Why a U of A Certificate?

• Numerous students awards (scholarships) are available
• Program offers accessibility, flexibility, and great networking opportunities
• Courses are taught by industry leaders who bring their expertise to the classroom bringing theory to life. The two-way dialogue between facilitator and learner allows sharing of ideas in an open and respectful environment
• Content of courses is current, relevant, and practical so you can reap the benefits by applying what you’ve learned to your workplace
• You earn an Occupational Health & Safety Certificate from the University of Alberta
• In a recent survey of OHS graduates, over 96% indicated both the quality and career relevance of the program as key factors in choosing the program. In the same survey (conducted after graduation) 96% of OHS graduates felt the knowledge and skills they gained were relevant to their jobs.

Student Awards

CCOHS Dick Martin Scholarship

$3,000 – apply by January 31.

CCOHS is now accepting entries for the 2010-11 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. Awarded annually, this $3000 national scholarship is available to any student enrolled, either full-time or part-time, in an occupational health and safety related course or program leading to an occupational health and safety certificate, diploma or degree at an accredited college or university in Canada. Programs include mine safety, occupational or industrial health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management or other related safety degree program.

Deadline for Entries: 5:00 pm, January 31.

For more information on the Dick Martin Scholarship, visit CCOHS online.

Alberta Gas and Oil Pipeline Operator Safety Council Scholarship Program

up to $1,000 – apply by February 15.

The Alberta Gas and Oil Pipeline Operator Safety Council Scholarship (the Scholarship) is designed to encourage and support students entering the health & safety profession. The Scholarship was established in 2012, by the Alberta Gas and Oil Pipeline Operator Safety Council (AGOPOSC) and is designed to reward Alberta post-secondary students enrolled in an undergraduate or professional program pertaining to health and safety. The Scholarship program is fully sponsored by the AGOPOSC. The Scholarship may be applied for by full or part time student(s) enrolled in a 2, 3 or 4 year post secondary Occupational Health & Safety Program.

Scholarship Applications must be received prior to the February 15 deadline. The Scholarship will be limited to a maximum of $1,000 per year per recipient.

For complete details, download the scholarship application.

James Rintoul OH&S Memorial Scholarship

Course tuition (up to $5,500) – apply by May 1.

The Job Safety Skills Society (JSSS) has established a new OH&S Scholarship in memory of James Rintoul who died as a result of a workplace incident. The James Rintoul OH&S Memorial Scholarship is funded by the Job Safety Skills Society to support the completion of an Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Certificate taken through the Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta.

This memorial scholarship will be awarded to a graduate with a High School Diploma from an Alberta high school or be expecting to graduate with a High School diploma from an Alberta high school in the year of application, who meets the required eligibility criteria (available online at www.jobsafetyskills.com or by contacting the JSSS at (866) 513-6876).

For the annual scholarship winner, the costs of enrolling in courses leading to the earning of Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta OH&S Certificate will be paid by the Job Safety Skills Society up to a total of $5,500.

The application deadline is May 1st for each year that the scholarship will be awarded. Winners will be announced May 31st. Submissions may be sent either electronically to jobsafe@shaw.ca or by fax to 1-866-513-6877 or by mail to:

Job Safety Skills Society
Box 37073 Lynwood PO
Edmonton, AB T5R 5Y2

Pembina Pipeline Corporation OH&S Bursary

$500 – apply by 3rd Friday in September.

Awards are available to students of OH&S Certificate program in any year of study. Students taking courses through Keyano must have completed 3 of the core courses from the OH&S certificate program to apply for the bursary. Preferences will be given to students exhibiting financial need.

2 awards of $500 each are available.

To apply, contact awards@keyano.ca, or call 780-791-4894

Application must be received by the 3rd Friday in September.

Government of Alberta - Health and Safety Division Award

$500 – no application necessary.

Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry is pleased to have the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension as a partner for 2011/2012.

The Partners in Health and Safety Program recognizes the University’s Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Program for its excellence and contribution in helping make Alberta’s workplaces healthier and safer. The OHS Certificate Program provides participants with the necessary tools to build, evaluate, and improve effective health and safety management systems.

Alberta Employment and Immigration awards a $500 cash award to the students graduating with the highest grade point average. This award is presented at the annual graduation ceremony which takes place each year in June.

The Health and Safety Conference Society of Alberta Health and Safety Award

$500 – no application necessary.

The Health & Safety Conference Society of Alberta (HSCSA) is a not-for-profit association, consisting of health and safety associations, employer associations, professional societies, and other strategic partners.

The aim of the Health and Safety Conference Society of Alberta is:

To promote the importance of Health and Safety by hosting a multi-partner Conference annually, that will provide a source of Health and Safety education to the conference attendees.

The Health and Safety Conference Society of Alberta (HSCSA) awards a $500 cash award to the graduates with the highest grade point average. More information available at www.hsconference.com

Championed by Alberta’s OH&S industry

You are in good company. Join the growing list of organizations who support their employees’ continuing professional development:

• Aecon
• Alberta Construction Safety Association
• Bantrel
• Chinook Drilling, Total Energy Services Ltd
• Clark Builders
• ConocoPhillips
• Core Laboratories
• Edmonton Construction Association
• Jacobs
• IPEX Inc
• Manasc Isaac
• Manufacturers‚Äô Health & Safety Association
• North American Construction Group
• Northlands
• Parkland County
• PCL Constructors Inc
• Pembina Pipeline
• Penn West Energy
• Rockliff Pierzchajlo Architects & Planners Ltd
• Sanjel Corporation
• SaskPower
• Sturgeon County
• Syncrude Canada Ltd
• Tailsman Energy
• TransAlta
• Trican Well Service
• UFA Co-operative Limited