Emerging Green Professionals: Manitoba

Emerging Green Builders. Turn your passion into a career.

Emerging Green Professionals (EGPs) want to make a difference.

They are the creative and outgoing future leaders of Canada’s green building industry. The CaGBC is committed to providing these innovative young professionals with a voice, access to continuous learning, unique ways to make connections and opportunities to grow their careers. When you choose to be part of something bigger, it means a lot when you are recognized for your hard work. Our recognition and award programs fuel the passion that green building industry professionals all possess.

Regional Information

Click here to learn more about all EGP events accross the country

Current Manitoba EGP Executive Committee

Stephen Oberlin, Chair, Northern Sky Architecture, Architectural Intern

Scott Shanks, Vice Chair, Prairie Architects Inc., Architectural Intern

Zijun Zhou, University of Manitoba, Environmental science, Focus: Sustainable Building

Arshpreet Kaur, University of Manitoba
Environmental Studies, Focus: Sustainable Buildings

Kristyn Fanstone, EIT

Rob Zhang, Ironclad Developments, Junior Project Coordinator

Make Connections

Opportunities to connect with peers and meet potential mentors are available in every region. Be sure to follow your local Chapter online to make sure you don’t miss any of these great new events.

Partner Events: Plan to attend our partnered events where you can meet people outside of your regular network and connect with other industry leaders who can help you further your career.
Campus Groups: Look for these events ramping up at post-secondary institutions across Canada where green building education, professional development and networking opportunities come together.

Access Experts

We’re looking to connect the next generation of green building industry leaders with those at the helm today. Look for:

The Mentor Lounge at Building Lasting Change where EGPs will have the chance to meet with Master Speakers and Industry Experts and find out how they got their start in green building
Internship Opportunities offer real-life project experience to graduates of the LEED Strategic Practices Program by posting top performers within a consulting firm or within the CaGBC’s LEED team.

We are looking for mentors!

Make a lasting impression on the future leaders of green building in Canada. Become a CaGBC mentor to share your expertise, passion and understanding of this growing industry with an Emerging Green Professional. They want what you have.

I would be a great mentor, how can I help?

Earn Recognition

Through awards, speaking opportunities and committee involvement, EGP members are recognized for their hard work, vision and contributions.

Committee Involvement: Help shape the future of green building in Canada. Apply to be on one of the CaGBC’s active committees. Applications accepted each Fall for the Building Lasting Change Program Committee.
Volunteer Opportunities at Building Lasting Change: This is a great way to network and learn more about the green building industry. Volunteers are able to attend sessions when they aren’t assigned to specific tasks such as greeting and directing delegates, helping at registration and scanning badges. The application form will be available soon but check the website for event details in the meantime.
Students Leading Sustainability Award: This award recognizes a student project that demonstrates leadership, innovation, inspiration and a creative vision for the future of sustainable design in the field of green building and communities. Winners receive $2000 CASH, complimentary access to Building Lasting Change, travel, accommodations and a little bit of spending money! Plus, you can bring your favourite professor to the award ceremony. Submit your application now!
Emerging Green Leader, CaGBC Leadership Award: Ideal for the EGP who is known as a leader among their peers. The call for nominations is now open. If you, or someone you know fits the description, apply NOW for this coveted award.
Student Success Showcase: Coming soon for graduates of the LEED Strategic Practices Program who qualify for the internship. Upon completion of the internship, student stories will be profiled and featured on the website and in member communications.

Build Your Career

Built for Canada, the education and tools available through the CaGBC give EGPs the leg up on their career path.

Education – New courses and bundled programs help EGPs fast track their careers and plan for professional development and accreditation. Check out the LEED Strategic Practices program, GA Kickstarter and the GA on-demand courses for starters.
Get sponsored to go to the conference with the new EGP Booster package – We know the cost to attend special events can be a challenge. If you’re determined to get to Building Lasting Change but think the costs may be too much, you’ll be happy to know that you can be sponsored to attend. Share this information with a local business, your employer, your network or your school and they can become a CaGBC Sponsor with an EGP Booster. $1000 covers travel, accommodation and registration for the nation’s largest and most important green building industry event. Contact us for more details.
CaGBC is a partner of two pioneering Austrian summer programs – Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems (#AESMVienna) and Green.Building.Solutions (#GBSVienna). The unique summer universities provide an exciting opportunity to learn, debate and understand a different approach to “think for the future”. Learn more about the programs and how to apply here. One scholarship opportunity is available for an EGP member from the CaGBC who is interested in broadening their network, building their career and gaining international perspective. Click here for details about the scholarship. Deadline to apply for the Scholarship is April 22. General application deadline is June 30.

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