Environment and Geomatics at Selkirk College
Selkirk College’s School of Environment and Geomatics (formerly known as School of Renewable Resources) is committed to providing the most flexible, nationally accredited environmental science programming in Canada, all of which are integrated to help students achieve success in environmental technology and geomatics.
Explore one of our exciting programs in the areas listed below.
Forest Technology : 2-year diploma
The Forest Technology program is a strong field-based program which can lead you to immediate employment with government agencies and the forest industry sector.
Geographic Information Systems: 1-year advanced diploma/bachelor's degree
The advanced diploma and Bachelor of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) degree program are built on the technical diploma foundation and provide specialized training for becoming a geospatial expert with expertise in GIS, remote sensing, 3D visualization and internet mapping technologies.
Integrated Environmental Planning Technology: 2-year diploma
The Integrated Environmental Planning Technology program will prepare you for a career in environmental assessment, monitoring and planning with potential employment in government private industry and consulting.
Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology: 2-year diploma
The Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology program will help you get ready for a career in fish and wildlife conservation and/or park and resource management.
Renewable Energy: please contact us for the next intake and program details
The Renewable Energy program is a study of a growing new field in renewable energy technologies including geothermal, micro hydro, wind, solar, and biomass as alternate sources of energy.
For more information on programs available at the School of Environment and Geomatics at Selkirk College, please email or call 1.888.953.1133, ext. 392.
Why choose Selkirk College’s School of Environment and Geomatics?
There are several important advantages to taking our programs including:
- Access to a variety of spectacular ecosystems for field based activities, including rugged subalpine regions, productive forested valley bottoms, extensive wetlands and large river and lakes.
- State-of-the-art classroom facilities including all equipment and data needed to learn about making informed land management decisions and a high-tech Geospatial Research Centre for our GIS programs.
- Outdoor “classrooms” that include 1000 hectares of managed land.
- A highly motivated group of professional faculty whose operational experience combined with innovative delivery methods makes the Selkirk experience unique and widely recognized.
- West Kootenay lifestyle! Excellent skiing, mountain biking, hiking, whitewater paddling, fishing, rock climbing, mountaineering, live music, dining, and more!
Your success is our first priority. If you want to be part of excellent environmental management in your future career with transferable university credits, and if you want to help people understand the land, contact us for more information at 1.888.953.1133, ext. 392, or via email.
