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Looking for Subject Matter Experts to Validate our New Blue Economy Competency Profiles
ECO Canada is preparing to launch new competency profiles for ocean sector professionals, and we’re looking for industry experts to help shape them. If you’re interested in validating these profiles and ensuring they reflect real-world skills and standards, we invite you to get involved.
Help Shape the Latest Environmental Research
We need your help to build the world’s leading environmental workforce right here in Canada.
We’re exploring Canada’s blue economy (ocean and marine sector) to understand workforce needs, pinpoint the skills and knowledge employers are looking for, and help shape training programs that prepare people for the jobs of tomorrow.
These resources will be published on ECO Canada’s website in late 2025 and be available for free. Each qualified validator who provides feedback will receive $100!
We are looking for experts currently working, supervising, or recently employed in Canada’s ocean sector to validate and provide feedback on our competency profiles for the following roles.
- ESG specialist
- Fisheries compliance officer
- Fisheries observer
- Marine logistics
- Marine spatial planner
- Naval/Ship architect
- Ocean literacy specialist
- Ocean policy analyst
- Supply chain manager – marine
- Water quality specialist – marine
Upon submitting the application form, we will reach out to you and provide the complete profile for your review.
Mining Profiles
Unvalidated Competency Profiles for Review
Mining competency profiles include activities related to the management, improvement and exploration of the earth’s surface, including forests, parks, agriculture and public land, as well as underground and underwater areas. These activities oversee projects involving the design of mechanical products and systems, treatment and pollution prevention, preservation of the environment and generation of resources for consumer products (e.g. power and water).
Battery Production Profiles
Unvalidated Competency Profiles for Review
These competency profiles include economic activities related to designing and developing electrical systems, automation, intelligent systems, and other machinery. They work in various industries and focus on processes and components that optimize efficiency and productivity while converting raw materials into specialized products.
EV Production Profiles
Unvalidated Competency Profiles for Review
These competency profiles include economic activities related to the design, manufacturing, production and maintenance of electric vehicles and batteries. They also involve establishing product and quality control standards, overseeing modifications, and resolving technical problems.
Recycling & Recovery Profiles
Unvalidated Competency Profiles for Review
Recycling and recovery competency profiles include activities related to waste management, processes, and the implementation of recycling programs. They ensure companies follow local, federal, and provincial government regulations and observe permit conditions and best practices while providing technical and operational services.
SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS PROFILES
Unvalidated Competency Profiles for Review
Sustainability competency profiles include activities related to developing and implementing programs, monitoring trends and preparing infrastructure against changes in weather over time, and verifying sustainability efforts, including emissions reduction, carbon footprint and other environmental impacts.
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