About this report

This comprehensive report by Transition Accelerator analyzes the workforce needs essential to advance Canada’s low-carbon hydrogen economy. It outlines the core occupations, skills, and talent challenges across hydrogen production, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing. The report highlights opportunities to leverage existing expertise and emerging training approaches, while emphasizing the importance of a just and inclusive workforce transition. With actionable insights and a strategic framework, this report is a vital resource for stakeholders aiming to build a skilled workforce that supports Canada’s leadership in the global hydrogen economy.

What you will find inside the report:

• Overview of Canada’s hydrogen economy and key workforce requirements across value chains
• Identification of core and emerging occupations, including technical, digital, business, and regulatory roles
• Talent opportunities through leveraging existing skills and innovative training like micro-credentials and bootcamps
• Workforce risks such as labour shortages, lack of diversity, and gaps in hydrogen-specific standards and education
• A strategic framework for managing a just, equitable, and collaborative workforce transition to support industry growth