Science Intern (Summer Internship)

About veritree:

veritree is an award-winning climate tech start-up based in Vancouver. Launched in 2021, our technology measures and verifies the impact of global restoration efforts from the ground up. We are a small team on a big mission to plant 1 billion verified trees by 2030 with our community of businesses, planting organizations, and consumers who believe in the transformative power of verified restoration projects to create real and meaningful impact for the planet, nature, and people.

About the role:

veritree is seeking an Intern (summer internship) to join our Science Team to support the development and implementation of nature technology research and data methodologies. This role is ideal for an early-career professional or graduate student with a strong interest in impact measurement in nature restoration, sustainability metrics and ESG reporting. The role will contribute to research, copyediting, data analysis, and science operations while gaining experience at the intersection of technology and restoration science.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Methodology Support

• You will assist in designing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) and research protocols.
• You will contribute to literature reviews, methodology benchmarking, and updates on relevant nature tech innovations.

Science Administration & Operations

• You will lead data entry, document organization, and file management for science projects.
• You will manage permitting paperwork, particularly for eDNA and biodiversity sampling compliance.
• You will track and organize research tasks, timelines, and partner communications as needed.

Data Cleaning & Analytics

• You will perform data cleaning and quality assurance checks on incoming datasets to ensure consistency with metadata and standards.
• You will conduct basic statistical or GIS analyses under the guidance of science or data leads.

Content Creation & Copyediting

• You will provide background research and copy editing support for grant proposals and marketing materials.

Requirements

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, Sustainability, Data Science, or a related field (or currently enrolled in such a program).
• Demonstrated interest in carbon, sustainability, forestry, nature tech, or restoration monitoring.
• Proficiency in basic data analysis tools (Excel, Google Sheets; Python or R).
• Demonstrated expertise in writing and communicating scientific ideas for diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Experience with GIS or spatial data platforms is a plus.
• Basic understanding of carbon, biodiversity, or social impact assessment frameworks.
• Familiarity with ESG, biodiversity, or environmental reporting frameworks.

Personal Strengths:

• Proactive, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Passionate about nature restoration and climate action.
• Strong communication skills, especially in documenting processes and preparing summaries for internal use.
• Willingness to work across diverse tasks, from research to administrative responsibilities.

Benefits

• Paid days off
• Ability to work remotely
• Opportunities for training and development
• Employee discounts at tentree

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) for a maximum duration of 4 months. The typical hiring range is $28–$30 CAD per hour, with the final salary offer determined based on your qualifications, relevant experience, and job-related skills.

veritree is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs