Newsletter 13 - October 17, 2018

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YUKON WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATOR PROGRAM (YWWOP)

October 17, 2018

Welcome to this YWWOP Newsletter!

In this Newsletter:

- New YWWOP Instructor/Coordinator
          - YWWOP classes coming up shortly
          - Financial support to participate in YWWOP classes.
          - Employment opportunities in the Waster & Wastewater sector.

If you have news, announcements or information to share please email: ywwop@yukoncollege.yk.ca.
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Click here to see the 2018-2019 SCHEDULE. Registration closes 3 weeks prior to the beginning of any YWWOP class. TO REGISTER: 867-668-8710 or admissions@yukoncollege.yk.ca

YWWOP has a new Instructor/Coordinator!

Alison Anderson, P.Eng. Joined YWWOP on October 1st as the program's new full time Instructor/Coordinator. During the past year, Alison worked at Yukon College's Cold Climate Innovation. Prior to joining Yukon College, she worked for five years at Opus International Consultants in Whitehorse, designing and supporting the operations of water treatment systems across the Yukon.

Alison can be reached at 867-668-8792 or ywwop@yukoncollege.yk.ca

Did you know?

The Municipal Water and Waste Management Labour Market Study completed in 2010 by the Environmental Careers Organisation (ECO) [1] found that municipalities across Canada feel there are significant skill gaps within the municipal water/wastewater treatment labour market. In particular, there are gaps in computer skills and 'soft' skills such as communication skills.

Gain these valuable skills through our related continuing education courses this fall:

We are offering 6 courses in fall 2018!

Exam Preparation Courses:

*Related certification exam will occur immediately following course completion, register for exams through EOCP

Continuing Education Courses:

Our winter 2019 course offerings will be announced soon.

Financial Support exists for participating in YWWOP classes. Visit YWWOP webpage (Money Matters) or click here for more info.

For instance:

- The Community Training Trust Fund can support Yukon Staff and elected Officials of Municipal and First Nation Governments and local Advisory groups.
- Regional Community Training Funds can support rural Yukon Individuals –employed or unemployed.
- Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs (CIRNA) can support Canadian Indigenous Governments and Individuals –employed or unemployed.
- Government of Canada’s Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) can support currently unemployed Canadian Indigenous Individuals.
- The Environmental Operator Certification Program (EOCP) can support Canadian Individuals.
- The Northern Territories Water and Waste Association (NTWWA) can support Northwest Territories and Nunavut Individuals and Community groups.

Employment Opportunity!

The Town of Watson Lake is looking for a
Water Treatment (Level 1 or 2) and Utility Operator

For information and application, please contact:

Cam Lockwood
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Watson Lake
Tel: 867-536-8000
Email: cao@watsonlake.ca

YWWOP classes and EOCP exam sessions can be facilitated at any Yukon College community campus or surrounding NWT and Northern BC communities on an on-demand basis. Alternatively, YWWOP classes are available through web-conferencing.

-Contact us to organize a class or exam in your Community-

REGISTRATION: 867-668-8710 or admissions@yukoncollege.yk.ca
INFORMATION: 867-332-9842 or ywwop@yukoncollege.yk.ca

yukoncollege.yk.ca/ywwop

References:
[1] ECO Canada. 2010. Municipal Water and Waste Management Labour Market Study. Environmental Labour Market Research (ELM). http://www.eco.ca/ecoreports/pdf/Municipal-Water-Waste-Management-Labour-Market-Study.pdf

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