The Mineral Resource Engineering Program, formerly (Mining Engineering) was one of the four programs of the Nova Scotia Technical College (NSTC), founded in 1907. In 1978 the college became the Technical University of Nova Scotia (TUNS), which merged with Dalhousie University in 1997. Mineral Resource Engineering is now an program within the Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University.
Mining Essentials is a pre-employment training program for Aboriginal peoples who are interested in exploring their career options in mining. The program teaches both the essential skills and work readiness skills that the mining industry requires to be considered for an entry-level position. Mining Essentials provides a first step on a rewarding career path!
In an effort to increase awareness about environmental careers and build environmental capacity within Aboriginal communities, ECO Canada’s training division maintains and administers community-based environmental training programs inclusive of Aboriginal culture and knowledge. Programs are delivered by 3rd party licensed trainers from both public and private organizations; they are designed to provide introductory skills to those who want to work in the environmental field. Programs are offered in 2 separate streams, Workforce training and Technician training.
Certificate programs available are the environmental monitor (EM) training program, and the environmental site assessment assistant training program. Both begin with 15 days of core skills training in five modules: foundation skills; introduction to the environmental sector; technical skills; health and safety; and local knowledge. On completion of the core skills training, students can continue in specialized modules (regulatory and research for EM) and environmental site assessment assistant modules.
Created in 2011, the Aboriginal Scholarship offers a $1500 entrance scholarship to a graduating Aboriginal high school student. (Students electing a one year gap will be considered)
At Nova Scotia Power, we’re proud to foster education, diversity and inclusion to help empower students to follow their dreams. Providing opportunities to learn and grow is essential for creating a workforce that will help build strong, healthy and successful communities of tomorrow. Please check back at the start of each year for our new scholarship opportunities.
Leadership Scholarships
Women in Trades, Engineering, and Technology Scholarships
Mi'kmaq Bursaries
African Nova Scotian Bursaries
Located in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, home to world-class natural resources and Canada’s most aggressive climate change laws, CSEE is positioned not simply to contribute to this research, but to lead it.
Electronic Engineering Technologists are finding rewarding work in many areas of our society. In the biomedical field, they operate and maintain a range of medical electronic equipment. For example, there is increased use of medical monitoring systems, which enable patients to carry on their daily activities while a sensor collects bio-data and transmits it back wirelessly or over the internet to medical personnel. In areas of ecology and wildlife conservation, electronic devices are used to track endangered species as they move about the wild.
You apply the principles of fluid power, and the physics in the correct operation of modern industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems. You also learn to correctly use welding equipment for oxy-acetylene and arc welding, install wiring for residential, commercial, and industrial installations using engineering and architectural drawings to the standards of the Canadian Electrical Code Regulations and connect and test various configurations of transformers used in power distribution.
