Growing Demand and Strategic Positioning
ECO Canada, a leading organization dedicated to advancing environmental careers, has released new research on Canada’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Supply Chain. With global demand for electric vehicles rising, Canada aims to become a world leader in this sector. Ambitious targets for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), including EVs, align with emission reduction goals. Both global and domestic market trends suggest an opportunity to maximize the value of Canada’s battery production supply chain and meet the growing EV demand.
Canada is the only country in the Western Hemisphere with known reserves of all the raw materials necessary to manufacture EV batteries. The nation boasts extensive mining expertise and strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) credentials. The emergence of the EV battery supply chain in Canada represents a strategic opportunity to position the nation as a leader in clean energy innovation. However, significant gaps in the domestic supply chain must be addressed to solidify this leading position.
Workforce Development and Industry Needs
The sector profile highlights the need for a highly skilled and adaptable workforce. This comprehensive overview explores key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the EV battery supply chain in Canada. The report, based on secondary research and stakeholder interviews, emphasizes the crucial role of human capital in transitioning to electric mobility and ensuring a sustainable energy future.
Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, stated, “The consequences of climate change are unprecedented. By supporting research and reports like the one from ECO Canada, we are addressing labor shortages and striving for a net-zero economy.”
Key Insights from the Report
The report offers valuable insights, including:
- An 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 findings are crucial for policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental professionals. They provide 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 ECO Canada.
Interactive Career Pathways Tool
ECO Canada has developed an interactive tool focused on career pathways in the EV Battery Supply Chain Sector. This tool helps professionals and employers understand each job level and category, highlighting the growth path for every position. It illustrates the interconnection between occupations, facilitating mobility within the job market and the EV Battery Supply Chain Sector.
Complementing the report and interactive tool, ECO Canada has published new Competency Profiles for key occupations in Mining, Battery Production, EV Production, and Recycling & Recovery. These profiles address the skills transition and new skills required for this industry.
About ECO Canada
ECO Canada is the steward of the Canadian environmental industry. From job creation and wage funding to training and labor market research, they champion the end-to-end career of an environmental professional. Over the past 30 years, ECO Canada has forged academic partnerships, developed tools, and conducted research to train and certify environmental job seekers, helping to fill the labor market. They work with government, policymakers, academia, students, employers, professionals, and international audiences to support Canada as a global leader in innovative workforce solutions and job creation.
ECO Canada’s research provides unmatched statistics and analysis on economic and labor trends, identifying workforce gaps within the industry.
The publication of these resources was made possible through the support of the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program. The opinions and interpretations in the publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Canada.
Source：globenewswire.com
