Your August Environmental Update

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The environmental sector is moving fast. This month's update brings together funding, training, and opportunities you can act on this August.

October 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MDT

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Educate CONNECT is a first-of-its-kind virtual fair connecting prospective students with ECO Canada's network of accredited post-secondary programs. No travel, no shipping, no booking a flight. The event brings together 750+ students, graduates, and career switchers exploring environmental post-secondary programs, with the reach of a virtual fair and the engagement of an in-person one.

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Events

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Nature-based Coastal Restoration and Blue Carbon

Online | August 18-19 | 8 AM–4 PM (MT) | Free

Indigenous Women In Sustainability & Environment (I-WISE) Workshop

Nanaimo, BC | August 20 | 2 PM–4 PM (PT) | Free

Sustainable Blue Economy Summit 2026 in Halifax on September 18 at The Westin Nova Scotian, focused on scaling the sustainable blue economy.

With support from M2M Tech.

Employment Programs

Student Work Placement

50% reimbursement, up to $5,000
For current post-secondary students in STEAM or Business programs

Building Green

Up to $20,500 in wage support, plus $2,000 for training
Newcomers to Canada (within 10 years) with international education or trades training in residential construction

Green Horizons

Wage reimbursement up to $5,000 for placements of 4–12 weeks
For Calgary-based youth aged 15-30 facing barriers to employment

100+ courses, workshops, and webinars

Download 2026 Catalogue →

Goal Setting and Communicating them Effectively

Free | 4 hours | EP® PD Credits: 3

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Free | 1 hour | EP® PD Credits: 3

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3,000+ Active Jobs & 2,500+ Resumes

Environmental career opportunities, nationwide.

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Environmental Coordinator

City of Edmonton | Edmonton, AB | Full-time

District Geologist

Government of Ontario | Swastika, ON | Full-time

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New Accredited Partner

University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan's Master of Sustainability and Master of Water Security programs have earned ECO Canada accreditation for 2026-2028.

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Share Your Expertise. Get Rewarded.

ECO Canada is seeking professionals in Environmental Protection, Resource Management, Sustainability, Environmental Management, or Impact Assessment to validate our Career and Competency Profiles. Your feedback shapes the resources used across Canada's environmental workforce.