UXO Technicians Needed

Are you looking for an exciting career change? Do you want to earn $23-$25/hour?

The demand for qualified Unexploded Explosive Ordnance (UXO) Technicians by the civilian UXO industry exceeds supply in Canada.

AMEC Environment and Infrastructure and the University of New Brunswick College of Extended Learning have joined forces to deliver entry-level training courses to support the growing civilian UXO industry throughout North America and internationally.

85% of our graduates are employed in the UXO field

After successful completion of the five-week program, you may seek work in Canada or the United States. Graduates of this program, which is accredited by the University of New Brunswick, are recognized by the Department of National Defence (DND) for work on UXO Legacy Sites in Canada and approved to work in the United States by the Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board (DDESB). UNB does not guarantee employment, however our program has experienced very high job placement.

About the program

The program will be delivered in a 5 week/200 hour period. Qualified and experienced instructors will facilitate the full-day sessions. Pre-reading and other program preparation will be required between instructional classes. A week long hands-on field practicum is required. The graduation ceremony will take place on the afternoon of the last day of the program.

This program is taught in English with French assistance provided. All students are required to be able to read and understand English.

Starting April 16, 2012, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.

For further information, please contact:/p>

Ellen Stewart
Business Development
6 Duffie Drive (PO Box 4400)
Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3
506-458-7619
ellen@unb.ca
www.cel.unb.ca