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About this Report
This extensive Hydrogen Workforce Assessment Tool by Transition Accelerator provides a practical framework for identifying and addressing workforce needs across Canada’s hydrogen economy. It details core occupations required at every stage of the hydrogen value chain, including low-carbon hydrogen production (PEM electrolysis, SMR, ATR, CCS), storage, transport, distribution, and emerging markets. The tool describes typical qualifications, key activities, unique hydrogen-related requirements, and talent risks or opportunities for engineers, operators, technicians, and maintenance roles. Designed to support the hydrogen HUB approach, this living document helps industry, policymakers, educators, and workforce planners align talent development strategies with the sector’s growth and innovation goals.
What you will find inside the report:
- Comprehensive breakdown of workforce requirements across hydrogen production technologies such as PEM electrolysis, steam methane reforming (SMR), and autothermal reforming (ATR)
- Detailed core occupations including engineers (process, chemical, mechanical, electrical), plant operators, maintenance trades, and control room operators with qualifications and key responsibilities
- Insights into unique hydrogen safety, operational, and technical requirements impacting workforce skills and training needs
- Talent risks and opportunities highlighting transferability from related industries like oil & gas, chemicals, and manufacturing, alongside identified skill shortages
- Coverage of workforce roles in carbon capture & storage (CCS), underground hydrogen storage, pipeline transmission, and hydrogen distribution networks
