people with 60+ college credits who want to finish a bachelor’s degree online\nWorking environmental professionals\, including those with 3+ years of experience whose GPA falls short of the B requirement\nAspiring EP® candidates who need the academic requirements for Environmental Professional certification\nCareer changers and upgraders drawn to policy and communication (BA) or technical and science roles (BSc)\nEmployers and advisors who want to support staff or students in upgrading their credentials\n\n\n\nMeet the Speakers:\n\n \n\nRhett Reilkoff\nManager\, School of Environment & Sustainability\, RRU \nRhett holds a B.Sc. in Land Use and Environmental Studies (University of Saskatchewan) and an MA in Environment & Management (RRU). With experience in the non-profit sector and consulting for environmental organizations\, he now leads the School of Environment and Sustainability at Royal Roads University. \n\n\n \n\n \n\nDr. Leslie King\nProfessor\, Program Head\, Director – Canadian Center for Environmental Education\, RRU \nDr. King has dedicated her career to advancing environmental education and sustainability. Her expertise spans environmental sciences\, Indigenous perspectives\, climate change\, biodiversity\, governance\, and justice. She has held senior academic roles across Canada and the U.S.\, and her research includes projects in climate adaptation\, knowledge systems\, biodiversity\, and environmental literacy worldwide.
URL:https://eco.ca/event/eco-canada-and-rru-a-partnership-for-environmental-solutions-bep-ielp-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:ECO Xchange: Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Join ECO Canada and our BC provincial partner BCEIA for ECO Xchange\, an interactive roundtable that brings together environmental sector leaders\, employers\, associations\, educators\, and workforce partners to explore the trends\, challenges\, and opportunities shaping Canada’s environmental workforce. Through facilitated discussions and networking\, participants will exchange ideas\, share industry insights\, and contribute to practical solutions that support workforce development and the future of the green economy. \n\nThe insights gathered during the session will help inform future workforce strategies\, training priorities\, industry resources\, and actionable findings that support organizations\, workers\, and communities. \n\nParticipants will:\n\nExplore emerging workforce trends and labour market challenges\nDiscuss future skills\, training needs\, and talent development priorities\nShare perspectives on workforce and industry challenges\nIdentify practical solutions and partnership opportunities\nContribute insights that will help inform future workforce initiatives and resources\nConnect with peers and industry leaders through facilitated networking and discussion sessions\n\nWho should attend?\n\nEnvironmental sector employers and industry leaders\nIndustry and professional associations\nWorkforce development organizations\nEducation and training providers\nGovernment and community representatives\nEnvironmental professionals and subject matter expert\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nJoignez-vous à ECO Canada et à notre partenaire provincial de la Colombie-Britannique\, la BCEIA\, pour participer à ECO Xchange\, une table ronde interactive qui rassemble des chefs de file du secteur de l’environnement\, des employeurs\, des associations\, des éducateurs et des partenaires du marché du travail afin d’examiner les tendances\, les défis et les occasions qui façonnent la main-d’œuvre environnementale au Canada. \nGrâce à des discussions animées et à des activités de réseautage\, les participants échangeront des idées\, partageront leurs connaissances du secteur et contribueront à l’élaboration de solutions concrètes visant à soutenir le développement de la main-d’œuvre et l’avenir de l’économie verte. \nLes informations recueillies au cours de cette séance permettront d’orienter les futures stratégies en matière de main-d’œuvre\, les priorités de formation\, les ressources sectorielles et les conclusions concrètes qui viendront en aide aux organisations\, aux travailleurs et aux collectivités. \nLes participants pourront :\n\nExplorer les nouvelles tendances en matière de main-d’œuvre et les défis du marché du travail\nDiscuter des compétences futures\, des besoins en formation et des priorités en matière de développement des talents\nPartager leurs points de vue sur les défis liés à la main-d’œuvre et à l’industrie\nCerner des solutions pratiques et des occasions de partenariat\nApporter des idées qui contribueront à orienter les futures initiatives et ressources en matière de main-d’œuvre\nÉtablir des liens avec leurs pairs et les chefs de file de l’industrie grâce à des séances de réseautage et de discussion animées\n\nÀ qui s’adresse cet événement ?\n\nLes employeurs et les chefs de file du secteur de l’environnement\nLes associations industrielles et professionnelles\nLes organismes de développement de la main-d’œuvre\nLes prestataires de services d’éducation et de formation\nLes représentants des gouvernements et des collectivités\nLes professionnels de l’environnement et les experts en la matière\n\n 
URL:https://eco.ca/event/eco-xchange-vancouver/
LOCATION:Private: Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel\, 1100 Granville St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Green Horizons Tour
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SUMMARY:Future Ready SMEs: Advancing Low-Carbon Pathways - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Join ECO Canada for an engaging evening of conversation\, collaboration\, and networking as part of the Future Ready SMEs Tour\, a national initiative supporting Canadian businesses in building the workforce and partnership needed to thrive in a low-carbon economy. \n\n​This even brings together employers\, industry leaders\, workforce development organizations\, educators\, and environmental professionals to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping Canada’s environmental workforce. Through a a dynamic panel discussion\, expert speakers will share practical insights on workforce development\, decarbonization strategies\, and innovative solutions that help organizations reduce emissions while remaining competitive \n​Following the panel\, attendees will have the opportunity to connect during a networking reception\, exchange ideas\, discover workforce resources\, and build meaningful relationships with professionals committed to Canada’s environmental and economic future. \n​Whether you’re looking to strengthen your workforce\, explore low-carbon solutions\, connect with industry peers\, or learn from organizations leading the transition\, this event offers valuable insights and opportunities to collaborate. \n​Who should attend? \n\n​Employers and industry leaders\n​Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs)\n​Workforce development organizations\n​Education and training partners\n​Environmental professionals\n​Emerging and transitioning talent\n​Community and indigenous leaders\n\n​Together\, we’re building the talent pathways and partnerships that will help create a resilient\, future-ready environmental workforce for Canada. \n\n\nJoignez-vous à ECO Canada pour une soirée enrichissante de discussions\, de collaboration et de réseautage dans le cadre de la Tournée Vers la carboneutralité des PME\, une initiative nationale visant à aider les entreprises canadiennes à se doter de la main-d’œuvre et des partenariats nécessaires pour prospérer dans une économie sobre en carbone. \n\n\n​Cet événement rassemble des employeurs\, des chefs de file de l’industrie\, des organismes de développement de la main-d’œuvre\, des éducateurs et des professionnels de l’environnement afin d’examiner les possibilités et les défis qui façonnent la main-d’œuvre environnementale au Canada. Dans le cadre d’une table ronde dynamique\, des conférenciers experts partageront des perspectives pratiques sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre\, les stratégies de décarbonisation et les solutions novatrices qui aident les organisations à réduire leurs émissions tout en demeurant concurrentielles. \n​À l’issue de la table ronde\, les participants auront l’occasion de se rencontrer lors d’une réception de réseautage\, d’échanger des idées\, de découvrir des ressources en matière de main-d’œuvre et de nouer des relations fructueuses avec des professionnels engagés envers l’avenir environnemental et économique du Canada. \n​Que vous souhaitiez renforcer vos effectifs\, explorer des solutions à faibles émissions de carbone\, nouer des liens avec des pairs du secteur ou tirer des enseignements d’organisations à l’avant-garde de la transition\, cet événement vous offre des perspectives précieuses et des opportunités de collaboration. \n​À qui s’adresse cet événement? \n\n​Employeurs et chefs de file de l’industrie\n​Petites et moyennes entreprises (PME)\n​Organismes de développement de la main-d’œuvre\n​Partenaires en éducation et en formation\n​Professionnels de l’environnement\n​Talents émergents et en transition\n​Dirigeants communautaires et autochtones\n\n​Ensemble\, nous mettons en place les parcours de développement des talents et les partenariats qui contribueront à former une main-d’œuvre environnementale résiliente et prête pour l’avenir au Canada.
URL:https://eco.ca/event/future-ready-smes-advancing-low-carbon-pathways-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Central Library\, 350 Georgia St W\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Green Horizons Tour
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SUMMARY:Kitchener/Waterloo Region EP® Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kitchener/ Waterloo Chapter for a tour of the Mannheim Water Treatment Facility followed by a social meet-up at the nearby Kelsey’s for food and drinks. For local EP®s to network on October 22nd\, 2026\, in Kitchener! \n\n\n\nFor the tour\, covered footwear is required (i.e. no sandals). Steel-toed footwear is preferred. Please also bring safety glasses\, if you have them. \nWho is this for?\nEnvironmental Professionals (EP®) in Kitchener and Waterloo. \nYou will be asked for your membership number to complete the registration; it can be found in the bottom right-hand corner of your certificate.
URL:https://eco.ca/event/waterloo-region-ep-chapter-mannheim-water-treatment-tour-social/
LOCATION:Mannheim Water Treatment Plant\, 2069 Ottawa Street South\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2E 3Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EP® Meet-up
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