Diploma in Environmental Resource Management (Co-op) Assiniboine Community College - Victoria Avenue East Campus (Brandon), Canada

Assiniboine’s two-year Environmental Resource Management diploma program prepares graduates for careers in land reclamation, environmental stewardship, and land use rural planning emphasizing environmentally sustainable land management practices.

Students learn to work with landowners and other stakeholders to balance the realities of preferred land uses with conservation principles, environmental remediation, and environmental monitoring. Learning and assessing how soils and water, alongside plants and animals, impact an ecosystem and its diversity and health sets the stage for the program capstone projects. The capstone has students working with industry partners to find solutions to specific local environmental challenges in balance with the land uses in that area.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of environmental science, including principles of ecology, geology, hydrology, and soil science. 
• Apply advanced skills and techniques for the monitoring, assessment, and management of land and water resources, including the use of GIS and other geospatial tools. 
• Evaluate the environmental impacts of various land use practices, and develop strategies to mitigate negative impacts and promote sustainable land management. 
• Analyze and evaluate the regulatory and policy frameworks governing land and water management, and develop strategies to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments. 
• Design and implement environmental management plans, in collaboration with stakeholders, that promote sustainable land and water use practices. 
• Apply techniques for land reclamation and restoration, including soil remediation, erosion control, and habitat restoration. 
• Evaluate the economic and social implications of different land and water use practices, and develop strategies to optimize sustainable and equitable land use. 
• Apply advanced techniques for water management, including water conservation, water quality monitoring, and water treatment. 
• Evaluate the impact of climate change on land and water resources, and develop adaptation strategies to mitigate risks and promote resilience. 
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including landowners, policymakers, community members, and industry professionals, about land and water management issues and solutions. 
• Apply principles of environmental ethics and sustainability to their work in land and water management 
• Identify and address environmental risks and hazards associated with land and water management, using a proactive and preventive approach. 
• Develop and implement effective strategies for rural planning and development, using principles of sustainability and community engagement. 
• Identify and apply best practices for environmental stewardship, including the responsible use of natural resources and the promotion of biodiversity. 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different land and water management practices, using quantitative and qualitative methods, and continuously improve their skills and knowledge through ongoing professional development.