Co-op Student, Environmental Management – Summer 2023
City : Dartmouth, NS
Category : Environment - Enviro Management
Industry : Engineering
Employer : WSP
DARTMOUTH
We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.
The Opportunity:
We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.
Why WSP?
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
- Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP
A day in the life:
- Assist in executing site-specific field data collection ( i.e. groundwater monitoring, K-test data collection and analysis, soil sampling through test pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, drilling investigations, and hazardous materials assessments etc.)
- Assist with on-site assessment and remediation activities;
- Maintain effective communication with team members, contractors and clients;
- Complete assignments within the constraints of the project work plans and budgets;
- Prepare accurate and detailed field notes;
- Assist in tabulation of data including the preparation of borehole/test pit logs;
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports.
- Other duties as assigned / required.
What you'll bring to WSP ...
The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Enrolled or completed a Diploma / Certificate from a Technical College or enrolled in a University degree in environmental science or related discipline;
- Strong awareness of health and safety issues and a safety conscious attitude
- Excellent written, technical reporting and communication skills;
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and database entry;
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work with little supervision ;
- Ability to develop positive working relationships in a team environment;
- A valid driver’s license ;
- Enjoy the outdoors, as fieldwork will likely comprise approximately 9 0% of the work week;
- The desire to succeed in a dynamic and progressive global organization.