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Drainage Superintendents Course

Registration opens November 1, 2026

Drainage Superintendent Course

Overview

The Drainage Superintendents Course builds the knowledge and practical skills needed to understand the role of the drainage superintendent in the management, maintenance, repair, and administration of municipal drains in Ontario.

Learn about the responsibilities of the drainage superintendent under the Drainage Act, including the practical, administrative, legal, and environmental considerations involved in municipal drainage work. The course also explores the processes used to develop, improve, maintain, and repair municipal drains.

The Drainage Superintendents Course is a blended learning program that includes online learning, classroom instruction, practical learning, and a final exam. The course includes:

  • Copy of the Drainage Act Pocket Book
  • 3-hour eLearning course that prepares you for the classroom learning
  • 5 days of classroom training and practical learning
  • A final exam written on the last day of the course

What You Will Learn

Participants will receive instruction and practical training in the following areas:

  • Common law as it relates to drainage
  • The role and responsibilities of the engineer under the Drainage Act
  • Developing new municipal drains
  • Improving existing municipal drains
  • Existing drain management, maintenance, and repair
  • The roles, responsibilities, and practical duties of the drainage superintendent
  • Environmental regulations and initiatives that impact municipal drains

Who Should Enroll

  • Municipal drainage superintendents
  • Municipal staff involved in drainage administration

Registration is limited to one participant per municipality or drainage engineering firm.
Priority will be given to applicants who REQUIRE the course as a condition of their employment as a drainage superintendent, or as part of their work with an engineering firm involved in projects under the Drainage Act.

Certificate of Completion

A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants that:

  • Complete the eLearning course
  • Attend the classroom training and complete all required assignments
  • Achieve a score of 60% or higher on the final exam

Offerings

Offering 1: Monday, March 1, 2027

Guelph Turfgrass Institute
364 College Avenue East
Guelph, ON N1G 3B9

Registration Requirements

Policies

  • Late registrations cannot be accepted after the registration deadline
  • Course fees are transferable
  • If the course is cancelled by the organizer a full refund will be provided

Requirements

Classroom training includes hands-on activities using online tools and resources.

  • A laptop or tablet with internet access

Fee: To be announced

Lunch and a light breakfast is included each day.

Available for Purchase

Drainage Act Pocket Book $21.00 (includes GST and shipping)

This booklet contains an annotated copy of the Drainage Act, RSO 1990 and the Agricultural Drainage Infrastructure Program policies.  It’s pocket size and spiral binding make it a practical and convenient reference document for drainage superintendents, drainage engineers and others working under the Drainage Act.

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    Reviewed 09/29/2026