Environment and Site Investigation

Program Description

This graduate certificate is designed for those who want to combine their existing education with a highly marketable skill set that adds to or compliments their employability. Completion of this two-semester program will provide students with the additional knowledge and skills required for the exciting field of environmental site assessment. Graduates of the program will be well prepared for a rewarding career in the environmental sector.

The course material is focused primarily on the various stages of environmental site assessments as well as sampling techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on soil and water contamination. In the second semester, students are also introduced to Canadian law and regulations in relation to the field. The program enables students from related disciplines to complete a graduate certificate in environment and site investigations in two semesters and assists in obtaining the CEAS designation “Certified Environmental Assessor of Sites” from the Canadian Environmental Certifications Approval Board (CECAB).

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Applicants must have a related degree or diploma in the fields of applied science, engineering or engineering technology, or substantial completion thereof, and/or be a mature student with 3 to 5 years of documented work experience in a related field including references from relevant work experience.
• English proficiency at the college/university level.
• A facility for mathematics.
• Superior communication and analytical skills.

Applicant Selection:

• Prospective students may be required to undergo testing to assess literacy and mathematical skills.

Your Career

Graduates from this program will be prepared for careers in many subdisciplines of environmental engineering. Specifically, graduates will be qualified to work as Hazardous Materials Technicians/Technologists, Environmental Field Technicians/Technologists, Lab Technicians/Technologists, and Environmental Occupational Health and Safety Technicians. Graduates will seek positions in all sizes of business as well as in all areas of government and non-profit organizations.

The Importance of Learning Skills

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Curriculum

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