Local recruitment: Watershed Analyst Student

Job ID: 311080

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. The City offers unique, diverse jobs and a variety of work locations. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. 

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. 

By joining the City of Calgary, you will get to apply your academic knowledge and participate in providing quality public service for over 1.4 million Calgarians. As a student, you will build lasting relationships with industry leaders, and contribute to work that will build and strengthen your skill sets. Primary duties include:

• Review and perform Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) water quality data.
• Perform data management.
• Help with water quality analysis for rivers, creeks, wetlands and ponds.
• Perform literature review of stormwater best management practices and optimization.
• Gain an increased understanding of Water quality regulations from the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) and Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) water quality guidelines.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.
• Completion of your second year of study will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data. 
• You are highly motivated with demonstrated initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in school on a full-time basis with the intent to return to school full-time in the Fall of 2025.
• If invited to an interview, you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating the program and year you are currently completing).

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.