Environmental Reclamation Technician

Program Overview

Our two-year diploma program was designed by employers to include specific training essential for this career while focusing on the unique environmental conditions of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. You will develop your skills and knowledge in surveying and mapping; water and soil studies; botany and plant taxonomy; agronomy; weed control; environmental assessment and monitoring; environmental law, legislation and reclamation technologies. At the conclusion of the program, students undertake a 220-hour work experience practicum where they will put their learning into practice and build essential industry contacts.  

As an environmental reclamation technician, the job can be different each week and may require working on a variety of projects at separate locations both indoors and outside. Travel to remote locations may require the operation of equipment such as boats, quads or 4x4 trucks with standard transmissions. Seasonally the job may involve long hours including evenings and weekends. Duties may include coordination of field activities for monitoring and sample collection, data analysis, development of reclamation plans, carrying out environmental assessments, researching the history of well-sites, completion of documents and reports, supervision or implementation of weed management measures, or providing technical support for erosion and sediment control.  

This may be the program for you if you are looking for a career that has great earning potential, involves travel and the chance to be outside, requires something different every day, and gives you the opportunity to make a lasting difference for the environment. The environmental field is rapidly expanding and the demand for individuals with the required knowledge, skills and practical experience is increasing. Even during slowdowns in the oil and gas industry, the employment outlook for reclamation professionals remains strong.