Environmental Technician Co-op Overview

Co-op Format (Fall Intake)

Co-op Format (Winter Intake)

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Co-op Delivery and Fees

This program has an optional co-op, as part of the program of study. The annual co-op fee structure can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.

For questions, please contact the Co-op Specialist listed at the bottom of the webpage.

Driver’s License and Vehicle

Please note that the majority of co-op positions for this program require that students have a valid driver’s license ('G' class preferred) and access to a vehicle.

Co-op Designation

This program offers three co-op work term opportunities but requires two completed co-op work terms for the co-op designation. 

Work Term Capabilities

(which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)

Classroom instruction, combined with hands-on laboratory experience, have provided the student with sufficient knowledge to perform tasks in the following areas:

• Basic lab skills including balance use, solution preparation, and titrimetric analysis
• Use, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory and field equipment
• UV/Vis spectrophotometry, gravimetric methods, and auto-titration
• Drinking water and wastewater analysis, including BOD/COD, turbidity, pH, and sample collection
• Air and noise monitoring, occupational hygiene, and safety practices
• Environmental compliance, risk assessment, and solid waste analysis
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel macros, and introductory VBA programming
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GPS data collection
• Exposure to ISO 14000 concepts and sustainability initiatives
• PC-based data acquisition, statistical analysis, and sensor interfacing