Our environmental program is here to satisfy the interest individuals have in making a difference. The environmental field is a fairly unique field where workers can be doing the kinds of activities they find interesting, working outdoors, while doing a job that makes the world a better place. Our graduate certificate program aims to provide hands-on skills and applied knowledge to students with a theoretical background in the field.

Our focus is on environmental monitoring, particularly in fulfillment of Environmental Site and Impact Assessments. Knowledge, reporting and hands-on skills are important aspects of what we deliver.

The program’s emphasis is on environmental monitoring (air, water, soil, ecology) in support of industry requirements as well as part of Environmental Site/Impact Assessments. Learn from professors who are active in the field; being in Sudbury offers a unique perspective to learn firsthand the consequences of environmental impacts, and provides unique opportunities with on-going monitoring projects. The classroom component of the program is supported by a placement for ‘on-the-job’ training to ensure you obtain the necessary hands-on skills in the field.

Our graduates can be found working at top environmental and engineering consulting firms such as Golder and Associates, Wood/AMEC and Blumetric, government ministries, as well as in smaller firms and non-governmental organizations.

Program Highlights
Unique focus on environmental monitoring (air, water, soil, ecology) in support of Environmental Impact and Site Assessment with an emphasis on ecosystems impacted by the mining industry
Opportunities throughout the year to earn certifications related to the environmental field (e.g., Green Check GPS, Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network)
Prepares you to write the Water Operator-in-Training (OIT) exam
1 year – 3 semesters
4-week placement in semester three to provide hands-on work experience in the field
Program housed in the LEED Gold certified Glencore Centre for Innovation
4D Learning Opportunities
Applied research projects – Students have the opportunity to apply to be part of paid applied research teams to work on new product development alongside industry representatives and Cambrian faculty.

Graduates may find employment in various environmental monitoring, auditing, and assessment roles with:

Private environmental consulting and engineering firms

Government (Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines)

Municipalities (conservation authorities, water treatment facilities)

Non-governmental organizations

Educational institutions (university and college technicians/technologists, instructors, research assistants)

Industry (mining, pulp and paper, logging, construction)