Obtain the technical skills required to plan, inspect, coordinate and implement reclamation and soil conservation projects. Program studies provide practical training through the use of specialized field and lab equipment, and working field trips to oil and gas facilities, agricultural lands, forests and grasslands that are impacted primarily by the oil and gas industry.
Graduation Requirements:
Students completing requirements with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 will be awarded an Environmental Sciences: Conservation & Reclamation major diploma.
ECR applied skill proficiencies include the following:
- Soil Identification and Classification
- Soil Conservation Techniques
- Soil Fertility
- Wellsite Reclamation Criteria
- ArcMap GIS and GPS
- Map Reading and Aerial Photography Interpretation
- Chemical Analysis
- Plant Identification and Keying
- Weed Identification and Management Techniques
- Range Ecology and Health Assessments
- Ecological Plant Inventories and Sampling
- Forest Measurement Techniques
- Phase I and II Site Assessments
- Revegetation Techniques
- Risk Assessment
- Soil Reclamation Strategies
- Drilling Waste Management
- Pesticide Applicator Certification
- Database Use and Spreadsheet Applications
- Statistical Literacy
- Technical Writing and Communication
Alberta Institute of Agrologists Certification:
Graduates of this program may qualify for membership in the AIA and are eligible to article as a Registered Technologist in Agrology (RT(Ag)).
Career Opportunities:
Opportunities exist in environmental consultancies, government agencies, and industry. Graduates may find employment in the petroleum, mining, forestry, and agriculture sectors. Positions include reclamation technician, reclamation contract supervisor, drilling waste technician, environmental consultant, and soil conservation technician.
Opportunities for Further Study:
- Lakeland College
- Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management
- University of Saskatchewan
- BSc Ag (Env or Soil Sci specialization) (up to 60 credits)
- University of Alberta
- BSc Environmental and Conservation Sciences (up to 60 credits)
- Land Reclamation/Conservation Biology
- Athabasca University
- University of Lethbridge
- BSc Environmental Sciences
