Canada's Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chain Sector and Competency Profiles
2024年5月27日 - 10:00PM
ECO Canada, a leading organization dedicated to advancing
environmental careers and the environmental workforce, has released
its latest research findings on Canada's Electric Vehicle Battery
Supply Chain. The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is growing
worldwide, and Canada has a chance to be a world leader in the
sector. Countries including Canada are setting ambitious targets to
transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) including EVs in
pursuit of emission reduction and achieving net zero goals. Market
and investment trends, both global and domestic, suggest an
opportunity to maximize the value of Canada’s battery production
supply chain and meet the growing demand for EVs.
Canada is the only country in the Western Hemisphere with known
reserves of all the raw materials necessary to manufacture EV
batteries and has ample mining expertise and strong environmental,
social, and governance (ESG) credentials.
In the Canadian context, the emergence of the EV battery supply
chain signifies a strategic opportunity to position the nation as a
leader in clean energy innovation. However, Canada’s potential
leading position is not solidified with the domestic EV battery
supply chain facing significant gaps. Underscoring this potential
is the need for a highly skilled and adaptable workforce. This
sector profile provides a comprehensive overview of the Canadian EV
battery supply chain with a focus on the workforce, exploring key
trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of this
burgeoning industry.
This report, based on secondary research and stakeholder
interviews, aims to shed light on the crucial role of human capital
in driving forward the transition to electric mobility and ensuring
a sustainable energy future for generations to come.
“The consequences of climate change are unprecedented for our
population, the environment, and our economy. By supporting
research and reports like the one from ECO Canada, we are working
together to face the challenges of today and tomorrow. These
findings in the environmental sector will help us to address labour
shortages and to achieve Canada’s goal of a net zero economy.” -
Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development
and Official Languages
Report insights:
- The overview of national and global trends in the EV battery
supply chain.
- Identification of critical occupations and skills required in
the sector.
- Insights from EV sector employers regarding barriers, workforce
demands, and hiring challenges.
These insights are crucial for policymakers, industry leaders,
and environmental professionals, offering actionable data and
strategic guidance to navigate the rapidly evolving EV industry
landscape.For more information on Canada's Electric Vehicle Battery
Supply Chain Sector Profile and to access the full report, visit
Canada's Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chain Sector Profile | ECO
Canada
Simultaneously with the publication of this report, ECO Canada’s
research team has developed an interactive tool focused on career
pathways in the EV Battery Supply Chain Sector. The objective is to
help professionals and employers to gain a better understanding of
each job level and category, illuminating the growth path for every
position. This visual map of occupations highlights the
interconnection between occupations sharing skills and knowledge
that could be employed in either role, facilitating mobility within
the job market, and in the EV Battery Supply Chain Sector in
particular.
Discover the visual map here: Explore your
career opportunities in the EV Battery Supply Chain Sector | ECO
Canada
Complementary to these two resources and considering the skills
transition or new skills required for this industry, ECO Canada has
also published new Competency Profiles for key occupations involved
in Mining, Battery Production, EV Production, and Recycling &
Recovery.
Consult the Competency Profiles here:
Competency Profiles | ECO Canada
These resources publication was made possible through the
support of the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions
Program.
“The opinions and interpretations in the publication are those
of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the
Government of Canada.”
About ECO Canada:
ECO Canada is the steward of the Canadian environmental
industry. From job creation and wage funding to training and labour
market research – we champion the end-to-end career of an
environmental professional. We aim to promote and drive
responsible, sustainable economic growth within the industry while
ensuring that environmental care and best practices are priorities.
Over the past 30 years, we have forged academic partnerships,
tools, and research to train and certify environmental job seekers
and help fill the labour market.
We work alongside government, policymakers, academia, students,
employers, professionals, industry, and international audiences to
ensure we support Canada as a global leader in innovative workforce
solutions and job creation. We remain the go-to source in the
environmental labour market; our research provides unmatched
statistics and analysis on the industry's economic and labour
trends that identify workforce gaps.
For more information, contact:Aaron WilsonVP,
Marketing & SalesECO Canadamedia@eco.ca
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