Did you know that employers in the Canadian environment industry will need to fill up several vacancies in the next decade?

According to ECO Canada’s market research, Profile of Canadian Environmental Employment 2010, retirements of environmental workers will create vacancies over the next decade as over 100,000 environmental employees (14% of the environmental workforce) reach retirement age.

What does this mean? Employers are in need of highly qualified environmental practitioners! 

Once you’ve expanded your environmental education, it’s important to consider the next steps in your career. ECO Canada offers a full spectrum of resources designed to meet the professional needs of Canada’s rapidly growing environment industry. It serves thousands of employers, educators, and students, and tens of thousands of practitioners!

Visit ECO Canada at eco.ca and join over 100,000 registered users who utilize resources including:

Canada’s Largest Environmental Job Board – With over 100 new jobs posted weekly, this job board is the place to search for environmental opportunities throughout Canada. Complete the online resume and allow employers to search for you!

Occupational Video Library – Prepare yourself to enter into your desired occupation with over 120 profiles of environmental professionals.

Set Yourself Apart – Get ready for your career with information on keys to success, such an interview and portfolio tips, and networking event opportunities.

Get Certified as an Environmental Professional (EP) – The Environmental Professional designation helps identify the self-proclaimed experts from the real ones. EP certification is different from the certificate offered through the CCEE in that the certificate is a way to specialize your qualifications, while certification helps to further establish your credibility in the environment industry.