Reclamation/Remediation Summer Student

NorthWind Core Values:

OUR CULTURE | GROWTH MINDSET | TEAM FIRST | PERFORMANCE AND PURPOSE DRIVEN

Are you passionate about the environment and looking for a supportive team of hard-working individuals to nurture and develop your current environmental knowledge, skills and abilities? We are looking for summer students who want to share our values while learning and growing with our team this summer.

NorthWind Land Resources Inc. is an environmental consulting firm with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Peace River and Athabasca and a field office in Edson, Alberta. The firm was established in 1999 and has acquired a solid reputation for providing clients with expertise in the fields of reclamation, remediation and overall environmental liability management. We are a dynamic, results oriented company that delivers outstanding value to our clients while maintaining the highest levels of integrity. Offering a great place to work, NorthWind has a team of motivated employees who are highly trained and knowledgeable with a vision to be an industry leader in the provision of environmental services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student in Environmental, Natural or Soil Sciences Diploma or Degree program (must return to school in the fall)
• Understanding of Phase 1, 2 and 3 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
• Working knowledge of Alberta Environment Criteria and Guidelines
• Experience with Wetland Assessment is considered an asset
• Experience in Upstream Oil and Gas remediation and reclamation is an asset
• Experience with weed control considered an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Available to travel throughout Alberta
• Valid Alberta driver’s license

JOB DUTIES:

• Preparation of technical reports including borehole logs, data tables and figures
• Soil and water sampling
• Environmental monitoring of subsurface conditions
• Conducting site investigations and remediation programs such as drilling and excavation projects
• Field work throughout Alberta though there may be some exclusively office based positions available depending on the workload

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Our team consists of experienced consultants and technicians with varied educational backgrounds and expertise. Our Edmonton office is transit accessible, close to amenities and has parking and an on-site fitness center. We have an excellent employee culture and are a comfortable and relaxed workplace. Our small company feel allows for professional improvement and varied opportunities often not available in a larger company. NorthWind values a safe work environment, valued employees, client satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

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