Ecosystem Restoration
Graduate

Ecosystem Restoration

One Year | Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Code 2000
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus



Career Opportunities

In today's highly industrialized world, the need to restore and manage disturbed ecosystems is receiving more and more attention. Earn this graduate certificate and secure a competitive advantage in the environmental labour market.

Careers include:

  • Ecologist
  • Environmental manager
  • Habitat biologist
  • Natural heritage specialist
  • Restoration technician
  • Watershed stewardship co-ordinator

 

The NC Difference

  • The Ecosystem Restoration Program is innovative and unique in Canada
  • Students participate in community based, year-long restoration projects
  • Since 1996, we have provided hands-on, boots-on application to undergraduate education
  • Our Program Advisory Committee members has representatives from sectors involved in the planning, implementation, regulation and promotion of restoration activities
  • Program Advisory Committee actively participate in program outline review, advise on industry trends and offer a link to career options
  • Program is located on a unique ecological campus, which includes the Wetland Ridge Trail and part of the Niagara Escarpment

 


Testimonials and Profiles

"I came to Niagara College because I knew something was missing from my university education. This program gave me the practical field experience I needed."

Alana Taylor, Ecosystem Restoration graduate

"I chose Niagara College because it had the most hands-on environmental graduate certificate program (Ecosystem Restoration), small class sizes, and comfortable atmosphere, allowing more interaction between students and teachers. It has allowed me to develop hands-on technical skills needed for future job placements."

Katherine Mead, Ecosystem Restoration graduate

"The Ecosystem Restoration program at Niagara College provided me with a technical skill-set that is essential in the field of Restoration Ecology. I also gained insight into what aspects of restoration I really wanted to research during my thesis work for my Masters."

Darby McGrath, Ecosystem Restoration graduate

"What I enjoyed about the Ecosystem Restoration program was its focus on building strong field-based skill sets, balancing both problem solving and the technical skills required to begin to understand environmental issues/problems."

Thomas Sciscione, Ecosystem Restoration graduate


Admission Requirements

  • Ontario College Diploma in Environmental Technician/Technology;Ecosystem Management Technician/Technology; OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife; Biology; Botany; Zoology; Ecology; Environmental and Resources Studies/Management; Environmental Science/Technology; Landscape Architecture OR
  • Submit a portfolio outlining an acceptable combination of environmental work experience and post-secondary education (As determined by the College) AND
  • Proof of English proficiency.

Transportation:

  • Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete practical lab requirements. Niagara cannot guarantee placements that are readily accessible by public transportation. Students are responsible for all costs connected with such transportation.

Graduate Certificate Bursary

A $750 bursary is available to eligible students who are enrolled full-time in a Graduate Certificate Program.

When applying for the bursary, you must complete a basic application form detailing your current financial status.

The Graduate Certificate Bursary application is available online at NiagaraCollege.ca/finaid

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

General Information
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Tours

For more information please contact the InfoCentre.

Welland: 905-735-2211, ext. 7559
NOTL: 905-641-2252, ext. 4208

We look forward to meeting you!

Students in this program can gain real world skills through applied research projects.

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Program Information

Term One
ENVR9145Plant Material Management3
ENVR9147Restoration Ecology3
ENVR9148Flora Identification3
ENVR9149Aquatic Monitoring Techniques3
ENVR9173Soil Sciences3
ENVR9174Hydrology3
ENVR9247Applied Geomatics3
Term Two
ENVR9242Professional Communications2
ENVR9244Wild Species Management3
ENVR9246Ecological Engineering3
ENVR9248Field Project3
ENVR9258River Corridor Restoration3
ENVR9259Fauna Identification3

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