Environmental Summer Student

About The Role

Egis Environmental Division has been recognized over the past 30 years as providing highlevel deliverables and advice to a variety of clients throughout Ontario and the rest of Canada. With projects ranging from Phase I/One and II/Two ESAs remediations and hydrogeological assessments to complex landfill studies heliaccess drilling and mining support for emerging sectors we have found that empowering our staff even at the most junior levels has allowed for significant growth in the environmental market.

Egis Environmental Division prides itself on having a peoplefirst culture that emphasizes innovation respect fairness and a commitment to quality. This is demonstrated through the mentorship we provide our focus on managing projects instead of employee time and other aspects of our leadership approach.

If you are looking for an entry level opportunity to start your career we may have the right position for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collection of drinking water samples from school sites beginning as early as 6 am in the morning 
  • Although the position does not have a guaranteed number of hours per week based on project availability it may include working up to 2540 hours per week to complete the water sampling assignment as required
• Sample handling and submission to an analytical laboratory;
• Record keeping and assisting in project scheduling and reporting tasks;
• Other possible field duties including but not limited to: soil and groundwater sampling surface water sampling drilling supervision Phase I ESA site visits erosion and sediment control inspections test pit excavation etc.;
• Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments;
• Report Writing;
• Coordinating and completing field reviews for environmental inspection and testing;
• Complete indoor water sampling at taps according to sampling and floor plans;
• Complete Chain of Custody forms and deliver samples to the specified lab; and
• May assist with other environmental projects as needed including but not limited to: data entry basic research and basic reporting.

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will have the following background skills and attributes:

• Enrolled in or recent graduate from a university or college program in Environmental Engineering Geological Engineering Environmental Science Earth Sciences or Biology;
• Motivated to learn within a team of dedicated professionals;
• Valid Ontario class G drivers licence and access to a vehicle with insurance;
• Ability to travel throughout the Ottawa area for work assignments; and
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
• Good time management and organizational skills

Additional Information :

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity growth and collaboration we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract