Co-op Environmental / Ecology Student - London

The London office is looking for a 4- or 8-month period contract full-time Environmental / Ecology Student to join the Ecological Services team.

Duties:

• Assist the ecology team in completing field work;
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team on a variety of infrastructure projects, supporting the ecology team in the assessment of environmental impacts and development of mitigation strategies;
• Assist the ecology team in preparing environmental reports and maps; and
• Provide office support, as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a third- or fourth-year Biology/Ecology/Environmental Science program at an accredited University or College;
• Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation and policies;
• Experience conducting biological inventories such as: botanical surveys, wetland evaluations, wildlife surveys, fisheries surveys, and Species at Risk habitat screening;
• Experience using ArcGIS software to create maps;
• Demonstrates superior communication skills in English, both oral and written;
• Ability to work in an interactive team atmosphere; and
• Must have a valid G Class Driver's License and access to own vehicle.