Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a licensed toxic substance reduction planner? If so, the Ministry of the Environment would like to hear from you. They invite all interested to email [email protected] and type “planner” in the subject line. The MOE is creating a Planners Mailing List to keep potential applicants up-to-date.
“You may have heard, the ministry is working to develop a training and licensing program for toxic substance reduction planners in order to ensure there is a sufficient number of qualified licensed planners to meet the requirements of the Toxics Reduction Act and the needs of the regulated community.
To become a licensed planner an individual must:
Meet a combination of education and/or experience:
BSc/MSc/PhD in a related field + 4 years relevant work experience;
College diploma in a related field + 6 years relevant work experience; or
8 years relevant work experience (with at least 2 years in environmental management and 2 years in operational activities).
Complete a ministry approved course
Pass a ministry approved examination
Pay a fee
The sections of O. Reg. 455/09 that set out the qualifications required to become a planner as well as the renewal and appeals process are sections 27.1 through to 27. 7. The requirement for recommendations by the planner is in section 18.2.
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_090455_e.htm#BK44
Starting in early 2012, the ministry will be posting information on its website to raise awareness about the: qualifications required to become a licensed planner; locations and dates of training courses; application process and; associated fees.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Wendy Moss-Newman
Manager
Toxics Reduction Project
Ministry of the Environment”