Environmental Sciences Co-op

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.

HDR has a growing team within Saskatchewan and is looking to hire Environmental Sciences Co-op to help support various projects within our Environmental Science and Planning (ES&P) Group. Our team is made up of Environmental professionals, with experience in aquatics, soils, contaminated sites, wildlife vegetation, wetlands and ecology with abundant local knowledge and experience within the environmental consulting field. We work for a variety of sectors and clients, across Saskatchewan and Canada; as a global company we also have projects worldwide. We are looking for highly motivated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic staff to join our dynamic group of HDR biologists, scientists and engineers.

The Role

Reporting to local and regional environmental project managers, you will be involved in wildlife, vegetation, aquatics, and soils baseline programs. You will additionally be deployed as an environmental monitor to support clients on linear construction projects.

• Participate in environmental baseline studies, environmental assessment, reporting and field work as required.
• Environmental monitoring on linear projects throughout Saskatchewan and western Canada.
• Conduct desktop reviews of scientific literature and existing data for technical reporting.
• Learn and support permitting, and regulatory compliance related to the environmental field of study.
• Work collaboratively with HDR’s multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in HDR health and safety programs.
• Travel to conduct field work. Extended field shifts will be required for this position.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of experience in the consulting field or related summer work between periods of education.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of pertinent environmental regulations is an asset.
• Team player willing to do field work as required to help contribute to the success of HDR’s project teams. Ability to communicate with a wide range of people including management, regulatory agencies, clients, and the public.
• Any experience working in the oil and gas industry, remote work doing extended shifts or workdays is an asset.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental Engineering or related program
• Attention to detail
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.