Environmental Technologist Co-op/Summer Student Job Bedford area,Nova Scotia Canada,Science

The Municipal Group of Companies is a large, diversified organization engaged in all major aspects of the heavy civil construction, mining and environmental services within the Atlantic Provinces. We are currently seeking an Environmental Technologist Co-op Student to join our team from May – August 2026. This position will be 8:30am – 5pm Monday – Friday out of our Bedford, NS office.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct Environmental inspections and monitoring at MGC facilities for compliance with regulatory requirements

Collect soil, surface and groundwater samples as per industry and MGOC protocols

Monitor & track various environmental performance indicators

Increase effectiveness of MGC’s Environmental Best Practices and awareness of MGCs Environmental Management Plan

Collaborate with MGC staff on various environmental issues

Prepare and review comprehensive Environmental reports and summarize the information for Senior Management

Emergency response related to Environmental Incidents

Review and provide input on activities in the environment (wetland alteration planning, remediation, culvert installation, etc.)

Assist with surface water management, water monitoring and reporting

Any other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and

Experience:

Working towards a degree or diploma from a recognized university or college in a natural or physical science or engineering with specialization in erosion and sedimentation controls, fisheries biology, aquatic biology, ecology and/or another related discipline.

Demonstrate the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Experience with sedimentation and erosion control techniques would be an asset;

Ability to work as part of an environmental team;

Strong time and priority management skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills;

Professional attitude, punctual, assertive and personable;

High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning;

Ability to respond in pressure situations with a calm demeanor and high sense of urgency.

Experience preparing reports and detailed inspection forms;

Knowledge of various computer tracking systems such as Share Point

A valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Flexibility to travel across the Maritime Provinces when required.


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Environmental Technologist Co-op​/Summer Student

Environmental Technologist Co-op/Summer Student