Protect, conserve and preserve the environment with a career as an environmental technologist. Work in government, transportation, water treatment or chemical manufacturing. Courses cover sampling, site reclamation, waste management and more.

Want a career that really makes a difference? The Environmental Technology program will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work in the lab or field. As an Environmental Technologist, you’ll work in the protection, conservation and preservation of our natural environment. Many graduates go on to complete their bachelor’s degree at Royal Roads University.

Is this the right fit for you?

Students with higher grades and recent upgrading in Math 30 (Pure Math) and Chemistry 30 will experience more success in SAIT’s programs.

Additionally, students should have good work ethics and communication skills.

Accreditation

This program will be accredited in the future. Graduates are eligible for membership in the following professional associations:

Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)
ECO Canada
Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Environmental Technology.

Career opportunities

Graduates may pursue job opportunities in:

• environmental protection
• conservation and preservation of natural resources

• environmental education
• communication and research

Potential employers include:

• utility and mining companies
• chemical manufacturers
• transportation
• government
• education

• wastewater management/water treatment
• research and healthcare centres
• environmental interest groups