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Latest Programs
Bachelor in Environmental Engineering Technology
BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia
The Environmental Engineering Technology program is intended to provide the additional skills and knowledge that engineering and science graduates require to successfully work on environmental assignments such as contaminated sites, water treatment facilities, sustainability management, contaminant hydrogeology, integrated solid waste management, environmental impact assessment, air quality, climate change, resource management, and green energy technology projects.The Environmental Engineeering Technology program recognizes the wide range of science and engineering backgrounds associated with this industry and is structured to accommodate the needs of a diverse range of applicants. The combination of common core topics, management courses, specialty courses, industry-sponsored project and liberal studies ...Interest: Environmental Conservation, Green Building, Sustainability Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Do you dream of becoming a well established entrepreneur within five years of graduation? Do you have a passion for international cultures and seek a career involving cross-cultural business? Are you looking for an opportunity to prosper as a leader in the hospitality and service industry? Or would you rather tailor your own managerial program to meet your specific career interests? Whatever the answer, UVic Business has a program that will challenge your creative intellect and enable you to excel in your desired area of specialization. All of our programs are innovative and experiential!Course work is enhanced with: Optional international ...Interest: Eco-friendly Production, Ethical Finance, Ethical Sourcing
Bachelor of Science in Earth & Ocean Science
Global climate change, earthquake hazard, natural resource planning, greenhouse gas/ozone-level monitoring, marine pollution, and groundwater contamination are all phrases heard daily in the news. These are just a few of the fields in which earth and ocean scientists make a contribution. On the south end of Vancouver Island, the University of Victoria is perfectly situated for offering a complete education in Earth System Science. Canada constitutes one of the largest land masses on Earth, has the longest coast line of any country, and faces numerous challenges associated with ongoing global warming. We have close ties with government agencies involved in ...Interest: Climate Change, Environmental Conservation, Sustainability Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
The BSc in Environmental Management is an integrated, interdisciplinary program that provides the skills, knowledge and tools to identify and assess the qualitative, scientific, and technical components of environmental issues. Students will acquire and apply relevant skills and knowledge in the fields of environmental ecology, atmospheric and ocean sciences, geomorphology, soil sciences, environmental hydrology and remediation. Students will examine global issues through land use planning, global processes, tools for management and decision-making and, will integrate their skills to address environmental issues from a sustainability perspective.Students can acquire their BSc in two years while continuing to work. The Bachelor of Science ...Interest: Environmental Conservation, Social Change, Sustainability Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria , British Columbia
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSc-ES) program is an intensive 12-month program that allows students with at least two years of post-secondary education to complete an interdisciplinary environmental science bachelor’s degree in one year. The program begins each September, with a small cohort of students who work together throughout the year.All students are involved with a major project team that spends nine months working to solve a current environmental issue for a business, government or community group. Please follow these links to learn more about previous major projects undertaken. Who it’s for Those who have completed two years ...Interest: Climate Change, Sustainability Education
Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science
BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia
Architectural technology is a bridge between pure design theory and construction practice. This program will broaden the knowledge and skills of the architectural technologist in areas of current interest to the building community, increase opportunities for job placement within the industry, and improve graduates' opportunities for career advancement.The Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science is a full-time, four-year program that delivers a broadly based, technically current curriculum on the theoretical and applied aspects of architectural science. The degree will enable students to: Develop the technical, artistic, and managerial literacies necessary for advanced placement as architectural technologists. Apply emerging technological theory ...Interest: Green Building, Sustainability Education
Bachelor of Technology in Ecological Restoration
BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia
Ecological Restoration is a scientific discipline that has recently emerged due to the increasing need to restore damaged ecosystems. Natural habitats across the province have been severely impacted due to habitat destruction, urban sprawl, invasive species expansions, and direct damage due to industrial contamination of soils and aquatic resources. These factors combined with the resulting increase in the number of threatened and endangered species have resulted in the need for ecosystem restoration work across the province and around the world.The Bachelor of Technology in Ecological Restoration provides graduates with a strong foundation in the methods available to restore a broad ...Interest: Environmental Conservation, Sustainability Education, Wildlife & Habitat
Certificate in Environmental Practice
The Certificate in Environmental Practice is a distance-based program offering flexible, relevant, high-quality professional education that allows you to specialize in your chosen sector, with courses designed to develop knowledge and skills identified by employers across the environmental industry.The program features common core courses and electives in ten different areas, each of which are linked to the National Occupational Standards for Environmental Employment in Canada. Areas of Concentration: Environmental Assessments, Remediation, Restoration, and Reclamation Policy, Legislation and Regulations Pollution Prevention, Abatement, and Control Waste Management Systems, Processes, and Procedures Sampling and Analytical Work Related to Environmental Activities Strategic Partnering, Planning, ...Interest: Climate Change, Environmental Conservation, Sustainability Education
Certificate in Natural Resource Technology
BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia
The Natural Resource Certificate (NRC) of Technology program provides graduates with basic safety certifications, hands-on field skills training and introductory academic training common across many disciplines related to sustainable natural resource management - skills that you can apply in both urban and rural settings. Graduates will gain a strong foundation in sustainable resource management and be able to work at technician level tasks.The NRC program is a standalone credential with specific job opportunities; however, it is primarily designed as a preparatory credential for enrolment into the Sustainable Resource Management (SRM) diploma. The NRC may also be of interest to you ...Interest: Environmental Conservation, Sustainability Education
Certificate in Sustainable Energy Management
BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia
The Sustainable Energy Management Associate Certificate (SEMAC) program is a partnership between BC Hydro and BCIT, with funding support from the Natural Resources Canada - Office of Energy Efficiency. The program is designed to support employment opportunities in an emerging field of sustainable energy management, with focus on energy demands of commercial and institutional buildings..The target audience for this associate certificate are those that are interested in expanding their knowledge and initiatives into sustainable energy management at their company / building or are interested in changing careers.SEMAC is a part-time studies program that will provide graduates with the skills and ...Interest: Energy & Water Conservation, Renewable Energy, Sustainability Education
Climate Smart Business Training
Climate Smart, 163 West Hastings, Vancouver, British Columbia
Learn how to get your business Climate Smart certified! Climate Smart delivers a comprehensive training program that takes small and mid-sized enterprises through the process of creating a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory and developing reduction strategies with a focus on cost savings, operational efficiency, and brand lift. The Climate Smart program is designed to train key staff and provide businesses with the tools to become more competitive in an era of carbon regulation and volatile energy prices. Climate Smart has been recognized as the leading provider of carbon tracking tools, training and technical support to small and medium-sized enterprises ...Interest: Climate Change, Sustainability Education
Consulting Fees Program for Inner-city Businesses and Social Enterprises
Building Opportunities with Business , Vancouver, British Columbia
Building Opportunities with Business is pleased to announce our new Consultant Fees Program, designed to help businesses and social enterprises gain access to top quality business consulting. If you need advice on building your business plan, marketing plan, project management, sustainability or other key areas BOB has $36,000 to go towards future ventures in the inner-city. Read below for further details. The purpose of the Consultant Fees Program is to pay for consultant fees on behalf of local businesses and social enterprises to enable a timely response to business opportunities or issues.Interest: Community Development, Social Change, Sustainability Education
Diploma in Renewable Resources (Fish, Wildlife and Recreation)
BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia
The Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Program is geared towards those that have a keen interest in the outdoors as well as the environment. The program entails all aspects of fisheries and wildlife management while also covering BC's park systems and the outdoor recreation sector in depth. A significant amount of time is spent in the field where students gain hands on training. You will work independently, or as a member of a crew, in a wide variety of terrain and weather conditions in the Lower Mainland as well as other parts of the province. You need to be physically fit ...Interest: Environmental Conservation, Sustainability Education, Wildlife & Habitat
Diploma in Sustainable Resource Management, Environmental and Community Planning Option
BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia
The Sustainable Resource Management Diploma (SRM) provides you with the academic, field and safety training needed to work in technical jobs for sustainable resource management industries, environmental consultants, government agencies and local government. With a focus on sustainability you will be apply the principles of environmental ethics and professionalism to your day-to-day activities. The SRM program might be for you if you are a: High school student looking to start a new career Mature student wanting to change your career path A student or graduate of either science or social science based diploma or degree programs looking to add technical ...Interest: Community Development, Environmental Conservation, Sustainability Education
Diploma in Sustainable Resource Management, Forest Management Option
BCIT, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia
The Sustainable Resource Management Diploma (SRM) provides you with the academic, field and safety training needed to work in technical jobs for sustainable resource management industries, environmental consultants, government agencies and local government. With a focus on sustainability you will be apply the principles of environmental ethics and professionalism to your day-to-day activities. The SRM program might be for you if you are a: High school student looking to start a new career Mature student wanting to change your career path A student or graduate of either science or social science based diploma or degree programs looking to add technical ...Interest: Environmental Conservation, Sustainability Education, Wildlife & Habitat
Diploma in the Restoration of Natural Systems
The Restoration of Natural Systems at UVic is a diploma program offered by the School of Environmental Studies in co-operation with the Division of Continuing Studies. The Diploma requires 18 units of course work. It may be taken on a full-time basis (two years required for completion) or on a part-time basis (with a limit of six years). Students are admitted to the Diploma Program on the recommendation of the Faculty Coordinator and/or the Chair of the Program Steering Committee. Normally, admission to the Diploma program will require completion of a minimum of two years of university transfer credit with ...Interest: Environmental Conservation, Sustainability Education, Wildlife & Habitat
Donate to Wake at Whole Foods!
Wake ,
Wake is very happy to be a part of Whole Food's community donation program. Right now you can chose to donate your bag refund to Wake! No plastic bags and more sharks! Only available at the Capers on 4th and Vine, Vancouver.Interest: Environmental Conservation, Wildlife & Habitat
Eco Tours
Our school ecotour program offers curriculum-linked workshops and tours for grades K to 7. Your students can participate in a hands-on Garden Ecotour in the Boundary Bay Earthwise Garden or a Farm Ecotour at the Earthwise Farm. Children get a chance to: Learn about ecological concepts and principles. Experience nature first-hand. Learn the importance of individual action to the environment.Interest: Sustainability Education
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Practice
The Graduate Certificate (ENVEDCO-CERT) in Environmental Education and Communication is a leadership program that focuses on developing the competency and skill of educators and communicators who have an interest in, or responsibility for presenting environmental information to audiences. This interdisciplinary program will build theoretical and practical knowledge and skills. The program will provide solid grounding in environmental studies and sustainability, learning theory, environmental education, educational program development, philosophical and cultural analysis, journalism and communications.The program complements, and builds on expertise in related degree programs at Royal Roads University in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Conflict Resolution, Leadership and Training, and Distributed ...Interest: Community Development, Social Change, Sustainability Education
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Community Development
New to Royal Roads University is a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Community Development. It's a 6 month online program starting September 13. Sustainable development is the human imperative of the 21st century, requiring fundamental changes in the way we do business, the way we make decisions, and the way we govern ourselves.The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Community Development responds to the growing need for leaders in our communities who excel at understanding and leading sustainable development. This six-month interdisciplinary graduate program builds a foundation of best practices for sustainability and community engagement. The program focuses on developing leadership skills to ...Interest: Community Development, Sustainability Education
