2027 Winter Student Program- Communications & Indigenous Engagement Student

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; Hybrid; CAD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Statutory Holidays (within the 4‑

1 Company Floating Holiday

4% earnings on each pay

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River is seeking a Communications & Indigenous Engagement Student to support public communications and Indigenous relations activities. The role is 4 months (Jan–April) with a hybrid work arrangement at the Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.

The successful student will be pursuing studies in Communications, Political Science, Canadian Law, or Environmental Studies and bring experience in Indigenous relations or communications, plus proficiency with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Communications, Political Science, Canadian Law, or Environmental Studies.
• Experience in Indigenous relations or communications.
• Experience with software such as Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support information booths, meetings and site tours (virtual and in-person).
• Prepare communications materials to support public communications and Indigenous engagement.
• Assist in developing plain language materials for broader audiences.
• Shadow communications and Indigenous engagement staff during engagement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Indigenous relations understanding

Communications experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing a degree in Political Science, communications, Canadian Law, or environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in communities? Do you enjoy creating clear and engaging communications that help people stay informed? Are you interested in building meaningful relationships and learning how organizations collaborate with Indigenous communities? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Communications & Indigenous Engagement Student to support public communications and Indigenous relations activities that contribute to CNL's mission to restore and protect the environment.

All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term to graduate.

Department: Indigenous Relationships & Reconciliation
Number of Positions:1
Duration: 4 Months (Jan - April)
Field of Study:Communications, Political Science, Canadian Law, and Environmental Studies
Year of study: 1st Year

What you will be doing!

• Supporting information booths, virtual and in-person meetings and site tours.
• Preparing communications materials.
• Supporting the development of plain language materials.
• Shadowing Communications and Indigenous engagement staff during engagement activities.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Pursuing a degree in Political Science, communications, Canadian Law, or environmental Science.
• Experience
  • Experience in and/or understanding of Indigenous Relations.
  • Experience with communications.
  • Experience with related software such as Microsoft.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail and presentation skills.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What we offer Students:

• Paid Statutory Holidays (within the working term);
• 1 Company Floating Holiday;
• Instead of cumulative vacation time, students receive an additional 4% of earnings on each pay!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife right at your doorstep. Surrounding communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke provide access to excellent recreation and a great quality of life.

Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities.

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [e-mail] . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.