This course presented by Royal Roads University will provide participants from a range of disciplinary and professional backgrounds with an overview of the current state of knowledge on climate science and a grounding in the core concepts supporting climate change adaptation. Participants will gain an understanding of regional climate trends, risks, and their implications for...

RISC course in Archaeology and Culturally Modified Tree (CMT) Inventory for Crew Members is for resource professionals who are interested in archaeological and heritage resources. The course is intended to teach basic site identification, survey, and recording skills. Throughout the course, students will conduct simple inventories of archaeological resources, learn to recognize and avoid archaeologically sensitive...

This five-day course by VIU's Natural Resources Extension Program is designed for anyone working to ground Indigenous stewardship programs in community knowledge, oral history, ethnography, and mapping. This might include Indigenous stewardship staffs, their allies, and government / industry partners. Participants will design, conduct, and review a mock traditional land use study based on content relevant to...

This course offered by the Climate Risk Institute and delivered by leading infrastructure and resilience experts addresses the societal importance of risk-based decision making, introduces a diverse set of risk management frameworks, and reviews main principles and definitions underlying risk and, more specifically, public and asset risk management. The course reviews approaches to risk analysis...

This workshop presented by EGBC is intended for managers, supervisors, specialists, and staff who are involved in, or expect to be involved in, projects of any size or type, either as a leader or as a team member. The concepts presented apply to projects of all sizes and types, from physical construction to softer projects such as...

The Riparian Areas Protection Regulation course by the Natural Resources Extension Program at Vancouver Island University presents a comprehensive introduction and applied overview of the Riparian Areas Regulation model. This theoretical and practical course introduces participants to the purpose and application of the RAPR, the roles and responsibilities of government, the proponent, and the QEP. Participants also learn to...

NRTG's Amphibian and Reptile Salvage Methods is a two-day fully online training program that provides participants with key skills in interpreting and applying regulations, planning and conducting salvages.

This 2-day certification course by the Natural Resources Extension Program (VIU) is an overview of electrofishing theory, safety and practices. The program meets current provincial Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) requirements for electrofisher certification. This program is eligible for FREE tuition using the BC Future Skills Funding Grant https://services.viu.ca/financial-aid-awards/strongerbc-future-skills-grant

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 8,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Prince George Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online...

Snorkel surveying is a valuable tool for studying fish populations and assessing habitat use, fish abundance, and run timing. NRTG's Snorkel Survey Techniques (SST) course is a two-day applied review of standard snorkel survey methods.  Course participants will conduct a number of applied exercises to learn first-hand how to plan, prepare and conduct a safe...

Territorial acknowledgements have been embraced as a formal way to recognize and pay respect to the original peoples of a specific territory, their ancestors, and communities. They are a first step towards Truth and Reconciliation in consideration and acknowledgement of Indigenous people’s rightful place, leadership, and stewardship of the land. Over the course of an...

This five-week online course offered by the Climate Risk Institute and delivered by leading infrastructure and resilience experts will provide participants with information about, and practice with the PIEVC Protocol (Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee), a practical tool and process that supports the systematic assessment of the risks of extreme weather and future climate in relation...