Hi everyone!

I'm preparing to make a career switch into this field and am planning to pursue a 2 year Environmental Technician diploma and then probably a graduate certificate in Ecosystem Restoration (both at Niagara College in Canada).

While browsing r/environmental_science and r/environmental_careers, I've noticed that most people seem to have or are on their way to having university degrees. I've already done an undergraduate degree at a university here in Ontario for something completely different and I'm pretty firmly against going through university again.

What are the job prospects like in Ontario (and the rest of Canada) for someone without a bachelor's degree in science? Am I setting myself up for failure? Are there any skills or certifications that I should be aware of that would help level the playing field or give me some sort of leg-up?

Additionally, if anyone has any insight into these particular programs at Niagara College, I would love to hear it. Thanks!