Youth Green Jobs Network
About the Youth Green Jobs Network
The Youth Green Jobs Network was developed out of the demand to provide underserved youth with employment opportunities in sustainability.
As a member of the Youth Green Jobs Network, you gain exclusive access to a comprehensive list of green job postings and opportunities.
Connect with exciting green job opportunities tailored to your interests and skills
Network with leaders in the environmental industry
Discover how environmental organizations are contributing to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) practices, and learn how you can contribute to these efforts.
Questions? Check out the FAQs below or reach us at: youthgreenjobsnetwork@greencareer.ca
FAQs
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Currently, the Network shares job opportunities based in what is currently known as Canada.
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Since the Youth Green Jobs Network only shares job opportunities based in what is currently known as Canada, we only approve members to join the group that are located in Canada or will be moving to Canada in the coming months.
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The Youth Green Jobs Network is a resource provided by the Green Career Centre. The Green Career Centre is a non-profit organization whose mission is to prepare underrepresented youth (i.e. BIPOC, women and newcomers) for green careers. More specifically, the Youth Green Jobs Network is currently managed by 5 individuals consisting of 2 Managers, 2 Directors, and 1 volunteer.
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The Youth Green Jobs Network was created in October 2021, to serve as a community for underrepresented youth looking for work in the environmental field. This community was created as a result of the participatory research conducted by our founder in her individualized research project (read more about her research here).
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The Youth Green Jobs Network group has 1200+ members.
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Sign up for the Network using your email and gain access to the link to join.
Testimonials
Jenna Phillips (youth)
“The Youth Green Job Network was a resource I had been searching for for years. Prior to joining the network, I struggled to find jobs relevant to my education and interests on standard job boards, or searching company websites when there are so many early startups and small NGOs in this field. Existing boards do not cater to young/early career professionals, let alone those interested in the environmental or sustainability space. Through the Network, I obtained several interviews and landed my summer job. I also loved connecting with new young professionals, and staying up-to-date about where the young professionals already in my network were doing. I will continue to use the Network for work opportunities during my Masters and beyond!”
Mishika Khurana (BIPOC youth)
“I have applied, interviewed and received multiple jobs that I discovered through the Youth Green Jobs Network, allowing me to pave my way into green jobs and a career path I am passionate for. While scrolling through LinkedIn one day, I found the Green Career Centre, very overwhelmed with all the information posted on LinkedIn daily. This group had jobs catering to youth wanting green jobs, making it easier to see which jobs I was interested in and qualified for. I found myself consistently using this network to discover employment, workshops and resources I could take advantage of while I was a student. This allows LinkedIn and job hunting to be less overwhelming as you're surrounded by a group of people encouraging your professional growth!”
Maria Jose (MJ) Torres (newcomer youth)
“The Youth Green Jobs Network LinkedIn Group helped me out by making the green job search less stressful. It provided a safe space to express concerns and ask questions. It is a group full of collaboration, [where] members share any information and jobs that they think may benefit others. It [is] also a great space to build my network. I have been able to relate with people that have been in a similar position [as] me and we can collaborate on what each of us has experienced so that all of us succeed.”