How to Apply
Participation in Co-operative Education is mandatory for all students in the EPT Program. As a result, Co-op admission is assured upon acceptance in the EPT Program.
Program Requirements and Information
Please click here for a detailed description of the Co-op program requirements for the Diploma of Technology in Environmental Protection program.
General Program Information
Please click here for a detailed description of what you can expect from the EPT Program at Kwantlen.
EPT Co-op Employment
EPT Co-op students have been employed in the following roles:
- Compliance Coordinator
- Climate Change Research Assistant
- Community Water Protection Assistant
- Environmental Technician
- Field Technician
- Environmental Analyst
Sample Scheduling*
Explore the co-op journey from entry to graduation and find the best path for completing your work terms.
| Year 1 | ||
| September - December (Fall) | January - April (Spring) | May - August (Summer) |
Academic semester
| Academic semester
| Work semester
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| Year 2 | ||
| September - December (Fall) | January - April (Spring) | May - August (Summer) |
Work semester
| Academic semester
| Academic semester
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*We encourage EPT student to connect with their program's department regarding the best time to complete their work terms.
Student Testimonials
Watch a recent Co-op graduate’s success story about her journey in the EPT program as Emily G. offers a few personal tips for making the most of your Co-op experience.
"If I were given a do over in my choice of education, I'd pick co-op again. Not only does it help earn money to recover tuition costs, but it has put me in contact with industry representatives. The importance of getting out there and networking with industry people became obvious when I kept running into the same people, important people! Most employers look for well-rounded candidates to hire, ones that have volunteer or some work experience in their field of study. The Kwantlen co-op program allows you to graduate not only with a degree on paper, but with solid field experience that gives you an edge over the rest of the crowd." - Frieda S. - EPT Co-op Student
Employer Testimonial
"At City of Vancouver Waterworks Design Branch, we look forward to recruiting Kwantlen Environmental Protection Technology students each year. It has been an excellent partnership, in which we have found the students to be technically knowledgeable and well prepared for the work environment." Jennifer Bailey, Water Quality Program Coordinator, City of Vancouver, Waterworks Design Branch
To learn more about the Environment Protection Technology Diploma Co-op Program, please contact co-op@kpu.ca / 604-599-2465