Co-op, Environmental Ops, Potash

Nutrien; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a student enrolled in a 4-year Environmental Engineering/Science program to support our Global Environmental Management team across Saskatchewan and New Brunswick. This role focuses on permitting, compliance, and environmental stewardship in a large agricultural network.

You will review permits and standards, advise site operations on water resources, emissions, and waste management, and participate in audits and remediation projects. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Environmental Engineering/Science degree or equivalent related program with a graduation date of August 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Corporate Environmental Operations team supporting our Global Environmental Management organization and network of Potash mines in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick on all environmental matters including permitting and compliance, tailings management, management systems, and sustainability. Travel to sites may be required.
• Duties include reviewing existing and/or proposed regulatory and corporate requirements in permits, Acts, Regulations, standards, and guidelines and advising site operations on appropriate actions related to the management of water resources, air emissions, waste (hazardous, non-hazardous, tailings, brine), greenhouse gas emissions, environmental incidents, etc.
• Duties will also include participation in environmental audits/assessments and work on projects related decommissioning and reclamation planning, brine and tailings management, environmental remediation and compliance reporting.

Skills

Permitting

Compliance

Tailings management

Sustainability

Regulatory review

Education

Environmental Engineering/Science degree

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You'll Do

• Work with the Corporate Environmental Operations team supporting our Global Environmental Management organization and network of Potash mines in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick on all environmental matters including permitting and compliance, tailings management, management systems, and sustainability. Travel to sites may be required.
• Duties include reviewing existing and/or proposed regulatory and corporate requirements in permits, Acts, Regulations, standards, and guidelines and advising site operations on appropriate actions related to the management of water resources, air emissions, waste (hazardous, non-hazardous, tailings, brine), greenhouse gas emissions, environmental incidents, etc.
• Duties will also include participation in environmental audits/assessments and work on projects related decommissioning and reclamation planning, brine and tailings management, environmental remediation and compliance reporting.

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Environmental Engineering/Science degree or equivalent related program with a graduation date of August 2027 or later.

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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