ECO Canada
Public Disclosure Information (updates will be below this information. ECO Canada is directly or indirectly connected to the following organizations, that may or may not contribute funding that likely originated in the USA. Many organizations not covered by us have only one member of just a few, and exist as a public decoy for a membership that does not exist.
Below we have the Federal Liberal government using multiple agencies to hide the total spending they are sending to ECO Canada.
| Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Federal Liberal government | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Federal Liberal government | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Federal Liberal government |
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Federal Liberal government | Réseau Environnement — Quebec environmental network | EnviroCompétences |
| Alberta Environmental Services Association | British Columbia Environmental Industry Association (BCEIA) | Royal Roads University |
| Ocean Alliance Canada (OAC) | Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP) | |
ECO Canada also works with government, Indigenous organizations, academia, employers, industry associations, nonprofits, and other environmental-sector organizations.
One important distinction: ECO Canada doesn’t appear to publish a master list saying “these employers formally recognize the EP credential.” Instead, the strongest evidence is organizations that employ EP-designated people, have EP Employer status, participate in ECO Canada programs, or partner with ECO Canada. ECO says the EP designation is nationally recognized and respected by employers across Canada.
1. Strongest employer targets
ECO Canada’s 2024 EP Member Report identifies 14 EP Employer organizations—these are probably the most interesting organizations to investigate if you’re looking for employers that actively support the credential:
| Organization | Why it’s relevant |
|---|---|
| WSP Canada | Major environmental/engineering consulting employer |
| AET Group | Environmental consulting and waste/resource management |
| SIMCorp / Sweeney International Marine Corp. | Marine/environmental sector |
| Narratives Inc. | Environmental/social consulting |
| CBCL Limited | Engineering, environmental and infrastructure consulting |
| NorthRiver Midstream | Energy/infrastructure |
| Conuma Resources | Mining/natural resources |
| Bishop Water | Water/environmental technology |
| WaterSMART Solutions | Water resources and environmental consulting |
| Core6 Environmental | Environmental consulting |
| Helping Nature Heal | Ecological restoration |
| Aris Landscape Design | Landscape/environmental services |
| Northern Mat & Bridge | Environmental/infrastructure services |
| Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association | Occupational/environmental health and safety |
These organizations were specifically identified by ECO Canada as current EP Employers in its 2024 report, meaning they support employees pursuing and maintaining the EP designation.
WSP, CBCL, NorthRiver Midstream and Conuma Resources stand out if you’re interested in larger employers and potentially more diverse career paths. The smaller environmental consultancies may be particularly interesting if you want hands-on environmental work.
2. ECO Canada’s broader employer network
The network is much larger than the 14 EP Employers. ECO Canada operates a national environmental job board and says it has reputable employers across Canada posting environmental positions. Its employer services also connect organizations with environmental professionals and thousands of resumes.
The types of employers participating include:
- Environmental consulting firms
- Mining companies
- Energy companies
- Municipalities
- Engineering firms
- Forestry/natural-resource organizations
- Water and wastewater organizations
- Conservation organizations
- Clean technology companies
- Government agencies
- Universities and colleges
- Indigenous organizations
- Sustainability/ESG organizations
3. Training and education partners
ECO Canada has a formal post-secondary accreditation program. There are currently 47 accredited programs listed by ECO Canada. Accreditation means the program has been assessed against ECO Canada’s National Accreditation Standard and aligned with environmental occupational and labour-market requirements.
Examples include:
- Acadia University
- Algonquin College
- Carleton University
- CEGEP de Saint-Félicien
- Royal Roads University
- and numerous other Canadian institutions.
Students graduating from accredited programs receive some particularly useful advantages: free EPt Student membership, access to mentorship, a waived EPt application fee, and—importantly—graduates need four rather than five years of environmental work experience for the EP designation.
4. Royal Roads University is especially connected
Royal Roads University is worth highlighting because ECO Canada lists several of its programs directly within its training ecosystem, including:
- Bachelor’s in Environmental Practice
- Master’s in Environmental Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Science and Policy of Climate Change
- Certificate in Indigenous Environmental Leadership
If you’re considering further education, that’s a particularly strong ECO Canada-connected institution to investigate.
5. Greenhouse-gas / climate credentials
There’s another very interesting relationship: Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI).
ECO Canada and GHGMI partnered to develop the EP®(GHG) designation for professionals working in GHG accounting, reporting, verification, mitigation and climate strategy. The credential launched in 2026 and is intended to have international relevance.
That’s potentially valuable if you’re targeting:
- ESG
- carbon accounting
- emissions reporting
- climate policy
- net-zero planning
- carbon markets
- sustainability reporting
The partnership also gives EP(GHG) professionals access to GHGMI’s professional network.
6. Ocean / marine-sector organizations
ECO Canada is also closely connected to Ocean Alliance Canada (OAC). OAC is an ECO Canada initiative bringing together professionals, researchers, Indigenous leaders and employers to develop Canada’s sustainable ocean workforce.
The related Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP) designation is therefore worth looking at if your interests involve:
- marine science
- fisheries
- coastal management
- ocean policy
- marine conservation
- offshore energy
- blue economy
- Indigenous coastal stewardship