Environmental and Lab Research Assistant Student

Job description

Working in our Upstream Calgary Research Center will provide the candidate an opportunity to assist us in our important research focus area of environmental reclamation.  This exciting position combines technical analysis and hands on lab/field experience. As a lab technician assistant the candidate will perform laboratory research on an exciting new potential technology to produce a value add geotechnical product from some of our hardest to treat tailings. As an Environmental Research assistant the candidate will employ analytical skills to assist in field research trials to understand reclamation trajectories using gas flux measurement in wetlands, studying vegetation establishment and effectiveness of soil amendments in reclamation practices. There will be a component of field work at one or more of our field sites.  

Qualifications

Academic:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills
• Previous industry experience is considered beneficial, but not essential
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application

Other:

• Commitment to safety on and off the job
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required for the role
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, results-oriented individuals who are energized by working with people and by achieving superior results
• Work schedule: Full time position

Start date: January, 2023

Work Term: 8 - 12 Months  

Location: Calgary, AB

Who we are

A leading member of Canada’s energy industry, Imperial offers exciting opportunities across our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions. We are committed to high standards, applying technology and innovation and working with communities and our Indigenous neighbours to meet rising energy demands in a safe, reliable and environmentally sound manner.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Imperial.recruiting@esso.ca

Other considerations

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.

• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Eligibility to work in Canada

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date.  Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Application deadline: September 18, 2022