Advanced Diploma in Environmental Technology (ENVR)

Turn your passion for the environment into a career

Prepare for a career in the environmental sector. 12 months paid work experience. A blend of hands-on experience plus theory. MECP water curriculum included.

In this program, students gain advanced skills in the use of environmental sampling, monitoring and testing equipment; data analysis; and information technology tools. They become familiar with applying the principles of ecosystem-based management for sustainability and develop the ability to manage environmental projects from planning through to implementation and maintenance. Through applied knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements, students contribute to risk assessment and environmental systems management. Students are provided an opportunity to apply their skills through partnerships in the community which stresses the need for designing and implementing systems to prevent, control, and clean up environmental contamination.

If this doesn’t sound quite right for you, why not take a look at the Environmental Technician program? It’s a two-year option that gets you into the workforce faster and still provides substantial co-op opportunities.

Accreditation

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada)

This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada), formerly the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE),

This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for co-operative education programs in Canada and recognizes Georgian’s commitment to quality in co-op education.

Industry support

City of Barrie

For more than 20 years, Georgian has enjoyed a partnership with the City of Barrie in the areas of stormwater management, water and wastewater operations, solid waste management, engineering, and environmental services.

The City of Barrie supports the college’s advisory committee, special projects, and cooperative education work terms.

Many of our graduates have secured full-time employment with the City of Barrie as a result of this successful partnership.

Comco Canada Inc.

Comco Canada Inc. has proudly supported Georgian’s Environmental Technician and Technology programs for several years.

Co-op students and graduates have gained working experience in spill response, soil and water remediation, environmental site assessments, water quality assessment, air quality analysis, and environmental compliance.

Experience with and exposure to petroleum systems provides insights into the sources of potential environmental problems, and how to properly design and install petroleum systems to avoid these problems.

Honda of Canada Mfg.

Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) is one of the largest employers in Simcoe County, with 4,200 associates. Established in Alliston in 1986, it’s a premier manufacturing facility best known for producing the Honda Civic and CR-V.

Georgian’s $1.8-million multi-faceted partnership with HCM supports leading-edge equipment, innovative research and development, collaborative program support, and newly established scholarships for Georgian students.

HCM is a proud employer of 250 Georgian alumni in diverse roles and provides valuable co-op work experiences to students each semester through its Technical Development Program (TDP). HCM also provides a suite of awards and scholarships to help students reach their goals, each valued up to $2,500.

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)

Georgian’s Environmental Technician and Environmental Technology programs are proud to have a long working relationship with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA). LSRCA commits to furthering Georgian’s curriculum through representation on our program advisory committee, as well as assistance in seminars, networking events, and field experience.

Our students gain hands-on experience through co-op work term opportunities with LSRCA. Students contribute to applied research, and environmental science, as well as monitoring LSRCA projects and programs focused on key issues like low-impact development (LID) and invasive species impacts.

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA)

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) has a long-standing history of supporting Georgian’s Environmental Technician and Environmental Technology programs. Subject matter experts from NVCA have shared their knowledge as guest speakers, participated in networking events, and represented NVCA on our program advisory committee.

NVCA representatives regularly facilitate fieldwork and hands-on learning opportunities for various courses within our programs. Our students have benefited from co-op work terms and graduate employment opportunities in a variety of departments at the NVCA.

Toronto Hydro

Toronto Hydro plays an important role in Ontario’s electricity sector, servicing approximately 785,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Canada’s largest city. The company has 1,270 employees and is dedicated to investing in its people and its future by giving back to the community.

Partnering with Georgian since 2012, Toronto Hydro proudly supports enhancements to the student learning environment through funding for new state-of-the-art equipment. A proud co-op employer, the company has offered co-op work terms to more than 171 Georgian students since 2017, often leading to full-time employment after graduation.

Toronto Hydro offers a suite of 10 awards to support Georgian students in achieving their educational goals, as well as expanded opportunities around corporate training, research, and employee engagement.