Program Overview

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Environmental Technician

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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/wastewater treatment facilities
• Private corporations

What You Learn (2 year)

• Microbiology and toxicology
• Environmental monitoring
• Biology and chemistry
• Drinking water provincial certification
• Benthos biomonitoring provincial certification
• Earth science and ecology
• Applied geomatics
• Environmental law

What You Learn (3 yr)

• Sustainable energy solutions
• Health and environment
• Environmental risk management
• Applied research
• Work placement

Admissions Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
• If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

Curriculum

Technician - 4 semesters / Technology - 6 semesters

Semester 1 - Fall

• BIO115 | Biology for Environmental Protection
• CHM110 | Inorganic Chemistry
• CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada
• ENV214 | Earth Science
• GENED | General Education Elective- online (EPC Sem 1)
• MTH191 | Math for Technicians

Semester 2 - Winter

• CHM125 | Chemistry II
• CMM140 | Technical Writing I
• ENV125 | Ecology
• ENV243 | Environmental Law
• GENED | General Education Elective- online (EPC Sem 2)
• MTH195 | Applied Statistics

Semester 3 - Fall

• BIO121 | Environmental Microbiology I
• ENV203 | Environmental Monitoring
• ENV204 | Environmental Chemistry
• ENV225 | Field Camp (ENV226- Marine Conservation may be used as an optional credit equivalent)
• ENV245 | Environmental Project Planning & Management
• GEO100 | Applied Geomatics

Semester 4 - Winter

• BIO220 | Environmental Microbiology II
• ENV110 | Environmental Industry Success
• ENV210 | Limnology
• ENV215 | Environmental Technology
• ENV240 | Environmental Toxicology

Semester 5 - Fall

• ENV370 | Industrial Work Placement

Semester 6 - Winter

• ENV380 | Applied Sustainable Energy Solutions
• ENV381 | Health and Environment (ENV391- Tropical Health & Environment may be used as an optional credit equivalent)
• ENV382 | Environmental Risk Factors
• ENV383 | Capstone/Applied Research Project

Tuition Fees

– 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$2720.24	$1587	-	-	$4307.24
2	$2720.24	$1423	-	$442	$4585.24

College Drive Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$15547.54	$1975.5	-	-	$17523.04
2	$15547.54	$1811.5	-	$442	$17801.04

– 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$2720.24	$1587	-	-	$4307.24
2	$2720.24	$1423	-	$442	$4585.24
3	$2720.24	$1423	-	-	$4143.24

College Drive Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$15547.54	$1975.5	-	-	$17523.04
2	$15547.54	$1811.5	-	$442	$17801.04
3	$15547.54	$1811.5	-	-	$17359.04

What You Need

Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

Technology/Devices:

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

You will also need:

• 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

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Diploma along with optional certification in:

• MOECC - Entry-Level Course for Drinking Water Operators (ELC)
• Operation of Conventional Treatment Processes (At WCWC in Spring)
• Introduction to Biosafety
• General Safety for Containment Labs
• Containment Level 2 Operational Practices
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Decontamination in the Laboratory
• Laboratory Acquired Infections
• WHMIS
• Worker Health and Safety Awareness
• Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring - 27 group taxonomy
• Worker Health and Safety Awareness
• Green Check (Advanced)

Ontario College Advanced Diploma along with optional certifications.

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

There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.

Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!

Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!

Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.