VIU Natural Resource Extension Program

09/06/2023

We've got exciting news for you! A majority of VIU’s Natural Resources Extension Program courses are FREE this fall with use of the new StrongerBC Future Skills Grant, meaning there’s no time like the present to take advantage of our professional development training opportunities. Sign-up for one (or more) of our short-courses today! The full schedule, grant information and registration instructions can be found online here: https://scitech.viu.ca/natural-resource-extension/schedule

08/09/2023

VIU's Natural Resources Extension Program team is excited to announce the fall schedule! With a majority of courses being eligible for the new StrongerBC Future Skills Grant (which would make the courses FREE for successful applicants), we are looking forward to a busy season. Sign up for one of our short courses today to secure your spot! https://scitech.viu.ca/natural-resource-extension/schedule

VIU's Natural Resource Extension Program (NREP) offers applied natural-resource training programs.

02/22/2023

***Course Announcement***
Water Quality Monitoring - Freshwater Sampling and Design: May 30 - Jun 1 in Williams Lake $825
Learn how to understand the design of programs for effluents and fresh water, and to safely sample for the best scientifically-defensible results.
Space is limited. Register today!
https://scitech.viu.ca/natural-resource-extension/water-quality-monitoring-freshwater-sampling-and-2

02/16/2023

***Course Announcement***
Stream-Based Channel Assessments: April 25-27, 2023 in North Vancouver $825

Join VIU's Natural Resources Extension Program and learn about how to collect, analyze, and interpret meaningful stream morphology data that will provide insight into stream function and ecological stability of freshwater stream habitats.

Register today!

Course DescriptionThis course provides an introduction on how to recognize and classify channels based on their form and function.

01/03/2023

Interested in a career as an Environmental Technician, serving as an environmental monitor in natural resource-related sectors such as hydro development, mining, fisheries, oil & gas extraction and more?

Vancouver Island University’s Natural Resources Extension Program is bringing its 5-week Environmental Technician Certificate program to Williams Lake in Spring 2023! Please see below for details about this one-of-a-kind training program that meets full Applied Biology Technician (ABT) designation educational requirements and includes electrofishing certification, a valuable and in-demand certificate. Please see our website for the full course details, and contact [email protected] to register today.

Alternately, please feel free to connect with us if you’re interested in bringing a special delivery of this program to your community. We’re happy to discuss options!

12/01/2022

VIU's Natural Resources Extension Program is seeking contract trainers in the areas of terrestrial and/or aquatic assessment methodology. If you meet the qualifications listed below, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

10/13/2022

VIU's Natural Resources Extension Program is seeking contract trainers and course content developers. If you meet the qualifications listed below, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

04/21/2022

Course Announcement! Environmental Technician Certificate Program- Nanaimo, BC. July 4- August 5th 2022 REGISTER NOW!

05/20/2021

12/03/2019

To kick off 2020, NREP will be giving away a $300 tuition credit that can be applied to any NREP course of your choice until March 1, 2020! All you have to do is; like our page and share this post to be instantly entered! We will be picking our lucky winner January 6th! Good luck!!