(Alert) Atlantic Environmental Response Team - Summer Student
As an Atlantic Environmental Response Team (ALERT) Student you will be interested in environmental remediation and support a business critical team that is focused on oil spill response in the Bay of Fundy. You will assist in updating area plans, assist in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of geographic data, create and maintain GIS databases and travel to sites along the Bay of Fundy to validate, and update the shoreline data. Other activities would include participation in regular ALERT daily activities as required, such as training sessions and planning for ALERT Exercises both in the office and in the field.
This role requires the student to be onsite 5 days a week.
What We Offer:
- Work Environment - Work and grow within Canada's largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café
- Wellness Support - With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program
Your Skills:
- Safety as-a-way-of-life mindset
- Strong verbal and effective communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment
- Self-motivated; ability to work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams
- Have an understanding of ArcGIS and data analysis
- Comfortable working on water
- Driver's License - Class 5 is required
- Comfortable working with mobile apps and technology on smart phones
Your Experience:
- Currently enrolled in a Geography, Geotechnical, Environmental Science or related program
- Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and be returning to school
Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
Job Requirements - Work Experience
Job Requirements - Education