Environmental Management and Assessment

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Co-op type:

Optional

Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:

• Creating and reading site plans
• Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, and Basic Record of Site Condition (RSC)
• Water Quality Testing: pH, Turbidity, COD, BOD, Nitrogen and Phosphorus
• GIS data collection and mapping using ArcGIS Desktop & ArcGIS Collector
• National Archive Directory Research
• Class 2 Backpack Electrofishing Certification
• Soil Sampling and Vapour Analysis
• Basic drilling knowledge
• Groundwater Monitoring and Well Sampling
• Planning and conducting site visits
• Health & Safety Plans & Tailgate Meetings
• Environmental Modelling using HELP, GeoStudio, CONTAM and POLLUTE

Suggested job titles:

• Surveyor
• Field Technician
• Solid Waste Operations
• Urban Forestry Officer
• Conservation Technician

Requirements to remain eligible for co-op:

This program offers one optional co-op work term. Qualified students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 can apply for a paid co-op employment to gain valuable work experience and build their network within the industry. Contact your Program Coordinator for specific qualification requirements.

Additional Info:

Co-op students are strongly encouraged to obtain an Ontario G-class driver’s license to meet the employment requirements in this industry. Are you an international student enrolled in the co-op program? Visit our International Co-op Students web page for more information.