Applied Planning - Environmental

Ontario College Graduate Certificate ( 3 semesters )

START IN SEPTEMBER 2022 PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Classes begin: September 06, 2022
Geoff Clark
Offered at: Frost Campus
705-324-9144 ext. 3038
Program code: AEN
Geoff.Clark@flemingcollege.ca
Tuition (Domestic): $2,789.27 per semester*
Tuition (International): $8,921.27 per semester*
*Tuition amounts are from
the 2021-2022 academic year
and are subject to change.

Are you motivated to contribute to a more sustainable future? Add a valuable skill set
in planning to your degree or advanced diploma. Environmental planning focuses on
sustainability in development projects for urban and regional land use.

Program Highlights
Land use, environmental planning, and integrated resource management are fields that are becoming increasingly
complex, as population growth and urban and rural development threaten the natural environment and natural
heritage systems. New provincial and municipal environmental protection legislation and guidelines to control this
development require public input at all phases of the planning process, as well as knowledge of and adherence to
these acts and policies.

With your background in environmental sciences, environmental studies, engineering, or a related science degree
in biology, ecology, geography or sustainability, you can add this Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Applied
Planning - Environmental. Gain a competitive advantage with this high demand, marketable skill set.

Throughout this intense, two-semester program you will obtain:

» Planning theory, practice, methods and ethics, with hands-on planning experience on real-world projects
» The ability to understand the implications of planning, relative to environmental sustainability, while balancing
social and economic issues
» GIS applications skills and 3D computer applications for planning
» Planning skills for natural heritage, with a focus on Indigenous communities and perspectives
» Communications skills using planning language and concepts to participate in public meetings and
presentations
» Knowledge of provincial environmental land use policies, acts, and associated municipal planning regulations
and processes

Case studies will introduce you to the challenges found in this field, while practical projects enable you to apply

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your new skills and explore solutions.

Our School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences is highly respected for applied training in the
environmental sector, GIS expertise and training, experience with natural heritage projects, and strong
partnerships, including work with Indigenous communities. The Applied Planning - Environmental program will
benefit from these synergies. As a student, you will benefit too from our network of contacts and strong reputation,
both during the program, and upon graduation when it comes to your job search.

Work Experience
A seven-week field placement enables you to put your new skills into practice in a work integrated learning
experience.

Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you will be able utilize your new planning skills, together with your
environmental/sustainability/science/engineering-related degree or diploma, to assist organizations in their
planning processes. Working with professional planners as a planning technician, planning assistant or scientist,
you will help to promote healthy and sustainable communities.

In most of Canada, including Ontario, many jobs require that the prospective employee be certified as a Registered
Professional Planner (RPP), or be a member of the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians. While
this new program does not certify you in either of these, you will have a skill set for many job opportunities that do
not require these designations. Once employed, you can seek certification or membership if you choose to do so.

Typical Employers Include:

» Federal, provincial/territorial and municipal government departments

» Private consulting firms and developers
» Conservation authorities
» Non-profit organizations
» Indigenous communities

Job Areas Include:

» Urban Planning
» Environmental Assessment
» Environmental Planning
» Aboriginal Liaison
» Conservation Planning
» Planning Biologist
» Planning Ecologist

Typical Duties
Your duties in the environmental field may vary depending upon the specific job, but typical duties, as described in
the ECO Canada Environmental Careers Profile http://www.eco.ca/career-profiles/environmental-planner/ include:

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 » Participate in meetings with various groups, including planners, public stakeholders, industrial proponents,
developers, city councils, special interest groups, and the general public
» Review proposals regarding development and amendments to bylaws, as well as research and review legislation
and policies from other jurisdictions
» Strategize, develop, and assist in managing planning processes
» Assist with development and implementation of plans at various levels, including ensuring legal compliance
» Present project ideas to individuals and groups
» Review and interpret maps, aerial photos, data, and field investigation reports
» Participate in public inquiries on land or resource development

With continued work experience, "Environmental Planners at all levels make between $66,500 and $90,893 per year
in Canada, with an average salary of $80,500." - ECO Canada

Minimum Admission Requirements

Students applying to Applied Planning - Environmental must meet the following requirements:

» Undergraduate degree or Ontario College diploma in a related field or equivalent

Applicants who do not meet the requirements listed above who possess a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered on an individual basis.

Vocational Learning Outcomes

» Contribute to the development of plans according to relevant municipal, provincial and federal legislation and
industry standards and/or procedures.
» Conduct environmental assessments and environmental impact studies according to relevant municipal,
provincial and federal legislation and industry standards and/or procedures.
» Use Geographic Information Systems applications to facilitate environmental planning processes (such as
Natural Heritage System modelling, infrastructure modelling).
» Communicate environmental policy and planning intentions in a professional manner to various audiences.
» Apply negotiating, facilitating and problem solving skills to achieve goals within land use development projects
and associated plans.
» Recognize and adhere to the unique planning processes of Indigenous communities as related to municipal,
provincial, and federal legislation.
» Use project management tools to manage a variety of projects including land use plans, Natural Heritage
Systems plans and other environmental plans.

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Courses and Descriptions

SEMESTER 1

ENVR 117 Hours: 42

Ecology for Environmental Planners
GEOM 119 Hours: 42
GIS Applications for Environmental Planning
ENVR 118 Hours: 42
Introduction to Planning
LAWS 306 Hours: 28
Legislation and Planning Regulations
ENVR 116 Hours: 42
Modern Environmental Planning Practices
ENVR 120 Hours: 42
Urban and Rural Planning

SEMESTER 2

ENVR 122 Hours: 42

Advanced Environmental Planning Case Studies
CMRL 6 Hours: 42
Engaged Environmental Planning and Sustainable Community Development
ENVR 121 Hours: 42
Environmental and Natural Heritage Planning
CMRL 5 Hours: 42
Indigenous Communities and Environmental Planning
ENVR 119 Hours: 42
Land and Infrastructure Development
NATR 131 Hours: 28
Skills for Planners
GEOM 120 Hours: 42
Spatial Analysis for Planners

SEMESTER 3

FLPL 218 Hours: 245

Field Placement (AEN)

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