Summer Student - Environmental Planning & Compliance

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) is a leading industry organization dedicated to the overall planning, development, marketing, and management of the commercial port facilities within the Port of Prince Rupert.

PRPA is seeking a motivated, eager-to-learn student to join the environment compliance team. The opportunity offers a hands‑on learning opportunity, with occasional support provided to the environmental stewardship and regulatory affairs teams. The student will assist environmental compliance staff with regulatory oversight tasks, including site audits, habitat project monitoring, and permit compliance support for various port projects. This position will also include an opportunity to complete a research project supporting a PRPA’s environmental program.

Summer student employment is for four months, commencing May 4, 2026, and ending August 28, 2026, unless otherwise specified.

• Conduct regular monitoring and inspections of environmental habitat offsetting projects.
• Support habitat maintenance activities as required including maintenance, harvesting and transplanting of salt marsh plants.
• Assist with audits of PRPA properties, including vacant lots, undeveloped areas, and some commercial tenant locations.
• Support environmental data collection including stormwater monitoring program and sediment and erosion control measures inspections and maintenance.
• Support monitoring activities including water sampling, acoustic and temperature monitoring, biological material (guano) collection, and wildlife observation.
• Participate in Bat emergence counts to fulfil SARA permit requirements.
• Complete one or more applied research projects related to topics including wildlife management, impact assessment, cumulative effects, or climate change resilience.
• Assist with meeting minutes, data entry, and record keeping.
• Provide general support to the Regulatory Affairs and Environmental Stewardship Teams as needed and when available.

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program related to environmental studies, environmental planning, natural resource management, or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented and organized.

• Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours/day, with a 1‑hour lunch break (unpaid).
• Work will be both in the field and in an office environment.
• This position may require occasional irregular work hours.

The hourly rate for PRPA’s Summer Student position is $29.00.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of PRPA’s culture and play a vital role in our growth strategy. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and can contribute to their maximum potential. Our differences are the reason great things happen here. If you are an applicant in need of accommodation or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to

Individuals of Indigenous descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization. However, only applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.