Relevant Certifications
Below are some resources for learning more about/obtaining certifications and licences that may be relevant to some field work jobs depending on the field. This list is just a place to begin, whereas job postings and other more specific resources may give you a better idea of which certifications may be helpful for your individual goals.
SAFETY-RELATED
First Aid & CPR/AED
Certification at Queen’s
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Available to faculty, staff and graduate students for free. Reach out to your department's graduate coordinator for more information.
Certification in Kingston
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Ensure that your course is approved by WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board)
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Search for available programs here (Program = First Aid & CPR; Category = First Aid for Home and Work)
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More programs available through WSIB here​
Wilderness and Remote First Aid
WATER-RELATED
Boating licence
For general information, check out the Boating Ontario Association website here
Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC)
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Needed to operate a power-driven vessel of any size in Canada
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List of accredited course providers here
Additional Boating Courses
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List of schools that provide additional training here
Operator-in-Training certification
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Certification for water-quality testing
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Find more information on the program and how to get certified here
ANIMAL-RELATED
Bird Banding
Looking to get involved with a lab that works on birds? The North American Banding Council (NABC) has information on banding and where to get experience here