Environmental Student - Aquatic & Wildlife

The Opportunity:

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? As the successful candidate, you will identify, manage and track terrestrial wildlife to contribute to the success of the wildlife management system.  You will assist with amphibian, fisheries and wildlife monitoring including conducting extensive field work and the creation of reports.

This Oil Sands site is a world class operation offering countless opportunities to advance your environmental career in an atmosphere where teamwork, innovation and your expertise are valued.  You can contribute to the success of Oil Sands operations using industry leading techniques.

• Term length: 8 months
• Term start: May 2025
• Job location: Fort McMurray, AB - Albian or Horizon Oil Sands Site
• Shift schedule: 4 x 3 - 10 hours (Monday - Thursday) OR 8 x 6 - 10 hours (Wednesday - Wednesday) 
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Company sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out: Yes - from Calgary or Edmonton 

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist with amphibian, fisheries and wildlife monitoring including conducting extensive field work and the creation of reports
• Track and record all field and laboratory data 
• Contribute to surface water quality monitoring as required
• Identify, manage and track terrestrial wildlife to contribute to the success of the wildlife management system
• Assist with wildlife regulatory reporting requirements
• Collaborate with Environmental Specialists, Regulatory Coordinators, and Academic Researchers during their site work
• Generate supporting data and forms for regulatory application submissions
• Support the inspection of project facilities for environmental compliance tracking

 What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in your 3rd, or 4th year of a Biology, Natural Science, or Environmental Program
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract
• Previous ATV and/or watercraft experience considered an asset
• Previous environmental or oil sands experience considered an asset 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available 
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy. Students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term. 
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee