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The Ecosystem Management Technology program builds on the expertise developed from the two year Technician program. You will gain greater applied experience while working with community and resource agencies that are dedicated to long term ecosystem health

Program Information

Start Date

September 05, 2023

Domestic Availability

Internal Application Required
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International Availability

Closed

Program Code

EMX

Delivery

In Person

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Location

Frost Campus

Program Contact

Josh Feltham

Program Coordinator

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Application Process

Students interested in the Ecosystem Management Technology program are required to enter via the Ecosystem Management Technician level of the program. During the second year of the technician level, students can apply, through an internal application process, to be considered for entry to the technology level. Students must successfully complete all four semesters of the technician level to be granted entry to the technology program.

If you are looking for a challenge, are passionate about the environment and want to be a leader, then this program is for you.

The third year of Ecosystem Management Technology begins with a mandatory four-day field camp in a remote wilderness setting. This experience offers both personal challenge and the opportunity to build effective working relationships with your classmates - essential preparation for the year ahead.

You will participate in a variety of applied learning experiences. This includes a unique placement program - Credit for Product - in which you will spend one day per week working with a team on a project for an external agency. Students in the program also host an annual EcoHealth conference, inviting the public, local area residents, community groups and businesses to attend, participate and learn.

If you are interested in continuing your education once you complete the program, we offer a number of transfer agreements with top universities. Alternatively, if you are a university student looking for a program to complement your degree and provide you with a more applied approach to learning, then this program will meet your needs.

Please note, as part of the program, you will attend the Annual National Council for Science and the Environment Conference in Washington D.C. A current passport for this activity is required.

* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.

  • The Ecosystem Management Technologist program is the only Ontario college program of its kind.
  • As a discipline, Ecosystem Management is on the leading edge of resource conservation in the 21st century.
  • We encourage small class sizes and access to state-of-the-art technology.
  • Dedicated, award-winning faculty provide a challenging and dynamic learning environment.
  • Our many transfer agreements with universities enable graduates to further their studies. This includes: 
    • A Bachelor of Environmental Science degree at Trent University or York University. Successful applicants can complete their degree with an additional two years of study at either of these partner institutions, earning graduates an advanced diploma and degree in just five years.
    • An agreement with Cape Breton University, which enables program graduates to obtain their Bachelor of Science (Environment) with approximately one additional year of study.

In the fall and winter semesters, you will work in a small team for an external agency one day per week during the Credit for Product student placement program. It's a great opportunity to expand your network of employment contacts and gain valuable on-the-job experience. Our partners in this placement program include agencies like the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, conservation authorities, provincial stewardship councils, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, local schools, community groups, and many more.

Examples of Credit for Product projects include:

  • Creating and presenting a detailed report with recommendations on how to develop and maximize recreational and educational usage for a property bequeathed to Havelock township.

  • Analyzing data and making recommendations to Brampton’s Environmental and Planning Advisory Council.

  • Spreading awareness about the Emerald Ash Borer in the County of Peterborough

The Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) is an option available to students studying in this program. To qualify for the IPD, students must take and successfully complete GNED49 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies and GNED128 - Indigenous Knowledges, along with a minimum of four approved co-curricular Indigenous events or experiences that will be incorporated into the final portfolio assignment in GNED128. Upon graduation, your transcript will indicate the IPD designation, which will be highly marketable in the employment sector.

Success in this program and career field requires:

  • the ability to ask questions, solve problems and create sustainable plans
  • an interest in understanding how ecosystems and humanity interact
  • good problem-solving skills
  • analytical, critical and creative thinking
  • excellent oral and written communication skills
  • the ability to work as part of a team
  • good organizational ability
  • project management skills
  • cultural awareness/sensitivity
  • strong information management and technology skills
  • strong field and research skills
  • work or volunteer experience in such areas as conservation, greenspace projects, parks, public education about the environment, or habitat restoration is an asset.

Taking your education up a notch to an Ecosystem Management Technologist, upon graduation you'll qualify for higher-level positions in similar settings and job positions, including: 

  • restoration/conservation of ecosystems
  • habitat assessment
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • ecological research
  • rural and urban planning
  • environmental protection, and others

You can apply for entry to semester one of the Ecosystem Management Technology program and/or semester one of the Ecosystem Management Technician program. The curriculum is the same for the first two years of these programs.

To progress to semester 5 of the Ecosystem Management Technology program you must have successfully completed (and passed) all courses in semesters 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Interested in this program, but not sure about taking it on as a full-time student? Learn about our part-time option here.

College or university graduates may be eligible for advanced standing entry to this program. See the Ecosystem Management Technology - Advanced Standing program for details.

In addition, plan to spend about $475 for books, supplies and field camps.

As an Ecosystem Management student you will be required to:

  • Participate in field activities, sometimes in remote areas, including walking several kilometers over rough terrain, carrying heavy gear, and working in all weather conditions such as rain, deep snow and extreme temperatures.
  • Participate in activities that require reading, interpreting and creating maps using Geographic Positioning Systems and Geographic Information System software, topographic paper maps and aerial photographs.
  • Identify landscape features, rocks, minerals, soil layers, flora and fauna, including microscopic plankton and invertebrates for the purposes of habitat assessment. Identification of these elements of the ecosystem will be based almost exclusively on live and/or preserved specimens, objects or samples, maps and photographs etc.
  • Apply verbal and non-verbal communication techniques in a team context to resolve conflicts and achieve project goals.

  • Use Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing technologies as a decision-making tool in ecosystem-based management planning and decision-making.
  • Apply project management skills (work flowcharts, project planning, etc.) to complete projects for internal and external clients.
  • Apply the principles of sustainability (social, environmental, cultural and economic) to decision-making at a variety of levels (local, regional, global).
  • Analyze the role of government policies (both market-driven and legislated) that encourage accountability and influence human behaviour towards biodiversity conservation and ecosystem sustainability in wilderness, rural and colonized landscapes.
  • Respect individuals and their multiple perspectives in the successful completion of team-based projects and activities.
  • Apply effective leadership skills ...
  • Apply effective communication skills (written, spoken and through digital media and social networks) to engage the public in activities that generate awareness of current issues in ecosystem management and environmental sustainability.
  • Develop event-planning, fundraising, media and advocacy skills required to work effectively both with and for non-government agencies and the non-profit sector.
  • Work effectively with a wide variety of sampling tools, protocols and technologies to accurately collect, organize, analyze, interpret and communicate ecological and spatially geo-referenced data to external clients and the general public.
  • Respect a variety of worldviews and perspectives on ecology, sustainability, and the role that humans play within ecosystems at the local, regional, and global level.
  • Prepare comprehensive external reports, maps, and field records, documenting information accurately and in a timely manner, in compliance with industry and government regulations, established policies and procedures.
  • Operate and maintain tools and equipment appropriately, in compliance with industry safety and operating standards, ensuring optimum health and safety of self, team members and the environment.

Students applying to Ecosystem Management Technology must meet the following requirements:

  • OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 12 C Math

Windows (ideal) or Mac computer. Information about hardware requirements can be found on the ArcGIS Desktop system requirements page.

Transfer Agreements

You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized here.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Requirement
  • Minimum B- cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd-year studies.
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the Acadia University's admissions website.

For more information

Visit the Acadia University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts (General) in Geography
Requirement
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 90 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Geography
Requirement
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science (General) in Biology
Requirement
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
  • 51 out of a 90 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Requirement
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
  • 57 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Human Science
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (General) in Environmental Studies
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 36 credits to complete the degree
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the Cape Breton University's admissions website.

For more information

Visit the Cape Breton University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (General) in Petroleum
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 36 credits to complete the degree
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the Cape Breton University's admissions website.

For more information

Visit the Cape Breton University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Environmental Science (3Yr)
Requirement
  • Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
  • The program is offered face-to-face (Nathan campus or Gold Coast)
Transfer Credit
  • 160 credit points out of a 240 credit point degree
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the Griffith University's admissions website.

For more information

Visit the Griffith University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts & Science in Environmental Sustainability
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Lakehead University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Environmental Management
Requirement
  • Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
  • Required to complete the Lakehead University summer transition program.
Transfer Credit
  • 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Lakehead University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Commerce
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
  • Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Practice
Requirement
  • Minimum B cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the Royal Roads University's admissions website.

For more information

Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Practice
Requirement
  • Minimum B cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the Royal Roads University's admissions website.

For more information

Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Requirement
  • Minimum B cumulative program average.
  • Possess a recognized college or university level Chemistry course with a minimum 'B' (3.00/4.33) grade
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 4-year program.
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the Royal Roads University's admissions website.

For more information

Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 5th semester standing in an 8-semester program.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Seneca College website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Resource Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Environmental Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Science
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Wilfrid Laurier University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the York University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

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