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

Paragon Soil & Environmental Consulting

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_Paragon is a leading environmental consulting company specializing in soils and vegetation 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 high-quality 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 numerous professional development opportunities._

***: 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) or eight (8) month internship in 2024. Various scopes of work are available, and Paragon will do our best to tailor the role to meet your educational and professional objectives. This role will be focused on assist with various projects including but not limited to soil surveys, vegetation management, post-construction reclamation monitoring, vegetation and wetland assessments, soil salvage supervision, revegetation, substrate sampling, and bioengineering.

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 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:

Working towards a Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science or a related field from a recognized postsecondary 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 Type:
Internship / Co-op

Contract length: 4 months

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