STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
EDUCATION AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Get a headstart in your career by becoming an IECA member.
Let us be the bridge between you and your career.
IECA HEADSTARTS YOUR CAREER
Just some of the benefits a student receives are:
- Opportunities to present research
- Opportunity to be published in IECA’s publications
- Meet leading professionals in your field of study and build a contact list
- Subscription to IECA’s content-packed magazine
- Access to thousands of articles
- Earn a competitive advantage by understanding your field before you begin your career
IECA benefits students going into fields such as:
- Environmental Engineer
- Environmental Specialist
- Environmental Project Manager
- Landscape Architect
- Contractor
- Manufacturer
- Mining
- Professor/Teaching
What past students have to say:
"As a student member of IECA my experience with the organization has been overwhelmingly positive. Attending both the international and regional conferences supported by IECA has allowed me to access and network with a vast group of erosion and sediment control and water resources professionals. This has been invaluable in helping me stay up-to-date on cutting edge ESC developments, and IECA’s workshops and webinars have been a tremendous resource when it comes to building my practical skill set as well."
Bill Trenouth
"Attending Environmental Connections in 2014 was an amazing experience; it opened my eyes to the range of professionals and expertise involved in erosion control and natural channel management. IECA is the professional organization I most highly recommend to students and friends interested in this industry."
Jenn Hill
"Attending IECA’s International Conferences as a student moderator has given me high-profile exposure within the sector while simultaneously helping me strengthen my public speaking and facilitation skills. Finally, the student research poster competition has provided me with a fantastic means of showcasing my graduate research to professionals who are likely to be most interested. I would recommend student membership to any undergraduate or graduate student interested in professional development and networking opportunities in the construction, erosion and sediment control, civil or water resources engineering sectors."
Bill Trenouth
I have gained valuable experience at TRIECA 2015, 2016, and Environmental Connection 2016. Presenting my research as part of the poster sessions highlighted the importance of effectively communicate my work and helped me understand how research conducted at the university level fits into the real world. Interacting with many industry professionals and academics sparked interesting conversations that not only improved my academic performance, but also promoted personal growth.
Pavneet Brar
Abstracts for poster presentation for TRIECA 2020 now being accepted
TRIECA gives you an opportunity to showcase your work and network with industry professionals.
- Call for Submissions Now Open
- Submission Deadline: February 7, 2020
- Notification Date: February 14, 2020
The student with the top-voted poster will win a complimentary conference pass to TRIECA 2021, valued at $495 (only one complimentary pass per poster submission).
All student poster representatives selected to participate will receive a complimentary IECA student membership.
University/College Partnerships
Link your school to IECA and access endless networking and education opportunities.
University Partners is a relationship meant to provide future industry professionals with opportunities to interact in the industry.
It’s Easy: Download and fill out the registration form HERE and email it in
New Program providing young professionals and students with workplace experience and networking opportunities
The Canadian Chapter of IECA is proud to host the Shadow Program – a day in the life of an environmental industry professional for student members and young professionals entering the workforce.
What Is It?
The program provides individuals with one-day to one-week placements with leading companies in the industry, in which the individuals will shadow professionals and experience hands-on tasks in the workplace and field.
Learn More

Pilot Program with GEMS
Environmental auditing on a large regional infrastructure project

Aquatech Dewatering Company
Hands on design and implementation of water treatment systems

R&M Construction
Apply stream restoration and protection knowledge to active sites
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This year's TRIECA Student Poster Winner is Brenden Ding!...
28 March, 2017
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University of British Columbia and Fleming College are both official University Partners of the Canadian Chapter of IECA...
12 January, 2017