Green-collar jobs: work in the environmental sector

Think about using your skills in a greener way.

Canada’s green collar jobs Listen to an interview about auto workers getting “green” jobs.

“Green” fix urged for Ontario’s job blues Turning Ontario’s vanishing blue-collar manufacturing jobs into stable, well-paying “green-collar” employment in the emerging green economy should be central to poverty-proofing the province, says a new report.

What are green careers? What education is required?

Without specialized education or training, most jobs will be “blue collar” or called “tech”. Tech work might involve GIS, geology, tree planting, trails constuction, power line clearance, and a multitude of physical outdoor activities. For more information, see Cyber-Sierra

Are you willing to get more training? Check this list of programs at Ontario colleges and universities. The site also suggests checking the Ontario government program, Second Career. This program offers training and financial support to laid-off employees, even if you don’t qualify for EI.

Get career advice from Career Cruising. Log in with your library card. Then use Career Matchmaker to see which careers might be good for you.

Find your ideal career using EnviroEmployments selection tool. Or check out their occupation profiles.