October 16, 2009

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Opportunities in a Green Economy

According to a Reuters survey (Carbon Salary Survey, June 2009), 68 percent of workers in the green economy feel just as, if not more confident about their job security now as they did before the economic downturn.

It may seem strange, at a time when many workers are worried about their job security, that this group of workers feels confident in their industry, but according to the survey, an increased awareness from government and business about a need for green industry increases stability for workers currently in the industry, and also creates opportunity for job seekers.

Upon hearing the term ‘green job,’ you might think careers in recycling, agriculture or environmental sciences. While this is true, green jobs are diverse and cover many employment sectors. So, what exactly are green jobs? Green jobs shift our economy towards greater sustainability and can be traditional like the ones previously mentioned, a green twist on an existing job (construction workers re-using old materials instead of using new ones) or even something completely new (green investment advisor). There are opportunities to work for a variety of established green organizations, but it is also a great time, if you are entrepreneur, to start your own company and fill a niche in the green economy.

The idea of a green job and green industry is relatively new, and even though it is growing steadily and has the potential to employ hundreds of thousands of people in Canada, citizens need to remain engaged in their government and make their voices heard about the importance of investing in the green economy. According to the report A Green Economic Stimulus Package to Secure our Current and Future Prosperity put out by the David Suzuki Foundation, Sustainable Prosperity and uOttawa, if the government invested $15 billion in the green economy, over 160,000 jobs would be created in Canada alone.

Keep reading this article on page 12 of Career Connections.

To find out about more opportunities in a Green Economy, be sure to check out the Opportunities in a Green Economy Career Forum:

Thursday, October 22
Opportunities in a Green Economy Career Forum
5 to 7 p.m.
Dinwoodie Lounge, 2-000 SUB

Free. Pre-register here.

What's Happening

Monday, October 19              
Cameco Corporation Information Session      
5 to 6:30 p.m. 
Room 4-02 SUB                       
All students and graduates are welcome to attend from: Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining, Environmental), and the Geo-Sciences                
Click here to register

Wednesday, October 21
University of Toronto, Master of Management & Professional Accounting Program (MMPA) Information Session
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Room 2-725 SUB
All non-Business undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in professional accounting are welcome to attend.
Click here to register

Thursday, October 22
Opportunities in a Green Economy Career Forum
5 to 7 p.m.
Dinwoodie Lounge, 2-000 SUB

Free. Pre-register here.

Career Chat: David McClelland, Director General, Prairie Region, Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
12:35 to 1:20 p.m., 8917 HUB Mall
Free. Pre-registration not required.

Monday, October 26              
Aecon Group   
5 to 6:30 p.m. 
E2-001, ETLC  
All students and graduates are welcome to attend from: Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering                
Click here to register

Tuesday, October 27
Investors Group Information Session

5 to 6:30 p.m.
4-02 SUB
Students and alumni from all faculties welcome.
Click here to register

Wednesday, October 28
Dear Employer: How do I write better work search letters?       

12:05 to 12:50 p.m., 8917 HUB Mall

Free. Pre-registration not required.

Investors Group Information Session

12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
4-02 SUB
Students and alumni from all faculties welcome.
Click here to register

Thursday, October 29
Make me an offer! Tips on negotiating and evaluating job offers            
12:35 to 1:20 p.m., 2-100 SUB

Free. Pre-registration not required.

Monday, November 2
Making career fairs and career forums work for you      

12:05 to 12:50 p.m., 8917 HUB Mall

Free. Pre-registration not required.

Thursday, November 12
Dalhousie University MBA and Joint Programs
12:30 to 2 p.m.
Room 4-02 SUB
Soon-to-be graduated students from all faculties are welcome to attend.
Click here to register

Thursday, November 19
Resume Working Group
Thursday, November 19 from 4 to 5:20 p.m., 2-725 SUB and
Thursday, November 26 from 4 to 5 p.m., 2-725 SUB
$25/students, $50/others. Ares students and recent graduates (within the last eight months) may receive a $15 subsidy courtesy of the Faculty of Arts. To register, call or visit one of our locations.

Acing the Technical/ IT Interview
Thursday, November 19 from 2 to 4 p.m., 4-02 SUB
$25/students, $50/others. Ares students and recent graduates (within the last eight months) may receive a $15 subsidy courtesy of the Faculty of Arts. To register, call or visit one of our locations.

Monday, November 23
Job Shadowing Week Information Session
For a few days during Reading Week, you can shadow a professional at their workplace to see what their job is actually like. 
12:05 to 12:50 p.m. at 2-100 SUB or
Free. Pre-registration not required.

Tuesday, November 24         
Devon Canada
5 to 6:30 p.m. 
Room: 2-702 SUB
All students from Accounting, Management Information Sciences (MIS), Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering are welcome to attend.
Click here to register

Wednesday, November 25
Career Chat: Shannon Todd, Volunteer with Uganda's Ainembabazi Children’s Project, International Aid and Volunteering Overseas
12:05 to 12:50 p.m., 8917 HUB, Pre-registration not required
Free. Pre-registration not required.

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