Environmental Services and Climate Resilience Summer Student

Job title: Climate Change & Environmental Services Summer Student  

Reports to: Climate Change Project Specialist 

Job location: 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook, NS, B4R 1B9, Municipality of the County of Kings 

Wage: $21.00 / hour 

Hours: 35 hours per week (15-week internship) 

Start Date: Expected May 19, 2025 

Number of Positions: 1 

Employment Hiring 

Clean Foundation is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. The Clean Leadership Program welcomes applications from qualified self-identifying First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, Racialized Youth, Persons with Disabilities, Newcomers and 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on our registration form. 

About the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program 

The Clean Leadership Summer Internship program helps grow the clean economy by matching interns (age 15-30) with employers for 9- and 15-week summer work placements. Participating interns will receive paid hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, take part in a professional development conference and training, while supporting local environmental projects.  

Program Requirements 

• Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, person who has been granted refugee status in Canada or legally entitled to work in Canada;  
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of internship; 
• From and/or residing in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship; 
• Must not be an immediate family member of host employer 

About the host employer 

The Municipality of the County of Kings is a community of communities, both urban and rural, offering an exceptional lifestyle to residents. With a population of more than 60,000, the Kings Region offers full-service amenities you’d typically find in more urban environments in quaint small towns with vast rural landscapes and amazing vistas. Primary office location: Coldbrook, NS. 

Summary of position  

In this position, you will be mainly responsible for gathering and analyzing data pertinent to various Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Facilities as well as assist with the Lake Monitoring Program. Additionally, the successful candidate will assist our Climate Change staff with the coordination and planning of future capital projects. This hands-on role presents an unparalleled opportunity to actively contribute to environmental compliance initiatives while gaining invaluable practical experience within the field. The successful candidate needs to have a valid driver’s license and experience with canoeing or kayaking. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Collaborate with plant personnel to gather data related to water quality, treatment processes and regulatory compliance. 
• Aid in the Lake Monitoring Program, collecting water samples in the field and assisting in data analysis.  
• Organize and catalog collected data in a systematic manner for easy retrieval and analysis. 
• Prepare documentation summarizing/analyzing findings and data trending developments.  
• Contribute to the creation of reports for internal and regulatory purposes. 
• Assisting with planning and design of climate change projects.  
• Ongoing development and confirmation of data for the Municipality’s asset management system. 
• Preparing project meeting agendas and taking minutes.

Requirements/Qualifications 

• Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment; 
• Be able to work productively as part of a team while responding to feedback; 
• Demonstrated interest in future employment in the environmental or clean sector is considered an asset; 
• Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Environmental Science or Engineering, Water Resources, Climate Change or a closely related field; 
• Proficient in data collection methodologies and tools and familiarity with data analysis software;  
• Experience in using drafting and design software for schematic development;  
• Strong communication skills; 
• Exceptional attention to detail in data collection, organization, and analysis; 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and stakeholders;  
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines. 

Working Conditions 
Working with the public and working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. 

Physical Requirements 
The fieldwork is physically demanding for this job. The intern must be able to canoe or kayak and carry gear to the remote fieldwork site.