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    • News
    • Thursday, Mar 16th, 2023
    • Technology, Green Economy

    Meet the Top 5 BC climate tech startups to watch in 2023

    Angels for Climate Solutions announces 5 finalist startups: which one will win $150,000 to advance their climate tech solution? If you’re someone who likes to keep an eye on the investment climate (no pun intended) of BC, you'll want to know about the startups that will be pitching on April 25, 2023.
    • News
    • Monday, Mar 13th, 2023

    Job Opportunity: Program Manager, Just Transition Coalition

    The Program Manager, Just Transition Coalition will be responsible for the implementation of the Just Transition Coalition. This is a fill-time, contract position and interested applicants must apply by April 13, 2023.
    • News
    • Wednesday, Jan 18th, 2023

    Meet the Startups: 15 B.C. Climate Tech Companies to Follow in 2023

    With the climate crisis becoming more and more urgent, the need for innovative solutions is greater than ever. Meet the 15 emerging climate solutions startups in BC that you should keep an eye on in 2023.
    • News
    • Friday, Dec 9th, 2022
    • Green Economy, Resilience

    [Video & Highlights] Future-Proofing Vancouver: Food Security beyond Food Surplus

    Highlights from Futureproofing Vancouver: Food Security beyond Food Surplus Poverty is the root cause of food insecurity. We have enough food in the country. It is a distribution problem, and it...
    • News
    • Tuesday, Dec 6th, 2022
    • Technology

    Job Opportunity: Analyst, Economic Transformation

    Are you a believer in the power of tech & digital transformation to enable social good and business resilience? You could be the perfect fit for this position on our Economic Transformation team.
    • News
    • Wednesday, Oct 19th, 2022
    • Technology

    Tech Employers, We Need Your Input to Design Soft Skills Bootcamps for Newcomer Workers

    We invite technology employers to provide feedback to a survey that will help shape a series of tech industry “soft skills” bootcamps for newcomers to Canada.
    • News
    • Friday, Sep 16th, 2022
    • Resilience

    Job Opportunity: Senior Manager, Indigenous Economic Prosperity (CLOSED)

    Are you a subject matter expert with lived experience as First Nations, Inuit or Métis persons looking for an opportunity to advance VEC’s relationship with Indigenous peoples and contribute to broader economic reconciliation?
    • News
    • Thursday, May 19th, 2022
    • Green Economy

    Job Opportunity: Manager, Economic Transformation (Circular Economy) [Closed]

    The Manager, Economic Transformation (Circular Economy) is responsible for advising, leading and overseeing select strategic programs, initiatives, events and engagement to accelerate the circular economy in Vancouver. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2022.
    • News
    • Monday, Apr 25th, 2022

    An Interview with Circular Rubber Technologies CEO Maartje van der Sande

    Each year, 20 million tonnes of virgin rubber is used to make new tires, generating a significant amount of carbon emissions   Enter Circular Rubber Technologies (CRT), which rescues rubber from industrial tires headed for...
    • News
    • Wednesday, Apr 13th, 2022
    • Green Economy

    The Growing Market for Circular Economy Solutions

    If you’re an innovator, there’s a huge potential market for circular solutions providers and designers. Arc’teryx, Metro Vancouver Regional District, MEC, Save-on-Foods & Canadian Tire want to hear how you would solve their circular economy challenges!
    • News
    • Monday, Apr 11th, 2022
    • Green Economy

    City of Vancouver Teams Up with RecycleSmart for Data Insights on Public Garbage and Recycling Collection

    Under Project Greenlight and n support of its Zero Waste 2040 goal, the City of Vancouver has partnered with RecycleSmart on a new pilot project that will help to bring a deeper understanding of local waste patterns and opportunities for increased diversion.
    • News
    • Tuesday, Mar 22nd, 2022
    • Green Economy

    See You at GLOBE Forum 2022: Vancouver Economic Commission Event Roundup

    We’re excited to attend this year’s GLOBE Forum 2022 (March 29-31) and meet with the sustainability and climate community for the first time since before the pandemic. Plus, we’re excited to meet with you, too, so read this post for an exclusive VEC promo code for 10% of your Globe 2022 ticket!
    • News
    • Monday, Mar 21st, 2022
    • Resilience

    [Closed] Job Opportunity: Manager, Economic Transformation (Inclusive Workforce Development)

    As a member of the Economic Transformation team, this exciting new role will focus on activities that build justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in the local business communities. Apply by April 10, 2022 to be considered.
    • News
    • Wednesday, Mar 9th, 2022
    • Green Economy, Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    Pitch Perfect: 5 BC climate technology startups to watch in 2022

    As we count down to the final pitch night on April 5, here’s a look at the five startups whose game-changing innovations present sustainable, cost-effective and proven ways for consumers, businesses and communities to reduce their environmental footprint.
    • News
    • Monday, Mar 7th, 2022
    • Green Economy

    Job Opportunity: Economic Transformation Analyst (Green Buildings) [Closed]

    Join our team! VEC is looking for to support an Economic Transformation Analyst (Green Buildings) to help support initiatives in real estate and construction industries. All interested applicants must apply before March 20, 2022.
    • News
    • Monday, Feb 14th, 2022
    • Technology, Green Economy

    6 Angel Investors helping to accelerate Climate Solutions in Vancouver

    The Angels for Climate Solutions program has welcomed a cohort of 21 new and seasoned angel investors. The education and training program aims to catalyze early-stage capital to progress promising climate technology startups. Six of the angel investors undergoing the program have offered to share their various journeys to this point.
    • News
    • Wednesday, Jan 26th, 2022

    [Closed] Job Opportunity: Digital Marketing & Design Assistant (Contract)

    The Digital Marketing & Design Assistant is responsible for assisting in the development of digital communications material in all forms of media, in line with the VEC brand and style guide. This is a 6-month contract position.
    • News
    • Wednesday, Jan 12th, 2022
    • Technology, Resilience

    Meet the Startups | 2022 Angels for Climate Solutions Startup Cohort

    These 20 startups were selected through a rigorous process and are ready to hit the ground running in 2022, rising to the challenge presented by the Angels for Climate Solutions program.
    • News
    • Friday, Jan 7th, 2022

    [Closed] Job Opportunity: Economic Transformation Coordinator (Circular Economy)

    Job Description: Economic Transformation Coordinator (Circular Economy)   Main Purpose and Function The Vancouver Economic Commission’s mandate is to support the building of a prosperous, inclusive, low-carbon and resilient economy in Vancouver. The Economic Transformation Coordinator...
    • News
    • Wednesday, Dec 1st, 2021
    • Resilience, Green Economy

    [New Video] Future-proofing Vancouver: Climate Talk vs Climate Action

    When we’re in this mode of conversation about climate change … we tend to talk about these long-term objectives: net zero by 2050, half our emissions by 2030, 100% renewable by 2030. But we are not in 2050; we are in 2021. And we can achieve a great many things here.
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