Environmental Student

We are seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Science student to join our team for a co‑op term beginning in January 2027. Our preference is for an 8- month term, although applicants seeking a 4-month term will also be considered.

At Urban Systems, we understand the importance of gaining meaningful experience during your co‑op term. You will have opportunities to apply your skills to exciting, challenging, and rewarding projects while exploring diverse aspects of environmental consulting in both office and field settings. By the end of your term, our goal is for you to leave with fresh perspectives, stronger skills, a sense of accomplishment, and lasting professional connections that will support your future career.

Our commitment to creating a positive work experience runs deep. We care about one another, the quality of our work, and the clients and communities we serve. By embracing a growth mindset, we foster a supportive culture where everyone can learn, develop, and build meaningful relationships. During your work term, you will explore your potential, strengthen your knowledge, and gain practical experience with industry best practices alongside a supportive team.

Working alongside both experienced environmental consultants and recent graduates, you may contribute to projects involving fisheries and wildlife management, environmental assessments and mitigation planning, contaminated site assessments, and regulatory applications for a variety of projects. These opportunities will help you develop practical knowledge of environmental regulations and strengthen your skills in environmental assessment and mitigation planning while working with a diverse range of clients and communities, including municipal and provincial governments, Indigenous communities, and land development clients.

• Conduct field assessments with team members, including fish and fish habitat assessments, pre‑construction wildlife surveys, construction monitoring, water quality and soil sampling, hydrometric monitoring, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Review and compile environmental information from databases, analyze data, and summarize field conditions to support technical reports.
• Support environmental management plans, overview reports, impact assessments, monitoring programs, terrestrial and aquatic habitat assessments, fish and wildlife surveys and salvages, wetland assessments, and technical reporting.
• Prepare permit applications and help coordinate approvals from local, provincial, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Support public and community engagement initiatives alongside your local team.
• Collaborate with project teams to assess, monitor, and mitigate potential effects on environmental valued components and support regulatory compliance.
• Build your knowledge and skills in environmental legislation, impact assessment, mitigation planning, client communication, technical writing, field survey standards, health and safety, and professional networking.

We are looking for a student in their 3rd or 4th year of a Biology, Natural Resource Science, Environmental Science, or related program who is comfortable working outdoors in a range of weather conditions. Eligibility for registration with a professional association upon graduation is an asset, as is related experience. The qualities and qualifications that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Motivated and enthusiastic – You are eager to gain practical experience, take on new challenges, and expand your environmental knowledge.
• Curious and attentive – You ask thoughtful questions, listen and seek to understand the needs and…