Water and Environmental Sciences Student - January 2025

at  Suncor Energy

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.
At Suncor, our student positions offer an exceptional opportunity to gain meaningful work experience. Students have an opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the mining and energy industries. Student positions include roles on various production sites, in the field and in offices, these positions and can empower you to shape the trajectory of your career path. Better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate!
The Water and Environmental Sciences Student will be a part of the Water and Environmental Science team, based in Fort McMurray. You will be a member of a team comprised of reclamation and water (surface and groundwater) focused scientists, specialists, and engineers; engaged in work supporting the Suncor Oil Sands In-Situ and Mining sites located near Fort McMurray, AB.

Minimum Requirements

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or technical program in Sciences, such as Geology and Environmental Science or a relevant discipline at an accredited post-secondary institution
• Must be returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Please attach your most recent transcripts with your application

Key Responsibilities

• Support development of regulatory required plans and reports, including formatting, coordinating data inputs
• Support various water, reclamation and closure related programs and projects, including literature search and reviews, coordination of people/ resources, enabling progress on annual program commitments and requirements
• Manage water quality and volume monitoring data input, databases, and QAQC
• Aid in preparation of slide decks, data analysis, graphing, charting and presentation development
• Participate in and coordinate teams and resources in the support of various Indigenous community engagement activities related to reclamation and closure
• Provide general support to the water and environmental science team during meetings, managing information, data compilation, filing
• Aid in preparation of slide decks, data analysis, graphing, charting and presentation development

Location and other Key Details

• You will work out of our Syncrude Aurora location in Fort McMurray
• Relocation assistance will be provided if required
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work

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

• Support development of regulatory required plans and reports, including formatting, coordinating data inputs
• Support various water, reclamation and closure related programs and projects, including literature search and reviews, coordination of people/ resources, enabling progress on annual program commitments and requirements
• Manage water quality and volume monitoring data input, databases, and QAQC
• Aid in preparation of slide decks, data analysis, graphing, charting and presentation development
• Participate in and coordinate teams and resources in the support of various Indigenous community engagement activities related to reclamation and closure
• Provide general support to the water and environmental science team during meetings, managing information, data compilation, filing
• Aid in preparation of slide decks, data analysis, graphing, charting and presentation developmen