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12 events,
Critical Skills for Communication in the Technical Sector micro-credential
Critical Skills for Communication in the Technical Sector micro-credential
This non-credit UBC micro-credential in technical communication consists of nine courses covering skills essential for employment and career advancement in the science and engineering sectors.
4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning
4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning
This learning opportunity by The Outdoor Learning Store is open to EVERYONE. This initiative encourages and empowers educators to deepen their understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives while strengthening connections with the local land. As part of this, you will have the opportunity to gather virtually with an incredible line-up of Indigenous presenters. Registration open until October...
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Presented from both Indigenous and western perspectives, the Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management program provides a unique learning opportunity that combines knowledge of western fire science and Indigenous ways of knowing with landscape and fire ecology and social sciences to address a vital need for professional training in the increasingly complex area of...
Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation
Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation
The UBC Micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation is a part-time program that helps policy makers, planners and industry players gain the knowledge, skills and tools to put climate action planning into practice within organizations and communities.
CREDtalks – Columbia Region Ecological Discussions – Season 8: Wildlife corridors and ecological connectivity
CREDtalks – Columbia Region Ecological Discussions – Season 8: Wildlife corridors and ecological connectivity
The Columbia Region Ecological Discussions include speakers addressing a diversity of topics such as science communication, active ecological management, citizen science, research skills and techniques, and applied ecological research projects. Talk recordings are posted on their web page and available on our YouTube channel here.
Management of Climate Risk for Infrastructure Practitioners
Management of Climate Risk for Infrastructure Practitioners
This course offered by the Climate Risk Institute and delivered by leading infrastructure and resilience experts addresses the societal importance of risk-based decision making, introduces a diverse set of risk management frameworks, and reviews main principles and definitions underlying risk and, more specifically, public and asset risk management. The course reviews approaches to risk analysis...
Asset Management and Climate Resiliency
Asset Management and Climate Resiliency
This course offered by the Climate Risk Institute and delivered by leading infrastructure and resilience experts introduces the fundamentals of asset management. Learners will explore the impacts of climate change on asset lifecycle performance, finding opportunities to improve climate resilience of infrastructure through the asset management process, the role of natural assets and natural asset...
Climate Vulnerability & Adaptation – Online Micro-certificate
Climate Vulnerability & Adaptation – Online Micro-certificate
The UBC Faculty of Forestry’s Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation (CVA) Micro-Certificate is a flexible 8-week online program that provides forest professionals with an understanding of climate science, vulnerability assessments, adaptation development, and how it is applied to management and business case adaptation. CVA offers science-based, practical, hands-on training for professionals, including those currently working and those...
Management of Climate Risk for Infrastructure Practitioners
Management of Climate Risk for Infrastructure Practitioners
This course offered by the Climate Risk Institute and delivered by leading infrastructure and resilience experts addresses the societal importance of risk-based decision making, introduces a diverse set of risk management frameworks, and reviews main principles and definitions underlying risk and, more specifically, public and asset risk management. The course reviews approaches to risk analysis...
Asset Management and Climate Resiliency
Asset Management and Climate Resiliency
This course offered by the Climate Risk Institute and delivered by leading infrastructure and resilience experts introduces the fundamentals of asset management. Learners will explore the impacts of climate change on asset lifecycle performance, finding opportunities to improve climate resilience of infrastructure through the asset management process, the role of natural assets and natural asset...
Climate Law
Climate Law
This course offered by the Climate Risk Institute will provide an overview of legal frameworks aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change and discuss existing and emerging legal obligations relevant to infrastructure professionals at the provincial, federal and international level. It will hone in on the roles and responsibilities of infrastructure professionals and how...
Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives of Climate Adaptation
Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives of Climate Adaptation
This course presented by Royal Roads University invites learners into deeper thinking, reflection and content pertaining to Indigenous perspectives in climate adaptation and mitigation. Ultimately, this course provides a space for you to consider how and where Indigenous leadership can not only restore better-practice across social and political landscapes, but also heal relationships with our...
12 events,
Invasives 2024 – ISCBC’s Annual Forum & AGM
Invasives 2024 – ISCBC’s Annual Forum & AGM
Join the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster for their INVASIVES 2024 Forum and AGM on February 26 to 29, 2024.
17 events,
Aboriginal Consultation / Negotiating a Consultation Agreement – Two-day Workshop
Aboriginal Consultation / Negotiating a Consultation Agreement – Two-day Workshop
Online workshop presented by Mâwandônan Consulting and designed to provide practical solutions to those who want to better consult with Aboriginal People/Industry or are in a position that requires that they engage Aboriginal People/Industry (I.E. Stakeholder Relations, Consultation Department, Community Relations, Chief and Council, Surface Land, Aboriginal Relations). These solutions are based on the combined expertise of a First Nation...
Working Effectively With Indigenous Peoples® – In-Person Training
Working Effectively With Indigenous Peoples® – In-Person Training
This training by the Indigenous Relations Academy is Indigenous Awareness and Indigenous Relations in a single foundational course. Get beyond Indigenous awareness to cultural competency through practical skills and tools that can be applied everywhere.
Writing Effective Proposals and Reports
Writing Effective Proposals and Reports
This webinar presented by EGBC is for those who wish to develop the confidence and writing skills necessary to write effective proposals and reports. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will learn the key elements of writing and submitting winning proposals and reports, and how to tailor content for both technical and non-technical audiences....
Environmental Field Procedures for Works In and About Water Practitioner (EFPP) Certificate
Environmental Field Procedures for Works In and About Water Practitioner (EFPP) Certificate
Presented by VOI Training Group, EFPP investigates environmental impact mitigation and construction procedures implemented during construction projects in and about waterbodies by presenting their respective applications, planning considerations, design requirements, field implementation practices, and advantages/limitations. The course content – a combination of lectures and practical exercises - will engage all stakeholders involved in such projects....
Estimating Fish Abundance – Online
Estimating Fish Abundance – Online
Estimating Fish Abundance provides insights into the challenges faced when calculating abundance of fish in flowing or standing water and tools to address these challenges. This course presented by NRTG discusses general sample design related to fisheries work but is not intended to be an experimental design or statistics class.
15 events,
Indigenous Consultation & Engagement – In-person Training
Indigenous Consultation & Engagement – In-person Training
Are you ready to engage with an Indigenous community but aren't sure of where to start? Do you understand the differences between consultation and engagement? The Indigenous Relations Academy take their Indigenous cross-cultural awareness training program, Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® and get beyond Indigenous awareness to practical skills and tools that can be applied during Indigenous consultation and...
14 events,
13 events,
Scientific and Practical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Scientific and Practical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
The popularity of the idea of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has created a lot of misconceptions about what it is and is not. Dr. Randy Goebel will provide an accessible high-level view of some of these misconceptions: whether the scientific pursuit of AI is about replacing or augmenting humans; where the public perception fails; what the...
12 events,
12 events,
Critical Skills for Communication in the Technical Sector micro-credential
4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation
CREDtalks – Columbia Region Ecological Discussions – Season 8: Wildlife corridors and ecological connectivity
Asset Management and Climate Resiliency
Climate Vulnerability & Adaptation – Online Micro-certificate
Management of Climate Risk for Infrastructure Practitioners
Asset Management and Climate Resiliency
Climate Law
Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives of Climate Adaptation
Invasives 2024 – ISCBC’s Annual Forum & AGM
11 events,
13 events,
Successfully Pass Your PMP Certification Exam
Successfully Pass Your PMP Certification Exam
Taught by industry expert Robert Goatham, this 35-hour course by UBC Sauder School of Business is designed to develop your understanding of what is required in the PMP Certification exam and how to approach studying for it. Through a structured review of the three domains tested, you will gain the required knowledge, a strong understanding...
Bird Nest Surveys — Beyond Standard Approaches – Online
Bird Nest Surveys — Beyond Standard Approaches – Online
Bird nest surveys are an important, but controversial, tool for protecting the nests, eggs, and young that may be threatened by human-caused disturbances, and in so doing remain compliant with Canadian environmental law. In this micro-course presented by NRTG, participants will discuss how to recognize, avoid, and overcome some of the most common limitations of...
15 events,
AI vs. Environmental Experts: Are Humans Becoming Obsolete in Remediation Design?
AI vs. Environmental Experts: Are Humans Becoming Obsolete in Remediation Design?
As the environmental remediation landscape evolves, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in designing effective solutions. This abstract challenges the traditional role of human environmental professionals by exploring the potential of AI, such as ChatGPT, in shaping and executing remediation programs. This talk aims to present an engaging exploration...
Green Infrastructure: Innovative Approaches to Urban Water Management
Green Infrastructure: Innovative Approaches to Urban Water Management
Green infrastructure (GI) signals a new chapter in urban water management across the globe. GI provides adaptive nature-based solutions to managing water and helping cities and their inhabitants become more climate resilient. In this course, participants will discover innovative GI designs, applications and policies, as well as equity and environmental justice-based principles in leading, planning,...
Strategic Dialogue and Engagement for Climate Adaptation
Strategic Dialogue and Engagement for Climate Adaptation
This course presented by SFU will provide participants with skills to overcome barriers to action, mobilize knowledge and data effectively, and work across silos in genuine interdisciplinary and collaborative practice. Participants will learn how to lead or participate in community engagement, without triggering fear and overwhelming others; practise critical self-awareness and self-reflection; and consider equity-based...
16 events,
Fish Habitat Restoration – Prescription Development – Online
Fish Habitat Restoration – Prescription Development – Online
NRTG's one-day Fish Habitat Restoration – Prescription Development course will provide participants with the methodology to develop a comprehensive habitat restoration prescription. Participants will discuss how to inventory a site, investigate and define historic conditions, identify ecological and traditional values to be restored, establish goals and objectives, develop, and execute a restoration and monitoring plan.
Introduction to Contaminated Sites
Introduction to Contaminated Sites
This 3-hour on-line webinar by GeoEnviroPro covers the basics of the contaminated site legacy – regulations, investigation and remediation. This introduction will provide you with an understanding of how contaminated sites are managed or cleaned-up and redeveloped. The webinar is taught by experts in the field and is tailored to recent graduates, property managers and others...
14 events,
13 events,
13 events,
4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation
CREDtalks – Columbia Region Ecological Discussions – Season 8: Wildlife corridors and ecological connectivity
Climate Vulnerability & Adaptation – Online Micro-certificate
Management of Climate Risk for Infrastructure Practitioners
Asset Management and Climate Resiliency
Climate Law
Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives of Climate Adaptation
Invasives 2024 – ISCBC’s Annual Forum & AGM
Successfully Pass Your PMP Certification Exam
Green Infrastructure: Innovative Approaches to Urban Water Management
Strategic Dialogue and Engagement for Climate Adaptation
11 events,
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
The Wetland Delineation and Assessment (WDA) non-credit, micro-credential courses address an urgent need for rigorous, unbiased training on the assessment and delineation of wetland boundaries, with topics including wetland classification, functions and values, impact assessment and wetland policy. This program is delivered by UBC Continuing and Professional Education.
14 events,
Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
This four-day theoretical and practical course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at Vancouver Island University introduces participants to the purpose and application of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR), including the roles and responsibilities of government, the proponent, and the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP). Participants also learn to complete a field assessment and...
Amphibian and Reptile Salvage Methods (Online)
Amphibian and Reptile Salvage Methods (Online)
The ability to remove amphibians and reptiles safely and effectively from a work site is an important skill for environmental professionals. This two-day applied course by NRTG provides students with key skills and knowledge to capture, identify and handle specimens, effectively plan and conduct a herptiles mitigation project, and prevent disease transfer.
Advanced Electrofishing – Online
Advanced Electrofishing – Online
Backpack electrofishing is one of the most commonly used fish capture techniques in freshwater, yet to be effective it must be done with strategy and care. The standard certification programs, while necessary and essential, focus on the safety aspects and how to conduct this form of fish sampling in a safe manner. Left out, however,...
16 events,
Water Quality Assessment and Management – Online
Water Quality Assessment and Management – Online
NRTG's two-day fully online Water Quality Assessment and Management course provides students with in-demand knowledge and skills required to assess water quality and manage water quality programs. The online instruction includes detailed case studies and group activities, where students learn how to identify environmental and habitat factors that influence and impact water quality, determine the...
Ichthyology – Online
Ichthyology – Online
The two-day, fully-online Ichthyology course presented by NRTG provides a comprehensive overview of fish phylogeny, ecology, and physiology. Participants will develop the foundation for studying and managing fisheries and evaluating biological requirements for fish habitat restoration projects.
Writing Effective Emails
Writing Effective Emails
In today’s environment, emails are by far the most commonly used communication method in the workplace. With an increase in reliance on connecting remotely, clients and colleagues expect your emails to be clear and concise. This webinar presented by EGBC is focused on giving you the tools to write effective emails. The webinar will also...
16 events,
Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2024
Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2024
Register now for the 2024 Oregon Spotted Frog Identification training session. This training will enable environmental monitors (staff or contractors) to accurately identify and distinguish local frog species caught during work in and around waterways, ditches, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in...
Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2024
Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2024
Register now for the 2024 Oregon Spotted Frog Identification training session. This training will enable environmental monitors (staff or contractors) to accurately identify and distinguish local frog species caught during work in and around waterways, ditches, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in...
14 events,
Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2024
Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2024
Register now for the 2024 Oregon Spotted Frog Identification training session. This training will enable environmental monitors (staff or contractors) to accurately identify and distinguish local frog species caught during work in and around waterways, ditches, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in...
Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2024
Oregon Spotted Frog Professional Training 2024
Register now for the 2024 Oregon Spotted Frog Identification training session. This training will enable environmental monitors (staff or contractors) to accurately identify and distinguish local frog species caught during work in and around waterways, ditches, or wetlands. This is an important professional development opportunity for environmental monitors to ensure due diligence and accuracy in...
11 events,
11 events,
4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation
CREDtalks – Columbia Region Ecological Discussions – Season 8: Wildlife corridors and ecological connectivity
Climate Vulnerability & Adaptation – Online Micro-certificate
Climate Law
Invasives 2024 – ISCBC’s Annual Forum & AGM
Successfully Pass Your PMP Certification Exam
Green Infrastructure: Innovative Approaches to Urban Water Management
Strategic Dialogue and Engagement for Climate Adaptation
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
10 events,
14 events,
Electrofishing Certification – Online (Self-paced) & North Vancouver
Electrofishing Certification – Online (Self-paced) & North Vancouver
NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994, NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification North Vancouver Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online...
Fundamentals of Project Management
Fundamentals of Project Management
The purpose of this course is to introduce technical and non-technical individuals to those principles and techniques of effective project management, which can be usefully applied to technical and non-technical projects. Presented by EGBC.
Landscape Analysis Seminar
Landscape Analysis Seminar
This seminar presented by SALMTEC provides an overview of the history of Western Canada, and how it relates to climate, geology, hydrology, terrain and the formation of soils on current-day landscapes. Learn how to describe regional processes that have helped to shape current day weather, geology, hydrology, terrain and soils.
Drone Applications in Environmental Surveying – Online
Drone Applications in Environmental Surveying – Online
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, have been increasing in popularity over the last few years for surveying, photo/video capture, and digitizing data of environmental conditions from stream bottoms to treetops. This tool has provided unprecedented and customized landscape level views and analyses to a large range of environmental professionals and technicians. The...
10 events,
10 events,
9 events,
9 events,
9 events,
4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation
Climate Vulnerability & Adaptation – Online Micro-certificate
Invasives 2024 – ISCBC’s Annual Forum & AGM
Successfully Pass Your PMP Certification Exam
Green Infrastructure: Innovative Approaches to Urban Water Management
Strategic Dialogue and Engagement for Climate Adaptation
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
9 events,
12 events,
Aboriginal Consultation / Negotiating a Consultation Agreement – Two-day Workshop
Aboriginal Consultation / Negotiating a Consultation Agreement – Two-day Workshop
Online workshop presented by Mâwandônan Consulting and designed to provide practical solutions to those who want to better consult with Aboriginal People/Industry or are in a position that requires that they engage Aboriginal People/Industry (I.E. Stakeholder Relations, Consultation Department, Community Relations, Chief and Council, Surface Land, Aboriginal Relations). These solutions are based on the combined expertise of a First Nation...
Wetland Assessment – Online
Wetland Assessment – Online
Presented by NRTG, Wetland Assessment is an applied, two-day, fully online course focusing on the step-by-step process of how to characterize, classify, and delineate wetlands in Canada and the northern United States.
Advanced Fish Sampling – Online
Advanced Fish Sampling – Online
Effectively capturing and sampling of fish is a practiced skill and with experience the practitioner learns how to set nets and traps effectively to increase their catch. NRTGs Advanced Fish Sampling MicroCourse is intended for that purpose, to draw on decades of experience capturing and sampling fish to provide students tips, tricks, and strategies to not only...
11 events,
11 events,
BC CESCL Recert
BC CESCL Recert
BC-CESCL (British Columbia Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead) recertification course is for ESC professionals with a CESCL designation that has expired or will expire within 6-12 months. The one-day course and exam revisits the topics and issues covered in the two-day CESCL course, including erosion and sedimentation processes, regulatory requirements, erosion and sediment control...
9 events,
8 events,
8 events,
4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning
Fundamentals of Wildland Fire Ecology and Management micro-credential
Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation
Climate Vulnerability & Adaptation – Online Micro-certificate
Successfully Pass Your PMP Certification Exam
Green Infrastructure: Innovative Approaches to Urban Water Management
Strategic Dialogue and Engagement for Climate Adaptation
Wetland Delineation and Assessment Micro-Credential
10 events,
Natural Asset Management: An Introduction to Making Nature Count in Canadian Municipalities
Natural Asset Management: An Introduction to Making Nature Count in Canadian Municipalities
This course presented by Royal Roads University covers core concepts, the most recent case examples and latest approaches to municipal natural asset management and is delivered by the Executive Director of the Natural Assets Initiative. It will provide both essential information to anyone working for, or with local governments or who is interested in innovative...
Climate Action and Transition Leadership
Climate Action and Transition Leadership
The climate crisis is often described as a crisis of leadership. Dominant models of leading are failing to adequately address the magnitude, complexity, severity, and uncertainty of humanity’s interconnected climate and sustainability challenges. Course participants will identify and experiment with leadership mindsets and practices needed to contribute towards the transition to a low-carbon, socially-inclusive future....
13 events,
Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
This four-day theoretical and practical course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at Vancouver Island University introduces participants to the purpose and application of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR), including the roles and responsibilities of government, the proponent, and the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP). Participants also learn to complete a field assessment and...
Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
Riparian Areas Protection Regulation
This four-day theoretical and practical course presented by the Natural Resources Extension Program at Vancouver Island University introduces participants to the purpose and application of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR), including the roles and responsibilities of government, the proponent, and the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP). Participants also learn to complete a field assessment and...
Aboriginal Consultation / Negotiating a Consultation Agreement – Two-day Workshop
Aboriginal Consultation / Negotiating a Consultation Agreement – Two-day Workshop
Online workshop presented by Mâwandônan Consulting and designed to provide practical solutions to those who want to better consult with Aboriginal People/Industry or are in a position that requires that they engage Aboriginal People/Industry (I.E. Stakeholder Relations, Consultation Department, Community Relations, Chief and Council, Surface Land, Aboriginal Relations). These solutions are based on the combined expertise of a First Nation...
13 events,
15 events,
College of Applied Biologists’ 2024 Conference & AGM
College of Applied Biologists’ 2024 Conference & AGM
The College’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference is on April 4-5, 2024 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo, BC, on the Traditional Territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Registrants will also have the opportunity to participate in both the AGM and Conference through a live web broadcast.
Bird ID Course
Bird ID Course
This Bird ID workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate birders who may wish to participate in citizen science programs like the North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) or who just want to take their bird knowledge and identification skills to the next level. Although developed for beginner and intermediate birders the ornithological aspects of...