Science Intern (3 Month Internship)

veritree•Vancouver, BC

7h•CA$28 - CA$30•Hybrid

About The Position

veritree is seeking a Summer Intern to support the development of nature technology research and data methodologies. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with a strong interest in impact measurement in nature restoration. The role will contribute to research, copyediting, data analysis, and science operations while gaining experience at the intersection of technology and restoration science.

Requirements

Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Sustainability, or a related field.
Ability to synthesize peer-reviewed literature to develop white papers, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Demonstrated interest in carbon, sustainability, forestry, nature tech, or restoration monitoring.
Basic proficiency in the GIS tools and concepts required for georeferencing, digitizing, and editing spatial data.
Proficiency in basic data analysis tools (Excel, Google Sheets; Python or R).
Demonstrated expertise in writing and communicating scientific ideas for diverse audiences.
Proactive, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Passionate about nature restoration and climate action.
Strong communication skills, especially in documenting processes and preparing summaries for internal use.
Willingness to work across diverse tasks, from research to administrative responsibilities.
Only local candidates considered.
Must be able to work from the office 3 times a week.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Basic understanding of carbon, biodiversity, or social impact assessment frameworks.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and research protocols across different ecosystems, including mangroves, agroforestry, wildfire restoration, urban forestry and kelp.
Contribute to literature reviews, methodology benchmarking, and updates on relevant nature tech innovations.
Keep up to date with the latest research, initiatives, and market developments.
Track and organize research tasks, timelines, and partner communications as needed.
Perform data cleaning and quality assurance checks on incoming datasets, ensuring consistency with metadata and standards.
Provide background research and copy editing support for marketing materials.