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Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Workshop

Posted on by kieran


Did you know that ‘transportation’ is the single largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Newfoundland and Labrador? In 2022 transportation was responsible for 43% of the entire province’s emissions. Much of this is attributed to on-road transportation.

January 30, 2025 econext is hosting a workshop to provide an update on the latest initiatives and research relating to the decarbonization of transportation in Newfoundland and Labrador through the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and other zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) such as those that use clean fuels like hydrogen.

The agenda will include:

  • 9:00 – Overview of ZEV Adoption in NL
  • 9:10 – Research Findings: Medium to Heavy Duty EV (MHDEV) adoption in NL + sharing NL Hydro’s experience of their own fleet electrification – from St. John’s to Churchill Falls
  • 9:40 – Municipal Pilot Programs – Ongoing Light and Medium Duty EV Adoption Projects
  • 10:10 – Break
  • 10:30 – The Electrification of St. John’s Public Transit
  • 11:00 – Research Findings: Potential for Clean Fuels Use in Road Transportation in NL

Event Details

Date: January 30, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
Location: Holiday Inn, St. John’s NL

Note that this event is also be available for participation online via webcast.

Registration Details

Member: $12 + HST
Non-Member: $20 + HST
Member Online: $12 + HST
Non-Member Online: $20 + HST

Registration includes coffee and light snacks.

Register Now

econext 2025 Conference

Posted on by kieran

Save the Date!

econext‘s 2025 Conference will be taking place October 9, 2025 at the Delta Hotel St. John’s. Stay tuned for more information.

Partnership

Are you interested in partnering with us on our conference? Click here for details and contact Colin Heffernan at heffernan@econext.ca with your interest.

Clean Careers: Accelerate Your Interview Skills

Posted on by Chelsie Cake

Our third event in the Clean Careers series is here!

Join us online on Thursday November 28, 2024 at 09:00 AM NST to learn valuable tips and tricks to ace your next job interview in the clean growth sector.

Interviews play a crucial role in the job application process, providing an opportunity to demonstrate your potential beyond what’s listed on your resumé. Mastering interview skills is just as vital as your ability to perform the job itself, as it helps persuade employers that you are the ideal candidate long before you can complete your first project. In this online session, we will cover how to effectively highlight your skills and experience, respond to questions with confidence, and leave a memorable impression on potential employers, ensuring you stand out among other candidates.

Whether you’re on the hunt for a new role or simply aiming to refresh your interview techniques, this is a free opportunity you won’t want to miss. Register today before all spots are taken!

WHEN: Thursday, November 28, 2024 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM NST
WHERE: Online
COST: Free!

Click Here to Register

Holiday Social

Posted on by kieran

Date: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Emera Innovation Center, 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s, NL, A1A 1B3

Join us for our 2024 Holiday Social!

econext, Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defense, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, and Oceans Advance invite you to join us for a festive holiday social! Come celebrate the season, connect with fellow professionals, and reflect on our shared successes from the past year.

This event is by donation to either Heavenly Creatures or the Community Food Sharing Association. Space is limited, so please RSVP using the link below by Tuesday December 3, 2024.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Interested in partnering with us for this event? Contact Colin Heffernan, Manager of Industry and Community Engagement, at heffernan@econext.ca.

Heavenly Creatures is a no kill animal charity with no government or corporate funding. They have a pet food bank in addition to providing medical assistance to animals in need from low-income families.

Community Food Sharing Association is a pivotal agency for food distribution to the hungry in Newfoundland & Labrador. The St. John’s office and warehouse manages the collection and distribution of food through 54 food banks to more than 10,700 children, women, and men throughout Newfoundland & Labrador.

 

EOI: Work Placement Opportunity for Job-seekers

Posted on by Chelsie Cake

Are you a job-seeker interested in exploring the green economy?

econext is currently seeking individuals for 3-month (90-day) full-time work placements in green economy fields, such as clean energy and ocean technology. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and explore a growing sector in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Placement details:

  • Three months/90 days in duration.
  • Must be completed by March 31, 2025.

If you’re interested or would like to be considered for the work placements or future job opportunities, please complete this form on/before Friday November 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM. For any questions, feel free to reach out to Ogaga Johnson, Director of Workforce Development, at ogaga@econext.ca.

Foresight Atlantic Canada Road Tour

Posted on by kieran

Foresight Canada has a mission, over the next three years, to accelerate adoption of the world’s best clean technologies by helping the world do more with less, sustainably.

econext is partnering with Foresight on its Newfoundland and Labrador stop during its Atlantic Road Tour.

The event will include a short presentation highlighting Foresight’s latest updates, with a focus on its new strategic plan and exciting developments in the Atlantic region. Stick around for networking over light refreshments and connect with fellow innovators and leaders who are driving groundbreaking work on the East Coast.

Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am GMT-2:30
Cost: Free
Location: JAG Boutique Hotel

Click Here to Register

EOI: Work Placement Hosts (Funded Three-Month Internship)

Posted on by Chelsie Cake

econext is seeking expressions of interest from companies in the clean, green, and blue sectors interested in hosting internships as part of an experiential learning project. The internships must:

  • Be three months/90 days in duration
  • Provide meaningful full-time work and experience (at least 35 hrs/week)
  • Be completed by March 31, 2025.

Expectations of Internship Hosts

Funding of up to $10,000 per placement will be provided to participating companies. Any costs related to intern compensation or project participation that are over and above the provided funding will be the responsibility of the host.

Participating hosts will be required to participate in micro-learning training to prepare them to provide meaningful work and experience to the work-placement participants

Instructions for Submission

Interested companies should indicate their interest by emailing Ogaga Johnson, Director of Workforce Development for econext, at ogaga@econext.ca.

The submission should include:

  1. A short summary (200 words or less) of your organization and its connection to or activity in the clean/green/blue sectors;
  2. A short summary (200 words or less) of the type of work experience you can provide to the participating interns; and
  3. The name, position, and complete contact information for your organization’s point of contact.

Any questions regarding this initiative or the submission process can be forwarded by e-mail to ogaga@econext.ca. 

Deadlines

The deadline for submitting questions for the expression of interest is Friday, November 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM.

The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 3:00 PM.

Jobseekers

If you’re an interested jobseeker or would like to be considered for this work placement or any future job opportunities, please complete this form on/before Tuesday November 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM.

Any questions, please email Ogaga Johnson, Director of Workforce Development: ogaga@econext.ca.

Call for EOI – Municipalities NL Trade Show Booth

Posted on by Colin Heffernan

econext is calling for expressions from relevant enterprises with an idea, product, service or technology that they would like to exhibit to the attendees of the 2024 Municipalities NL Trade Show, to take place from November 8-9, 2024 at Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre and the Steele Community Centre in Gander, NL.

A maximum of five prospective exhibitors will be assigned one of the following times for their company to join econext staff at the trade show booth:

  1. Thursday November 8th from 8:00 AM -12:00 PM
  2. Thursday November 8th from 1:30 – 5:00 PM
  3. Thursday November 8th from 7:30 – 10:00 PM
  4. Friday November 9th from 8:30 AM -12:30 PM
  5. Friday November 9th from 1:00 – 5:00 PM


EXPECTATIONS FOR EXHIBITORS

Each of the slots listed above come with a cost to the exhibitor of $300.00, payable to econext. econext staff will provide invoicing upon confirmation of attendance.

Exhibitors are responsible for all other costs of attendance including, but not limited to:

  • Travel
  • Accommodations
  • Meals
  • Admission to other Conference sessions/events

The exhibit space will be shared with econext staff who will be there to promote services and resources for municipalities. Exhibitors are expected to come with all necessary materials for the Trade Show such as promotional items, signage/banners, and demonstration products.

In addition to the above times, a networking/hospitality social is scheduled on the Conference agenda from 7:30 – 10:00 PM on Friday November 9th. To attend this event and network with municipal leaders and decisionmakers, exhibitors must contact Municipalities NL.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS

Please include with your submission:

  • The service or product you will be marketing to the MNL Conference Delegates
  • A short (200 words or less) summary of why you are targeting the municipal sector
  • The name, position, and complete contact information for the exhibitor who will be attending on your company’s behalf.

Please submit by email to Colin Heffernan, Manager of Industry and Community Engagement with econext, at heffernan@econext.ca.

DEADLINE

The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is Wednesday October 23, 2024 @ 2:00 PM.

EOI: econext Conference Research Posters

Posted on by Chelsie Cake

econext is calling for expressions of interest from graduate students and postdocs conducting relevant research that would be of interest to attendees of the econext’s 2024 Conference.

Participants will present their projects via posters. Please submit by email to Jenny Mallard, Green Career Development Coordinator with econext, at jenny@econext.ca. The deadline for submissions is Friday October 11th at 3:00 PM.

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2024 econext Pre-Conference Social

Posted on by Chelsie Cake

Join us for econext’s 2024 Pre-Conference Social, in partnership with KBRS!

This in-person event will take place on Tuesday October 29th, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Sláinte Whiskey and Wine, located at 115 Duckworth Street in St. John’s.

Connect with fellow professionals in the industry and enjoy a fun-filled evening of networking, drinks, and snacks. This is a great opportunity to mingle with fellow Conference attendees, expand your professional network, and catch up with the econext team.

Admission to this event is included with a registration to the 2024 econext Conference. We kindly ask that Conference attendees register as well – it only takes a minute!

Be sure to RSVP by 2:00 PM on Tuesday October 22nd. If you have any questions regarding the social, please contact Colin Heffernan via e-mail at heffernan@econext.ca, or by phone at (709) 979-0423.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register now and secure your spot.

Click Here to Register