Overview
Note: Program (5007) Natural Resources and Environmental Enforcement is the approved modified program title for the former program (5006) Natural Resources / Environmental Law – Inspection and Enforcement. The first intake of this program will begin in September 2025.
Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey where law meets the great outdoors! Picture yourself patrolling lakes, trails, and forests by ATV, snowmobile, vessel, and helicopter, ensuring compliance of resource users. We need passionate individuals like you to make your mark protecting Canada’s natural resources with our one-year graduate certificate program.
Our program blends classroom learning with field exercises to help you further your skills for an impactful career. Get hands-on experience conducting vehicle stops, ticket writing, statement taking, court attendance, collection of evidence, surveillance, and completing inspections and investigations.
During Spring and Fall Field Camps, you’ll get the opportunity to work closely and network with local enforcement agencies including local RPAS operators, canine handlers, communication unit staff, and more.
Engage in realistic and interactive scenarios in our state-of-the-art simulation training lab to prepare you for on-the-job scenarios. Explore a variety of career paths including Conservation Officer, Park Warden, Fisheries Officer, Wildlife/Environmental Officer, and other resource compliance-related fields.
Ignite your passion with an exciting and fulfilling career that leaves a lasting impact on the future of our natural resources.
Courses
Requirements & Program Information
Completion of a 2-year diploma, advanced diploma or degree.
Career Path
This graduate certificate program will prepare students to enter the profession of natural resource and/or environmental law compliance monitoring and enforcement as inspectors, investigators, enforcement officers, conservation officers, fisheries officers, park wardens and private industry/corporate environmental officers.
Contact
Program Coordinator: Elisa Muto, (705) 759-2554 ext 2464, elisa.muto@saultcollege.ca
Program Coordinator: Ryan Namespetra, (705) 759-2554 ext 2853, ryan.namespetra@saultcollege.ca