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Sustainable Workforce
July 9, 2026
Media Release

Northern B.C. will lose out on local jobs without urgent workforce planning

New report identifies training gaps and opportunities to connect workers with emerging clean economy jobs
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Report cover: Northern Talent, Clean Future: Workforce development for the clean energy economy in northern British Columbia
Sustainable Workforce
July 9, 2026
Publication

Northern Talent, Clean Future

Workforce development for the clean energy economy in northern British Columbia
Mercer Pommer Portrait of Megan Gordon
Construction worker standing in front of solar panels and wind turbine
Sustainable Workforce
June 16, 2026
Op-ed

Is Canada spending $6 billion on yesterday's workforce?

In the construction and building skilled trades alone, the transition to a net-zero economy could support 350,000 ongoing jobs in Canada between now and 2050.
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Megan Gordon
Sustainable Workforce
April 28, 2026
Media Release

Gaps in sustainable workforce planning threaten B.C.'s clean energy future

Leaders call for coordinated action on training and job quality as labour shortages intensify
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Sustainable jobs in B.C. cover
Sustainable Workforce
April 28, 2026
Publication

Sustainable Jobs in B.C.

Synthesis of workshop dialogue
Portrait of Megan Gordon
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Female employee in protective workwear at a solar panel factory, looking at the camera smiling
Sustainable Workforce
March 12, 2026
Article

Canada’s clean energy transition depends on a skilled workforce

Why building the right workforce is critical to meeting net-zero goals
Portrait of Megan Gordon Mercer Pommer
Sustainable Workforce
February 27, 2026
Media Release

Sustainable Jobs Action Plan sets important foundation, but more action needed

Federal plan signals commitment to workforce transition, but requires clear timelines and funding
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Workers at mining site with a digger in the background
Sustainable Workforce
February 25, 2026
Op-ed

Canada’s critical mineral moment is real, but delivery depends on people

Building a workforce for critical minerals is simultaneously building Canada’s clean energy workforce.
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Group photo from Sustainable Jobs in BC event
Sustainable Workforce
January 28, 2026
Article

Building a workforce for B.C.’s clean energy future

Insights from a cross-sector dialogue on B.C.’s clean energy workforce
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Front cover of brochure titled Why you should care about the Sustainable Jobs Act
Sustainable Workforce
December 12, 2025
Publication

Why you should care about the Sustainable Jobs Act

The world of work is changing fast
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Sustainable Workforce
December 11, 2025
Media Release

Low-carbon industries create new opportunities for Canadian workers

Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council urges action to support workers through Canada’s energy transition
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Oilsands mining trucks
Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas
December 3, 2025
Op-ed

For oil and gas insight, look at what companies are doing – not what politicians are saying

Booms and busts are nothing new to Alberta workers, but are we ready for a bust without a boom?
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie Portrait of Megan Gordon
Sustainable Workforce
December 1, 2025
Media Release

Critical minerals could power Canada’s future – if workers are ready

Stronger, aligned workforce planning can unlock Canada’s next wave of growth
Portrait of Megan Gordon