By Deanna Burgart, P.Eng, CET With a great deal of discussion online and in the media about pipeline monitoring and the promotion of greater involvement with Indigenous communities, it is important to understand that there are several specializations in the industry that involve many different skill sets. Engineers, technologists, scientists, biologists, geoscientists and tradespeople all [...]
ECO Canada can provide $15K to organisations who hire a new environmental professional. Dollars are also available to hire a winter or summer student. Read more here...
Upcoming Training Opportunity in Pipeline Monitoring in 2018 Training in Indigenous communities around pipeline monitoring and leak detection can lead to better leak detection and response times, provide employment opportunities for local communities, and result in increased environmental protection. With project partners from Indigenous communities, government and industry, the Indigenous Pipeline Monitoring Project aims to [...]
The Indigenous Forestry Initiative is open to bring economic development in areas of Clean technology and participation in the forest bioeconomy (e.g. a project that promotes using biomass for heat and power to reduce reliance on diesel fuel) Environmental stewardship (e.g. a project that focuses, on climate change mitigation and adaptation, land reclamation, or environmental/ecological services) [...]
Photo by: M. Neville Numerous new renewable projects are planned for Alberta over the next couple years. A recent report on how these renewable projects can be conducted with minimal footprint to natural areas has been released. BENEFICIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS-Reducing the Footprint in Alberta’s Native Grassland, Parkland and Wetland Ecosystems by [...]
Seven new grants are available under the Indigenous Climate Leadership Initiative! They fund solar, green employment, energy efficiency and planning: Alberta Indigenous Climate Capacity Program (AICCP) Alberta Indigenous Climate Planning Program (AICPP) Alberta Indigenous Community Energy (Audits) Program (AICEP) Alberta Indigenous Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program (AIEERP) Alberta Indigenous Solar Program (AISP) Alberta Indigenous Green Energy [...]
Today we observe the last 'National Aboriginal Day', and look ahead to future years of celebrating 'National Indigenous Peoples Day'. We cannot hope to work with Indigenous peoples without being involved in their daily life - InnoTech Alberta marked the day with special guest Stephanie Harpe who talked about overcoming adversity and siezing success. Stephanie hails from [...]
Sustainival - the world's first green carnival arrives in Edmonton tomorrow until Sunday! Free at the gate with attractions and carnival rides – all powered by renewable energy. This unique carnival provides a public education platform that celebrates energy literacy, sustainability, and clean-technologies. The carnival will be located beside InnoTech Alberta in the Edmonton Research [...]
First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group (TSAG) is seeking a new source water protection plan administrative assistant! Location: Edmonton, Alberta Start Date: As soon as possible Position: Full-time, permanent Competition closing: April 21, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. About the Organization First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group Inc. (TSAG) is a not-for-profit provider of quality [...]
First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group Inc. is seeking a Land Management Coordinator: Location: Edmonton, Alberta Start Date: As soon as possible Position: One year with potential for extension About the Organization First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group Inc. (TSAG) is a not-for-profit provider of quality technical service and training for First Nations in Alberta. [...]
