EARTHQUEST (Canada) for the Environment
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In order to qualify for internships through the Biological Field School and become full time students must enroll in a minimum of 3 courses. Students who simply enroll in 1 course will not be considered. This will allow an instructor to work with you to improve your resume, cover letter, provide job finding strategies. It also places you on the list to receive weekly job postings so that you may start applying to suitable jobs immediately. Please choose from the following list of courses. If you wish to discuss courses with an instructor please contact us;
Core International FBT Program courses
i. Hullet Provincial Wildlife Area, Clinton, Ontario
The following employers have hired graduates who have taken this course;
i. Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Here's what professionals have to say about our courses;
"In my experience, graduates from Earthquest Canada are well qualified to participate in consulting practices and the market is currently in short supply of well-qualified individuals. I am most familiar with wetland delineation, Ecological Land Classification, and bird identification coursework put forth by Earthquest. I have sent some of my professional biologist staff for coursework at Earthquest and was very happy with the improvement of the professional skills of program participants."
Avalon Consulting Professionals
This course focuses on combining the concepts of hydrology, soil science, forestry, geology and biotic factors to classify natural areas. Students will spend 20 - 30 hours learning how to identify soil types, how water flows, applying plant field ID skills and recognising vegetation communities. The course will utilize soil labs and field practicums to reinforce concepts learned. The culmination will be a student project on classifying a natural area. This project will be submitted in written and oral format.
In 2010 the last 5 day ELC certification course will be offered on the following date;
August 23 - 27, 2010 (only a few spots left)
Cost
$1410.00 CAD + $40.00 (ELC field manual) + $100.00 (Plant Genera of Ontario) = $1550.00 CAD Total
In 2011 the ELC certification course will be offered on the following date;
Book early to avoid disappointment as this course fills quickly and most people reserve at least one year in advance. If you book before September 15, 2010 you'll receive a $50.00 discount if you state that you saw it on our website.
Five day version: April 25 - 29, 2011
Four week version: April 25 - May 20, 2011
Cost
$1410.00 CAD + $40.00 (ELC field manual) + $100.00 (Plant Genera of Ontario) = $1550.00 CAD Total
This course is provincial, national and international in focus, meaning it incorporates principles applied in the USA as well as Canada and focuses heavily on plant field ID and mapping.
A typical schedule in this course might resemble the schedule below;
During the summer 2010 semester the Wetland studies certification course (with a Wetland evaluation component) will be offered on the following dates;
Spring semester - 5 day version (each day is the equivalent of 1 week from 4 week version)
May 31 - June 4, 2011. Book early to avoid disappointment.
4 week version
May 31 - June 25, 2011. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Cost
$1200.00 CAD + $100.00 (Aquatic/wetland plant genera of Ontario) = $1300.00 CAD Total
Learn how to field survey and determine various types of erosion and erosion control measures along streams, rivers and creeks within sub-watershed basins relating to vegetation. Stream survey methodology to determine potential fish spawning sites may also be investigated. The prerequisites for this course for 6, 9 and 12 month International FBT students are the Level 1 Aquatic/wetland plant course, Level 1 & 2 FBT terrestrial plant courses, GIS, & ACCESS courses. All students wishing to partake in this course must pass the prerequisites and meet the approval of your Senior Instructor before being allowed to participate. Students should also be familiar with aquatic/wetland plants and fauna species typically found in aquatic/wetland systems (ie. marshes, fens, bogs and swamps).
Once you have completed your training you may apply to any position which requires Wetland work. Benefits of training
Both the Wetland studies and principles and concepts of ELC courses must be taken by attending field sessions at our Biological Field School for 7 to 35 hours per week for up to 4 weeks. If you can't find that much time you may request to enroll in the 2 or 5 day intensive field practicums. Only a limited number of spaces are available to participate in 2 or 5 day field practicums, so it is strongly recommended that you reserve your spot before somebody else grabs it! Generally, 2 day field practicums run over a weekend on a Saturday and Sunday, while 5 day field practicums run from Monday to Friday. It is recommended to do your 2 day field practicum during our Bruce Trail Project mini course since all students are assessed for job readiness on this course and a full time paid internship or contract position may be attached directly to the course. Please email or phone to inquire about availability of spots in this course. Due to the popularity of the ELC & Wetland certification courses we can only accept applications on a first come, first pay basis and we cannot reserve spaces or place your name on the waiting list until full payment is received.
To learn more about the Bruce Trail Project mini course please consult;
Bruce Trail Project mini course
Once you have completed your training you may apply to any position which requires ELC &/or Wetland work. Benefits of training
*Note*: Our ELC & Wetland courses provide similar provincial content to the MNR versions, but are not to be misconstrued, interpreted or confused with the MNR versions as they are also nationally and internationally focused. We focus more heavily on vegetation and mapping. All EARTHQUEST courses and programs are subject to change.
$27.50 CAD + shipping and handling 
Photo: Dave Jolly for more information please click on;
D. Jolly, B.Sc.
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You can contribute to any ELC and Wetland work needed by employers, municipalities, environmental consulting firms, etc.