环境保护技术人员通过帮助保护和维持我们的生态系统的长期健康，为社会提供了重要服务。这项为期两年的文凭课程将为学生准备在环境领域的技术工作。学生将获得所需的实践知识和技能，可以就各种主题提供专业建议
Environmental protection technologists provide an important service to society by helping protect and sustain the long-term health of our ecosystems. This two-year diploma program will prepare students for technical work in the environmental sector.<br><br>Students will gain the practical knowledge and skills needed to offer professional advice on a wide range of subjects, including: environmental impact assessment, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, waste reduction and reuse strategies, air, soil, and water pollution prevention and monitoring, compliance auditing, and contaminated site investigation and remediation.<br><br>This skill set is based on an integrated, hands-on training program that gives graduates a good working knowledge of physical and life sciences, including general biology, ecology, toxicology, chemistry, physics, and statistics.<br><br>The program will be offered on campus and will include hands-on training in both laboratory and field settings. Students will also have the option of participating in a co-operative work term. Following completion of the program, students will receive a diploma in Environmental Protection Technology and be eligible for designation as a certified technologist or technician.