Summer Student
Positions Available: 1
Posting Date: July 10, 2017
Closing Date: July 21, 2017
Projected Start Date: July 11, 2017
Salary / Rate of Pay: TBD
Days of Work
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Possible weekends
Hours of Work
Full-time
Contract to end August 25/17
Job Requirements Qualifications
•Must be 18 years of age or older;
•Minimum of a high school diploma is required;
•University Degree or College Diploma in Environmental Studies in progress preferred;
•Ability to travel between worksites locally and within the region as required;
•A valid “G” Drivers license is required. Key Attributes
•Understanding of environmental sciences
•Strong organization and planning skills;
•Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
•Strong research and technical writing skills, ability to present information concisely and clearly;
•Proficient with use of Microsoft Office;
•Ability to understand and focus on new ideas and concepts to coherently communicate in writing;
•Strong listening and interpretation skills, ability to retain salient points and synthesize information on complex issues;
•Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
•Ability to establish work priorities and deadlines;
•Ability to effectively and efficiently problem-solve and tackle new assignments;
•Able to handle multi-tasking and maintain focus in a busy work place; and
•Able to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities/Activities
•Assisting the Project Manager in fulfilling multi-disciplinary environmental, geosciences, remediation, groundwater and soil related projects, such as:◦Conducting environmental and social impact assessments and audits, investigations, studies, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments; ◦Completing environmental site assessment, remediation, and groundwater modeling; ◦Conducting environmental monitoring;
•Perform routine standardized field tasks including traffic control and flagging activities
•Consistently executing prescribed technical procedures, safe work practices and work plans while completing field work; •Generating and assisting with preparation of deliverable documentation such as technical reports, summaries, data sheets, graphs, proposals and qualification packages;
•Participating in project management meetings;
•Handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy to maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external contacts and the public;
•Remaining current with new advancements in the field; and,
•Performing other related duties as required.
