Local recruitment: Water Quality Monitoring Summer Student

Job ID: 313141

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 1.6 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:

• Learn and apply water quality sampling and monitoring for stormwater and surface water.
• Learn and apply calibration, maintenance, and operation of monitoring equipment applied in the environmental science field of study.
• Learn and apply safe field work practices and policies.
• Basic data compiling and analysis.
• Drive to monitoring locations for the purpose of sample collection and field measurements.
• Be on ‘Standby’ for some weekends to support emergency spill response, guided by other technicians.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a diploma or degree in Environmental/Water Science, Technology, or a related field.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• A valid class 5 Driver’s Licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than six demerits and no 
• Success in this position requires strong attention to detail and a focus on producing high quality results.
• This position must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions while following safe work practices and policies; can work both independently and in a team; and be innovative in troubleshooting issues in the field.

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 2026.
• Must obtain a City of Calgary operator’s permit.
• 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.