Upcoming Program Information Sessions
Please Note: There are three types of Information Session this year:
RMOT Diploma Information Sessions
Nov 12th, Dec 17th, and Feb 5th. All 5-6pm.
Email RMOT@viu.ca to express your interest. Participants will receive a link to their chosen webinar a few days before the event.
Bachelor Degree Transfer-in Information Session
For students who have, or are completing, a 2 year natural resource related program from elsewhere.
Thursdays October 9th and Dec 4 and Feb 5th Email RMOT@viu.ca to express your interest and please state "BNRP Info Session" and your chosen date in the subject line. Participants will receive a link to their chosen webinar a few days before the event.
Post-degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement
For students who already posess an applied degree specializing in Wildlife, Fisheries, Natural Resources Conservation, Forestry, or a related field.
PDDN Information Session Webinar 2025 Tuesday, Nov 18, 5 – 6 pm Sign up by emailing RMOT@viu.ca. Please state PDDN in the subject line.
Bachelor Degree in Natural Resource Protection
- Do you have an appreciation and passion for the outdoors?
- Is your dream job to work in a field relating to the protection and/or management of wildlife, fisheries or environmental resources?
If you answered yes to the above, then these programs could be for you!
Post-degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement
- Do you already possess an applied degree specializing in Wildlife, Fisheries, Natural Resources Conservation, Forestry, or a related field? Consider the Post-degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement.
Programs
The Resource Management and Protection courses at Vancouver Island University provide academic training and practical experience required for preparation for careers related to the protection and management of Canada's fisheries, wildlife, and parks resources.
- Diploma in Resource Management Officer Technology
- Bachelor Degree in Natural Resource Protection
- Post-Degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement
Why VIU?
VIU's Resource Management Officer Technology program is the only Fish and Wildlife Technology program in BC that focuses on law enforcement and the legislation applicable to fish and wildlife management and conservation. Students learn to use field investigative techniques to apprehend and prosecute violators of fish, wildlife and environmental laws.
Our Location and Facilities
Nanaimo - a beautiful city on the scenic east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia - is the ideal location. The city is centrally located and close to many marine and freshwater fishery resources, provincial park facilities, forest recreation facilities and other amenities, many of which are utilized in the teaching programs.
The Nanaimo Campus is located on a 92 acre site on the lower slopes of Mount Benson, overlooking the City of Nanaimo, Georgia Strait, and coastal mountains on the BC Mainland.
Application Deadline
Applications are only accepted between October 3 and March 31. Applications received after March 31 are considered late and will be processed as space permits.
See also: Natural Resources Extension Program - Environmental Technician Certificate Program