This graduate certificate program meets the demand for trained technologists and environmental scientists in brownfield redevelopment, environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance and enforcement. 

It was developed in consultation with representatives from the environmental industry. 

The program is reviewed and updated by a Program Advisory Committee comprised of practitioners from the consulting, manufacturing, and public sectors.

This program at Conestoga enhances existing skills and competencies for qualified college or university graduates. 

The training provided prepares graduates to act as key players in responding to today's environmental challenges. 

Studies focus on the application of current engineering and scientific principles to protect and manage the environment in the following areas:

• environmental monitoring and investigations
• environmental auditing and assessment
• management and clean-up of contaminated sites
• environmental enforcement and regulations
• solid and hazardous waste management
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training
• water quality
• air quality monitoring and permitting 

Graduates will be prepared to write the Ministry of Environment Operator in Training (OIT) and Water Quality Analyst (WQA) licensing exams. 

Classroom instruction will complement environmental monitoring training, visits to solid-waste and industrial facilities, health and safety training, and visits to sites undergoing environmental investigations or clean-up. 

The 40-hour HAZWOPER training course is offered as part of the program curriculum. 

During the completion of a term project, students are provided with mentoring advice from practising environmental engineers, technologists, and scientists. 

The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents

• Undergraduate university degree in engineering (civil, chemical, geological, environmental), earth sciences, general science, environmental science, chemistry, microbiology or biology, environmental studies, or planning OR a three-year diploma from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) in civil, environmental, chemical, or architectural/construction engineering technology
• Applicants will be ranked based on an assessment of academic performance (grades), length and discipline of degree/diploma. Preference may be given to applicants who have successfully completed a chemistry course at the post-secondary level.