On Site Environmental Technician Intern

Clean Harbors; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $20/hr

Networking events

Final project presentation

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Kitimat, BC seeks a reliable On-Site Technician Intern for Summer 2027. Work alongside seasoned professionals at a customer site, handling hazardous materials under supervision while gaining practical industry exposure and networking opportunities. Housing and commute should be commutable to Kitimat.

Expect a final project presentation and mentorship throughout the program. The internship emphasizes health and safety, meaningful projects, and exposure to various career paths

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, etc. and in 3rd or 4th year.
• Complete a pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize Health and Safety, follow safe work practices, and act safely.
• Assist with chemical pickups at the customer facility.
• Bulk/consolidate chemicals as required.
• Package waste to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Perform site-specific regulatory tasks and health & safety plans.
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.
• Assist with waste stream sampling and profiling.
• Follow local, provincial, and federal compliance rules.
• Follow EH&S guidelines and attend internship networking events.
• Complete a final project presentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

BSc in Environmental Science

Job description

Clean Harbors in Kitimat, BC is seeking a reliable, safety-oriented, and team-focused student to join our team as an On-Site Technician Intern for Summer 2027!

Please note students should reside close commute to Kitimat, BC to be considered. No fly in fly out option.

The On-Site Technician Internship program is designed for students interested in maintaining a sustainable environment. The intern will be responsible for tasks associated with handling hazardous materials on a customer site. Interns can expect to participate in networking events and complete a final presentation at the conclusion of the program. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to our industry, and develop practical skills that support their academic and early career goals!

The Internship Program Is Designed To Provide

• Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;
• Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;
• Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors’ operations;
• Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.
• Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.
• The Internship program is designed to provide:

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth.
• Competitive Pay $20/ hr.
• Positive and safe work environments.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner.
• Assist with chemical pickups throughout customer facility as directed.
• Conduct chemical bulking/consolidation as required.
• Packaging of waste to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans.
• Assist with inspecting drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure work area maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
• Assist with waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary.
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Attend Networking events within the Internship Program.
• Complete a final project presentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, etc.) and be in their 3rd or 4th year.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical.
• Ability to perform physical functions per job requirements.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Join our safety focused team today!

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company