"Heads Up" Water Lovers!

Unfortunately, a passion for water and the environment is not enough to guarantee your success in the water industry. An aptitude in certain subjects is also necessary. Your background should include at least an elementary understanding of physics, biology, chemistry, and technical math (ECO, 2010). I highly recommend attending a community college for at least one year, preferably two or three. Today, most employers are looking for candidates with at least two years of post secondary education in the environmental field.

 I, myself, am a third year student in the Environmental Technology program at Georgian College. Although the subjects I mentioned earlier may seem rudimentary, an advanced understanding of them will be required to progress through the different class levels in water, being Class 1-Class 4. As a third year student in Environmental Technology, with 4 Operator in Training Certificates, and my Entry Level Drinking Water Operator Certificate, I can confidently say that my background in Environmental Technology has given me a marked advantage. I am able to quickly understand the many complex scientific aspects of water treatment. Something to consider. Until next time...

Firefighters on the Muskoka River