{"id":49902,"date":"2023-08-29T09:58:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T13:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ehrc-rebuild.paperleaftest.com\/opportunities\/"},"modified":"2023-08-29T09:58:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T15:58:58","slug":"opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ehrc.ca\/fr\/opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada’s Electricity and Renewable Energy Sector, Careers with a Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-landing-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-49902","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"page_header":{"":null,"description":"Opportunities for everyone in Canada\u2019s growing clean energy sector, including hydro, nuclear, wind and solar power. ","link":null,"image_id":null,"image_alt_text":""},"pagebuilder":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","background_colour":"--ehrc-white","heading":"Every Day, Electricity is There For You","description":"","rows":[{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","column_1":{"type":"text","content":"Electricity powers everything we do everywhere in Canada \u2013 our schools, hospitals, hockey rinks, grocery stores, electric vehicles and mobile devices in all communities large and small.\r\n\r\nWhere Canadians live, work and play. If you want to spend your days making a difference and contribute to a healthier planet, we invite you to explore and consider a career that is rewarding in so many ways \u2013 work indoors or outside, in technical and professional occupations, with office teams \u2013 or atop wind turbines!","aspect_ratio":"4:3","visual_accent":false,"":null,"image_id":null,"image_alt_text":""},"column_2":{"type":"image","content":"","aspect_ratio":"4_3","visual_accent":true,"":null,"image_id":49867,"image_alt_text":"Two works looking over a laptop with solar turbines in the background"}}],"custom_navigation_label":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","background_colour":"--ehrc-white","heading":"Top 5 Reasons to Work in Hydro, Nuclear, Wind and Solar Energy","description":"To power our lives\u00a0\u00a0","rows":[{"acf_fc_layout":"single_column","column_1":{"type":"text","content":"
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  1. Unprecedented Growth and Demand<\/span><\/b>\r\nThe electricity industry is experiencing remarkable expansion. The surge in demand, coupled with a higher-than-normal retirement rate, is creating a pressing need for skilled workers to meet this industry growth. Canada\u2019s electricity sector needs to grow substantially over the coming decade, presenting an excellent opportunity for individuals entering the industry.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Financial Stability and Benefits<\/span><\/b>\r\nOne of the notable advantages of careers in the electricity industry is financial stability. Many positions are unionized, ensuring competitive hourly wages or yearly salary. Also, apprenticeships provide an opportunity to earn money while gaining valuable experience, often reducing the need for hefty student loans. As individuals advance in their careers, they can expect yearly raises and attractive benefits such as health coverage and pension contributions. Entry-level employees can earn good salaries, reflecting the industry\u2019s recognition of the value and skills its workers possess.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Towards a More Inclusive Future<\/span><\/b>\r\nWhile the industry has made progress, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remain a key focus. There are public commitments and funding aimed at addressing these issues and ensuring better representation of our broader population in the electricity industry. This commitment provides an opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to this dynamic sector.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Job Security and Work-Life Balance<\/span><\/b>\r\nIn an era of ongoing uncertainty, the electricity industry stands out for its historic strong job security. The critical role it plays in powering essential infrastructure ensures a consistent demand for skilled professionals. And our industry places importance on fostering a healthy work-life balance. While the work may be demanding, companies recognize the need for downtime and prioritize employee well-being. This balance allows individuals to enjoy fulfilling personal lives while making meaningful contributions to society through their work.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Culture of Safety and Opportunities<\/span><\/b>\r\nSafety rules in the electricity industry. It is a universally accepted truth by everyone involved with the industry \u2013 safety before everything. Companies invest in comprehensive training programs, protective equipment, and protocols to ensure the safety and protection of employees. This commitment to safety fosters a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among professionals, making it a supportive and collaborative industry.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nAnd finally, careers in the electricity industry provide exciting opportunities to work with innovative technologies. As our industry evolves to meet the meet climate change, there is a growing focus on renewable energy sources, energy storage, smart grids, and electric transportation. Electricity workers and professionals have the chance to contribute to innovative projects, travel for installations or maintenance, and stay at the forefront of technological advancements.<\/span>","aspect_ratio":"4:3","visual_accent":false,"":null,"image_id":null,"image_alt_text":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","column_1":{"type":"text","content":"All of these benefits combined \u2013 financial stability, job security, work-life balance, a culture of safety, and making a difference for a healthier planet make our sector a powerful choice as a career option.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nStudents in elementary and high school<\/strong> \u2013 choose math, science and the courses required to keep your doors open for dynamic careers in electricity and renewable energy!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCollege and university students <\/strong>\u2013 chart your path to career success! Trades, technician, technologist, engineering and professions in accounting\/finance, legal\/regulatory affairs, marketing, human resources, etc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nEveryone<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n