Ecology Co-Op

Montrose Environmental Group is seeking a Terrestrial Ecology Co-op or Summer Student for their Guelph, ON office. The role involves supporting various ecological projects, including vegetation and wildlife surveys, data management, and report preparation. Candidates should be enrolled in relevant environmental programs and possess strong communication skills. The position requires teamwork, safety awareness, and a valid driver’s license. Travel to northern Ontario for fieldwork may be necessary.
Ecology CO-OP

OUR PURPOSE

Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…
• Support vegetation, wetland, aquatic, arborist and wildlife projects, which will include field programs as a crew second
• Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions.
• Partner with extensive, long-standing clients including provincial agencies, municipal governments, conservation authorities, , and private industry.
• Join a well-respected environmental consulting company engaged in interesting, dynamic work

As a Terrestrial Ecology Co-op or Summer Student, you will join our Guelph, Ontario office as part of our Eastern Ecology Team.

The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of vegetation, wetland, aquatic and wildlife projects with responsibilities as follows:
• Active participation in maintaining Montrose’s strong safety culture
• Assist with the coordination and execution of vegetation and wetland surveys, aquatic surveys and various wildlife surveys
• Assist with field survey data management
• Assist with the preparation of reports
• Travel, sometimes to northern Ontario locations, will be required to carry out field programs.

What We Are Looking For
• Must be enrolled in terrestrial ecology, biology, environmental science, renewable resource management, or similar technical or undergraduate program at a recognized post-secondary institution
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• A valid class G driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Cares about their safety and the safety of others
• Brings knowledge of terrestrial sciences and assessment practices
• Works easily in a team
• Is thoughtful, thorough and inquisitive in completing office and field tasks
• Has energy and desire to support others and respond to the changing needs of a dynamic environment

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. This is a temporary position with an hourly rate range of $23.00-$27.00, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.

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Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applicatio