A Photo Field Guide to Species at Risk and rare plant Genera of Ontario

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BECOME EMPLOYEED IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY IN 3 - 6 MONTHS ! ! !

We have what you need!
The world has seen alot of changes recently. Has it affected you? Is this you? Have you been downsized, want a career change, want to upgrade current skills to get that better job or promotion, just graduated and need more skills to qualify for those top jobs? Do you want to move into an exciting, growing and ever expanding field of environmental work? The world is focused on on the environment and needs to be. If you want to work in an area that has become recession proof .... this is it.

Students of the EARTHQUEST Biological Field School may be eligible for funding for Ontario Skill Development ...

What do you need to get a great job? A little help with tuition..... yes, indeed! So what did we do?

We are now accepting applicants who are interested in a career change, recently experienced job loss or lay offs and wish to obtain professional skill upgrades in order to qualify for work or find and maintain employment in the environmental industry! Don't delay - apply today!

Let us help you to find meaningful employment; we've done all the work! To learn more about how you may qualify for professional skill upgrade funding please go to

Skill upgrades

Canada's first and only Biological Field School now offers certification courses in Wetland Studies and Ecological Land Classification (ELC) - 2010 courses

Now accepting applications for a 5 day GIS for Biologists certification course. This course is scheduled to run from December 7 - 11, 2009. Please contact us for more details and go to our GIS course page!

Apply now to our Plant ecologist (trainee) position

2 positions currently available for 9 - 12 month contracts surveying Ontario terrestrial and wetland habitats in search of Species at Risk (SARs)

Plant ecologist (trainee): NOC 2121

We work with numerous employers and organizations to help you find and maintain employment in the environmental industry. Subscribe to our job posting service for only $30.00 CAD/year and receive over 80% of the enviro jobs that you don't see through traditional job searches.

Students who enroll in our 12 month General FAT Program by the winter semester, which starts January 6th, 2010 will be eligible for full time jobs in the environmental industry by mid summer, 2010! The registration deadline for the winter semester is December 15th, 2009. Immediately available: internships and other job opportunities based on the current depth and breadth of your knowledge of Ontario's flora and fauna. Call 519 875-3340 today to find out how you may qualify to upgrade your professional employment skills and earn cash!Cash

Now available

A new plant book on vascular plant shrubs, trees and wildflowers of Ontario

Plants of Ontario book

Join our Biological Field School

Since September, 2004 our Biological Field School has helped numerous people find and maintain employment in their chosen careers. This year's graduates have found work with Lower Trent Conservation and Bird Studies Canada to monitor wetlands in eastern Ontario. Due to high enrollment we can only accept a maximum of 15 students per semester (we have 4 three month semesters per year). Since 2004 EARTHQUEST has awarded thousands of dollars in financial aid and internships to help students get a jump start to finding meaningful employment in their chosen careers. Apply now for the winter semester (starts January 6th, 2010) - ONLY 4 spots left! Funding to help cover FAT Program tuition fees is now available to those who qualify. Simply inquire for more information. To apply download and complete the attached Application form along with the Reference form and letter and submit to our mailing address or email along with a copy of your college/university transcript, a current resume and your $580.00 Cdn non-refundable deposit. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. We do not accept deposits unless you are accepted.

Application form (PDF file)

Reference form and letter (PDF file)

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We have a 97% success rate among our FAT graduates who find jobs in the environmental field. Don't delay; upgrade your skills and increase your chances of finding employment in your chosen career.

2009/10 Program/Course catalogue/syllabus
(1 697 KB PDF file)Teachers, educators, employment service offices, and others interested in promoting our Biological Field School may download the 3 panel flyers and poster

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General Information
	History		Frequently Asked Questions
	Testimonials		Application
Environmental consulting
	Environmental consulting services
Training Programs
	Field Assistant Training (FAT) Program
Jobs and Internship programs
	Jobs
	Internships
International programs
	Nicaragua Primate FAT Program			Costa Rica Primate FAT Program
	Ethnobotany FAT Program			Rainforest Ecology & Conservation Program
Canadian programs
	Biological Field School
	Canada Ethnobotany FAT Program
	Terrestrial Field Ecology Courses		Level 2 Primate AFASST
	Bird/Ornithology Field Ecology Level 2 Courses		Bruce Trail Project
Specialty Courses
	Aquatic/Wetland Field Ecology Courses		Bird/Ornithology Field Ecology Level 1 Courses		Management/leadership Course
	Level 1 Medicinal plant FASST		Level 1 Primate FASST
Books and Videos for sale
	Birds of Cavendish Park and Surrounding Area		Flora and Fauna of the Bruce		A Photo Field Guide to Plant Genera of Ontario		Field Assistant Training video
Workshops and Tours
	5 day GIS certification course
	Projects and Tours

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