Nature’s solutions.
In the Environmental Engineering Technology program, you'll be stepping into a dynamic industry that's shaping the future of the planet. As one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy, the environmental industry is calling for skilled individuals like you to lead the charge in tackling 21
st- century challenges head-on.
Imagine yourself immersed in multidisciplinary training, delving into the realms of chemical, biological, and soil sciences, while mastering engineering principles. Here, you won't just learn – you'll apply your newfound skills to safeguard public health and our precious ecosystems. From purifying air and water to conserving land resources and championing sustainable development, your impact will be tangible and transformative.
As an Environmental Engineering Technology graduate, you'll wield advanced tools and techniques in environmental sampling, monitoring, and data analysis with finesse. From the inception to the maintenance phase of projects, you'll be at the helm, ensuring their success and sustainability. With your applied knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements, you'll contribute to risk assessment and environmental systems management, safeguarding our world for generations to come.
Picture yourself at the forefront of water treatment, air pollution control, and waste management – actively shaping a healthier, greener future. From conducting hazardous-waste management studies to developing groundbreaking regulations for environmental protection, your expertise will drive progress and innovation.
But it doesn't end there. This two-year co-operative education diploma program offers you the invaluable opportunity to merge practical work experience with academic learning. Upon graduation, the doors to further education swing wide open, with pathways to bachelor's degrees in technology or engineering at partner institutions. And as a graduate of this program, you're not just equipped with a diploma, you're automatically welcomed into prestigious professional associations like the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL), propelling your career to new heights.
Join this thrilling journey of discovery and impact. Together, let's build a brighter, cleaner, and more sustainable world.
Program Highlights
- Prepares you to enhance public health and the environment
- Trains in advanced skills in environmental assessment and project management
- Includes cooperative education for practical work experience
- Focuses on practical knowledge for risk assessment and environmental systems management
- Enables further education through bachelor's degrees at partner institutions
- Plans to pursue ECO Canada Accreditation to enhance program validation and recognition
- Provides the potential for automatic eligibility for professional association membership, like Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL), seeking TAC accreditation, enhancing status and networking
Did you Know?
- Canada's environmental industry is booming! It's estimated to be valued at $73 billion annually, offering vast opportunities for employment and career growth[1]
- According to Statistics Canada, the demand for environmental engineering technologists is projected to increase by 12% over the next decade, significantly faster than the average for all occupations.[1]
- The environmental sector in Canada employs over 314,000 people across various fields. [2]
- Environmental engineering technologists play a crucial role in addressing climate change and attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.[3]
- The average salary for environmental engineering technologists in Canada is around $60,000 to $86,000 per year, with potential for higher earnings as experience and expertise grow.[4]
- Environmental engineering technologists have diverse career paths, from working in government agencies and consulting firms to industries like renewable energy, mining, and manufacturing.[5]
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this program graduates will be able to:
- Perform and interpret environmental procedures for air and water pollution control, and hazardous waste management.
- Apply basic principles of science and engineering to environmental processes.
- Select, evaluate, operate, calibrate, test, troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation and analytical equipment common to the discipline.
- Plan, design and implement environmental impact, assessment and remediation programs.
- Understand the methods of recognition, evaluation and control of hazards to people, facilities, equipment and the environment.
- Collect representative environmental samples, perform routine and specialized tests and interpret results, using current and relevant tools.
- Carry out work responsibilities adhering to the standards of professional conduct and principles of professional ethics.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of environmental management systems.
- An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined environmental engineering technology activities.
- Establish and maintain a safe work environment by following and enforcing environmental and safety standards and adhering to established legislation, practices, and procedures.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates are prepared to take a proactive approach to all aspect of Environmental Engineering Technology and Occupational Health and Safety management. They may find employment in a wide range of environmental careers, such as:
Graduates emerge as proactive champions, ready to tackle every aspect of Environmental Engineering Technology and Occupational Health and Safety management, all while embracing the future of sustainable development. They step into a diverse array of captivating roles, from Environmental Consultants to Watershed Specialists and Environmental Protection Officers. As Groundwater Specialists or Environmental Assessment Supervisors, they spearhead efforts toward sustainability and safety. Opportunities abound as they assume roles as Environmental Auditors, Industrial Hygienists, and more. With doors opening across sectors such as healthcare, construction, waste management, and the burgeoning fields of green energy and sustainable development, their potential for impact knows no bounds. Joining this exhilarating landscape of possibility, graduates seize the chance to make a tangible difference in their careers.
PROGRAM TRANSFERABILITY
Graduates of the Environmental Engineering Technology (Co-op) program who wish to pursue additional post-secondary studies can apply for entry with advanced standing at a number of Canadian Universities that the College has established credit transfer agreements with. Please refer to the Department of Advanced Education and Skills transfer guide, or contact your intended university or college.
Transfer Agreements:
- University of New Brunswick - Fredericton, NB
- Royal Roads University - Victoria, BC
CERTIFICATIONS
In addition to the formal courses listed in the program of studies, students in the Environmental Engineering Technology (Co-op) program are required to obtain the following certificates of completion upon graduation:
- Power Line Hazards Awareness
- Occupational Health and Safety Committee (14 hour)
- Pleasure Craft Operators
- WHMIS 2015 (GHS)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Lock Out Tag Out
- MSI Awareness
- Asbestos Awareness (1 day)
- Standard First Aid/Heart Start(AED)
- CSA ATV Safety
- CSA Snowmobile Safety
*Students should be aware that there are additional fees and expenses associated with external certifications, as well as some field trips and tours throughout the program.
Students will also be required to complete a number of non-credit co-op education seminars throughout the first year of the program to prepare for their co-op work placement.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for admission to an Engineering Technology program requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:
1. High School
High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English (2 credits) (minimum 60%) from: 3201
ii. Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced: 2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic: 2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
Note: Students who received a combined average of 70% in high school Academic Mathematics 2201 and 3201, or a pass in both high school
Advanced Mathematics 2200 and 3200 can be exempted from Math 1700. Students must apply for the exemption.
iii. Science (4 credits) two of which must be selected from:
Biology: 3201
Physics: 3204
Chemistry: 3202
Earth Systems: 3209
Note: The remaining two Science credits to be chosen from the highest Science mark in level 1, 2 or 3.
2. College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate with the following courses:
i. Math (60% MINIMUM)
MA1040,
MA1041
ii. Two Science courses chosen from one of the following three combinations:
a. Introductory Biology:
BL1025,
BL1026
b. Introductory Chemistry:
CH1035,
CH1036
c. Introductory Physics:
PH1055,
PH1056
Note: It is strongly recommended that College Transition students who intend to enroll in Engineering Technology programs complete both of the Chemistry courses and both of the Physics courses.
3. Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Degree and Technical Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English (60% minimum) 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
ii. Mathematics (60% minimum) 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
iii. Science from one of the following sections:
a. Biology 1101, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
b. Chemistry 1102, 2102A, 2102B, 2102C, 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
c. Physics 1104, 2104A, 2104B, 2104C, 3104A, 3104B, 3104C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to
Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to
AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Because of the extensive field and laboratory exposure incorporated into this program, students will be required to obtain specialized clothing and equipment that includes a lab coat, safety glasses, graphics calculator, compass, CSA Safety Boots, CSA hardhat, rain gear, and other clothing appropriate for outdoor work.