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Pathways
Sault College has partnerships with many universities, to help our students further their studies by completing a diploma right here, and then completing two more years for a degree with a partnering university.
Program Name | Degree |
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Adventure Recreation & Parks Technician | Bachelor of Science |
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technician | Bachelor of Science |
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technician | Bachelor of Science (Honours), Environmental and Resource Science |
Forestry Technician - Conservation | Bachelor of Science |
Forestry Technician - Conservation | Bachelor of Science (Honours), Environmental and Resource Science |
Natural Environment Technician - Conservation and Management | Bachelor of Science |
Natural Environment Technician - Conservation and Management | Bachelor of Science (Honours), Environmental and Resource Science |
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Postsecondary Graduate Debt
Median debt amount at graduation for students in the agriculture, natural resources and conservation field of study, which includes natural resources, fishing, wildlife, forestry, conservation, environmental law, and urban forestry program areas:
College | Bachelor's |
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$17,458 | $21,314 |
Median debt amount at graduation for students in the health and related
field of study, which includes outdoor recreation program areas:
College | Bachelor's |
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$9,965 | $26,652 |
Median debt amount at graduation for students in the social and behavioural sciences and law field of study, which includes environmental sustainability program areas:
College | Bachelor's |
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$13,782 | $20,651 |
Salary Expectations
Job Title | Hourly Wage |
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Adventure Site Interpreter | $15.00 - $21.64 |
Biological Technician/Technologist | $17.69 - $35.38 |
Environmental Officer | $21.00 - $52.00 |
Fish and Wildlife/Conservation Officer | $23.08 - $45.60 |
Forestry and Silviculture Worker | $16.35 - $30.00 |
Forestry Technician | $19.78 - $47.45 |
Greenhouse Supervisor | $16.58 - $35.00 |
Landscape and Horticulture Technician | $15.50 - $27.54 |
Natural Resources Analyst | $26.44 - $60.44 |
Recreation Program Leader | $15.00 - $25.50 |
Labour Market Conditions
Adventure Site Interpreter
Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line through 2028 in Canada, with new job openings arising from expansion demand and replacement demand are expected to total 4,100 , while 3,100 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them.
Biological Technician/Technologist
Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation group through 2028 in Canada. Employment growth in Ontario will lead to a moderate number of new positions. Trends contributing to employment growth are investments in life sciences and research, initiatives related to advancements in agriculture to address the impact of climate change, wildlife management, and support of the aquatic ecosystem.
Environmental Officer
Employment grown in Ontario will lead to several new positions and several positions available due to retirements. Employers out there may have a need for this role due to ongoing concerns and regulations related to environmental safety, and mandatory inspections to maintain enhanced public health standards and trends.
Fish and Wildlife/Conservation Officer*
Projected job openings for this occupation group in Ontario for the period 2021-2025 expects to see 62% new jobs and 38% replacement jobs (e.g. from retirements), compared to 50% and 50% for all occupations. The job outlook for the north region of Ontario expects job postings to exceed the provincial share.
*Source: Ontario Labour Market
Forestry and Silviculture Worker
Job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels in Canada through 2028. Employment growth in Ontario is expected to have a moderate number of new positions and several positions due to retirements.
Forestry Technician*
According to every recent employer poll, forestry in Canada is about to face an employment crisis with an insufficient number of trained forestry professionals and workers available as current employees retire. Sault College Forestry Technician - Conservation graduates are sought after by a wide variety of employers hoping to fill the following job types: resource and lands technicians, firefighting technicians, federal and provincial research technicians, photo interpretation analysts, inventory field workers and supervisors, greenhouse supervisors, insect and disease rangers, forest industry scalers, foremen and harvesting supervisors. Our graduates may find work in the forestry sector soon after graduation. A reality of today`s world though is that work will generally be available to new graduates on a contract basis for a few years until your work abilities are demonstrated. The willingness to move throughout Ontario or Canada is a definite asset when looking for a job.
*Source: Click here for the Forestry Technician - Conservation program page
Greenhouse Supervisor
Employment growth will lead to several new positions in Ontario for this occupation group. Employment will be affected by healthy levels of activities in non-residential and residential construction and in the housing resale market to provide landscaping services, a rebound in amusement and recreational facilities, following setbacks during the pandemic, changes to environmental and energy regulations allowing green roofs on certain buildings expanding protections to natural areas, public sector investments in agricultural and horticultural clusters, increased greenhouse, nursery and floriculture production in Ontario, and opportunities in the cannabis industry.
Landscape and Horticulture Technician
Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation group in Canada through 2028, with new job openings arising from expansion demand and replacement demand expected to total 8,300 , while 7,200 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Employment growth in Ontario will lead to a moderate number of new positions and a moderate number of positions due to retirements. Trends contributing to employment growth is public sector investments in agricultural and horticultural clusters, and farms, nursery and floriculture production.
Natural Resources Analyst
Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation group through 2027 in Canada, with new job openings arising from expansion demand and replacement demand are expected to total 11,200 , while 11,100 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them.
Recreation Program Leader
As job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels oin Canada through 2028, the balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years is expected to continue. Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions. The main sectors that this occupation group works in are arts, entertainment and recreation, local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration, and other schools and instruction.
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