Author/Contributor: U.S. Department of Energy, Interstate Renewable Energy Council
Alberta Context:
This career map produced by the U.S. Department of Energy lists a few careers with different certification requirements in Canada and Alberta than in the United States. For instance, some roles may need a PEng designation in Alberta but not in the United States.
Before choosing a career from this map and taking relevant training, make sure the training and certification requirements from this website are the same as where you want to work.
Summary:
The building and energy efficiency industry is one of the fastest-growing industries and will have many new career opportunities in the coming few years. The interactive career map includes advancement routes and filters on jobs from entry-level experience to advanced in the fields of:
- Architecture, Engineering
- Building Operations / Facility Management
- Commercial & Institutional Construction & Retrofitting
- Residential & Multifamily Construction & Retrofitting
Learn about ‘new-collar jobs’ and explore 55 different careers in energy efficiency and high-performance construction.
The page mentions the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The WAP contributes to the economic and environmental well-being of communities across the United States and is not available in Alberta. The careers associated with the WAP stream of the career map – Multifamily Retrofit Project Manager, Multifamily Quality Control Inspector, Residential Quality Control Inspector, Residential Energy Auditor, Building Performance Installer, Building Performance Crew Leader, and Building Operator – are careers that may have different certification requirements in Alberta.
Check out the career map here. To learn more about training available in Alberta, check out ENBIX’s Industry Training in Alberta page where you can find learning opportunities for all levels, from recent graduates to professionals. If you plan to pursue a career from this map, verify the requirements for training and certifications are the same on the website and where you intend to work.
