Environmental Student

We are looking to add an enthusiastic Environmental Student from an Environmental Science program for a 4 or 8month coop starting in September 2025!

At Urban Systems we understand your need to have meaningful experiences during your coop work terms. We strive to provide opportunities for you to apply your skills to exciting challenging and rewarding projects gaining exposure to diverse aspects of environmental consultingboth in the office and in the field. Our goal for you is to come away with new points of view an enhanced skillset a feeling of success and longlasting connections that will serve you well in your future as a professional.

Our commitment to creating a positive impact runs deep. We care about each other about the work we do and about the clients and communities we work with. Our people and teams embrace a growth mindset to build a culture where everyone can grow and develop over time. This is a place where you can build meaningful relationships and explore your potential. Join us for a work term where you will hone your knowledge and increase your understanding of industry best practices in a practical and supportive setting.

About the Opportunity

Working alongside seasoned environmental consultants and recent graduates alike you may be engaged in projects related to fisheries and wildlife management environmental assessment and mitigation development site assessment for contamination and regulatory applications for a variety of projects. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and communities such as municipal and provincial government Indigenous communities and land development clients.

Do you see yourself excited to contribute to

• Collaborating with team members to perform a variety of field assessments including fish and fish habitat assessments preconstruction wildlife surveys construction monitoring water quality and soils analysis hydrometrics environmental impact assessments and Phase 1 Environmental Site assessments.
• Reviewing and compiling environmental information from a variety of databases analyzing data and summarizing field conditions for use in the preparation of technical reports.
• Being involved in projects related to environmental management planning environmental overview reporting environmental impact assessment environmental monitoring terrestrial and aquatic habitat assessments fish and wildlife survey/salvage Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment wetland assessments environmental permitting applications and technical reporting.
• Coordinating regulatory approvals required by local provincial and federal agencies.
• Working alongside your local team on public engagement initiatives.
• Collaborating with project teams to support wildlife surveys and habitat assessments to monitor evaluate and mitigate the impacts of projects on valued components and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Developing your skills and understanding related to environmental legislation environmental impact assessment and mitigation development client relationships and communication technical writing and field survey standards health and safety and networking.

About You

We are looking for a student currently enrolled in a Biology Natural Resource Science or Environmental Science program or a related discipline and who is in either their 3^rd or 4^th year of study. Being eligible for registration with a professional association upon graduation is an asset. Related experience is beneficial but not required.

The core skills that will help you succeed here include:

• Motivation You are excited to broaden your expertise and understanding through work experience.
• Curious You are eager to learn ask questions and listen deeply. You know that being present and listening to people to understand their needs and experiences is integral to being in service of others.
• Detailoriented You pay high attention to detail and quality management.
• Relationships matter You aim to build relationships develop a sense of community and promote inclusivity. You want to bring diverse groups together to tackle complex challenges faced by communities.
• Communication You are a skilled communicator both verbal and written allowing you to take the complicated make it easy to understand and tell a compelling story.
• Team Player You are a team player and demonstrate a desire for professional growth both individually and collectively.
• Enthusiasm You are capable and enthusiastic about the work you do.
• You are able to work in challenging terrain and weather conditions. including field work in remote areas if needed.
• You have a valid Class 5 Drivers License (required to perform site visits).

About Us

At Urban Systems vibrant communities are everythingincluding our own work community. Since 1975 we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day our purposedriven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients including Indigenous communities all levels of government commercial and residential land developers and the natural resource sector.

Our Commitment to You

At Urban Systems we make significant investments in our people which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive in Urban Systems over the long term. Weve become recognized as a workplace of choice by nurturing a unique corporate culture that sets us apart and provides:

• Meaningful Rewards and Recognition The position will have an hourly range of $23.00 $26.00 an hour. The amount offered will be based on experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Relocation Assistance We recognize that moving to a new location for a short period of time can be difficult. To offset the cost of moving expenses if applicable we will provide relocation assistance to support your temporary transition to join our team.

• Engaging Work Environment Be part of a fun engaging workplace where hard work accomplishes great things.

• Work with Motivated Teams The opportunity to work with industryleading professionals in a collaborative environment to help you gain the most out of your term.

• Learn and Grow You can look forward to ongoing career development on the job career growth and learning through challenging and interesting project opportunities.

• Perks and Benefits Urban Systems provides a variety of benefits for students such as a monthly transit subsidy paid sick leave and wellbeing support.

How to Apply

If this describes your background skills and attributes please visit our website for more information on the different kinds of student opportunities available and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesnt describe you exactly but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity we encourage you to apply.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday May 20 2025 at 9:00 am PDT