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Dear
I am saddened to tell you that you have not been selected for the list of eligible candidates for the Environmental Immigrant Bridging Program hosted by PARTNER.
However, I would like to put you on the waiting list because your credentials and abilities were so close to meeting the industry’s standards. It is quite common for people to withdraw from the program very suddenly for personal or professional reasons such as getting a job. If this happens, I will go down the list of wait-listed candidates and see who is available to start the program.
In applying for this program, you created a free ECO Canada membership account. As an ECO Canada member, you have access to a variety of resources to assist you in exploring, finding, and building your environmental career. An overview of these resources has been provided to you below to demonstrate the tools available to work towards gaining Canadian experience:
· Know the Sector: Read our Labour Market Research
As the sector grows and changes, ECO Canada continually works to define environmental employment, while also providing up-to-date knowledge on environmental trends and employment needs. ECO Canada is the leader in environmental labour market research. Find out about work activities in the sector, upcoming careers, skills employers are looking for, and more through these free publications. http://www.eco.ca/publications/default.aspx
· Be Prepared: Visit ECO Canada’s Immigrant Career Centre
Before applying for positions, make sure that you are prepared. The Immigrant Career Centre (www.eco.ca/immigrant) is an excellent starting point to proactively overcome barriers prior to entering the Canadian workforce. For example, gain a better understanding of the types (and names) of environmental careers in Canada, through over 120 occupational profiles and videos. The Occupational Profiles are an excellent resource to identify career paths of environmental professionals and gain a better understanding of where your skill set aligns (http://www.eco.ca/occupationalprofiles/). Alternatively, learn how to showcase your best assets and present yourself as the right candidate for the job with resources on writing a strong, tailored cover letter and resume, creating a portfolio, interview tips, and more! These can be found here:
· Learn Who Hires: Visit ECO Canada’s Business Directory
Understand which organizations hire environmental professionals like yourself through ECO’s Employer Directory. Click on their website links, view available careers, and understand the qualifications required for those positions. If a job is posted that suits your skill set, apply! www.eco.ca/employerdirectory.
· Find a Job: Visit the ECO Job Board
Visit Canada’s largest environmental job board at www.eco.ca to find your environmental job. With over 100 jobs posted each month, you can gain a better idea of what employers are looking for, types of positions available, while also being able to apply! Post your resume online to allow employers to
include you in their candidate search. To stay on top of new postings, subscribe to RSS feeds to be notified via email when new jobs have been posted in your region.
· Stay Knowledgeable: Professional Development through the CCEE
It is important to stay on top of changing industry practices and new technology through professional development. Gain Canadian environmental knowledge through the Canadian Centre for Environmental Education (CCEE). The CCEE offers a flexible, distance based, post graduate Certificate in Environmental Practice which provides industry-specific skills and knowledge from a range of recognized Canadian institutions. Meet individuals working in the field and increase your network of Canadian environmental professionals! New this winter, the CCEE now offers a Master in Environmental Practice for professionals interested in gaining strategic knowledge and leadership skills specific to the environment. The CCEE is a partnership between ECO Canada and Royal Roads University, along with 25 colleges and universities from across Canada. For more information, visit www.ccee.ca.
· Be Recognized: Work towards your Environmental Professional (EP) certification
It’s essential to demonstrate to employers how your current skill set translates into Canadian industry standards. Recognize your Canadian environmental skills through ECO Canada’s Environmental Professional (EP) certification. The EP certification is the only national designation of its kind for environmental professionals, which uses the National Occupational Standards for environmental employment (http://www.eco.ca/certification/environmental-professionals/certification-standards/762/) as a foundation to separate the self-proclaimed environmental experts from the real ones. An Environmental Professional in training (EPt) option is available for individuals with less than five years of Canadian experience or those who do not have Canadian experience. Gain access to environment relevant workshops, meet other professionals to grow your network, participate in a mentorship program to guide your career path, and more! Visit www.eco.ca/EPcertification.
Again, I am very sorry to tell you this news, and I hope that you will find something that is perfectly suited to your skills and qualifications. If you have any questions or need further advice please contact us at NAME and EMAIL.
Never give up your dreams and work hard to become better, and you will succeed! Thank you so much for your time and effort, and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
Best Regards,