Building Environment Aboriginal Human Resources (BEAHR) (HRSDC) Training Programs

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1 Building Environment Aboriginal Human Resources (BEAHR) (HRSDC) Training Programs Essential Skill Program or Initiative Elements 1. Title of Initiative Building Environment Aboriginal Human Resources (BEAHR) (HRSDC) Training Programs 2. Delivery Organization (Name) ECO Canada Sector Not for Profit First Nations, Métis, Inuit Business Other (specify) 3. Contact Details Samantha Allan Coordinator, Training Programs ECO Canada Suite 200, Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0Y Website or Other Information Source 5. Funder(s) The programs are funded through the partnership with Amount of funding the communities and the trainers, most of the time by government or industry. The funding amount is different per delivery. It is impacted by location, trainer, and participant numbers. 6. Other Partners involved Partner name Role Responsibilities Communities Host Host the program Industry support Funder Fund the program Government Support funder Fund the program Training Organizations (public and private) Training Provider Provide the training 7. Third Party Contractors involved Name Role Responsibilities Licensed Trainers contact BEAHR for further details Facilitators Provide community-based environmental training 8. Location (Name of city, community, etc.) Programs available for delivery across Canada 9. Location Type Urban Rural Fly-in (accessible only by air) First Nations, Métis, Inuit community Prison Other: Scope of Program National Provincial/territorial Local Special interest group (in-house program) First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Applications Inventory 1

2 10. Target Audience Age Youth (15-25) Adult Other (specify): Gender Male Female Other (Specify): Group First Nations Inuit Métis 11. Participant Eligibility Criteria: Have completed Grade 8 level of education, grade 10 for some programs Environmental Monitoring Coordinator Grade 8 or equivalent Environmental Site Assessment Assistant Grade 8 or equivalent Contaminated Site Assessment Assistant Grade 10 or equivalent Land Use Planning Coordinator - Grade 10 or equivalent Local Environmental Coordinator Grade 10 or equivalent Solid Waste Coordinator - Grade 10 or equivalent Certificate of Applied Environmental Programs- Grade 10 or equivalent Certificate of Environmental Planning and Administration - Grade 10 or equivalent 12. Year Program/Initiative Started Year Program/Initiative Ended On-going Why did the program end? 14. of Initiative To build environmental sector skill capacity in Overview communities across Canada. The BEAHR Training Programs are a series of short-term, culturally relevant environmental training programs designed specifically for Aboriginal learners in First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities. Each program is community-based, integrating Aboriginal culture and local knowledge into practical field experience in the workplace. First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Applications Inventory 2

3 Topics covered There are training programs for the following entry level occupations: Environmental Monitoring Coordinator Environmental Site Assessment Assistant Contaminated Site Assessment Assistant Land Use Planning Coordinator Local Environmental Coordinator Solid Waste Coordinator Certificate of Applied Environmental Programs Certificate of Environmental Planning and Administration Duration of program (# of sessions) 4-16 Weeks depending on program Length of each session Environmental Monitoring Coordinator (5-7 weeks) Environmental Site Assessment Assistant (7 weeks) Contaminated Site Assessment Assistant (7 weeks) Land Use Planning Coordinator (4 weeks) Local Environmental Coordinator (12 weeks) Solid Waste Coordinator (5 weeks) Certificate of Applied Environmental Programs (15 weeks) Certificate of Environmental Planning and Administration (16 weeks) 15. Number of times offered per year Unlimited typically have deliveries per year 16. Number of participants per intake Average intake is 8-12 participants; however, size is dependent on the community and trainer. There is no maximum or minimum number of students per training. 17. Completion rate (%) Graduation rate is 80% 18. Which Essential Skills are covered Reading Text (check all that are covered) Document Use Numeracy Writing Oral Communication Working with Others Thinking Skills Computer Use Continuous Learning 19. Main Objectives To build local environmental capacity giving the students the skills and knowledge required to work at an assistant (entry) level in the environmental sector. 20. Does the program include special emphasis on: (check all that apply) 21. Type of Intervention: (Check more than one if applicable) Culture Language Tradition Awareness Building Assessment of skills Development of Learning Plan Training or Skill Development Tool Development First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Applications Inventory 3

4 Other: 22. Type of delivery approach: Lecture (check all that apply) Seminar, discussion Personal reflection-awareness training Project/Theme Based Skill practice by participants in sessions Skill practice by participants in work place Interview/consultation with stakeholders Other: 23. Staff/Practitioner Training and Background ECO Canada is the country s largest online resource for environmental jobs, training and certification. Since its foundation in 1992 as an industry-led, not for profit organisation, ECO Canada has kept its finger on the pulse of the environmental sector through labour market research, hosting Canada s largest environmental job board, and providing a wide variety of resources to help professionals explore, find and advance their environmental careers. BEAHR Training Programs are part of ECO Canada s training initiatives. We licensed our curriculum to 3 rd party trainers to deliver the program nationwide. The instructors have a vast knowledge and experience working in the environmental field. ECO Canada strives to ensure that licensed trainers represent a variety of backgrounds, including environmental science experts, local Traditional Knowledge holders, and where appropriate, industry representatives. Instructor qualifications vary depending on the program being delivered. To become a licensed trainer, the organization must: Be a well-established and recognized public or private organization Demonstrate a successful track record working with Aboriginal communities Identify Aboriginal communities in the region and document their interest in the training program Demonstrate an awareness of employment opportunities in the region as they relate to the training program Instructor Qualifications: Experience working with Aboriginal individuals and/or Aboriginal communities would be considered an asset First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Applications Inventory 4

5 Instructional experience Experience instructing adult and/or Aboriginal learners would be considered an asset Experience instructing environmental programs would be considered an asset Ability to be resourceful, creative and to adapt to the learning environment There are also program specific qualifications Program Specific Instructor Qualifications The following will provide a quick reference to program specific licensing criteria. All instructors will be assessed with the criteria listed below. Please note that all instructors must be associated with a licensed trainer. Environmental Core Have experience and knowledge of health and safety in the environmental sector Possess knowledge of fire and wildlife safety Possess strong knowledge related to mapping, GIS, and GPS Environmental Monitoring Coordinator Regulatory Specialization Be familiar with national and regional environmental protection legislation, regulatory processes, and best practices Have experience in monitoring a range of environmental components (soil, air, water, and wildlife) in relation to a variety of project types and phases Possess an understanding of compliance monitoring, reporting, and enforcement Environmental Monitoring Coordinator Research specialization Possess an understanding of local ecology, cultural sensitivity, and the linkages between ecology and Traditional Ecological Knowledge/local knowledge Have practical field experience in environmental monitoring, including the use of a wide variety of equipment Environmental Site Assessment Assistant Have practical field experience conducting ESA Phases I, II, and III, especially in Aboriginal First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Applications Inventory 5

6 communities and on remote sites Be familiar with environmental legislation and regulatory agencies Possess basic knowledge of political structures in Aboriginal communities Have experience with various sampling and testing equipment Possess knowledge of environmental remediation methods and techniques local Environmental Coordinator Have a basic understanding of ecology and of environmental issues affecting Aboriginal communities Be familiar with federal, provincial, and local environmental legislation, as well as Aboriginal treaties and land claims Have experience in collecting and analyzing data at a community level Possess an understanding of accounting, budget control, public and private tendering processes, and contractor management Have experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring Environmental Health and Safety Plans; Environmental Stewardship Plans; and Community Emergency Response Plans Contaminated Sites Remediation Coordinator Experience in contaminated sites management, including environmental site assessment and site remediation. Experience in planning and preparing for contaminated site remediation, Extensive field experience in site remediation in Aboriginal communities and on traditional lands. Basic knowledge of economic and political structures in Aboriginal communities Good understanding of how to gather local and traditional knowledge and use it as part of the site monitoring process solid Waste Coordinator Experience in the solid waste sector and a sound understanding of solid waste management issues including waste management systems, waste technologies, and environmental impacts of solid waste management practices Familiarity with Aboriginal learning and communication styles and an understanding of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Applications Inventory 6

7 24. Tools and Resources Used to Implement program (e.g., assessment tools, video tapes of practice, etc.) how to gather local and traditional knowledge and integrate it into the landfill design and site selection process Practical experience in the field of solid waste management as well as in conducting surface and groundwater sampling and testing A sound understanding of landfill operations and maintenance procedures including site planning and management Basic knowledge of advanced landfill topics such as landfill gas production and capture, and leachate generation and treatment Familiarity with how Federal, Provincial/Territorial, and local legislation and regulations impact solid waste landfill facility management and operations and knowledge of financial processes such as budgeting and financial reporting land Use Planning Coordinator Experience in the field of land use planning and familiarity with creating and implementing land use plans A good understanding of basic land use planning concepts and theory Past experience in community vision sessions, conducting a site analysis or site inventory Familiarity with various types of maps, including land use maps, zoning, and traditional land use maps as well as basic knowledge of GIS and the ability to explain GIS at an introductory level Knowledgeable in the legal environment of Aboriginal land use planning Excellent communication skills and familiarity with Aboriginal learning and communication styles Marketing materials promotional brochures, presentations, etc. 25. Difficulties or Barriers encountered Funding for the programs Availability of trainers in remote locations Cost of training 26. Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms. Please provide details on how you assess the following: Achieving general program goals Number of deliveries a year. Number of new trainers available to deliver the program. Tracking program adherence by participants Student feedback forms at the end of the program. Testimonials from students. Follow-up calls after program completion to get employment updates from the graduates First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Applications Inventory 7

8 Tracking program adherence by Staff Program reports and instructor evaluations are gathered at the end of every program Assessing participant skill attainment Employment numbers Assessing participant knowledge Student feedback forms, community representatives acquisition Assessing changes in participant attitudes Feedback forms and speaking with them during the follow-up. Active participation via our social media sites Program Impact including key results or outcomes Tracks all deliveries, students, material orders and promotional tools through a Trainer Profile, unique to every approved licensed trainer. This is an online system on the eco.ca website that houses all things relevant to a specific delivery. They log in, can order materials, register students and programs and keep track of payments owing. This is a requirement for all our licensed trainers, and it is mandatory for them to fill out this information. BEAHR also will issue a Certificate of Successful Completion, on behalf of ECO, BEAHR and the Trainer, to each graduate. The number of deliveries continues to grow across Canada and the program receives very positive feedback. Helping communities gain local capacity in the environmental sector and gives the students independence. 27. Lesson Learned The programs are based on what funding is available for that year. The curriculum needs to be updated every few years. Students enjoy the program and prefer the field work components. 28. Reporting (what and to whom) Student feedback students to trainer to BEAHR Program reports Trainers to BEAHR Instructor evaluation Trainers to BEAHR Program feedback Community to trainer to BEAHR First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Applications Inventory 8