The Opportunity:
You have a positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges in both the field and the office. You are a relationship builder and problem solver with a curious mind, looking to work with a great team comprised of some of the most respected professionals in the industry. Keen to develop your growing skillset, you will work on a wide variety of projects and begin to establish a career at a company that supports your continuous learning and development.
This opportunity is for a 4-month co-op from September 2021 till December 2021.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Assisting with erosion and sediment control monitoring for Land Development projects
- Hands on experience with environmental field data collection
- Environmental Assessment: desktop literature reviews using public data sources and baseline data collection
- Environmental Site Assessment: desktop reviews and assisting with soil, groundwater, surface water and soil vapor sampling.
- Assist with fish and wildlife salvages and migratory nest surveys, as appropriate
- Assist with construction inspection, survey assistance, as appropriate
What You’ll Bring:
- 3rd or 4th year student of an environmental engineering or biology program from a recognized university, previous coop experience is considered an asset
- Ideally, the successful candidate would have technical knowledge in GIS, MS Suite of Products (word, excel, etc.)
- Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to function in a high volume, deadline
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 100 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,100 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people