Bear Awareness

• Certificate of Completion: Immediate download upon passing.
• Approximate Duration: 1hr 30min.
• Validity: Recognized across Canadian industries operating in wilderness areas.
• Exam Requirement: Minimum 80% to pass. Unlimited exam retakes permitted.

Course Topics

• Introduction to bear species in Canada and their behaviour.
• Differences between black bears, grizzly bears, and polar bears.
• Recognizing bear signs, habitats, and activity patterns.
• Preventative strategies to avoid bear encounters.
• Safe practices for food storage, campsite hygiene, and worksite protocols.
• Defensive behaviours, bluff charges, and real attacks.
• Use of bear spray and other deterrents.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Workers in forestry, mining, oil and gas, and remote site operations.
• Environmental consultants and wildlife researchers.
• Outdoor crews, field technicians, and survey teams.
• Supervisors and safety officers managing wilderness or remote jobsites.

Course Features

• Fully online, mobile-accessible course format.
• Videos, bear encounter simulations, and practical guidelines.
• Interactive scenarios and learning checkpoints.
• Final exam with instant digital certification.
• Aligns with industry standards for wilderness worker safety.

Compliance Standards

• Canada Labour Code Part II – Remote Worksite Safety.
• WorkSafeBC – Wildlife Awareness Guidelines for Employers.
• Provincial wildlife and conservation regulations.
• Employer responsibilities under OHS legislation for field workers.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand bear behaviours, warning signs, and avoidance strategies.
• Reduce the risk of bear encounters on remote jobsites.
• Apply effective response actions during a bear encounter.
• Support a proactive culture of wilderness safety and awareness.