Canada’s energy sector has brought prosperity to some while leaving others behind. We develop policy solutions that support all workers to thrive in a net-zero economy. Through this work, we ensure Canada’s energy sector workers have stable, well-paid jobs and equal access to training and other opportunities, regardless of who they are.
Equitable Transition
Our future energy sector needs to speak from and for the diversity of Canada’s workers and communities.
Low-carbon energy jobs to see strong growth
By 2050, low-carbon energy jobs could make up around 10% of employment in Canada for a total of nearly 2 million direct and indirect jobs. (Data source: Navius Research Inc; see A Sustainable Jobs Blueprint: Part II (2023))
Key Numbers
2 million
clean economy jobs can be created in Canada by 2050.
25%
of energy sector jobs in Canada are currently held by women.
82%
of Albertans want the provincial government to plan for jobs of the future.
How can Canada be part of the clean energy employment surge happening globally?
The latest World Energy Employment report by the International Energy Agency shows that, globally, jobs in clean energy are growing at 3.8%, faster than the rest of the economy, which grew at 2.2%. This trend is expected to continue. While this is good news for Canada, we cannot expect these jobs to appear in this country without concerted effort.
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Why work for an equitable transition?
Policies of today bring prosperity for tomorrow.
As we transition to net-zero, there is no room for social disparity: our research and policy recommendations reflect this. We show how pathways towards a net-zero economy can be based on principles of inclusive opportunity.
What does this include?
- Support for affected workers and communities
- Diversity, equity and inclusion not only in the energy workforce, but also as an integral part of climate planning
We advocate for policies that ensure the clean economy of tomorrow works for the benefit of everyone.
A blueprint for sustainable jobs
Putting workers and communities at the centre of Canada’s net-zero energy economy.
Engaging Canadian workers and communities in the transition to net-zero requires a broad, systems-focused and holistic approach. Our solutions-based policies advocate for bringing workers to the table as leaders in the new net-zero economy.
Women in the energy transition
The energy transition is a powerful opportunity to address the systemic exclusion of women and gender-diverse people.
Women and gender-diverse people have historically been left out of the energy sector — a systemic issue adding to the national wage gap. Bringing more women into the energy sector will close the wage gap and create major economic opportunities for women: a double win for society.
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Sustainable Jobs
It's time to put workers and communities at the centre of Canada’s net-zero energy economy.
Women in Fleet Transformation
Through our work with Women in Fleet Transformation, we are not only leading efforts toward more environmentally sustainable business practices but also supporting the women running those businesses.
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“A people-centred energy transition can create a host of co-benefits to improve the everyday lives of Canadians — boosting the economy, creating new livelihoods, improving health outcomes, and creating a better future for everyone.”
Kendall Anderson
Former Program Director, Equitable Transition
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c: 587-606-4185
e: laurencem@pembina.org
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