Diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Key Information
Campus location
Moose Jaw, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
80 weeks
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 42,688 / per course *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* 1 year : $18,357 and 2 year : $24,331
Introduction
Environmental engineering technologists are on the front lines of environmental protection. You apply science, ecology, and engineering to minimize the adverse impacts of human activity on the natural world. You will develop the skills to apply engineering and technology solutions to real-world environmental issues.
At Saskatchewan Polytechnic, you’ll learn the applied science behind environmental protection. When you graduate, you’ll have the skills to work in pollution monitoring, environmental audits, environmental management, site assessment and remediation, project management, and waste management.
The Environmental Engineering Technology program is a 32-month diploma offered full-time at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw campus. You will take five academic semesters and participate in three Co-operative Education work terms (two consecutive terms after the first year, and one term in the summer of the second year).
The well-rounded curriculum includes:
- environmental impact evaluation and mitigation
- environmental monitoring and control, and data collection and analysis
- environmental site assessment and remediation
- ecology, aquatic chemistry, hydrology, and hydrogeology
- atmospheric quality and monitoring
- soil analysis and classification
- solid and liquid waste management
- surveying and drafting
- computer applications and modeling
- technical report writing
Your learning time is 60 percent in the classroom and 40 percent in labs, field camps, and activities and projects. You’ll build practical skills that ensure you are job-ready on graduation.
The Co-op Work Term Advantage
Co-operative work terms are paid, so you’ll earn while you learn. Saskatchewan Polytechnic arranges your interviews; it’s up to you to shine. It’s also a chance to develop important “soft skills” in job interviewing, professional attitude, interpersonal communication, and more.
Many of our co-op employers require both a valid Saskatchewan Driver's Licence and a clean Driver's Abstract. For international students, it can take up to 12 months to obtain a Driver's Licence; therefore, it is to your advantage to come with a Driver's Licence from your home country if possible.
Some opportunities require a Criminal Record Check and/or drug and alcohol testing.
Diploma to Degree
Use your diploma to ladder into an applied science degree at Lakeland College in Alberta, an environmental science or environmental management degree at Royal Roads University in British Columbia, or a technology degree at Memorial University in Newfoundland.
Accreditation
Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) accredits the program at the Technologist level.
TAC is a bold, world-class accreditation organization, delivering accreditation services for the engineering technology and applied science profession in Canada.
Professional Registration
Technology Professional Saskatchewan
Technology Professionals Saskatchewan is the provincial regulatory body for graduates of this Saskatchewan Polytechnic program. As a graduate of an accredited program recognized by Technology Professionals Saskatchewan, your academic training places you on an expedited path towards obtaining professional registration as an Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.).
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Curriculum
Year 1 - Semester 1
- Computer-Aided Drafting 1
- Mathematics for Engineering Technologies
- The Living World
- Technology Seminars
- Surveying 1
- Workplace Communication
- Engineering Geology
- Engineering Geology Laboratory
Total semester credits: 25
Year 1 - Semester 2
- Environmental Field Work 1
- Environmental Science and Technology 1
- Environmental Site Assessment 1
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) Fundamentals
- Calculus for Engineering Technologies
- Soil Testing, Taxonomy, and Classification
- Technical Communication
Total semester credits: 24
Co-operative Work Term 1 and Term 2
- Co-operative Work Term
Year 2 - Semester 3
- Engineering Chemistry
- Ecosystems
- Environmental Monitoring
- Groundwater Technology
- Environmental Laboratory Analysis
- Physics for Engineering Technologies
- Statistics for Engineering Technology
Total semester credits: 25
Co-operative Work Term 3
- Co-operative Work Term
Year 3 - Semester 4
- Environmental Field Work 2
- Boreal Field Work
- Environmental Chemistry
- Atmospheric Environment
- Environmental Site Assessment 2
- Energy Resource Management
- Environmental Ecology 2
- Hydrology
Total semester credits: 25
Year 3 - Semester 5
- Liquid and Solid Waste Management
- Remediation and Reclamation
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Contaminant Hydrogeology
- Project Management
- Capstone Project
- Applied Research in Technology
Total semester credits: 24
Career Opportunities
Jobs in environmental engineering technology can involve environmental monitoring and assessment, pollution control, site remediation and reclamation, environmental audits and impact assessments, construction and design, research, technical sales and support for waste management. You could work in an office or a field setting, as part of a team or independently. Potential employers include engineering firms, environmental consultants, utilities, municipalities, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
Potential Careers
Sample Job Title | NOC Classification | Earning Potential |
Project Coordinator | Construction Managers (0711) | $58,300 - $142,500 |
Environmental Technologist I/II | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231) | $39,600 - $96,000 |
Environmental Site Assessor | Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (2263) | $52,000 - $115,600 |
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
At Saskatchewan Polytechnic, we make every effort to recognize academic success and provide a financial boost to those who need it most. Scholarships, awards, and bursaries are a great way to provide you with additional financial support, widen your network and enhance your resume by demonstrating your hard work and dedication to your studies. While you are investing in your future, let us invest in you!
Award recipients are commonly selected on financial need, academic achievement, or very often, a combination of the two. Selection criteria can also include volunteer or leadership involvement in your communities and schools.
Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides as much as $2 million in student awards every school year.