Environmental Sciences Co-op (Summer 2026) (Saskatoon)
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
HDR has a growing team within Saskatchewan and is looking to hire Environmental Sciences Co‑op to help support various projects within our Environmental Science and Planning (ES&P;) Group. Our team is made up of Environmental professionals, with experience in aquatics, soils, contaminated sites, wildlife vegetation, wetlands and ecology with abundant local knowledge and experience within the environmental consulting field. We work for a variety of sectors and clients, across Saskatchewan and Canada; as a global company we also have projects worldwide. We are looking for highly motivated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic staff to join our dynamic group of HDR biologists, scientists and engineers.
The Role
Reporting to local and regional environmental project managers, you will be involved in wildlife, vegetation, aquatics, and soils baseline programs. You will additionally be deployed as an environmental monitor to support clients on linear construction projects.
- Participate in environmental baseline studies, environmental assessment, reporting and field work as required.
- Environmental monitoring on linear projects throughout Saskatchewan and western Canada.
- Conduct desktop reviews of scientific literature and existing data for technical reporting.
- Learn and support permitting, and regulatory compliance related to the environmental field of study.
- Work collaboratively with HDR’s multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in HDR health and safety programs.
- Travel to conduct field work. Extended field shifts will be required for this position.
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 – 3 years of experience in the consulting field or related summer work between periods of education.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of pertinent environmental regulations is an asset.
- Team player willing to do field work as required to help contribute to the success of HDR’s project teams. Ability to communicate with a wide range of people including management, regulatory agencies, clients, and the public.
Any experience working in the oil and gas industry, remote work doing extended shifts or workdays is an asset.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental Engineering or related program
- Possess strong problem‑solving and communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered
