Training – Conservation & Fishery | Québec métiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

This program is designed for people who are passionate about working outdoors. The Protection and Development of Wildlife Habitats program trains students to patrol outdoor areas, lend assistance to people who are lost or in danger, guide hunters, fishers and other users and enforce and apply rules that govern hunting and fishing. People working in this field are often employed by provincial parks or wildlife reserves.

Duration : 1 320 Hours

IMPORTANT: This training program is eligible for the PGWP according to the current IRCC list.
NOTE: This list may change with the scheduled update in 2026.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Conservation and fishery officers

Outdoor recreation and sports activities guide

Visit Emploi-Québec to learn more about these opportunities.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Patrol designated areas
Lend assistance to people who are lost or in danger
Guide hunters, fishers and other guests
Enforce and apply rules that govern hunting and fishing
Assist biologists in their work
Work with teams that conduct wildlife inventories
Conduct various types of wildlife inspections
Monitor the development of leased territories
Prepare equipment, buildings and infrastructure
Manage a check/reception station
Write reports, taking into consideration the tasks listed above

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process

Apply heath and safety regulations

Use light and non-motorized equipment and tools

Assist people requiring assistance

Use propane gas

Prepare equipment, buildings and infrastructure

Apply notions of animal biology

Identify wildlife species

120

Interpret and explain the laws and regulations related to wildlife conservation

Use hunting weapons

Communicate in the workplace

Manage a reception station

Apply survival techniques in the forest

Orient yourself in the forest

Navigate forests on foot

Patrol the territory

Conduct investigations

Apply notions of forest ecology

Provide assistance to wildlife management specialists

Detect animal pathologies

Apply fishing, hunting and trapping techniques

Guide and inform customers

Use job search methods

Enter the work force

120

Protection and development of wildlife habitats