Environmental Student - Water

Canadian Natural • Fort McMurray, AB

2d • 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. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to assist other environment team members with their portfolios. Canadian Natural’s Albian 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 the 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate program, or a master's program, in Biology, Natural Sciences, Environmental Studies, or Earth Sciences, with a focus on water resources (Hydrology and/or Hydrogeology)
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract
• 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 and purge and collect groundwater samples in compliance with QA/QC protocols
• Conduct field measurements and water quality testing, including pH, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity
• Prepare sample bottles and complete Chain of Custody documentation to ensure proper sample identification and transportation
• Conduct wetland monitoring activities and environmental inspections
• Perform data entry, validation, and reporting tasks
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and promote safe work practices among team members
• Assist in the preparation of supporting data, and documentation for regulatory reports
• Carry out an assigned environmental project and present findings and recommendations to the Environment team
• Assist other environment team members with field work

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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