Soils Summer Student

Soils Summer Student Position

OUR PURPOSE

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

Gain experience working in the field on vegetation and soils projects as a crew second.

Have the opportunity to interact and learn from a community of technical experts.

Join a well-respected environmental consulting company engaged in interesting, dynamic work.

As a Soils Summer Student, you will join our Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta offices as part of our Soils team for a 4 or 8-month term starting May 2026 . The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of soil, vegetation and wetlands projects with responsibilities as follows :

Active participation in maintaining Montrose’s strong safety culture

Assist with the execution of soils and vegetation surveys

Assist with field survey data collection

Travel, often to remote locations, will be required to carry out field programs.

What We Are Looking For

Must be enrolled in terrestrial ecology, biology, environmental science, renewable resource management or similar technical or undergraduate program at a recognized post-secondary institution

Strong oral and written communication skills

A valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions.

Experience with off-highway vehicles ARGO, UTV) and trailer towing would be considered an asset

Cares about their safety and the safety of others

Brings knowledge of terrestrial sciences and assessment practices

Works easily in a team

Is thoughtful, thorough and inquisitive in completing office and field tasks

Has energy and desire to support others and respond to the changing needs of a dynamic environment

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. This is a seasonal position with a hourly rate range of starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location.

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Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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