| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This program prepares students for careers in environmental protection and management. Graduates may work in various settings, including environmental consulting firms, government agencies, and waste management facilities. The program covers topics such as environmental compliance, microbiology, and hazardous waste management. Students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to assess environmental impacts, develop and implement environmental management plans, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Program Outline
Careers:
WHAT YOU COULD BE: Environmental compliance technologist Environmental consultant Environmental microbiology technologist Environmental technologist Hazardous waste technologist Junior environmental officer Laboratory technologist Wastewater operator WHERE YOU COULD WORK: Air monitoring consultants Conservation authorities Energy generation and distribution Environmental engineering and consulting firms Government agencies Industrial laboratories Waste management Water and wastewater treatment facilities
Degree or diploma in a directly related field of study or comparable credential completed within the last five years Two post-secondary chemistry courses with a minimum grade of C/60 per cent (one must have a lab component) Proof of English Language Proficiency Additional information may be requested to demonstrate practical lab experience
