TRCAs PAIE Program:

Environmental Professionals for a Green Economy

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
For program starting in September 2015
PAIE is an innovative bridge training program that connects highly skilled Internationally
Trained Environmental Professionals such as Engineers, Geoscientists, Planners,
Ecologists, Green Building Professionals, and other associated professions with
professional employment opportunities that help to fulfill the Canadian experience required for
professional licensing and certification (for comprehensive list of professions we serve, see
next page).
Participation in the PAIE Program provides you with:
Targeted professional training that includes Technical Report Writing, Canadian
Legislation & Regulations, Current Industry Practices, Technical Software (ArcGIS,
OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS), Career Development Coaching, Field Excursions, and etc.
Comprehensive curriculum focusing on professional presentation and successful
integration within the Canadian workplace culture
Access to professional work experience opportunities through TRCAs large
employer network

For eligibility criteria, to register for an info session and to apply,

visit our website: www.paietraining.ca
Application Deadline: Friday, July 3rd, 2015
Program admission is a competitive process. Applications are being considered as received.
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Program of:

TRCAs PAIE Program:

Environmental Professionals for a Green Economy
Geoscience and Engineering Disciplines
Geology / Geoscience / Geotechnical
Keywords: geological surveys, field studies, soil/rock core samples, geochemical sampling,
erosion/sedimentation analysis, contaminant identification, geological mapping, earth retention,
foundation support, ground improvement, and treatment experience
Civil / Municipal / Water / Wastewater / Transportation / Traffic
Keywords: large/municipal infrastructure design, construction, repair and operation experience
Environmental / GIS / Air and Emissions / Solid Waste Management
Keywords: environmental impact assessment policies/procedures, contaminated land
assessment, mitigation, remediation, environmental health and safety, emission inventories
sampling, and testing experience
Hydrology / Hydrogeology / Groundwater
Keywords: field work, monitoring, evaluating, modeling, and development experience
Surface Water Management / Water Resources
Keywords: modeling, construction, operation and maintenance, design, and site inspection on
new, existing, and green infrastructure (LID considered an asset); surface and storm water,
conservation, restoration, and management experience
Mechanical / Electrical / Energy Management / Industrial / Process / Chemical / Power
Keywords: HVAC, BAS, building controls, energy audit, analysis, modelling (CEM, CMVP, ISO
50001 considered assets), industrial process improvement, energy management, building
services, and renewable energy system design, construction, operation, and maintenance
Civil / Construction / Architectural
Keywords: green building design and construction, surveying, field engineering, scheduling,
planning, and project coordination experience (LEED, BREEAM considered assets)

Ecology and Related Disciplines

Aquatic / Terrestrial Ecology / Watershed Planning
Keywords: study design, species inventories, field/lab research, wildlife/biodiversity monitoring,
soil/water quality testing/monitoring, watershed management, conservation, planning, design
Sustainability / Environmental Management Systems / ISO 14001
Keywords: sustainability policies, standards, and targets for air, water, waste, and energy
systems, reporting, GHG, sustainable development, resource conservation, IS0 14001
Environmental Education
Keywords: designing, implementing, and evaluating environmental education programs

Planning and Related Disciplines

Urban Planning & Urban Design / Environmental Planning / Community Planning
Keywords: planning and design for environmental, restoration, and conservation projects,
community facilities, parks, zoning, subdivisions, transportation and public utilities, landscape
architecture and land development