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Form of workJoining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
At Suncor, our student positions offer an exceptional opportunity to gain meaningful work experience. Students have an opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the mining and energy industries. Student positions include roles on various production sites, in the field and in offices, these positions and can empower you to shape the trajectory of your career path. Better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate!Reporting to the Team Lead of Field Services and Geology, our Environmental Field Services Student will be the member of a team comprised of Environmental Specialists and other students. You will be responsible for planning and conducting field surveys (water sampling, weed management, biological terrestrial & aquatic), data control, logistics and support daily Reclamation & Environmental Planning operations at Fort Hills. If you enjoy field work, including handling fish and bugs, this role is for you!
Minimum Requirements
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in Sciences with an environmental focus, or a relevant discipline at an accredited post-secondary institution
- Must be returning to full-time studies after the work term
- Please attach your most recent transcripts with your application
- Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License with a good driving record
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in field surveys for ongoing environmental programs and collect samples such as surface and groundwater, aquatic invertebrates, vegetation, fish, algae etc.
- Sample Industrial runoff and Industrial wastewater ponds.
- Prepare samples for lab analysis and manage the shipments
- Analyze and/or identify field samples such as Aquatic Invertebrates, vegetation and fish
- Enter and manage field data into various software
- Co-ordinate field logistics such as sample collection and shipping, equipment servicing, materials supplies.
- Support daily operations such as equipment maintenance, contractor support, safety reports etc.
Location and other Key Details
- You will work out of our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometres north of Fort McMurray, Alberta
- This Fort Hills site position will be predominantly field based with some office work required
- This role requires FIFO (Fly-in-Fly-Out). Fly-in-fly-out hubs are Calgary and Edmonton
Why Suncor?
Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations). Suncor is developing petroleum resources while advancing the transition to a low-emissions future through investment in power, renewable fuels and hydrogen.
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
