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Career Resources – Green Careers
Career Exploration
There are many green job opportunities. Some job titles are (not exhaustive):
 Environmental health specialist
 Hazardous waste specialist
 Industry hygienist
 Forestry technician
 Ecotourism operator
 Land use planner
 Pollution control technologist
 Biometrician
 Sustainability consultant
For more career profiles and career advice:
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Career Profiles by Envirostream (Eco Canada) http://www.eco.ca/training/career-profiles/
Career profiles categorized by envirostream: Air, animals, communication, communities, governance, human
use, land plants, sustainability and water. Each profile includes job duties, salary and related careers.
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Green Energy Career Guide (Green Energy Jobs) http://www.greenenergyjobs.com/career-guide/
Career guides. Sectors: Wind energy, solar energy, marine energy, bioenergy, biofuels, water, green policy,
energy finance, hydrogen, environmental impact, etc.
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What Do Environmental Health Professionals Do? (AEHAP) http://www.careersenvhealth.com/what.php
Environmental health specialist career information. Other specialization listed on the website: Air pollution
specialist, environmental health academic, food safety specialist, toxicologist, etc.
Articles of Interest:
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The Top Green Jobs in Canada (ECO Canada Blog) http://www.eco.ca/the-top-green-jobs-in-canada/
A list of top green job sectors with job vacancies.
Selected Books (Available at CaPS)
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Best Green Careers: Explore Opportunities in This Rapid Growing Field!
Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future
Green Careers in Energy: The Indispensable Guide for Students and Career Changers
Green Careers: You Can Make Money and Save the Planet
Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment
Saving the Earth as a Career: Advice on Becoming a Conservation Professional
WetFeet Insider Guide: Green Careers
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Job Search Websites
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Canada – Eco Canada Job Board http://www.eco.ca/viewjobs/
Canada – GoodWork.ca http://www.goodwork.ca/jobs
Canada – TalentEgg http://talentegg.ca/
Canada – Work Cabin http://www.workcabin.ca/
USA – Conservation Job Board http://www.conservationjobboard.com/
USA – Going Green Jobs http://www.goinggreenjobs.com/find-jobs/
USA – Green Careers Guide Job Board http://greencareerguide.jobthread.com/
USA – Environmental Career Opportunities http://www.ecojobs.com/index.php
USA – National Environmental Health Association - Jobs http://www.neha.org/job_center.html
Global – Earthworks-jobs.com http://www.earthworks-jobs.com/
Global – Green Business Jobs http://www.bonial.fr/Emplois-Verts/jobs/Green-Jobs-international/
Global – Renewable Energy Jobs http://www.renewableenergyjobs.com/jobs
Volunteer / Apprenticeship Opportunities
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Canada – Canada’s Sustainable Farm Apprenticeship Program (SOIL)
http://www.soilapprenticeships.com/apprenticeship-opportunities/
Canada – Environmental Volunteer Opportunities (Planet Volunteer)
http://www.planetfriendly.net/volunteers/vol.php
Canada – Volunteers (Green Peace Canada)
http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/volunteers/
Canada – Volunteer Opportunities (Good Work Canada)
http://goodwork.ca/volunteer
USA – Internships and Volunteer Programs (Student Conservation Association)
http://www.thesca.org/serve/choosing-program-thats-right-you
Business Directories
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Quebec - Le répertoire de l'industrie environnementale du Québec
http://inscription.reseau-environnement.com/Rep_Home.aspx
Ontario – Ontario Environment Business Directory
http://www.envirodirectory.on.ca/ebdWeb/directory/search.jsp
Canada – Forest Products Industry Leaders (The Greenest Workforce)
http://thegreenestworkforce.ca/index.php/en/apply
Canada - Environmental Groups in Canada (Good Work Canada)
http://www.goodwork.ca/environmental-groups
Industry Guide
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CaPS - Environment & Sustainability https://www.mcgill.ca/caps/students/explore/industry/environment
Topics covered: Work area, employers, career & industry profiles, company directory, and job websites.
This handout is available at: What can I do with my studies? (http://www.mcgill.ca/caps/discipline) ->
Career Resources Guides – Fairs & Workshops
Visit us online: www.mcgill.ca/caps
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