Environmental Technician Intern - Edmonton, Canada - Paragon Soil & Environmental Consulting

Paragon Soil & Environmental Consulting

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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Environmental Technician Intern - Job Description

Position
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Environmental Technician Intern
Duration: 4 months (May 2023 to August 2023), potential to extend duration of the internship

Reports to:
Project Manager(s) and/or Senior Technical Staff

Location:
Edmonton, Alberta

Paragon is a leading environmental consulting company specializing in soils, vegetation, and wetlands as they relate to natural resource and infrastructure development and reclamation. Our team has the good fortune to work on many of the largest and most dynamic industrial projects in the country. Our reputation with clients is built through using applied science, decades of experience, and consistently sound judgment to help their projects be successful. _
We recognize the collective strengths of our team and are committed to providing highquality service, while providing a safe and rewarding work environment. Paragon offers our team members an engaging and professional workplace that fosters creativity and diversity. We invest in our team by offering competitive salaries and benefits, interesting projects, and professional development opportunities._

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Paragon is currently seeking an Environmental Technician Intern that is currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science or Diploma in Environmental Science or a related field to join our team for a four (4) month summer internship in 2023. Various scopes of work are available, and Paragon will do our best to tailor the role to meet your educational and professional objectives._

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting with various tasks, including but not limited to field preparation, safety documentation, field work, and data management
Contributing to field programs as a crew assistant, while focusing on learning and building the skills necessary to take on a more complex role postgraduation
Working cooperatively with technical, health and safety, GIS, and administrative colleagues to successfully deliver our products
Assisting Project Managers and administrative staff with various tasks as they arise
Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: data management including data collection, entry, and review; contributing to field reports; preparing and submitting ground disturbance requests; hazard assessments; and sample processing and delivery
Providing input on how best to use technology to improve field processes
Attending workshops, meetings, and other similar events
Exercising good judgment in situations that are not covered by policies and procedures
Preparing regular, timely and accurate timesheets, expense reports and other relevant documentation
Assisting with equipment and office/warehouse maintenance and safety processes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

You must have the following attributes:

Working towards a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science or Diploma in Environmental Science or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institute
An absolute, and genuine dedication to safe work
Ability to be productive while working independently as well as in a team setting
Physical capacity for strenuous fieldwork, including augering deep inspection sites and walking several kilometres through rough terrain
Resultsoriented and efficient, with excellent problemsolving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an affinity for working respectfully with colleagues and clients at all levels
Proficient with computers and software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (at least an intermediate level of proficiency)
Comfortable using advanced GPS units or tablets
Valid Class 5 Driver's License, with clean drivers abstract, able to travel throughout the provinces and work weekends when necessary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Have completed introductory or advanced course work related to soil, vegetation, wetlands, ecology, and/or reclamation prior to starting
Safety Certificates including First Aid, Advanced driver training, GDII, H2S, OSSA, CSTS, PCST, WHMIS, Bear Aware, ATV/UTV
ATV/UTV/Argo experience
Plant identification skills

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op

Flexible Language Requirement: