Dates: May 11 – June 12, 2026

Location: Gitxsan Development Corporation Office (1425 Aldous St, South Hazelton)

‍The Environmental Technicians Training Program offers a unique, Indigenized land-based learning experience, collaboratively redesigned by Vancouver Island University and Gitxsan Development Corporation. This intensive program is dedicated to developing certified, skilled environmental field technicians by providing an Environmental Technician Certificate and industry-recognized qualifications. Participants will gain expertise in environmental protection, professional conduct, and critical monitoring skills for construction sites, land, water, and fish habitats.

‍The program comprehensively covers tuition fees, learning resources, most travel, accommodation, and a living allowance (eligibility rules apply) during the project timeframe.

Program Delivery:

The Gitxsan Environmental Technicians Training Program will include the following subjects:

• Construction Site Monitoring (NREN 022): Standard environmental monitoring for construction sites, including site planning, erosion control, in-water construction, and environmental project field skills.

• Land Monitoring Skills (NREN 023): Standard vegetation, soil and wildlife sampling and monitoring field skills for forestry and other terrestrial applications.

• Essential Field Skills (NREN 024): Learn and improve skills such as taking field notes, using key field equipment, following safety protocols, collecting data, reading maps, and navigating.

• Water Monitoring Skills (NREN 025): Water quality surveying and sediment and invertebrate sampling field procedures for both freshwater and marine sampling.

• Fish and Fish Habitat Monitoring Skills (NREN 026): Includes fish identification, fish habitat assessments and field measurements, field hydrology, fish inventory methods, and biological sampling.

‍ Prerequisites:

• ‍Participants must have English and Math at a grade10 level or higher, be in good physical condition and have home internet service

• ‍Participant Eligibility:

  • All are welcome to apply and participate. Priority registration will be given to Gitxsan Community Members.

• Have a demonstrated interest in environmental stewardship practices.

• ‍Attendance is mandatory from Monday to Friday, seven hours a day of applied learning from May 11 to June 12, 2026.

‍ ‍To Apply:

• ‍Submit an online application to the form below on this page by April 30, 2026, and be prepared to respond to follow-up questions and forms.

• Should you have any questions about your application status, please contact Skills and Training at 778-358-6267 or training@gitxsanbusiness.com.

Dates:

• Renewal Course (5 days): April 20-24, 2026

• Full Course (2 weeks): May 4-15, 2026

Location: Gitxsan Development Corporation (1425 Aldous St, South Hazelton)

Occupational First Aid Level 3 is the most comprehensive of the introductory first aid courses. During this 70-hour (two week) session, participants will gain both theoretical (classroom) and practical (hands-on) training in a wide variety of medical emergency scenarios. They will also learn all the basic emergency medical techniques that fall under the responsibility of an Occupational First Aid attendant.

There is no previous first aid training required (OFA Level 1 or 2 is NOT required). Candidates must be able to comprehend the information presented and be physically capable of performing the required skills to be issued an OFA certificate.

Initial certification requires full participation & course attendance.

Prerequisites:

• Must be at least 16 years old

• Must be in good physical shape

• Must be committed and have perfect attendance for the full two weeks

It is recommended that individuals complete OFA Level 1 and TE prior to taking OFA3 if they have no experience with First Aid

Additional Training:

To be eligible to be put onto the Gitxsan Safety Services dispatch roster, you must have a valid Driver’s Licence & take online training for:

• Pipeline Construction Safety Training

• WHMIS

• ICS100

Start Date: No classes currently

Location: Gitxsan Development Office (1425 Aldous St, South Hazelton)

Occupational First Aid is an intermediate, hands-on certification designed for designated first aid attendants in medium-to-high-risk workplaces. It covers advanced skills like spinal injury management, fracture care, and CPR/AED, often required for industries like construction, manufacturing, and forestry. It is a requirement for workplace safety in many sectors, designed to ensure prompt, effective care before medical services arrive.

Prerequisites:

• Must be at least 16 years old

• Must be in good physical shape

It is recommended that individuals complete Basic First Aid Training prior to taking Intermediate First Aid.

Start Date: No classes currently

Location: Gitxsan Development Corporation (1425 Aldous St, South Hazelton)

Occupational First Aid must be taken before Transportation Endorsement (TE) certification.

OFA1 is designed to teach you how to respond to the most common and most life-threatening workplace first aid emergencies, including CPR, bleeding, shock, and sudden medical emergencies.

TE is focused on developing practical skill in patient handling techniques and patient securing procedures.

Prerequisites:

Must be at least 16 years old

Must be in good physical shape

Start Date: No classes currently

Recertification & Upgrading funding can be accessed up to $1500 for tuition, textbooks, materials, etc. We do not give a living allowance.

Date: No classes currently

Location: GDC Office (1425 Aldous St, South Hazelton)

Prerequisites: Must be at least 19 years of age.