Diploma in Environmental Technician (Co-op)

Consider a technical career that emphasizes collection, documentation and analysis of water, air and soil samples in the context of local watersheds and relevant policies and regulations. As an Environmental Technician, you enjoy the variety of working both outdoors and in lab settings, and you have the flexibility and skills to work in industry, government or conservation; monitoring and treating waste streams, documenting ecosystem processes, and conducting environmental site assessments.Highlights:The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is the only college in Canada located in a UNESCO Biosphere Region - the Niagara Escarpment. Niagara College’s unique location within the Biosphere offers Environmental Technician students a significant competitive edge by providing a natural laboratory for hands-on environmental learning with direct access to the most diverse ecosystem (Carolinian Life Zone) in all of North America.Students get to apply their academic knowledge during a paid 350 hours co-operative work term, offering real-world exposure and industry networking, which improves employment opportunities.The Water Treatment Systems course prepares students for the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks Drinking Water and Wastewater Operator-in-Training (OIT) certification. Note: The Operator-in-Training (OIT) certification exam is not included in this course and is obtained through an online certification exam.The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks Drinking Water Operators Entry Level Course (ELC) is included in the curriculum of the Water Treatment Systems course where students prepare for and write the ELC certification exam.Courses including GIS Applications and Fundamentals of Surveying emphasize the use of modern tools such as QGIS software and advanced surveying equipment, ensuring students are prepared for technology-driven industries.Graduates with relevant experience can pursue additional professional credentials and designations through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and Canadian Environmental Practitioners in Training (CEPIT).