Emerging Green Jobs in Canada Insights for Employment Counsellors into the Changing Labour Market

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1 Emerging Green Jobs in Canada Insights for Employment Counsellors into the Changing Labour Market

2 Focus of The Paper Green Jobs Entry Level Posi=ons Genera=onal Appeal Renewable Energy and Energy Conserva=on

3 Figure 1: Influencing the Demand for Labour Climate Change and other Environmental Concerns Consumer Habits and Demands Government Policy and Regula>on Public and Private Investment Labour Market Job crea>on, job loss, job adapta>on

4 Industrial-Based Approach Occupational-Based Approach Worker-Centred Approach Energy-Centred Approach All-Encompassing Environmental Approach Emphasizes the economic outputs of a particular job. Emphasizes the activities and inputs of a particular job. Emphasizes the quality of a job first (i.e. Adequate wages and opportunity for career advancement) and environmental consciousness second. Includes only jobs found within energy generation and conservation. Includes all jobs that improve or protect the environment in some way. Green Jobs defined by outcome of the job Sustainable Jobs defined by the values they reveal in the worker / client - See Sustainable Jobs by Neil Baldwin

5 Looking for Job Opportunities The Green Sector Approach Figure 4: Green Sectors Identified as Having Potential for Employment 6 5 Number of Studies Identifying each Sector RE EEB CT EP WM EM Legend: RE Renewable Energy EEB Energy Efficient Building CT Clean Transportation EP Environmental Protection WM Waste Management EM Environmental Management Green Sectors

6 Part 2: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Wind energy generates electricity through the use of wind turbines. Small scale wind turbines can generate power for a single house or farm, whereas wind farms can generate electricity for thousands of homes. Solar energy generates electricity from the sun s rays through the use of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which can be mounted on the ground or on rooftops. Solar PV cells are generally used in residential and commercial buildings, but a number of solar farms are emerging as well. Bioenergy generates electricity through the burning of wood waste and other organic matters, known as biomass. Hydropower generates electricity through the energy of flowing water. This can take several forms. The use of a dam and reservoir to retain water from a river is the most common.

7 Area of Activity Wind Solar Bioenergy Hydro Manufacturing and Distribution H, M, L H, M, L H, M, L Predominantly H and M Project Development H H H H Construction and Installation H, M, L H, M H, M, L H, M, L Operation and Maintenance M Predominantly M, some H and L H, M, L H, M Biomass Production N/A N/A H, M, L N/A Skills Level Requirements: H=High, M=Medium, L=Low

8 Job Task Analyses Home Energy Auditor Home Energy Retrofitter Solar Panel Installer Bioenergy Plant Operator Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Wind Turbine Manufacturing Technician Job Descriptions include: Responsibilities Essential Skills or Experience Qualifications

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10 Training Inventory By Province By Community Duration, cost, focus Contact number

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12 Inventory of Employers also see

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14 Map of Major Projects

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16 Case Studies Choices for Youth Train for Trades Program Eco Canada BEAHR Training Programs First Work Green Skills Network Kortright Centre High Skills Major Program Warm up Winnipeg BUILD program

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22 Actionable Items for Counsellors and Job Developers Review the job task analyses These will provide further insight into the nature of more common entrylevel green jobs Use the inventories of training programs Review the map to see if there are projects near you or your clients Review the case studies when designing programs Stay informed about Green policy and investment as it relates to your community

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27 The End Thank You! Contact Matt Wood (416) x 224