Engineering Co-op Field Student

Why SRC? 

With more than 400 employees, $83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization with 1,400 clients in 16 countries around the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.

SRC’s Environmental Performance, Sustainability and Climate team provides environmental, technological, community engagement and management support services to the resource and industrial sectors. The team is managing a large-scale remediation project called Project CLEANS (Cleanup of Abandoned Northern Sites), which involves the remediation of 37 abandoned uranium mine and mill sites in northern Saskatchewan, with the objective of returning the sites to a state that supports safe, future use by the communities for traditional purposes. To learn more, visit www.src.sk.ca. 

Overview

SRC’s Environmental Performance, Sustainability and Climate team is seeking an Engineering Co-op Student to engage in fieldwork activities in support of Project CLEANS. This position is a 16-month term, starting in May 2027.

Accountabilities

• Participate in fieldwork activities to support the assessment and remediation of abandoned uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan
• Conduct environmental sampling of soil, surface water, ground water and waste rock
• Perform radiation surveys and scanning 
• Assist with environmental data management, analysis and interpretation
• Support the oversight of contractors during fieldwork
• Contribute to report preparation and the planning of field activities

Qualifications

• A third or fourth year environmental, geological or civil engineering student enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan Engineering Co-operative Internship Program
• Experience conducting field work is an asset

Skills

• Strong understanding of best practices for quality work and workplace safety
• Team player with effective interpersonal, communication, multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and stay flexible as daily job tasks may vary
• Ability to self-motivate, follow detailed instructions and carry out tasks with minimal supervision
• Organizational skills and attention to detail

Requirements

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Travel to remote, radiation-impacted abandoned mine sites in northern Saskatchewan for up to two weeks at a time during the field season (from May to October)
• Extended working hours (up to 12 hours per day) while in the field
• Out of town field trips for up to 21 days
• Traveling by small aircraft, boat and operating all-terrain vehicles 
• Walking in rugged, forested terrain with 20-lb (10-kg) backpack for up to 10 hours per day
• Obtain designation as a Nuclear Energy Worker (training will be provided)

The chosen candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt.

This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Deadline to apply is November 30, 2026.