Engineering Co-op Field Student

Why SRC?

With more than 400 employees, $83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization with 1,400 clients in 16 countries around the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.

SRC’s Environmental Performance, Sustainability and Climate team provides environmental, technological, community engagement and management support services to the resource and industrial sectors. The team is managing a large-scale remediation project called Project CLEANS (Cleanup of Abandoned Northern Sites), which involves the remediation of 37 abandoned uranium mine and mill sites in northern Saskatchewan, with the objective of returning the sites to a state that supports safe, future use by the communities for traditional purposes. To learn more, visit www.src.sk.ca.

Overview

SRC’s Environmental Performance, Sustainability and Climate team is seeking an Engineering Co-op Student to engage in fieldwork activities in support of Project CLEANS. This position is a 16-month term, starting in May 2027.

Accountabilities

• Participate in fieldwork activities to support the assessment and remediation of abandoned uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan
• Conduct environmental sampling of soil, surface water, ground water and waste rock
• Perform radiation surveys and scanning
• Assist with environmental data management, analysis and interpretation
• Support the oversight of contractors during fieldwork
• Contribute to report preparation and the planning of field activities

Qualifications

• A third or fourth year environmental, geological or civil engineering student enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan Engineering Co-operative Internship Program
• Experience conducting field work is an asset

Skills

• Strong understanding of best practices for quality work and workplace safety
• Team player with effective interpersonal, communication, multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and stay flexible as daily job tasks may vary
• Ability to self-motivate, follow detailed instructions and carry out tasks with minimal supervision
• Organizational skills and attention to detail

Requirements

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Travel to remote, radiation-impacted abandoned mine sites in northern Saskatchewan for up to two weeks at a time during the field season (from May to October)
• Extended working hours (up to 12 hours per day) while in the field
• Out of town field trips for up to 21 days
• Traveling by small aircraft, boat and operating all-terrain vehicles
• Walking in rugged, forested terrain with 20-lb (10-kg) backpack for up to 10 hours per day
• Obtain designation as a Nuclear Energy Worker (training will be provided)

The chosen candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt.

This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Deadline to apply is November 30, 2026.

Note: Applicants are also required to apply on Career Link as per the Co-op program requirements.

Please indicate on your application where you heard about the position as SRC works with several partners to support an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to engage and empower all people so they can successfully achieve their professional goals.

As SRC strives to build a representative workforce, applications are encouraged from persons of Indigenous ancestry.

Hear from our Past Students

As a working student, my internship experience at SRC has been incredibly valuable, providing me with hands-on exposure to real engineering projects and industry practices. One of the aspects I have enjoyed most is the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful work that has strengthened both my technical and problem-solving skills. Throughout my placement, I have been able to apply concepts learned in my electrical engineering courses to real-world challenges while also gaining practical knowledge that cannot be learned in a classroom. This experience has increased my confidence as an engineer, and reinforced my enthusiasm for pursuing a career in engineering.

-Mustafa Emara, Electrical Engineering Co-op Student

I'm currently a Chemical Engineering student and I've worked in both the Mineral Processing and Rare Earth Elements departments. My experience at SRC as a student assistant has been incredibly valuable, from working in bench scale lab projects and pilot plants to commissioning a brand new plant. While in school, it was hard to imagine what the processing equipment even looked like, all I knew was the math behind it. Now, I can say I've actually worked with the equipment including testing it, designing procedures for it, and troubling shooting it as well. Between both departments and others I've met throughout my time at SRC I can say for certain it is a warm and welcoming work environment. Overall, my Co-Op at SRC has been a great opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that I’ll carry with me throughout my career.

-Mackenzie Wallace, Chemical Engineering Co-op Student