ECO Canada
Kevin Nilsen, PMP, EP has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Kevin began their career in 1998 as a Second Lieutenant in the Norwegian Armed Forces, where they served as a Deputy Platoon Commander and Section Leader. In 2005, they joined ECO Canada as the Director of Professional Services, focusing on business development, team leadership, and strategic management. Kevin then moved to Aker Solutions in 2012, where they worked as a Project Manager until 2014. Kevin later transferred to Managed Pressure Operations as a Strategic Accounts Manager, where they stayed until 2016. In their most recent role as President & CEO of ECO Canada, they specialized in training and certifying Environmental Professionals and collaborated with the public and private sectors in various initiatives. Kevin's work experience reflects their strong leadership and project management skills across different industries.
Kevin Nilsen, PMP, EP, has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Calgary, which they obtained from 2001 to 2005. In 2011, they obtained a Management Certificate, Stepping up to Management, from Harvard Business Services.
Kevin also holds a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Practice from Royal Roads University, earned from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, they completed Officer's Education in Military and Strategic Leadership at Befalskolen for Infanteriet i Tröndelag from 1999 to 2000.
Kevin has obtained several certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) in January 2010, and Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) from CPHR Alberta in March 2017. Kevin is also an Environmental Professional (EP) certified by ECO Canada, although the details of the certification have not been provided.
ECO Canada
Since 1992, ECO Canada has been committed to supporting Canada’s environmental sector through in-depth labor market research, professional certification, career development resources and training. With almost 3,000 certified Environmental Professionals (EPs), we strive to be Canada’s leading environmental certification, establishing the professional standard and code of ethics for the environmental workforce. We are committed to excellence as we nurture a vibrant community of experienced environmental professionals. To learn more, please visit eco.ca. ------------------------- Depuis 1992, ECO Canada s'est engagé à soutenir le secteur de l'environnement au Canada par l'entremise de recherches approfondies sur le marché du travail, d'une certification professionnelle, des ressources de développement de carrière et la formation. Avec près de 3 000 professionnels de l'environnement (EP) certifiés, nous nous efforçons d'être la principale certification environnementale au Canada, en établissant la norme professionnelle et le code d'éthique pour la main-d'œuvre environnementale. Nous sommes attachés à l'excellence alors que nous nourrissons une communauté dynamique de professionnels de l'environnement expérimentés. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site eco.ca.