ACS – Wildlife Protection in Eeyou Istchee

(CLT.00)
40.33 collegial units
In-person training
Agent Protection Faune
Description
Full-time
|
In the community
|
1305 hours
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This training prepares you to become a Wildlife Protection in Eeyou Istchee, a person responsible for protecting wildlife  and its habitats while respecting Cree traditions and the laws and regulations of the Cree, federal and provincial governments, in a perspective of sustainable development.

Wh’at’s more, you’ll learn to gravitate in an environment requiring constant adaptation to socio-political contexts.

This training is only offered in English.

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List of competency

Analyze the work function

Act within the legal and ethical frameworks governing the profession

Communicate with the users of wildlife and its habitats

Process mapping information

Work in isolated and rustic conditions in the natural environment

Contend with a person's reactions and behaviours

Detect the presence of anomalies in wildlife species

Impart values, principles, and good practices to the members of the community

Perform control operations concerning large mammals in conflict with humans

Carry out an intervention related to the protection of wildlife and its habitats

Carry out an inspection related to the protection of wildlife and its habitats

Execute a judicial operation related to the protection of wildlife and its habitats

Cultural values and practices related to Eeyou Istchee

Do you have the profile?

This program is designed for you if:

You have an interest in wildlife and ecology
You have an interest in laws and regulations related to wildlife conservation
You have and interest in investigations
You are a good communicator
You are in good physical condition
You have a strong commitment to the preservation of wildlife and nature
You demonstrate integrity and professionnalism
Admission requirements and fees

Admission requirements

 

General admission requirements

To learn more about the general admission requirements and the required documents for an application to an Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS) program, please visit the following page:

Admission requirements

 

Specific admission requirements

To be eligible to this program, in addition to meeting the general admission requirements, you must:

  • be enrolled or entitled to be enrolled as a Cree beneficiary pursuant to section 3 of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and Complementary Agreements;
  • having good communication skills;
  • having good physical ability.

Specific document required

To be admitted to this program, you will need to provide, in addition to the documents required in the general admission requirements, the following document:

  • Indian Status Card or Inuit Beneficiary Card

 

Fees

To learn more about the fees required for an application to an Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS) program, please visit the following page:

Fees

Course Grid

Theory
Practice
Personal work
Number of hours per week
147-743-FE

The work function

1
2
1
147-754-FE

Legislation and Ethics

2
2
1
614-723-FE

Communication in Cree

1
2
1
602-724-FE

Communication in French

2
2
1
604-853-FE

Communication in English

1
2
1
147-753-FE

Cartography

1
2
1
147-764-FE

Aerial Photographs

1
3
1
147-716-FE

Working in Remote Location

1
5
2
310-703-FE

Communicating as a Person in a Position of Authority

1
2
1
310-713-FE

Conflict Management

1
2
1
147-713-FE

Wildlife Diseases

1
2
1
147-724-FE

Cultural Activities

1
3
2
147-735-FE

Unwanted Animals

1
4
2
310-705-FE

Planning an Intervention

1
4
2
310-715-FE

Wildlife Protection Intervention

1
4
2
310-714-FE

Inspection Process

2
2
2
310-724-FE

Planning and Inspection

2
2
2
310-724-FE

Compliance Inspection

2
2
2
310-733-FE

Judiciarization

1
2
1
310-743-

Operational Planning

1
2
2
310-725-FE

Judicial Operations

2
3
3
147-717-FE

The Human's Relationship with the Earth

2
5
2
After the ACS

On the way to the job market

Profession: Cree Wildlife Enforcement Officer

You will be able to work in:

Wildlife conservations agencies
Cree nature reserves and protected areas
Cree ancestral communities and territories