Environmental Assessment and Restoration
The future of the planet in the palm of your hand
From the melting of the polar ice caps to the disappearing of the world’s wilderness, restoration of the environment has become crucial to our way of life. You can do your part in this vital industry through our Environmental Assessment and Restoration program. Our practical two-year diploma, honed after nearly four decades of experience, provides you with the knowledge you need to start in this growing field. You’ll learn how to restore the resources our world depends on. You’ll also get the knowledge necessary to improve water quality and restore environmental impacts such as abandoned industrial sites. But, we understand that sometimes know-how isn’t enough to do a crucial job like this. That’s why we’ll train you in using the latest techniques and applications to enhance your employability.
Environmental Assessment and Restoration is right for you if you:
- have the patience and perseverance required to gather and test field samples
- have the ability to ensure legal compliance tactfully but persistently
- have good observation and analytical skills
- are innovative and creative
- can work independently as well as part of a team
- possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- can work with computers and technology.
Make a world of difference
You’ll get a chance to brush up on your assessment and research techniques by learning to collect and understand environmental data. Along with this, you’ll get the hands-on experience you need with our detailed field study component.With this, you’ll be ready to make an impact in this fast-paced industry and obtain a rewarding career.
Environmental Sciences students have access to our Hubbard Collection, one of the largest of its kind in Western Canada, on campus and online.
Students spend most of September and April on field trips and gain hands-on experience in our Cousins Science Centre
| Tuition | Fees | Books & Supplies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,978 | $1,611 | $2,300* |
| Year 2 | $3,978 | $1,451 | $1,300* |
