Environmental Co-op: Fish Monitoring & Field Data Specialist

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Hands-on mining experience

Mentorship program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources is offering a co-op role in the Elk Valley, BC, focusing on fisheries and environmental projects. Start date January 2027 for 8 or 12 months, with field data collection and safety involvement. The position includes outdoor work, data recording, and collaboration with experienced specialists.

You will gain hands-on experience in mining operations while developing technical skills and professional growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Undergraduate degree or diploma in Fisheries Management, Marine Biology or an Environmental field with relevant fisheries courses.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work outdoors and in variable weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Provide field support in areas such as processing fish, reading and collecting data, documenting and taking pictures, dip netting, flow and YSI readings, etc.

Skills

Field data collection

Data entry

Report writing

MS Office

Safety orientation

Education

Undergraduate degree in Fisheries Management

Undergraduate degree in Marine Biology

Undergraduate degree in Environmental degree/diploma

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elk Valley Resources is offering a co-op role in the Elk Valley, BC, focusing on fisheries and environmental projects. Start date January 2027 for 8 or 12 months, with field data collection and safety involvement. The position includes outdoor work, data recording, and collaboration with experienced specialists.

You will gain hands-on experience in mining operations while developing technical skills and professional growth opportunities within a supportive team.