Environmental Field Chemist Intern - Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Field experience

Networking events

Final project presentation

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Red Deer, AB is seeking a safety-oriented Environmental Field Chemist Intern for Summer 2027. You will work primarily in the field, handling and packing chemical waste at plants, labs, and customer sites, with opportunities to shadow other roles and present a final project.

Ideal candidates are in 3rd or 4th year of study, reside near the branch, and have reliable transportation. This internship involves outdoor and indoor work and networking events.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree/diploma in an applicable discipline (Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering etc.) and be in third or fourth year.
• Reside within assigned branch location.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred as baseline education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the top priority by following all safe work practices and policies.
• Prepare packing lists, labels, and manifests generated by computer systems.
• Inspect drums for proper labeling and regulatory compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal.
• Execute jobs at customer sites including Fortune 500 companies.
• Follow site-specific regulations and health and safety plans.
• Shadow other roles to learn the business.
• Attend internship networking events and complete a final presentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Safety awareness

Field work readiness

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree/diploma in Chemistry/Environmental Sciences/Environmental Engineering, 3rd or 4th year

Job description

Clean Harbors in Red Deer, AB is seeking a reliable, safety-oriented, and team-focused student to join its growing team as an Environmental Field Chemist Intern (CleanPack Chemist) for Summer 2027! This is a great opportunity for students interested in gaining exposure to the industrial chemistry, chemical waste management, and environmental services industries.

*Please note you will primarily be working in the field (indoors and outdoors), and NOT in a laboratory environment*.

Accepting applications for students in 3rd or 4th year of their current program.

The Chemist internship program is designed for students interested in maintaining a sustainable environment. The intern will be responsible for tasks associated with handling, segregating, packing, and inspecting chemical waste. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, and customer sites assisting with lab packs, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. Students will have the opportunity to shadow other positions within the Company. Interns can expect to participate in networking events and complete a final presentation at the conclusion of the program.

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.

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 acting in a safe manner at all times
• Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, and manifests
• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
• Execute Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies
• Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, provincial, and local regulations and health and safety plans
• Shadow various roles within the Organization to learn about overall business
• Follow all local, 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

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Reside within assigned branch location.
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree/ diploma in an applicable discipline (Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering etc.) and be in third or fourth year.
• Must have reliable transportation.

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. 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.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.