Environmental Technician

About this programme

Are you passionate about the land, air and water? If you are looking to start a career within the diverse and everchanging environmental industry, this two-year diploma program will teach you about the natural and built environment and how to tackle complex environmental problems. You will develop practical skills around monitoring, sampling, canoeing, species and plant identification, as well as mapping for a variety of environmental projects. As you move through the program, you will build your knowledge of ecosystem management, soil and groundwater quality, health and safety, indoor air, erosion mitigation, legislative requirements and geospatial techniques. Each semester includes a substantial field component on the vast natural landscape of our King Campus located on the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Lake St. George Field Centre in Richmond Hill, and Newnham Campus . This two-year diploma program prepares you for a range of entry-level positions in the environmental field. The program also offers the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) approved Entry-Level Course (ELC) curriculum and exam for Drinking Water Operators in the water and wastewater industry. It is strongly recommended that you have a valid driver’s license , as most employers require a G class licence for co-op positions. It is strongly recommended that you have a laptop before the first day of this program. It should include the following technical specifications: