Student Intern - Environmental

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Intern to join our team! In this role you will support various aspects of environmental compliance, monitoring and inspections at the Faro Mine Remediation Project (FMRP).

The FMRP, located in Faro, Yukon, is one of the largest and most complex abandoned mine remediation projects in Canada. Faro is located 4 hours northeast of Whitehorse, Yukon, and currently has a population of approximately 350 people. Furnished housing will be provided, you will be required to prepare your own meals during the shift on Site. If required, flights to Whitehorse, travel between Whitehorse and Faro, and daily transportation to and from the Mine Site to Faro will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing:

The Environmental Intern will be supporting the Environmental Team and responsible for safely completing tasks in the field along with associated paperwork. Typical duties include:

• Assisting in monitoring, inspections and sampling including discharge water sampling, geotechnical inspections and elevation survey for water levels in ponds and pits.
• Assist in waste management compliance inspection, air quality monitoring (occupational and ambient air monitoring), emergency spill response, erosion and sediment control inspection, contaminated site investigation (i.e. soil, groundwater and surface water sampling), and environmental compliance monitoring for construction projects
• Support data management and QA/QC
• Review policies, procedures and other documents.
• Prepare fieldnotes, checklists, observation logs, and photo logs for review.
• Assist with technical reporting.
• Use appropriate equipment to complete various monitoring tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Environmental Monitor or Environmental Manager.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Enrolled in technical curriculum at an accredited college or university and completed typically 1+ years of study.
• Familiarity with tasks, techniques, and PC software packages typically associated with field of study along with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates attention to detail in your work.
• Strong communication skills.
• A strong aptitude towards Health and Safety
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg.
• Ability to comfortably work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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