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Oakville Beaver, 20 Apr 2023, p. 38

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8 8 g 3 & 3 8 3 MP DOWN TO EARTH "7 GREEN JOBS OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE To ® and into the future, green is the colour of choice — whether that be the type of energy we generate, the kind of home we live in or the foods we eat. Findi innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint is top of mind for so many. With that said, we present the following "green" jobs that are either here now or expected to be prevalent in the years ahead. RENEWABLE ENERGY SPE- CIALIS! Sector: Environment Average salary: $85,000 to $125,000 Description: The anxi- ety in relation to the envi- ronment and climate change continues to grow and will only intensify in ~ <a DOWN “EARTH future years. Renewable energy specialists will be vital, thinking about alter, native resources thal notharm Sector: and retrofitting Average salary: $43,000- $106,000 _ Description: A residen- Construction the energy efficiency of esidential buil essence, a building i inspec. tor who focuses on energy efficiency measures. They provide homeowners with specific and actionable rec- SOLAR TECHNICIAN Sector: Environment Average salary: Starts at $48,000 Description: Learn the solar i power iad inor- mbers or the wear en business. es who have installed solar panels on troubleshooting inquiries, installer queries and other technical re- sponsibilities. RESIDENTIAL ENERGY AUDI- TOR Sorships rove the pome's level of gnerey efficient incre: fort, support health “and safety, and create cost-sav- ings on utility bills. ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIA- TION SPECIALIST Sector: Environment Average salary: $75,000- $100,000+ Description: Unfortu- nately, the environment is often exposed to toxins, which leads to soil contam- ination and degradation of ground and surface waters for oan years. Ground. throug] the sail and: accumulates in the open. spaces within sed- imentary rock. Surface wa- ter is the walr found in streams, ponds, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc. Environ- mental remediation spe- cialists design and employ remedial action plans to clean up sites affected by these toxins, such as gaso- line, diesel, oil, dry clean- ing chemicals, lead, arse- nic, pesticides and heavy myn TURBINE TECHNICIAN Sector: Trades Average bine technicians install, re- pair, operate and maintain the wind turbines that pro- duce renewable energy. They diagnose issues relat- ing to wind turbines, help ensure the physical integ- rity of wind turbines and complete inspections. They might also (rouble. shoot the electrical, me- chanical and hydraulic components thatmakeupa AER RESOURCES ENGI- Sector: Trades Average salary: $72,000 use of a specific communi- ty. Their duties include testing water samples to ensure it's safe for human consumption and imple- menting pave to clean wa- ter e contami- nated ‘hie can also in- volve implementing strat- egies to preserve water and promote sustainable use. ENERGY CONSULTANT consultation, wl people refer to as renew- able energy consultation, isa relatively new career path in which Pexels photo You can expect a prevalence of “green” jobs in the years ahead. plementing technologies that decrease their carb footprint and total energy usage. These professionals may operate in a range of contexts to measure ener- gy use and provide cost-ef- fective ways to reduce it. Energy consultants typi- cally collect and evaluate data on day-to-day energy use, offer strategic solu- tions, design energy man- agement plans, and collab- orate with government au- thorities izati ssist clients i ) optimize comprehending, and im- al energy consumption. DIRECTOR ud like to advertise your place of w please email Fio Pe wouttelelsucaie-tesstune ete beetel orship in this feature com or call 905-299 insidehalton.com | BAPTIST | 340 Rebecca Street, Oakville (905) 845-2942 www.cbcoakville.ca “The friendly, caring church!” Jesus Revolution Please join us Sunday morning at 10 am for our service. We are lead by Pastor Dave Russell and Worship Leader Christopher Clause. Wherever you happen to be in your faith journey, you are welcome. BAPTIST OAKVILLE ¢ ONTARIO —————— *Covid-19 Safety 12:00-3PM Worship Service sunday Evening: 7:30-9PM via Zoom Virtual Platform) Protocols Strictly followed.* Tel: 416-892-8123 Fax: 1-866-281-5983 Bishop M. Brissett JESUS IS LORD N GLEN ABBEY ag UNITED CHURCH | A REV. TED VANCE N\A skvitle Pentecostal Sunday Apri 23¢d Apostolic Centre LIVE is better Come to worship OAKVILLE Sunday at 10 AM! PENTECOSTAL Message: APOSTOLIC CENTRE ANOTHER JESUS SIGHTING!!! (St. Paul's United Church) It’s your choice: ikville, ON day Service WORSHIP LIVE AT 10AM! With Sunday Schoo! OR VIEW ON-LINE SERVICE ON YOUTUBE LATER donauons@ glenanbeyuntacenen com ss you I for kids! Click on bbeyunitedchurch.com and God Bless

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