Summer 2025 | Environmental Co-op – Natural Heritage

Job Description Our Environmental Co-op Student will have the opportunity to work within our growing Earth and Environment team in Southwestern Ontario. They will participate and support projects as a part of our Natural Heritage team and will have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from our expert biologists, environmental professionals, and field technicians. The team’s work focuses on the delivery of natural heritage reports for a variety of projects supporting other CIMA+ sectors (energy, waterpower, transportation, land development, etc.) as well as for both public and private clients.   Primary responsibilities   Conduct field inventories for birds, herpetofauna, fish, and flora.  Draft Environmental Impact Studies, Environmental Management Plans, and ecological inventories.  Participate in the analysis of alternatives and assess and rank their potential to impact natural heritage features.  Assist in the development of site appropriate avoidance and mitigation measures.  Complete requests for authorizations and permits under the Endangered Species Act, or Species at Risk Act, for both small and large-scale projects.    Qualifications Student presently enrolled in a program with a focus on the natural environment (e.g. Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies)  Team player and ability to work within a diverse team  Access to a vehicle  Valid Canadian Driver’s Licence    The salary for this position ranges from $22.00 to $24.15 per hour, depending on your academic profile, the number of credits earned, and your previous co-op or internship experience. The final offer and salary may be adjusted based on your unique profile.    Additional Information Please note that our co-op, internship and student job opportunities are offered to individuals that are presently enrolled in a program at an educational institution. To be admissible for an internship, your work experience must meet the requirements from your study program and must be recognized by your educational institution. If you have completed your studies or will graduate by the start date, we invite you to consult our employment opportunities on our career page.   Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​ In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​ Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request. Find out about The CIMA+ advantage - CIMA+ .