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Trust Canada's 10 nationally accredited environmental programs to deliver a high-quality education recognized by academic & industry leaders

 

Why choose an environmental program?
 

  • There are over 682,000 environmental professionals in Canada, and over 2 million Canadian employees are engaged in some degree of environmental work with their employers. (2010 Profile of Canadian Environmental Employment)
     
  • The demand for environmental professionals is growing rapidly - there are over 318,000 organizations in Canada employing environmental workers, and over the next decade, there will be an estimated 100,000 job vacancies created by retiring workers. (2010 Profile of Canadian Environmental Employment)
     
  • There are significant career opportunities for educated professionals in high-growth environmental sectors like carbon & climate change mitigation, research & development, eco-preservation and renewable energy.
     

What Kind of Jobs Do Environmental Programs Lead To?


Accredited environmental programs lead to high-demand jobs in many exciting areas, including sustainable resource development, pollution conservation, endangerment and preservation of species and ecological sustainability. Below are just some of the top environmental jobs that environmental graduates can choose from:
 

Environmental Assessment Analyst Wildlife Biologist Environmental Technologist Conservation Officer


To see more examples of exciting environmental careers and learn about their job duties, work environment and educational requirements, visit the Occupational Profiles page!
 

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Find the Environmental Program That’s Right for You!

 

Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Management
Lakeland College

  • 93.9% employment rate (2009 Lakeland College Graduate Survey)
  • 8 month work placements
  • Industry partners include AMEC, Syncude, Stantec, and Teck
     

Environmental Technician Diploma Program
Fleming College

  • Teaches practical field skills and applied experience
  • Students receive access to the Solar Ecology Wastewater Treatment System and Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT)
     

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Science
Trent University 

  • 1,400 acres of campus situated on the banks of Otonabee River and over 30 kilometres of nature trails
  • Faculty and staff are highly accessible
     

Environmental Management and Assessment Post Graduate Certificate
Niagra College Canada

  • Faculty has a combined total of 60+ years experience
  • Balances practical skill development with theoretical knowledge
     

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Honours
Carleton University

  • Broad and interdisciplinary approach to environmental science
  • Builds invaluable networks for career opportunities after graduation
  • Courses are practical and relevant; include field camp courses, thesis preparation courses and co-op options
     

 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Acadia University

  • Hands-on program 10 years in the making
  • Co-op program leads to graduate studies or work in the areas of Environmental Science or Geography
  • K.C. Irving Centre (KCIC), the Centre for Environmental Science, acts as forum for synergies between Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Environmental Engineering
     

Bachelor of Environmental Science
University of Manitoba

  • Annual career fair and strong rapport with alumni
  • Interdisciplinary approach helps students explore environmental issues relating to human population, sustainable resource development, pollution control, environmental health, ecosystem management, and conservation of biological diversity
     

Techniques du milieu naturel
CEGEP de St-Félicien

  • 91% placement rate
  • First Francophone program to be accredited in Canada
  • The only program of its kind in Quebec 
     

Natural Resources Environmental Technology
NSCC

  • Practical skills and theory with a focus on environmental sustainability
  • Strait Area and Lunenburg Campuses
  • Portfolio-based progam, where portfolios add value to programs and serve as a powerful and convincing way to demonstrate student achievement to future employers beyond a standard resume
     

Environmental Technology
SAIT Polytechnic

  • Broad environmental education with significant hands-on learning and excellent ties to industry
  • Students say it’s “10 out of 10”, “Such a great program it might as well be 4 years”, and “These are dedicated instructors - and that’s refreshing”

 

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Program Directory - Search environmental education programs that are in your area and find out what colleges and universities can help you with your environmental career.

EPt Certification – The Environmental Professional in Training program provides an opportunity for emerging professionals with less than five years of experience to focus on career development and also to build success in the environmental field.

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About Accreditation - Accreditation is a quality assurance process to ensure that services and operations offered by an educational program meets national standards as evaluated by an external body.


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