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Sector profile

​The Environment is an emerging sector, as climate change and clean air and water become growing priorities for governments around the world. The environment sector offers career opportunities in conservation, research, recreation, innovation and more to students

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. 
To learn about all the specific job titles in these groupings, visit the N​ational Occupational Classification (NOC) system​​​. To explore all of your career path options, also go to myBlueprint.​

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 
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For more information

​Contact the Guidance department at the following schools that offer the Environment SHSM program: 

​Guidance Department 613-384-1919 Ext. 3405
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