Certified Compost Facility Operators
The Compost Council of Canada promotes environmentally responsible and compliant operations, and endeavors to raise the level of professionalism within our industry. Certification of facility operations staff achieves this goal by providing a structured means of increasing and verifying the level of knowledge. Operator certification programs are also used by various provincial governments as part of regulatory approvals and compliance programs.
Upcoming Training and Certification Exam Opportunities
Compost Facility Operators Training Courses
Plus Compost Facility Operator Certification Exam
March 28th, 29th & 30th, 2023
University of Guelph Arboretum
Guelph ON
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Virtual-Style!
One Week – Five 3.5-Hour sessions including operator’s exam (optional)
To be held during the week of March 13 – March 17, 2022
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National Operator Certification Exam Dates
TBA
Note: Please be sure to submit application forms for review.
Alberta Operator Certification Exam Dates
TBA
Please note that applications need to be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to the exam date to be reviewed for eligibility. Applications submitted less than two weeks prior to an exam date will not be considered for that time, however, provided that all other requirements have been met their eligibility for later exam sittings will be considered. The application form, and details concerning the requirements for certification can be found on this page here.
Please contact us at info@compost.org for additional information regarding dates and locations.
The Compost Council of Canada is the national non-profit, member-driven organization dedicated to advocating and advancing organics residuals recycling and compost use. The Council serves as the central resource and network for the compost and organics recycling industry in Canada and, through its members, contributes to the environmental sustainability of the communities in which they operate.