Environmental Student - Water

Canadian Natural • Fort McMurray, AB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a student looking for meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry-leading professionals. The position will focus on surface and groundwater sampling and data collection and management. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to assist other environment team members with their portfolios. Canadian Natural’s Oil Sands Site is a world-class operation offering countless opportunities to advance an environmental career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation, and expertise are valued. Students can contribute to the success of Oil Sands operations using industry-leading techniques.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in your 3rd, or 4th year or master program of a Biology, Natural Science, Environmental Program or Earth Sciences with a focus on water (Hydrology and/or Hydrogeology)
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Physically able to handle the rigors of field work (able to carry coolers and water samples weighing more than 40 lbs. to up to 50 lbs. or 22 kilos) and work outside on difficult, uneven terrain and in all weather conditions
• All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Database experience is an asset
• Previous experience in completing environmental field work is an asset
• Previous UTV/ATV and/or watercraft experience considered an asset
• Previous environmental or oil sands experience considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Collect surface water samples in compliance with QA/QC protocols
• Purge and collect groundwater samples in compliance with QA/QC protocols
• Conduct field tests for a number of parameters including pH, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity
• Prepare sample bottles and complete Chain of Custody forms for sample identification and transportation
• Conduct wetland monitoring activities and environmental inspections
• Data entry and reporting duties
• Collaborate and learn from Environmental Specialists, Regulatory, Reclamation Field Coordinators and Academic Researchers during site work
• Ensure the adherence to safety regulations both for yourself and your team members
• Assist with the generation of supporting data and forms for regulatory application submissions, reports and publications
• Conduct an assigned environmental project related to water and present outcomes to the environment team

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern