Students applying to Sustainable Waste Management must meet the following requirements:
If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:
Waste is one of the leading problems of our time – increasing waste volumes, increasing severity of impact and costs of waste management and the challenge of managing waste in developing countries and emerging markets are causing a dramatic shift in waste management practices within Ontario and world-wide. Countries around the globe are moving towards a circular economy and waste has to be dealt with in new, innovative ways rather than simply sending it to landfill. The new Waste-Free Ontario Act makes producers responsible for their waste management. Failure to take action in managing waste has economic, environmental, social as well as health and safety implications, including toxic discharge leading to pollution, increased greenhouse gas emissions, increased frequency of illnesses, and the loss of valuable resources.
The Sustainable Waste Management program is being offered exclusively at the School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences - it is the only college program in Ontario that is focused on building advanced knowledge and skills in sustainable waste management.
The training will lead graduates to meaningful careers. You will be well-versed in the relevant legislation and existing as well as emerging technologies, with the skills to effect changes in how business and industry manage their waste and how to move them beyond the three R’s of waste management.
The program focusses on solid waste management, but does include courses that address hazardous waste management.
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SEMESTER 1
Emerging Waste Management Systems
ENVR 125
Units/ Hours: 45
Introduction to Economics and Waste Life Cycle
ENVR 128
Units/ Hours: 45
Introduction to Waste Management Systems
ENVR 124
Units/ Hours: 45
Monitoring in Waste Management
ENVR 130
Units/ Hours: 45
Waste Management Legislation
ENVR 126
Units/ Hours: 30
Waste Management Standards and Accountability
ENVR 127
Units/ Hours: 45
Working with Industry and Communities - Best Practices
ENVR 129
Units/ Hours: 45
SEMESTER 2
Applied Research Project (SWM)
ENVR 145
Units/ Hours: 36
Community Based Marketing - Public and Media Relations
CMRL 7
Units/ Hours: 36
Field Placement (SWM)
FLPL 219
Units/ Hours: 180
2 requisite courses
Hazardous Materials Training
ENVR 132
Units/ Hours: 36
Organic Waste
ENVR 131
Units/ Hours: 36
Project Planning, Development, and Implementation
CMRL 8
Units/ Hours: 36
Employment opportunities are growing, in public and private organizations, especially in industries where waste management impacts the bottom line, and contributes to environmental responsibility and stewardship. Opportunities exist provincially, nationally and internationally. The 2013 ECO Canada Profile of Canadian Employment labour market research study indicates that 25.1% of environmental employees - the highest proportion - were working in the Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services sector. Indications are that graduates with this skill set will be in high demand.
Regarding salary information, ECO Canada Career Profiles states: “A waste management specialist in an entry level position makes an average of $55,000 per year in Canada. With several years of education and experience, waste management specialists can make between $78,000 and $88,000 per year.”
Typical job titles include:
Waste Diversion Specialist
Waste Diversion and Recovery Specialist
Waste Management Coordinator/Specialist/Technician
Recycling Program Coordinator
Industrial Waste Reduction Coordinator
Waste Reduction Education Program Officer
Sustainability Manager
Program outcomes and typical job duties include:
Identify, quantify, verify and coordinate waste to comply with legislative requirements for waste management services, systems and facilities
Plan, design, implement and advance waste management projects following legislative requirements, standard procedures and best practices
Utilize the principles of the circular economy, investigate the life cycle of consumable products and packaging to minimize waste, and encourage product reuse and recycling
Research, produce and present reports to engage stakeholders in discussions to address waste management
Choose financial methods and procedures to substantiate costs and solicit support for environmental compliance and waste management initiatives
Educate and inform target groups and audiences in waste diversion and management using appropriate strategies and techniques
Collect, classify and preserve field samples using air, water and soil quality testing equipment
Morcare Insurance - $709
