Environmental Technician - Protection and Compliance
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Over 500 hours of lab and outdoor fieldwork.
Overview
The environmental sector is growing and there is emergence of new "green" jobs - locally, nationally and globally. Professionals are needed to deal with climate change issues, land restoration, water conservation, water management, and other sustainability concerns. This program offers you the opportunity to learn hands-on from experienced professors in the lab and in the field, and gain the skills you need to launch an exciting and relevant career.
Your Future Career
- Public/private environmental compliance
- Government agencies and ministries
- Energy, forestry and mining sectors
- Conservation authorities
- Natural resources
- Water agencies
- Private corporations
What You Learn
- Microbiology and toxicology
- Environmental monitoring
- Biology and chemistry
- Drinking water provincial certification
- Benthos biomonitoring provincial certification
- Earth science and ecology
- Applied geomatics
- Environmental law
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| BIO115 | Biology for Environmental Protection |
| CHM110 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| ENV214 | Earth Science |
| ENV110 | Environmental Industry Success |
| MTH191 | Math for Technicians |
| GENED | GenEd Elective (EnvT Sem 1) |
Semester 2
| ENV243 | Environmental Law |
| CHM125 | Chemistry II |
| ENV125 | Ecology |
| CMM140 | Technical Writing I |
| MTH195 | Applied Statistics |
| GENED | General Education Elective (EnvT Sem 2) |
Semester 3
| BIO121 | Environmental Microbiology I |
| ENV203 | Environmental Monitoring |
| ENV204 | Environmental Chemistry |
| ENV245 | Environmental Project Planning & Management |
| GEO100 | Applied Geomatics |
| ENV225 | Field Camp |
| ENV226 | Marine Conservation (Optional Credit Equivalent) |
Semester 4
| BIO220 | Environmental Microbiology II |
| CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples |
| ENV210 | Limnology |
| ENV215 | Environmental Technology |
| ENV240 | Environmental Toxicology |
Semester 5
| ENV370 | Industrial Work Placement |
Semester 6
| ENV380 | Applied Sustainable Energy Solutions |
| ENV381 | Health and Environment |
| ENV382 | Environment Risk Management |
| ENV383 | Capstone/Applied Research Project |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1234.09 | - | $220 | $4174.33 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | - | $220 | $4034.33 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | - | $220 | $14828.75 |
| 2 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | $220 | $14688.75 |
2020-2021 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1234.09 | - | $220 | $4174.33 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | - | $220 | $4034.33 |
| 3 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | - | - | $3814.33 |
2020-2021 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | - | $220 | $14828.75 |
| 2 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | $220 | $14688.75 |
| 3 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | - | $14468.75 |
What You Need - Recommended
What You Need - Recommended
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Students will require:
- Laptop
- Internet access with unlimited internet package
- Outdoor seasonal clothing (in particular winter boots, ski pants, parka, gloves, scarf, mitts, toque, and for fall, fall outer gear, weather proof/rain proof, rain boots, etc.)
- Lab Coat
- Lab Kit
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Diploma along with optional certification in:
| Introduction to Biosafety | Operator in Training (MOEE/Water/ Waste Water/Distribution/Collection) |
| General Safety for Containment Labs | Green Check (Level 1) |
| Containment Level 2 Operational Practices | Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring - 27 group taxonomy |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Operation of Conventional Treatment Processes (At WCWC in Spring) |
| Decontamination in the Laboratory | Fish Identification (PADI) |
| Laboratory Acquired Infections | Open Water (PADI) |
| WHMIS | Coral Watch (PADI) |
| Worker Health and Safety Awareness | Underwater Digital Photography (PADI) |
| Vancouver Aquarium - Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup | Peak Performance Buoyancy (PADI) |
| Entry Level Drinking Water |
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Business Management – 8 months to complete
Environmental Management – 8 months to complete
Human Resources Management – 8 months to complete
Project Management – Information Technology – 8 months to complete
Recreation and Leisure Services (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Recreation Therapy (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Strength and Sport Conditioning (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
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