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Workforce Training Programs

1. Local Environmental Coordinator
2. Environmental Site Assessment Assistant
3. Contaminated Sites Remediation Coordinator
4. Land Use Planning Coordinator
5. Solid Waste Coordinator
6. Environmental Monitoring

Technician Training Programs

1. Certificate of Applied Environmental Techniques
2. Certificate in Environmental Planning and Administration
   
    

Workforce Training Programs

Local Environmental Coordinator

A Local Environmental Coordinator assists in protecting and improving the quality of the environment in his or her community.  This 12-week program will teach you the basic skills of environmental management, including communication and life skills, developing and implementing environmental plans, integrating Traditional Knowledge within data collection and analysis, and much more.

Graduates will be trained in the fundamentals of environmental management, including:

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental plans
• Integrating Traditional Knowledge within data collection and analysis
• Communication and life skills
• Basic ecological concepts and terminology

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Environmental Site Assessment Assistant

An Environmental Site Assessment Assistant is someone who participates in the environmental assessment of a potentially contaminated site. This seven-week training will consist of planning and conducting site visits, gathering local and traditional knowledge, collecting and evaluating data, as well as learning about basic approaches to contaminated site management.

Graduates will be trained in environmental site assessment Phase I, II, and III and are qualified to assist with:

• Obtaining local knowledge about the site & surroundings
• Sampling and testing activities
• Interpreting and evaluating field data
• Project planning & preparing reports
   

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Contaminated Sites Remediation Coordinator

This training program will teach the skills needed to assist in the confirmatory sampling of a remediated site, as well as coordinate the long-term monitoring of site health and recovery. Moreover, it will provide the knowledge and develop skills needed to coordinate the implementation of a remedial action plan. Emphasis is on worksite health and safety and on maximizing the involvement of a local workforce and contractors. Students will also have the opportunity to study non-technical skills that are needed to assist governments and/or consultants in the development of a remedial action plan.

Graduates are trained in the basics of contaminated sites remediation and can assist with:

• sampling and testing a site
• long-term monitoring of site health and recovery
• development of a remedial action plan
• community engagement about remediation activities

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Land Use Planning Coordinator

This program provides participants with a basic understanding of land use planning, as well as introduces them to key land use planning concepts and a general history of Aboriginal land use planning. Main objectives include teaching students the process of setting up a land use plan, helping students learn how to use these skills to complete a land use plan and understanding that a land use plan must have an implementation plan to be successful. Students will also gain a basic understanding of the regulatory environment in Aboriginal land use planning, which varies from community to community.

Graduates are trained in the basics of land use planning and can assist with:

• Developing a community vision and goal
• Gathering biophysical and cultural information
• Creating an inventory of community information
• The coordination of a community mapping session
• Identifying and assessing land use option

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Solid Waste Coordinator

A Solid Waste Coordinator is responsible for the management of household and commercial waste in his or her community. This six-week training program will focus on developing the skills necessary to assist with implementing solid waste management plans and policies. Students will learn about waste collection, disposal, and diversion processes, as well as, assisting with community education and waste reduction promotion.

Graduates will be trained in the basic principles of solid waste management, including:

• Solid waste technology and operations
• Policy, planning, and development
• Waste collection, disposal, and diversion processes
• Business administration and operator communications

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Environmental Monitoring

This program provides a basic understanding of the theory and techniques of environmental monitoring. Environmental Monitors are individuals who observe the environment and the impacts of human and industrial activities. They communicate this information to various stakeholders and help to mitigate negative environmental impacts. Program graduates are prepared to work on various projects, such as Oil & Gas Operations, Mining, Pipeline Construction, Seismic, Power Generation, Fishing, Forest-harvesting, and much more!

Graduates will be trained in the basic principles of Environmental Monitoring, including:

• Communication & Technical Skills
• Local & Traditional Knowledge
• Health & Safety
• Regulatory Monitoring - Environmental Legislation & Monitoring Effects and or;
• Research Monitoring - Basic Ecology & Research skills

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Technician Training Programs

Certificate of Applied Environmental Techniques

The Certificate of Applied Environmental Techniques provides students with an introduction to the Environmental Sector emphasizing 3 key areas including environmental monitoring, environmental site assessments and contaminated sites remediation.  Students will gain valuable experience through both in class and field activities learning about sampling, testing, interpretation and evaluation of data, preparing reports, regulatory implications as well as remedial action plans. All modules incorporate facets of Aboriginal Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Scientific concepts offering students various perspectives and ways to interpret course content.  This certificate brings together 3 short training programs into one comprehensive Certificate of Applied Environmental Techniques.  The certificate includes modules from the following programs:

• Environmental Core Modules
• Environmental Monitoring Research and Regulatory Specializations
• Environmental Site Assessment Assistant
• Contaminated Sites Remediation Coordinator

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Certificate in Environmental Planning and Administration

The certificate in Environmental Planning and Administration offers an introduction to environmental management practices, including communication and life skills, developing and implementing environmental plans, and integrating Traditional Knowledge within data collection and analysis.  Emphasis will be placed on understanding how to develop create and implement a land use plan introducing students to key concepts and the history of Aboriginal land use planning.  This certificate brings together 2 training programs into one comprehensive Certificate in Environmental Planning and Administration.  The certificate includes modules from the following programs:

• Local Environmental Coordinator
• Land Use Planning Coordinator

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