Job Possibilities in the Green Industry

With over 100,000 current employees retiring from the ‘green’ industry in the next decade, workers will be in high demand.  Jobs in the environmental sector can include the traditional green trades, green education, green design and innovation, and many more. Here are some examples:

Green Trades:

• Wind Turbine Technician

-        Increasingly in high demand

-        A background in Engineering Technology is useful for this career

-        Work as part of a small team that repairs, programs, and assesses wind turbines

-        Average wage: $18-26/hour

• Solar Service Technicians

-        Be a part of a small team that repairs and maintains solar installations

-        A licensed or apprenticing electrician can work as a solar technician  

-        Average wage: $20-30/hour

•  HVAC Technician

-        Electrical technician diploma holders can get into this area

-        Apprenticeship opportunities

-        Average wage: $15-30/hour

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Green Education

(A background in Public Relations is suggested for these positions (http://www.loyalistcollege.com/programs-and-courses/full-time-programs/public-relations)

• Communications Officer

-        Found in different sectors of the green industry

-        Build and project a company/organization’s profile through media resources

-        If environmental conservation interests you, this could be a great opportunity for you

-        With a diploma in advertising and marketing communications this could become a career possibility

-        Salary is based on experience. For one to four years of experience, employees can expect to earn between $40,000 and $55,000 annually. Those with more than 20 years of experience can make as much as $75,000 annually.

• Community Animator

-        If you are outgoing this could be a good fit for you

-        Inform the public about sustainable energy and technology

-        Average wage: $30,000 - $80,000 annually