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Wildlife Conservation Technology

The Wildlife Conservation Technology program trains learners as wildlife technicians to work in the field of fish and wildlife conservation.

The program deals with a variety of field, laboratory, and classroom activities designed to familiarize learners with the practical and theoretical aspects of wildlife conservation.

Graduates will possess the technical skills and knowledge required to:

• plan and conduct a variety of surveys and assessments both in the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
• plan and conduct a variety of inventory techniques regarding wildlife, fish and plant populations
• evaluate and enhance habitat
• prepare and present technical reports
• be competent in the use of a wide variety of sampling and laboratory equipment.

The Wildlife Conservation Technology program has received accreditation through the North American Wildlife Technology Association. All students graduating from this program will receive North American wide recognition as a Wildlife Technician and will receive a Certificate from the accrediting body upon graduation.

Graduates are trained to work as fish and wildlife technicians, and in other related positions with provincial and federal governments, and with environmental consulting firms. Those interested in a career as a conservation enforcement officer may want to consider a combination of this program and the Conservation Enforcement program.

Intake in this program is every second year (the next program commencement will be September, 2007 then September 2009).

Areas of Competency

• Wildlife biology
• Zoology
• Limnology
• Mapping and photo interpretation
• Cartography
• Introduction to computer hardware and software
• Introduction to MS Word and EXCEL
• Botany
• Introduction to Fisheries Management I
• Animal ecology
• Forestry
• Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Law enforcement
• Fisheries Management II
• Introduction to Wildlife Management I
• Business correspondence and report writing
• Basic statistics
• Wildlife Management II
• Vertebrate biology
• Plant ecology

Graduate Opportunities

• Canadian Parks Service
• Canadian Wildlife Service
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada
• Provincial fish and wildlife agencies
• Natural resource agencies
• Private sector, including industry and consultants

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
• English, math and biology all at academic grade 11 or 12 level (all at minimum 65%)
• A medical certificate after acceptance and before program start date
• Resume including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program to which you are applying.

Students in this program are required to participate in field training labs that involve show shoeing, boating and hiking up to 16 km over rough and difficult terrain while carrying equipment and back packs. If you have any questions around your physical fitness, please contact the program instructor.

Please note that some occupations in this field require applicants/ employees to pass a police records check, which may limit your ability to access some on-the-job training sites or employment opportunities.

If you have any questions concerning the Wildlife Conservation Technology program, contact Ben Hoteling- bhoteling@hollandc.pe.ca