Environmental Technician

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Environmental Technician*

Discover how technology and science can protect the environment and human health. Environmental technicians are responsible for monitoring and investigating pollutants—especially, those that affect health— they monitor species, habitat interaction, behaviour changes and environmental impact, all of which is important to create a cleaner and safer environment for everyone and everything.

The UNIFOR Seeding Communities Training Hall has tailored this program to prepare its trainees for work in the rapidly-growing field of environmental technology. In both practical and hands-on field experience, each training is customized to meet the needs and priorities of both the Nations and the local communities. We believe that integrating traditional Indigenous knowledge with scientific fundamentals is the key to protecting and improving the quality of the environment in our communities.

Course Details

Week One - Foundation Skills
- Introduction to The UNIFOR Seeding Communities Training Hall Approach
- Overview of Workplace Skills
- Overview of Interpersonal Skills
- Activity: Building Essential Skills
- Overview of Technical Skills
- Activity: Health & Safety
Week Two - Intro to the Environmental Sector
- What is the Environmental Sector?
- 5 Major Areas of Environmental Science
- Intro to Marine, Freshwater and Terrestrial Ecosystems
- Activity: Explore Environmental Careers
Week Three - Local Environment
- How Do We Protect Our Community?
- Overview of Local Issues
- Research & Procedures
- Activity: Understanding Environmental Issues
- Activity: Understanding Environmental Policy and Land Laws
- Activity: Understanding Operational Planning and Evaluation
Week Four - Environment Monitoring 1 (Research)
- Basic Ecological Principles
- Intro to Environmental Tools and Equipment
- Investigating Negative Environmental Impacts
- How to Incorporate Local Knowledge With Data Analysis
- Field Experience: Human & Industrial Impacts
- Field Experience - Debrief
Week Five - Environment Monitoring 2 (Regulatory)
- What is Regulatory Monitoring?
- How to Identify Environmental Effects
- Legislative and non-legislative environmental requirements
- Activity: Understanding Environmental Impact Agreements
- Activity: Understanding Monitoring Phases
Week Six - Site Assessment
- What is a Site Assessment Used For?
- Sampling and Testing Techniques
- Activity: Different Approaches to Assessment
- Activity: Assessment Legislation
- Field Experience: Interpretation and Evaluation of Data
- Field Experience - Debrief
Week Seven - Contamination and Waste Management
- Intro to Steps of Contaminated Site Management
- Long-Term Requirements for Recovery
- How to Develop and Coordinate Remediation Plans
- Waste Collection, Disposal and Diversion Processes
- Activity: Design, Operation, and Management of a Landfill Facility
Week Eight - Land Use Planning
- Gathering Biophysical and Cultural Information
- Identifying and Assessing Land Use Options
- Understanding Economic Development
- Activity: Community Mapping Session

The Benefit of Attending...

The UNIFOR Seeding Communities Training Hall insights and illustrations are beneficial to any professional in the environmental sector, specifically those with who are looking to expand their knowledge surrounding land development, remediation and basic ecological principles. Anyone who is interested in understanding environmental impact will find this course valuable.

Trainees will learn...

Background information on the environmental issues that may affect their community
Communication skills, interpersonal skills, and non-technical work skills
Project management; budgeting, scheduling and timelines, and staff supervision
How to understand legislation surrounding the environmental sector
Integration of Traditional Knowledge with data collection and analysis
The processes of developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental plans