Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near the Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Strathcona is committed to doing business the right way, guided by our core values: Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence. These values define who we are as a company, how we work together, and how we make decisions: We prioritize respect, accountability, and collaboration. That means everyone can shape and strengthen our culture and drive results in meaningful ways. Our people bring energy and curiosity to solve problems and deliver results. Be part of a team where performance, collaboration, and innovation come together to drive success.
We are currently seeking an Environmental Summer Student to join our team in Lloydminster. Reporting to the Team Lead, Environment, the summer student will work closely with Senior Environmental Advisors to assist with various day-to-day field duties from May until August. This is a great opportunity for an Environmental Sciences student to gain experience over the summer before heading back to their studies in the fall.
Responsibilities:
Housekeeping, weed, and site inspections
Groundwater/surface water sampling
Soil sampling
Assisting consultants on field programs
Support on -going data entry and management
Support presentation creation
Assist in wildlife data collection
Assist with spill response
Drainage and berm inspections
Support CER corrective actions plan being executed through the summer
Qualifications
Post-Secondary schooling in Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, Forestry, Biology or related discipline.
Field travel will be required (up to 80%). Must possess a valid driver’s license/drivers abstract will be required.
Experience using field equipment including GPS, EC probe, pH meter, hand auger etc. is an asset.
Excellent communication, written and organizational skills.
Familiar navigating utilizing Alberta and Saskatchewan Township system.
Ability to work independently.
Willing to work outdoors.
Safety tickets will be considered an asset (First Aid, H2S Alive, ATV/UTV training).
Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.
We believe meaningful results come from people with unwavering commitment to integrity, energy, and intelligence – how we show up matters just as much as what we deliver. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.
Apply to Strathcona
If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted.