Job Description

Summer Student Field Technician (Co-op/Internship)

Northern Alberta | Remote & Field-Based:

Are you a student looking for meaningful experience that gets you out of the classroom and into the field? Do you want to see the impact of your work, build your environmental career, and be part of a company that's changing the way consulting is done?

At GCL Environmental Ltd., we're reclaiming the past while developing our communities--and we want the next generation of leaders to be part of it. As one of Western Canada's fastest-growing environmental consulting firms, we're hiring summer students who are curious, driven, and ready to learn by doing.

This is more than just a co-op. This is your launchpad.

Why Join GCL?Purposeful Work:

Support real-world environmental programs--from soil sampling to habitat monitoring--and see the difference you make in land reclamation, remediation, and restoration.

Career-Ready Experience:

Build technical fieldwork skills, learn regulatory frameworks, and receive mentorship from experienced consultants who want to see you succeed.

Flexible & Remote:

Work from home when you're not in the field. Travel across Alberta with a trusted team. Gain independence while staying connected.

Tech-Enabled:

Learn tools used in modern consulting--Survey123, Field Maps, Power Apps, SiteDocs, and more.

Supportive Culture:

Be part of a team built on our FIRE values--Flexibility, Innovation, Resiliency, and Entrepreneurship. We believe learning comes from doing--and we'll back you every step of the way.

What You'll Doo Assist with environmental field programs including Phase I/II ESAs, vegetation & soil assessments, water sampling.

Prepare for and execute fieldwork safely: manage logistics, pack field kits, drive to remote sites, and follow safety protocols. Use field tablets, mapping software, and mobile data tools to collect, document, and upload observations. Collaborate with project leads, GIS analysts, and senior technicians to complete deliverables. Participate in post-field analysis and reporting by organizing data, drafting notes, and contributing to regulatory summaries.

What You Bringo Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Environmental Science, Biology, Agriculture, Ecology, or related field.

Exposure to environmental fieldwork or sampling techniques (through school or work). A valid Class 5 driver's license and clean driver's abstract. Comfort working outdoors in variable weather, often in remote/rural settings. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to ask questions and learn. Bonus if you have: First Aid, WHMIS, ATV/UTV training, or experience using GIS/Survey123.

Your Summer at GCLThis internship is designed to give you real experience, build your confidence, and prepare you for a career in environmental consulting. You'll receive hands-on mentorship, work on meaningful projects, and see what it takes to close oil and gas sites, protect ecosystems, and support rural and Indigenous communities across Alberta.

Join us this summer--and step into your future with purpose.

Apply Now

Send us your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you're interested in this role and what you hope to learn. Let us know your availability and school program details.