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'Becoming...' webinar series

The world of energy efficiency is dynamic and varied. There are more than 436,000 Canadians working in energy efficiency – from HVAC to window installers, policy analysis to programming, energy advisors, engineers, and managers and so much more. The ‘Becoming…’ series gives you a chance to get to know some of the people that make up the energy efficiency sector, while discovering new careers, job paths and training opportunities.

Energy sector careers

Becoming an Energy Policy Analyst

Heather Semotiuk

How do I find work in energy policy? What kind of skills are needed for our net zero transition? What’s it…

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Becoming an Energy Solutions Advisor

Disha Veena Giridhar

Disha completed her Masters in Energy Science and stumbled on energy efficiency. Initially, the work…

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Becoming an Energy Analyst

Thivya Viswanathan

What does an energy analyst do? How do I become a LEED Green Associate, or a Certified Energy…

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Becoming an Energy Consultant

Jamil Shariff

What careers are there working with emerging renewable energy technologies and policies? How…

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Becoming an Energy Engineer

Kristine Baillieul

How can I apply engineering knowledge to energy systems? What does it mean to be an energy…

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Becoming a Community Energy Catalyst

Jordyn Burnouf

What careers are there in energy efficiency? How can I find a green job? How can energy consulting…

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Becoming an Energy Efficiency Program Manager

Corey Mattie

How do I get involved in energy efficiency programming? How…

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Becoming an Energy Manager

Cathy Zheng

What makes an energy manager different from an energy auditor, or an energy advisor? How…

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Becoming an EV Advocate

Cara Clairman

What careers are there in energy efficiency? How can I find a green job? How do I start working on…

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Construction and trades

Becoming a Renovator

Fellipe Falluh

Fellipe Falluh is the owner of Retrofit Construction, a business that he began in early 2021. He graduated from McGill University in 2019 with…

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Becoming a Window and Door Installer

Christopher George

What skills do I need to become a fenestration installer? Why do windows and doors play such a…

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Becoming an Architect

Evelyne Bouchard

How do I become an architect? Can I design more energy efficient homes? How do I learn to create Passive House homes?  Evelyne Bouchard…

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Becoming a Carpenter

Andy Cockburn

What are the steps to becoming a Red Seal General Carpenter?  How can carpenters address energy needs in homes? What role do the trades…

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Becoming a Construction Project Manager

Chinyere Johnson

How can I become a project manager? What is unique about managing construction projects?

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Becoming a Home Builder

Will Gonell

How do I start my own construction business? Where can I learn best practices in home construction? How do I switch to a career in the trades…

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Becoming an HVAC Technician

Matt Gustafson

What are the steps to becoming a Certified Red Seal Refrigeration Mechanic?  How do I start my own…

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Becoming an Insulator

Steve Kenny & Steve Sponseller

What skills do I need to become an insulator? What can I specialize in? Is the job market growing? Join us February 15th to hear from the two…

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Business and entrepreneurship

Becoming an Account Executive

Badri Patel

What career options are available in HVAC industry? How do I become an HVAC Account Executive? How can…

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Becoming an Entrepreneur Pt. 1

Darrell Brown

How do I start my own business? What kinds of energy efficiency businesses are there? What does it…

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Becoming an Entrepreneur Pt. 2

Chih-Ting Lo

How do I start my own business? What kinds of energy efficiency businesses are there? What does it…

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Becoming an Entrepreneur Pt. 3

Roxanne Tate

How do I start my own business? What kinds of energy efficiency businesses are there? What does it…

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Policy and program management

Becoming an Equity Based Program Manager

Abraham Wairisal

How can I address poverty within the energy efficiency sector? What is unique about income-qualified…

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Becoming a Non Profit Director

Wesley Normington

How do I break into the non-profit world? What NGOs are working on energy issues? Are there key skills…

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Becoming a Policy Analyst

Jérôme Bilodeau

What careers are there in energy efficiency? How can I find a green job? How do I become a policy…

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Becoming a Policy Manager

Tyler Bryant

What does a policy manager do? How can I champion energy efficiency through policy? What’s it…

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