Green Economy

The Green Economy

The Green Economy involves promoting sustainable development while reducing environmental risks. It is resource efficient, low carbon and socially inclusive. In a Green Economy, investment in economic activities like job growth is balanced with sustaining biodiversity and reducing pollution.

As Canada moves towards a greener future, there will be more jobs in the Green Economy. Some jobs need specific 'green' skills, e.g., environmental engineers, air quality engineers and agronomists. Other jobs may not need green skills, but are still necessary to a green organization, e.g., accountants, administrators and graphic designers.

Learn more about B.C.’s strategies for a better future at CleanBC and in the Green Careers video below. 

Finding Green Economy jobs in B.C.

Start your search with the WorkBC Job Board to find in-demand jobs across British Columbia.

To narrow down your search, use industry-specific keywords, like:

• Green, environment or environmental
• Renewable energy
  • Wind
  • Solar
  • Biofuel
  • Hydroelectric
  • Geothermal
• Recycling
• Climate
• Carbon

Combining these keywords with specific job titles can help you find more specialized roles. Currently, some of the most in demand jobs in B.C. include:

• Tradespeople and managers in:
  • Construction
  • Facility operation and maintenance
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation
  • Science
  • Utilities
• Engineers
• Architects

For more tips on how to successfully search for jobs, see WorkBC’s Job Search Tips page.
 

Green Economy education and training in B.C.

Visit EducationPlannerBC to search for and apply to post-secondary degrees, certificates or micro credentials. Use industry-specific key terms to narrow down your search (e.g., environmental studies, green technology, sustainability, renewable energy).
 

Loans, grants and training opportunities

For British Columbians 19 years or older:

• The StrongerBC future skills grant covers up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary schools. Check out the StrongerBC future skills grant page to browse available programs. 

For students:

• WorkBC.ca Loans and Grants for Student and Adult Learners
• StudentAidBC Apply for a student loan in BC
• Natural Resources Canada’s Green Jobs Internship Program
• ECO Canada Student Work Placement (Co-op) - Participant 

For job seekers:

• ECO Canada Professional Development and Training
• ECO Canada Science Horizons Youth Internship - Participant
• ECO Canada Digital Skills for Youth Program - Participant
• Project Learning Tree Green Job Search

For organizations and employers:

• Natural Resources Canada’s Green Jobs for Hiring Organizations
• ECO Canada Science Horizons Youth Internship – Host
• ECO Canada Digital Skills for Youth Program – Host
• BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund
• B.C. Workplace Innovation Fund
• B.C. Employer Training Grant

For communities:

• CleanBC: Community Climate Funding
• Community Workforce Response Grant
• B.C. Employer Training Grant