Job Bank's methodology for identifying green jobs
jb-green-occupations-listGreen jobs contribute to positive environmental outcomes (such as preservation, conservation and restoration). To identify them, Job Bank relies on a list developed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) through a task-based analysis recognized by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
This list contains groups from the National Occupational Classification (NOC), which include different jobs with primary duties and responsibilities that may directly or indirectly help the environment. Not every job in these groups is necessarily green, but they all have the potential to be depending on the specific requirements of the position.
When an employer posts on Job Bank using a job title from one of these groups, they are asked whether the position contributes to positive environmental outcomes. If they state that it does, their job posting will be labelled as a "Green job".
Occupational groups from the NOC containing green jobs
Business, finance and administration occupations
Occupational group NOC code Example job title Advertising, marketing and public relations managers 10022 Marketing Manager Other business services managers 10029 Office Manager Telecommunication carriers managers 10030 Telecommunications Manager Financial and investment analysts 11101 Investment Analyst Financial advisors 11102 Financial Planner Other financial officers 11109 Trust Officer Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations 11202 Digital Marketing Specialist Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations 12013 Logistics Coordinator Shippers and receivers 14400 Warehouse Shipper Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
Occupational group NOC code Example job title Engineering managers 20010 Civil Engineering Manager Architecture and science managers 20011 Ecological Research Manager Geoscientists and oceanographers 21102 Oceanographer Meteorologists and climatologists 21103 Climatologist Other professional occupations in physical sciences 21109 Soil Scientist Biologists and related scientists 21110 Microbiologist Agricultural representatives, consultants, and specialists 21112 Agronomist Public and environmental health and safety professionals 21120 Environmental Health Officer Architects 21200 Architectural Standards Specialist Landscape architects 21201 Landscape Planner Urban and land use planners 21202 Urban Planner Information systems specialists 21222 Computer Simulations Analyst Civil engineers 21300 Dams Engineer Mechanical engineers 21301 Nuclear Engineer Electrical and electronics engineers 21310 Electronics Engineer Chemical engineers 21320 Fuels Engineer Industrial and manufacturing engineers 21321 Industrial Safety Engineer Aerospace engineers 21390 Aerodynamics Engineer Other professional engineers 21399 Water Treatment Engineer Geological and mineral technologists and technicians 22101 Geological Survey Technician Forestry technologists and technicians 22112 Forest Fire Ranger Conservation and fishery officers 22113 Fishery Guardian Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology 22214 Weather Chart Plotter Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers 22231 Air Transport Inspector Occupational health and safety specialists 22232 Radiation Surveyor Construction inspectors 22233 Renewable Energy Advisor Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 22301 Robotics Technician Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians 22302 Fireproofing Technician Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
Occupational group NOC code Example job title Other managers in public administration 40019 Public Works Superintendent Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers 41400 Environmental Issues Lobbyist By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers 43202 Zoning Enforcement Officer Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
Occupational group NOC code Example job title Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers 50010 Conservation Director Journalists 51113 News Reporter Sales and service occupations
Occupational group NOC code Example job title Retail and wholesale trade managers 60020 Salvage Dealer Technical sales specialists – Wholesale trade 62100 Farm Machinery Salesperson Retail and wholesale buyers 62101 Produce Buyer Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks 64313 Railway Passenger Agent Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
Occupational group NOC code Example job title Construction managers 70010 Restoration Services Manager Home building and renovation managers 70011 Renovation Contractor Managers in transportation 70020 Bus Company Manager Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors 72100 Automotive Machinist Sheet metal workers 72102 Sheet Metal Fabricator Plumbers 72300 Maintenance and Repair Plumber Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers 72301 Fire Sprinkler Fitter Gas fitters 72302 Gas Works Troubleshooter Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics 72402 HVAC Mechanic Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers 72410 Bus Mechanic Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics 72420 Oil Burner Technician Roofers and shinglers 73110 Roofing Technician Residential and commercial installers and servicers 73200 Irrigation System Installer Other repairers and servicers 73209 Gas Meter Tester Transport truck drivers 73300 Transport Driver Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers 74205 Utility Arborist Construction trades helpers and labourers 75110 Sewer Digger Public works and maintenance labourers 75212 Sanitation Worker Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
Occupational group NOC code Example job title Utilities managers 80020 Beekeeper Underground production and development miners 83100 Miner Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers, and related workers 83101 Wireline Operator Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators 84101 Derrickhand Silviculture and forestry workers 84111 Forestry Worker Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
Occupational group NOC code Example job title Utilities managers 90011 Compost Facility Manager Power engineers and power systems operators 92100 Steam Plant Operator Pulping, papermaking, and coating control operators 93102 Pulping Technician Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors 93200 Fuselage Assembler Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing 94104 Mineral Sampler Rubber processing machine operators and related workers 94112 Tire Inspector Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders 94123 Wood Processing Grader Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur, and leather products manufacturing 94133 Textile Inspector Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing 94140 Fruit Preserver Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors, and testers 94200 New Passenger Cars Inspector Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors, and testers 94201 Electronic Components Tester Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus, and equipment manufacturing 94202 Thermostats Inspector Assemblers, fabricators, and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers 94203 Power Transformer Assembler Mechanical assemblers and inspectors 94204 Bus Assembler Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing 94205 Battery Maker Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers, and inspectors 94210 Furniture Refinisher Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products 94211 Prefabricated Housing Assembler Plastic products assemblers, finishers, and inspectors 94212 Plastic Products Inspector and Tester Other products assemblers, finishers, and inspectors 94219 Bicycle Assembler
Note: This list is provided for reference only. It may change over time.
Related links
- What is a green job on Job Bank? – Job Bank
- Find a green job in Canada – Job Bank
- Hire for a green future – Job Bank
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) – Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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