College Diploma - Environmental Technician (ETM) (Optional Co-op)

In this two-year diploma program, students will learn about environmental technology, water resources and applied sciences to gain the problem-solving skills needed for success in the environmental sector. As a graduate they will be training to work as an environmental technician within traditional and environmental engineering industries.

Throughout this program students will develop the following skill: • Collect representative environmental samples and perform routine tests • Use scientific concepts and models when contributing to the prevention, control and elimination of environmental hazards and remediation of contaminated sites • Analyze water, soil and air samples address related-environmental problems • Follow standard procedures for conducting environmental sampling projects • Promote and maintain sustainable practices • Perform work responsibilities adhering to standards of professional conduct • Complete assigned tasks in adherence to occupational health and safety standards • Follow established protocols in support of environmental management systems • Provide ongoing support for project management • Communicate technical information • Develop and present strategies for ongoing personal and professional development

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters.