Environmental Scientist Intern

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada H2nanO Inc. Full time

We are seeking an **Environmental Scientist Intern **to join our growing team.

This is your opportunity to grow your professional experience developing H2nanO’s technology and our growing biological co-treatment projects for passive water treatment.

H2nanO is creating the next generation of water and emissions treatment technology. We are a growing environmental technology innovator, building solutions for hard-to-treat water contaminants, GHG emissions, and odours to support sustainable industry. Using advanced materials and new process designs, H2nanO aims to improve the cost and efficacy of water treatment and emissions reduction in mining, energy, agriculture, and other industries, including solutions such as treating water in Canada’s oil sands.

Each day, H2nanO’s team works to improve the safety and quality of our world’s most valuable resource. Join us and contribute to building the future of Canadian environmental technology.

**About The Job**:
**Location**: Edmonton, AB (with potential for travel)

**Period**: May - August 2023 (earlier start if available)

We are looking for an internship or co-op student with an interest and passion for environmental and biological systems to assist with execution of planned test demonstrations of H2nanO’s SolarPass wastewater treatment technology. This position is a minimum four-month internship starting in May, with the potential to start earlier if available. We are able to consider current undergraduate students and recent graduates.

You will work with a talented team of biologists, chemists, engineers, and technicians at H2nanO to help design test programs, execute on-site and field analytical operations, and support other technology development activities. You will be based in Edmonton assisting with on-site programs (90%) with the potential for travel to other field operating sites when required (10%). Your primary focus will be assisting our Environmental Scientist with execution of test programs to demonstrate integration of H2nanO’s SolarPass technology with wetlands systems for industrial wastewater treatment.

**Environmental Scientist Intern Roles**:

- Manage day-to-day activities for test programs. Prepare and maintain data reports and daily logs. Monitor the progress of treatment, including the visual health of plant-based biological systems.
- Collect and process water samples for analytical analysis. Complete onsite analytical testing and prepare samples for offsite analysis, including packaging and sample chain of custody generation.
- Assist with creation of standard operating procedures and safe work protocols. Participate in project safety hazard assessments and reviews.

**What You Will Learn**:

- Sample collection, identification, processing, and management procedures.
- Environmental project management at different phases of a program: planning, approval, construction/setup, operations, and demobilization.
- Hands on experience with novel chemical and biological treatment processes.
- Data collection and quality control skills.
- Proper health and safety procedures for sample collection and analysis.
- Professional documentation and communication.

**About You**:
You want to work for a scaling company, ready to make outsized changes in the environmental industry. You are enthusiastic about green technology and want to contribute to creating sustainable industry solutions for Canada and the world. You are excited by the prospect of helping develop a new technology and finding innovative solutions to both new and old problems.

You enjoy working outside and consider yourself to have a “green thumb”. You are enthusiastic to learn new skill sets, increase your knowledge of biological systems, and assist environmental professionals in day-to-day tasks. You have a bright and creative mind and are eager to share your thoughts and ideas. You are grounded by solid organizational, communication, and project execution skills.

**Preferred Experience and Skills**:
Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a college diploma, or bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences or equivalent program.
- Practical experience working in environmental field programs.
- Meticulous attention to detail and data management skills.
- Previous experience or willingness to learn standard sampling collection and preparation techniques.
- Experience with basic plant care and maintenance.
- Knowledge of wetland systems including natural wetland water treatment mechanisms, plant propagation, and overall health metrics.
- Ability to work independently and problem solve basic issues with assistance from other experienced professionals when needed.
- Proven ability to self-manage, problem solve, and communicate effectively.
- Prioritization of safe work practices and procedures, and contribution to a high-quality, high-integrity work culture.
- Ambitious disposition; eager to work with new technologies and proj



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