Forestry and Wildlife Management Technologist

Campus: Sudbury (SU)

Program code:

FPFG

Admission code:

FPFG

Length:

3rd year (specialization)

Description:

In this program,  the student specializes in monitoring compliance with federal and provincial regulations designed to protect fish, wildlife, and other natural resources. These professionals work primarily with the federal and provincial governments to gather and transmit information on the management of natural resources.

Tuition fees (approx.):

$2,776 (includes kit)

Other fees (certificate, field activities, etc.):

$400 (approximate)

Admission requirements:

Diploma in Forestry and Wildlife Management Technician (2 years) or its equivalent

Work environment (type of employer):

• Game warden
• Fishing management technologist
• Wildlife management technologist
• Natural resources agent
• Park ranger
• Fish farm technologist
• Habitat management technologist
• Geographic information systems (GIS) technologist

Principal functions:

• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal wildlife laws
• Investigate complaints, apprehend offenders, create/keep files and testify in court cases
• Perform tasks relating to the protection of natural resources
• Manage and monitor fish and fauna stocks, collect water samples, and assist biologists in their scientific research
• Work to educate the public about fish and wildlife conservation, inform them about pertinent laws
• Issue permits and special licenses, collect royalties levied on fish, wildlife, and forest resources

Possibility of a bachelor’s degree or other title:

Many universities recognize the postsecondary credits of Collège Boréal. Each university has its own admission criteria. After your college studies, the university of your choice will examine your credits in order to establish appropriate equivalence.

Credential:

Ontario college diploma - advanced level

Note:

• Each semester includes a one-week practical training camp. At these camps, the student does tours and practical exercises in the field.

Step 1

• FRA1005 ~ Français I
• INF1064 ~ Culture technologique
• PFF1000 ~ Fondements d’écologie
• PFF1001 ~ Taxonomie végétale
• PFF1002 ~ Taxonomie animale
• PFF1022 ~ Introduction à la gestion des richesses naturelles

Step 2

• ENG1003 ~ English Communications I
• MAT1013 ~ Méthodes quantitatives en richesses naturelles
• PFF1003 ~ Écologie appliquée
• PFF1004 ~ Cartographie
• PFF1023 ~ Orientation de carrières en richesses naturelles
• PFF1025  ~  Enjeux et survie
   

Step 3

• PFF1005 ~ Protection des forêts
• PFF1006 ~ Systèmes sylvicoles
• PFF1007 ~ Classification d’écosystèmes
• PFF1008 ~ Aménagement de la faune aquatique
• PFF1009 ~ Opérations forestières
• PFF1010 ~ Inventaires forestiers