The B.C. government is providing $216,720 to an industry group headed by the GLOBE Foundation for a research project that will examine the labour market needs and job potential of British Columbia's emerging clean economy sector.

The GLOBE Foundation will co-ordinate and manage the research, which will identify and define key strategic sectors of the 'clean' economy with the highest potential for job creation. This research is an important step toward ensuring there will be sufficient numbers of skilled workers to meet the anticipated demand within the key clean economy sectors.

British Columbia has one of the largest concentrations of sustainable technology and advanced energy companies in the world, and significant opportunities exist in areas such as energy efficiency, green buildings and renewable energy.

The research project will identify ways of accelerating B.C.'s clean economy potential by leveraging the province's abundant supply of clean energy and natural resources, as well as capitalizing on the strengths of its skilled, knowledge-based workforce. The research will be in-line with strategic priorities as outlined by the Pacific Coast Collaborative initiative.

In addition to the GLOBE Foundation, the main B.C. project partners include the University of British Columbia's Sauder school of business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions.

Funding for this six-month Labour Market Partnerships Program research project is provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.

Learn More:

Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan: http://www.bcjobsplan.ca/

GLOBE Foundation: http://www.globe.ca/

Labour Market Partnerships Program:

http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/sector-partnerships/labour-market-partnerships-program.htm

Pacific Coast Collaborative: www.pacificcoastcollaborative.org

Contacts:

Caroline McAndrews
Communications Manager
Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation
250 208-3254

Dr. John D. Wiebe
President & CEO
GLOBE Advisors
604 695-5001