Co-op Student, Environment and Regulatory - Fort McMurray
2 days ago
Job description
Requisition ID: 4115Affiliation:
Exempt
Position Type:
Co-op Student
Fixed Term Duration:
Approximately one (1) year
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly
Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Department/ Branch:
Legal Services, Environment & Regulatory
Job Location:
Fort McMurray
Rate:
$ 31.82
COLA:
Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 21/02/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 15/03/2026
Posting Type:
Internal and External
We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.
About The Department
The Legal Services department at the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo plays a vital role in supporting Council, administration, and municipal operations with sound legal advice and representation.
From drafting and reviewing bylaws, contracts, and agreements to managing litigation and ensuring compliance with legislation, the team helps safeguard the Municipality's interests while enabling effective decision-making.
With a focus on professionalism, collaboration, and integrity, Legal Services contributes to the success of projects and services that impact the entire region.
If you are driven to apply your expertise in a dynamic municipal environment, this is where your work helps shape a resilient and sustainable future for our community.
General Description
This is a Co-op Student position working seventy (70) hours bi-weekly, for approximately a one (1) year term within the Environmental and Regulatory Branch.
The Co-op Student, Environment & Regulatory will provide support to the Legal Services department by assisting with various projects, programs, and initiatives.
The incumbent will complete basic research, extract commitments from regulations, regulatory approvals, registrations, and authorizations, summarize findings, and prepare reports and documentation.
Primary responsibilities of this position include:
General Administration:
Updates, creates, and maintains metrics, documents, and files, prepares agendas, meeting minutes, memos, letters, and other documentation as required.
Routinely handles confidential information.Information Delivery Support:
Researches, complies, tracks, and assembles information to assist with updates for policies, procedures, and commitment lists for internal distribution to affected departments/facilities.
Department Support:
Provides a variety of information and assistance to internal or external stakeholders on matters relating to regulatory compliance, departmental procedures, and programs.
Opportunity to deliver at least one complete project or assignment during the Co-op term, including engagement with internal municipal stakeholders and external stakeholders such as the Government of Alberta.
Provides support to assigned leader and works closely with other Legal Services staff throughout the Department on a variety of projects and specialist assignments.
Assists with other departmental tasks as required.Skills Requirements
Candidates need to show evidence of the following:
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Proven ability to be discreet and keep all information and documentation strictly confidential.
Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, and the ability to accurately record information.
Ability in handling a fast paced and varied workload in a flexible manner.
A high proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Education Requirements
Current enrollment in a recognized post-secondary undergraduate degree program in Science, Environmental Science or Engineering is required.
Completion of a minimum of the second year of the undergraduate degree program is required.
Must be registered in a recognized Co-operative Education (Co-op) program in Science, Environmental Science or Engineering to be eligible for employment.
Experience in regulatory related work, specifically Environmental Management Systems, is considered an asset.Candidates who are successful during the interview process will be required to provide the following documents:
Proof of full-time enrollment in an approved Co-op program as outlined above.
Contact information for two (2) supervisory references.
Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
These documents are not required at the time of application, however preparing and collecting these documents in advance will expedite the recruitment process for successful candidates.
As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB's health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment.
All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.
To apply:
Please visit our website at
Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.
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