Bioresource engineering
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$118,074
Average salary (Genium360)
4 years
Duration of the bachelor’s degree in bioresource engineering
4 areas of focus
Food and bioprocess engineering, water and soil engineering, agricultural engineering, and bio-environmental engineering
A revamped program
Here, we integrate today’s environmental challenges into traditional agricultural engineering. Find the area that speaks to you: water and soil, bio-environmental, food and bioprocess, or agricultural.
An international carreer
NGOs and international development organizations actively recruit in this field.
From the lab to the field
Soil analysis, water management, renewable energy—your work has real-world impact.
What the job really looks like
As a bioresource engineer, you’ll design sustainable solutions to better manage natural resources and reduce environmental impact.
- Plan, develop, and implement projects aimed at reducing waste in the environment, rehabilitating contaminated sites, and developing sustainable production systems.
- Perform technical analyses of survey data to obtain information on topography, soil, hydrology, and other factors, and draft technical reports.
- Participate in the development of alternative renewable energy sources that meet our energy needs while reducing negative environmental impacts.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage wastewater and agricultural waste treatment processes.
Source: REPÈRES, the official school and career information website (in French)
Where do you see yourself?
Bioresource engineers work in many sectors, from agriculture to international development.
- Agricultural and agri-food industry
- Specialized machinery and new technology industry
- Environmental and sustainable development consulting firms
- Academic institutions
- Federal and provincial government
- NGOs and international development organizations
A PROGRAM WITH MANY PATHS
Four areas of focus, one goal: a more sustainable future.
Water and soil engineering, bio-environmental engineering, food and bioprocess engineering, or agricultural engineering: choose the specialization that matches your vision. Each path leads to practical opportunities with real impact on the planet.
4 areas of focus
From water to bioprocessing
CANADIAN BIORESOURCE ENGINEERING AT THE HEART OF INNOVATION
Turning wastewater into Alzheimer’s medication.
Researchers developed a process that turns wastewater into ethanol, which can be used to produce medication to treat Alzheimer’s disease. A major breakthrough that shows bioresource engineering can go far beyond agriculture.
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