Sustainable Jobs Secretariat

The Sustainable Jobs Secretariat works closely across federal departments to support workers and communities and foster low-carbon economic growth and sustainable job creation. The Secretariat sits within Natural Resources Canada.

The Secretariat’s role

• Serve as a point of contact for Canadians on programs, funding, and resources for workers and employers related to sustainable jobs
• Coordinate and engage across federal entities
• Support the Partnership Council
• Develop, implement and report on each Sustainable Jobs Action Plan
• Guide the implementation of the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act

Key Federal departments involved

• Natural Resources Canada
• Employment and Social Development Canada
  • Labour Program
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development
• Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Regional Development Agencies
• Statistics Canada
• Infrastructure Canada

Deliverables

The Government of Canada is required by legislation to publish an action plan every 5 years describing how it will support workers, communities, and low-carbon economic growth.

The action plan will:

• outline government actions to promote economic growth, sustainable job creation, and support for workers and communities
• specify measures to be implemented
• summarize existing data and initiatives
• report on progress made on previous action plans

The first Sustainable Jobs Action Plan must be released by the end of 2025. It will be guided by the Government of Canada’s 2023 interim Sustainable Jobs Plan.

Contact us

Email the Sustainable Jobs Secretariat at sustainablejobs-emploisdurables@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.