College Certificate – Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations

The Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations 1-year certificate program provides essential technical knowledge, laboratory analytics skills, and operational training in municipal and industrial water and wastewater systems to address global water scarcity and treatment challenges.

• Core Skills & Proficiencies: Covers water analysis tasks, data-driven plant performance decisions, system process control (including pressure vessels and power generating equipment), collection/distribution systems, high-pressure boiler and steam systems, and fundamental chemistry/biology applications.

• Industry Certifications: Prepares graduates to write key industry certification exams, including Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators (AWWOA) Small Systems & Level 1, as well as the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) 4th Class Power Engineering level.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $67,270/yr (Range: $45K – $101K) | 359 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $73,028/yr (Range: $46K – $114K) | 30 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Ineligibility: This program is NOT eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The PGWP Program enables graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience based on fields corresponding to long-term occupational shortages.

IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Students are advised to check eligibility criteria on the official IRCC website.

General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results are required for direct admission before receiving a final offer letter.