Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
Are you a student passionate about wildlife? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Join us as a Wildlife Student in Fort McMurray, where you'll get to work with the regulatory side and develop your skills in identifying birds, mammals, and amphibians. You'll gain hands-on experience that will boost your knowledge and make a real difference in wildlife conservation. Working alongside experts, you'll contribute to important projects that help protect our natural world.
Minimum Requirements:
Current enrollment in a Biological Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Engineering, or a related degree with an environmental or wildlife focus, at an accredited post-secondary institution. You must be returning to full-time studies after the work term. Please attach your most recent transcripts with your application
Knowledge of wildlife management and/or conservation programs.
Knowledge of pertinent provincial and federal regulatory Acts and Regulations
Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Office programs i.e., Excel
A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Responsibilities:
Engage in a variety of projects with wildlife and/or environmental aspects
Assist with various wildlife management programs e.g., human-bear conflict management program, bird monitoring program, bird deterrent program.
Assist with various components of Tailings’ bird deterrent and bird monitoring programs, including independently completely monthly audits with the Suncor Base Plant avian management contractor
Assist with internal regulatory field inspections and site visits.
Assist in the planning and organization of environmental and wildlife related initiatives and communications. Assist the wildlife advisors in tracking, follow-up, and response to wildlife incidents
Support the facilitation of wildlife training for Suncor employees and review of their party wildlife awareness training for equivalency to Suncor training.
Assist environmental and regulatory advisors in supporting the business to ensure regulatory compliance
Enter, manage, analyze, and compile different types of wildlife, environment, and regulatory data
Review, compile, and help write weekly / monthly / annual reports.
Update and create presentations, reports, communications, flow charts using MS Visio, spreadsheets, and other documents as required
·Support and manage document control for the Environmental & Regulatory team
Location and other Key Details:
This is a 12-month term commitment beginning in January 2025
Relocation support will be provided if required
Students who live and work in Fort McMurray are eligible for a cash allowance to address the cost of living and the remote nature of the region
Why Suncor?
Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
