Green economy

The world’s economy is seeing a profound shift toward green technologies and skills. British Columbia has established leading initiatives in alternative and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green building. Learn more about B.C.’s strategies for a better future at CleanBC and in the 2019 Green Report (PDF) and in the Green Careers video below.



Green industries and resources

British Columbia’s natural resources will continue to provide a competitive advantage in the green economy, especially with the province’s abundance of low-carbon natural resources such as hydro, wind, wave energy and biomass.

• Discover the different type of industries that exist within the green sector at Clean Energy BC.  
• Learn about Natural Resources Canada’s programs and initiatives in the green economy.  
• Read the National Energy Board’s report on Canada’s energy transition and market assessment.  
• Make your business greener and more energy efficient through BC Hydro’s Power Smart, which includes programs and incentives to get you started. Access additional resources through the Government of Canada’s Greening your Business initiative.
• Access resources through the Government of Canada’s Clean Growth Hub.

 
Green jobs

• Access the WorkBC Job Board to find current, in-demand jobs in your area. Use industry-specific keywords to narrow down your search (green sector, environmental industry, renewable energy).
• Use WorkBC’s Industry Job Board to search for, and apply to, careers in the green and renewable energy industries. 
• Explore the Government of Canada’s green jobs initiatives and the Science and Technology Internship Program.  
• Discover an exciting new environmental career or post a job for your green business on ECO Canada Job Board (Environmental Careers Organization of Canada) and GoodWork.

 
Green education

• Visit EducationPlannerBC to search for, and apply to, post-secondary programs in environmental studies or similar. Use industry-specific key terms to narrow down your search (environmental studies, green technology, sustainability, renewable energy).
•  Expand your green job skills with industry-specific training available through the ECO Canada’s training and professional development courses.

 
Green success stories

• Read how the Job Creation Partnership helped Erin and Katie expand their environmental careers, while supporting their local Green Community Society.
• Inspire your career search with success stories from the Federal Government’s Climate Action Fund. 
• Jumpstart your own education planning with a success story from ECO Canada’s Immigrant Bridging Program.