TRCA’s PAIE Program:

Environmental Professionals for a Green Economy

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
For the 2017 Program

PAIE is an innovative bridge training program that connects highly skilled Internationally
Educated Environmental Professionals such as Engineers, Geoscientists, Planners,
Ecologists, Green Building Professionals, and other associated professions with
professional employment opportunities that help to fulfill the Canadian experience required for
professional licensing and certification (for comprehensive list of professions we serve, see
next page).

Participation in the PAIE Program provides you with:

 Targeted professional training that includes Technical Report Writing, Canadian

Legislation & Regulations, Current Industry Practices, Technical Software (ArcGIS,
OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD), Career Development Coaching, Field Excursions, etc.

 Comprehensive curriculum focusing on professional presentation and successful

integration within the Canadian workplace culture

 Access to professional work experience opportunities

For eligibility criteria, to register for an info session and to apply,

visit our website: www.paietraining.ca

Application Deadline: Friday, December 9, 2016

Program admission is a competitive process. Applications are being considered as received.

Apply Now!
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 TRCA’s PAIE Program:
Environmental Professionals for a Green Economy
Geoscience and Engineering Disciplines
Geology / Geoscience / Geotechnical
 Keywords: geological surveys, field studies, soil/rock core samples, geochemical sampling,
erosion/sedimentation analysis, contaminant identification, geological mapping, earth retention,
foundation support, ground improvement, and treatment experience
Civil / Municipal / Water / Wastewater / Transportation / Traffic
 Keywords: large/municipal infrastructure design, construction, repair and operation experience
Environmental / GIS / Air and Emissions / Solid Waste Management
 Keywords: environmental impact assessment policies/procedures, contaminated land
assessment, mitigation, remediation, environmental health and safety, emission inventories
sampling, and testing experience
Hydrology / Hydrogeology / Groundwater
 Keywords: field work, monitoring, evaluating, modeling, and development experience
Surface Water Management / Water Resources
 Keywords: modeling, construction, operation and maintenance, design, and site inspection on
new, existing, and green infrastructure (LID considered an asset); surface and storm water,
conservation, restoration, and management experience
Mechanical / Electrical / Energy Management / Industrial / Process / Chemical / Power
 Keywords: HVAC, BAS, building controls, energy audit, analysis, modelling (CEM, CMVP, ISO
50001 considered assets), industrial process improvement, energy management, building
services, and renewable energy system design, construction, operation, and maintenance
 Civil / Construction / Architectural
 Keywords: green building design and construction, surveying, field engineering, scheduling,
planning, and project coordination experience (LEED, BREEAM considered assets)

Ecology and Related Disciplines

 Aquatic / Terrestrial Ecology / Watershed Planning
 Keywords: Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP), fish identification for Southern
Ontario, study design, species inventories, flora/ fauna of Southern Ontario, field/lab research,
wildlife/biodiversity monitoring, soil/water quality testing/monitoring, watershed management,
conservation, planning, design
Sustainability / Environmental Management Systems / ISO 14001
 Keywords: sustainability policies, standards, and targets for air, water, waste, and energy
systems, reporting, GHG, sustainable development, resource conservation, IS0 14001
 Environmental Education
 Keywords: designing, implementing, and evaluating environmental education programs

Planning and Related Disciplines

 Urban Planning & Urban Design / Environmental Planning / Community Planning
 Keywords: EA review, planning and design for environmental, restoration, and conservation
projects, community facilities, parks, zoning, subdivisions, transportation and public utilities,
and land development