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 2012 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 April 15, 2012 you'll receive a $50.00 discount if you state that you saw it on our website.
Registration deadline 12 Noon April 15, 2012
Two day version: May 12 & 13, 2012
Cost
$1410.00 CAD + $40.00 (ELC field manual) + $100.00 (Plant Genera of Ontario) = $1550.00 + tax = $1751.50 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.
The principles and concepts of ELC courses must be taken by attending field sessions at our Biological Field School for 2 days. Only a limited number of spaces are available to participate in 2 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. Please email to inquire about availability of spots in this course. Due to the popularity of the ELC certification course 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 talk to us about helping you find employment. Benefits of training
*Note*: Our ELC course provide similar provincial content to the MNR version, but is not to be misconstrued, interpreted or confused with the MNR version as it is 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 work needed by employers, municipalities, environmental consulting firms, etc.