Whatever career you’re after, try looking in some of these locations for a start.
Quick tips:
If you’re looking for a summer job as a student, it’s best to start looking and applying in December. Many job postings will close before February ends.
There are a variety of good career experiences that will not be found on the UBCO Job Board. I’ve made a list here, but there are even more places you can work with an environmental chemistry degree. Also, don’t be afraid to reach out to organizations even if they do not have a careers page or any active postings!
There are sources of co-op funding outside of of the UBCO program, such as Eco-Canada. If you register and become pre-approved, and your potential employer meets the requirements that are set out, they could be eligible for up to $5000 in funding for your wages. At the very least, it’s something worth mentioning during an interview!
Speaking of interviews, the BC provincial government put together an online video resource to help you prepare for their style of interviews. I found it generally useful.
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City of Kelowna
Work with the municipality of Kelowna! Entry positions have “student” in the title.
Jobs including Parks Ambassador, Greenhouse Labourer, and Asset Management Data Analyst. -
UBCO Job Board
Requires CWL login.
Geared towards student research positions on-campus. Sometimes outside companies post, offering good career experiences.
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Association of the Chemical Profession British Columbia
Requires membership to see postings. However, membership is free for students. Signup takes awhile though, so register sooner rather than later.
Posted jobs tend to target those with professional experience already, but there are also development opportunities outside of work.
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BC Wildlife Federation
Posts intern positions for the summer, typically closing by mid February.
Jobs including Fish Habitat Restoration & Education Intern, Wetlands Education Program Intern, and Youth Program Camp Leader.
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Government of British Columbia
The website can be intimidating, and requires you to make an account to apply.
Narrow down your search by using the category feature at the bottom of the page. Undergrads should select “Student”. Experienced positions can be found under “Scientific & Technical”, “Policy, Research & Economics”, or “Natural Resource Sector”.
Jobs include Wildfire Technician, Orchard Health Research Assistant, and Rec Sites & Trails Crew Member.
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BC Parks Student Ranger Program
Applications are closed by early January. You must be a student enrolled in full-time courses to apply.
Work as an outdoor crew member/lead within BC Parks framework. Very good option, if you can get in.
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British Columbia Institute of Agrologists
An aggregate of job postings related to agrology and the environment in BC.
Jobs include Junior Environmental Professional, Junior Environmental Scientist, and Soil Technician.
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ECO Canada
A federally funded resource for the new environmental professional designation. Students can register for co-op funding through the organization, and they also have an aggregate job board.
Jobs include Field Technician, Watershed Monitoring, Quality Assurance Specialist, Policy Analyst, etc. Search terms such as “student”, “technician”, “water”, or “environment”. -
Metro Vancouver
Municipal jobs including Regional Parks Crew, Policy Analyst, and Environmental Monitoring Assistant.
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AgCareers.com
Global job board for careers in the field agriculture, with opportunities posted for recent graduates and those who have already begun their career.
Job postings including Quality Technician, Assistant Wine Maker, Seed Lab Coordinator, and Field Technician.
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Work Cabin
A very good selection of jobs from industrial, conservation, and environmental fields.
Posts including Wildlife Research Analyst, Stewardship Biologist, and Aquatic Research Technician.
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Young Agrarians
Young Agrarians is a farmer to farmer educational resource network for new and young ecological, organic, and regenerative farmers in Canada. They also aggregate job postings for farm / admin positions,
Jobs posted including Land Matcher for their BC Land Matching Program, Coordinator of Community Engagement, and Greenhouse work