Some future career paths
For Environment majors, possible career paths include these occupation groupings:
- Apprenticeship – landscape and horticulture technician or specialist.
- College – biological technologist or technician; chemical technologist or technician; civil engineering technologist or technician; conservation officer or fishery officer; forestry professional; forestry technologist or technician; geological or mineral technologist or technician; landscape and horticulture technician or specialist; manager in aquaculture; silviculture or forestry worker; technical occupation in geomatics and meteorology.
- University – biologist or related scientist; chemical engineer; civil engineer; forestry professional; geological engineer; geoscientist or oceanographer; landscape architect; meteorologist or climatologist; natural and applied science policy researcher, consultant, or program officer; urban and land use planner.
- Entry level workplace – material handler; outdoor sport and recreational guide; silviculture or forestry worker; water and waste treatment plant operator.
Program requirements
Additionally, students will have these opportunities:
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach-ahead activities in the Environment sector
- Certifications and training programs, including:
- 4 compulsory certifications: Standard First Aid, CPR Level C with AED, WHMIS (generic), and Global Positioning Systems
- 3 additional certifications and training programs
- A sector-partnered contextualized learning experience, such as training in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
For more information
Contact the Guidance department at the following schools that offer the Environment SHSM program:
