WELCOME TO THE

Manitoba Environmental Industries Association

The Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA) is a non-profit organization representing businesses and individuals engaged in environmental practices in Manitoba. MEIA provides training and workforce development services to its members and actively supports their professional and business growth objectives.

MEIA is located in Winnipeg (Treaty 1 Territory) the historic meeting place of the Anishinaabeg, Inninewuk, Anishininiwag, Dakota, and Dene, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. The water we drink comes from Shoal Lake First Nation.

Upcoming Events, Training & Programs

Upcoming Events, Training & Programs

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Your Partner in Building a Sustainable Future

Discover how MEIA can help you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and build a stronger, greener future for Manitoba and beyond.

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Our Members

COMPANIES

Professional development training, recruitment and retention strategies, networking opportunities and best practices exchange.

GOVERNMENT & POLICY MAKERS

Resources for legislative and regulatory inquiries and issue response, cost-effective source of knowledge on environmental issues, broad expertise including water, wastewater, land drainage issues, contaminated sites, weed control, formal collaborations with other organizations and government agencies.

PEOPLE & STAKEHOLDERS

Member forums and networks for opportunity and interaction, advocacy and support for innovative and sustainable technologies development, learning sessions, workshops and courses on emerging environmental industry sector issues, student platforms for education, job placement and workforce development.

Our Services

EDUCATION

We develop and host virtual and in-person learning sessions, training programs, conferences, special events, e-news, and project partnerships on emerging industry issues for companies, students, individuals and stakeholders.

AWARENESS

We advocate for and support Manitoba’s prosperity in the natural resource, energy and environment sectors, including supporting innovative and sustainable technologies development. We also act as a central resource for legislative and regulatory inquiries on a wide range of environmental issues.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

We aim to ensure Manitoba has a skilled, adaptable and productive workforce in the natural resources, energy and environment sectors by providing recruitment and retention strategies to companies alongside workforce training and professional development to new and existing employees.

Curious About Membership Benefits?

  • Build relationships with industry contacts and meet prospective clients

  • Speak and present at MEIA hosted events

  • Read and contribute to our monthly newsletter

  • Participate in MEIA’s annual general meeting

  • Mentor students planning careers in the natural resources, energy, and environmental sector

  • Reduced registration fees for all MEIA training and events

  • Support Manitoba member industries through advice on funding and potential business opportunities

  • Opportunity to share event and job opportunities on MEIA website

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Charter Members

MEIA programming is supported by funding provided by The Government of Canada and The Manitoba government.